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Bats To Host Fall Festival On Friday, October 2

Family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, movie, and more fall favorites
August 5, 2026

Fall is coming to Louisville Slugger Field as the Louisville Bats will host the Bats Fall Festival on Friday, October 2 from 6-9 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating on the concourse, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, live music, a Spooky Zone, a costume contest, and a screening

Fall is coming to Louisville Slugger Field as the Louisville Bats will host the Bats Fall Festival on Friday, October 2 from 6-9 p.m.

The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating on the concourse, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, live music, a Spooky Zone, a costume contest, and a screening of the Halloween classic Casper on the Louisville Slugger Field videoboard.

Tickets are now on sale for $7.50 for adults and children ages three and older. Children ages two and under can get in for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE BATS FALL FESTIVAL

Families can enjoy trick-or-treating around the concourse beginning when gates open at 6 p.m. with candy stations located throughout the ballpark and trick-or-treat bags provided to all attendees. Guests can also decorate pumpkins, test their skills in carnival games, enjoy live music, and visit the new Spooky Zone. Guests ages 21 and older can enjoy a drink in the Beer Garden.

Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and take part in the Fall Festival costume contest. Winners will be selected in several categories including most creative, scariest, cutest, best duo, and best group/family.

After the costume contest concludes around 7:30 p.m., guests can have a seat in the seating bowl for a spooky screening of Casper (1995, rated PG).

Select concession stands will be open on the concourse throughout the evening, along with the Bats Team Store. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, and the Louisville Slugger Field Box Office will be open on the night of the event as well.

The Clear Bag Policy at Louisville Slugger Field remains in place for this event. Guests will receive a bag for trick-or-treating upon entry to the ballpark. Parking is free for all guests in the main Louisville Slugger Field lot at the intersection of Main Street and Jackson Street.

Additional event information, including a full FAQ, is available HERE.