BATON ROUGE— Thirteen episodes in, and things are getting a little spooky on Positively BR! With Halloween just around the corner, Angelica Butine is bringing a little fright, a lot of fun and plenty of local flavor to this week's episode.

One Last Weekend at the Fair

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back in town, but the clock is ticking on this year's festivities. The fair runs through Nov. 1 at the Airline Highway Park fairgrounds in St. George, giving families one last weekend to enjoy the attractions before the midway packs up.

Visitors can catch the Human Cannonball, watch the Racing Pigs, get a caricature drawn or visit the petting zoo. Admission is $15.

But the fair isn't just about rides and entertainment. For 62 years, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair has also been giving back to the community.

Cliff Barton, president of the fair, has volunteered with the event since 1973. He says everyone serving on the board that plans the fair throughout the year is a volunteer, and a large portion of the proceeds goes back into the community through scholarships, grants and sponsorships.

This year also marks a major milestone. As WBRZ previously reported, 2026 is expected to be the fair's final year along Airline Highway, with organizers eyeing a move to Baker in 2027 and beyond.

So if the fair is on your fall bucket list, this is your last chance to enjoy it at its current location.

Sweet Treats With a Spooky Twist

Halloween parties call for treats that are just as fun to look at as they are to eat. Angelica welcomes Madeline Burr of Eloise Market and Cakery to share ideas for creating festive sweets at home.

Burr walks through the process of making cake pops, starting with a freshly baked cake before mixing it with icing and rolling the mixture into balls to create a thick center.

"Will bake them and walk you through decorating them, but then you get to bring them home and then even bring them to your celebration if you have something planned," Burr said.

For those who want to take their decorating skills a step further, Eloise Market and Cakery is hosting heart-shaped spooky decorating classes Saturday, Oct. 31.

Whether you're planning a Halloween party or simply looking to dress up your dessert table, a little creativity can make homemade treats part of the celebration.

A Graveyard Full of Skelebrities

One Baton Rouge couple is giving the neighborhood plenty to look at this Halloween with a display that's anything but dead.

Rebecca Harrod and her husband transform their property into the Skelebrity Graveyard, a Halloween display featuring dozens of skeletons dressed up in creative costumes and pop-culture-inspired scenes.

Located at 7425 Bocage Blvd. in Baton Rouge, the display features playful setups, including "College Grave Day," the couple's skeletal spin on college game day.

And when they say dozens, they mean dozens — possibly hundreds.

Harrod said one visitor estimated there were between 250 and 260 skeletons, without even counting those placed in the trees.

"I think some man was here the other day and he said that there were 250 to 260, but he didn't look up in the trees. There's a lot," Harrod said.

Creating the display takes plenty of planning, and sometimes, a little last-minute magic. Harrod said the oversized College Grave Day setup came together after she called her cabinet maker with the idea. He built it in about two days.

Harrod also likes to change things up each year, drawing inspiration from pop culture and everyday life to keep the display fresh.

The Skelebrity Graveyard will remain on display through Halloween, giving visitors a little more time to see the skeletons before they disappear for another year.

Tee Time, Any Time at The Back Nine

Rain or shine, golfers in Gonzales can work on their swing without worrying about the weather. Angelica takes a One Tank Trip to The Back Nine, an indoor golf facility where players can practice, play and even host events year-round.

The 24-hour facility is available to members, giving golfers the flexibility to fit in practice whenever their schedules allow whether it's raining outside or Louisiana temperatures are making an outdoor round less appealing.

"It's really a great place to come and you can work on your game if you're a golfer," owner Lee Elgin said. "If you're just getting into golf, it's a great place to practice."

Golfers bring their own clubs and get real-time practice to sharpen their skills. For Elgin, improving your game comes down to putting in the work.

"The game of golf is about your swing, so the more swings you can get in, the better you're going to be," Lee said.

Lee and co-owner Beth Elgin say their goal is to build a golf-centered community and make the game more accessible to anyone who wants to play.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking to fine-tune your swing or a beginner learning the ropes, The Back Nine offers a place to practice without letting the weather call the shots.

Meet the Meteorologist: Malcolm Byron

Behind every forecast is a person who has spent years learning how the atmosphere works. This week, Angelica sits down with WBRZ meteorologist Malcolm Byron to learn more about his journey into broadcasting and what keeps him busy outside the station.

A North Carolina native, Byron developed a passion for weather at an early age after experiencing a few tornadoes. Learning weather symbols became an early coping mechanism, although it wasn't always enough to ease his concerns.

Now with a little more than five years in the business, Byron brings that early curiosity to his work as a meteorologist.

When he's not tracking storms or preparing forecasts, he enjoys disc golf, running, learning guitar, coming up with puns and watching college sports.

The conversation gives viewers a chance to get to know the person behind the forecast — including the interests and personality that don't always make it into the weather segment.

Halloween Weekend: Where to Find the Frightful Fun

Still looking for something to do this Halloween weekend? Communities across the Capital Area are hosting events for families, trick-or-treaters and anyone looking to get into the Halloween spirit.

Here are a few events to add to your calendar.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Boo with the Blue: The Baton Rouge Police Department will host the event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 9000 Airline Highway.

• Nightmare in the Arena: Heroes vs. Villains: This free event at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and features a haunted house, food, a DJ, antique cars, trunk-or-treating, games and face painting.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Haunted Library: Visit the Dutchtown library branch in Geismar from 10 a.m. to noon for a slime walk, sensory cauldrons, photo opportunities, trick-or-treat bag decorating and a costume contest.

• St. Patrick's Episcopal Church and Day School Fall Fest: The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Monster Mash Halloween Celebration: Head to the Jewel J. Newman Community Center in Baton Rouge from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration.

• Livingston Parish Library's Haunted Library: The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the main branch in Livingston.

• Rosedale's Boo on the Bayou: The second annual event takes place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Iberville Community Center.

For trick-or-treaters, official hours vary by location. In East Baton Rouge Parish, trick-or-treating runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In Ascension Parish, hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in unincorporated areas, while Gonzales city limits will observe hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more events and details on Halloween celebrations throughout the area, visit WBRZ's Halloween events roundup.

From one last trip to the fair and spooky sweets to a skeleton-filled graveyard and indoor golf, this week's Positively BR has plenty of ways to explore the people, places and experiences that make the Capital Area unique.