Community Events

Free Keith Frank Concert Headlines Halloween Weekend in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Southwest Louisiana residents looking for something to do this Halloween weekend can catch a free performance by Grammy-winning zydeco musician Keith Frank on Friday, October 30.

Frank will headline the Cowboy Block Party at McNeese State University as part of the school’s homecoming festivities. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the performance scheduled for 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Common and McNeese streets.

The concert is free and open to all ages, offering residents an opportunity to enjoy live Louisiana music without purchasing a ticket.

The performance is among several Halloween weekend activities planned across Southwest Louisiana, including haunted attractions, family-friendly events and Saturday’s trick-or-treat celebrations.

For residents looking to celebrate Halloween weekend without spending money on admission, Friday’s Cowboy Block Party offers a free evening of live entertainment.

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