Lakeview Hospital, in partnership with ACCESS Louisiana, announced that Boo Fest 2026 returns to the hospital grounds on Halloween morning. This year’s event will take place Oct. 31 at Lakeview Hospital, with a special early‑access hour beginning at 9 a.m. for families of children with special needs. Gates are open to the general public from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Nov. 1.
Families with children who have disabilities or sensory sensitivities are welcome to arrive early for a more relaxed, accessible experience. Admission is just $3 per person, with all proceeds benefiting ACCESS, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and their families.
Boo Fest is more than just trick-or-treating; there will be a variety of games for all abilities, face painting, a photo booth, pumpkin decorating at the pumpkin patch, food for purchase, and a costume contest with prizes for cutest, scariest, most original, and best group. This year’s Boo Fest will also feature lively performances by the Mande Milkshakers, known for their signature sparkle and dance moves, and by Be Hooper Be Happy, which invites attendees to join in the interactive hula hoop fun
In addition to the day’s festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to meet grant recipient families and see firsthand how contributions to ACCESS directly support local families raising a child with a disability. All proceeds from Boo Fest support families in purchasing adaptive equipment, assistive devices, home/car/van modifications, and other interventions not covered by insurance and/or Medicaid. Since its inception in May 2010, ACCESS has provided over $100,000 in financial assistance to these local families in need, including purchases of wheelchairs, adaptive bicycles, augmentative communication devices, and home modifications.