It's October, and that means Halloween is just around the corner! 

Across the Capital Area, groups are hosting events to get adults and kids alike in the holiday spirit! 

Ascension
Tuesday, Oct. 13
The Arc of East Ascension Trunk or Treat at 1122 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Assumption 
Thursday, Oct. 22
Not So Scary Community Halloween Bash from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Assumption Parish Community Center 

East Baton Rouge 
Sunday, Oct. 4
One Piece at a Time, a Halloween scavenger hunt at the Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion from 12-4 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Explore the Mansion's history while you search for clues alongside our community partners, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Visit Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, New Schools for Baton Rouge, the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge and more. Each clue you solve earns you a puzzle piece. Collect them all to assemble a picture of a beloved artifact at the Mansion.

Thursday, Oct. 15
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Trunk Q Treat from 5 p.m. to 9p.m. at Capitol Elementary School, 4141 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge. 

Saturday, Oct. 24
BREC's Trunk or Treat from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independence Community Park, 7500 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge. 

Friday, Oct. 30 
Baton Rouge Police Department's "Boo with the Blue" at 9000 Airline Highway from 5 - 8 p.m. 

Livingston
Saturday, Oct. 3 
Denham Springs Fall Fest in Antique Village starting at 9 a.m. 

Iberville
Friday, Oct. 9
Pumpkins & Pirogues at the Lock — Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, 57730 Main Street, Plaquemine. This event will feature free pumpkins for kids, hay rides, a boat display, photo booth, artisan booths and live music from Anna-Claire & Brady George. 

Tangipahoa
Saturday, Oct. 24
Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce is hosting "Spirits on Pine" at 101 E. Pine St. from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will include a run for a cause, a costume contest, and a pub crawl. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple and register on the Chamber of Commerce website.

West Baton Rouge
Friday, Oct. 16
Addis Police Department is hosting "Boo-gie Bash" at 4343 Harris Ave. from 4 - 7 p.m. The free event will feature live music, food and fun for the whole family.