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Looking for an alternative to trick-or-treating?
There are plenty of options out there this month.
First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux kicks off the fun with its 15th annual Pumpkin Patch Oct. 8-31 at the church grounds (1255 Canal Blvd.). Last year, more than 5,100 students visited the patch for a special storytime, refreshments and a souvenir pumpkin.
The site is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until dark. And on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the patch’s playland comes alive with arts and crafts, fun characters and food.
The First United Methodist Church of Houma is also hosting an old-fashioned pumpkin patch, complete with storytellers, music, art projects, refreshments and a pumpkin for every child.
The patch is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
And on Halloween, the church is hosting a kid-friendly Trunks of Treat.
They’ll be serving free burgers, hot dogs and sodas. Youngsters will enjoy the trunk treats as well as crafts, space walks, games, a cakewalk and costume contests in the church parking lot.
Adore Ministries is hosting a Cajun Fais Do-Do Oct. 29 for the younger set at Bayou Black Recreation Center, 3688 Southdown Mandalay Road in Houma.
Admission is $20 adults ($15 in advance), $5 children. LA Rose is performing and there are bounce houses, face and pumpkin painting, family photos and plenty of food. Saints and LSU items are also being raffled. Proceeds benefit Christian outreach programs.
The Schriever Lions Club hosts its 6th annual Fall Festival Oct. 29 at Peltier Park in Thibodaux. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., youngsters can enjoy the petting zoo, pony and hayrides, pumpkin patch, face painting, a picture booth, bouncers, games and more. Free fingerprinting for youngsters is available, and the fire department will have plenty of safety tips.
Proceeds from the event benefit the club, state Lions Camp, Lions Eye Foundation and the community.
Also on Oct. 29, Grace Lutheran Church’s 12th annual Fall Festival gets under way from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church grounds (442 Valhi Blvd.).
A real treat for young and old alike, the wholesome, Christian festival features bounce houses, mechanical bull rides, games for all ages as well as a bake sale, live music and a variety of food.
Other crowd-pleasers include the huge rummage sale and the popular silent auction, which features more than 100 items.
The church is also raffling a 40-inch TV, stainless steel grill and Kindle.
Raffle tickets are $2 and you do not need to be present for the drawing.
All proceeds from the festival are donated to local community charities.
Youngsters will enjoy treats, games and family-oriented fun at
these fall festivals.
