Fireside RV Resort celebrates Halloween with a family friendly Spooktacular every October in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, on the New Orleans Northshore. Registered guests enjoy trick-or-treating, a pumpkin carving contest, bingo, a jambalaya cook-off, hay rides, a costume contest, a site decorating competition, and live music. It’s a safe, small-town Halloween the whole family can enjoy together.
Summer 2026 update: Fireside’s Halloween Spooktacular returns on Saturdays throughout October 2026, with Spooky Spins DJ dance parties on the Friday nights in between. October sites and cabins fill up fast, so many guests are already booking ahead. Reserve early to make sure your family has a spot for the trick-or-treat weekends.
Halloween keeps getting bigger every year. The National Retail Federation reported that U.S. Halloween spending reached a record $13.1 billion in 2025, with about 73 percent of Americans planning to celebrate (source). At Fireside, that celebration is all about family, costumes, and good old campground fun.
What happens during the Halloween Spooktacular at Fireside?
Each Spooktacular Saturday is packed with festive activities for kids and grown-ups alike. Here’s what guests can look forward to:
- Trick-or-treating through the campground
- A pumpkin carving contest
- Bingo
- A jambalaya cook-off
- A site decorating competition
- Hay rides around the resort
- A costume contest
- Live music
All Fireside events are only for registered guests with reservations, and wristbands are checked and required for entry. Book a full-hookup RV site or a cabin for the weekend, and contact our team for this year’s exact dates and schedule.
We’re just off I-12 Exit 47 in Ponchatoula, about an hour from New Orleans, so a spooky Northshore getaway is an easy drive. Check dates and book your stay before the Halloween weekends fill up.
