September 27, 2019
October is all about spooky and not-so-spooky family fun.
OCT 1
Spooky Tour for Kids
French Quartour Kids. A spooky tour through the French Quarter with tricks, treats, spells, and superstitions. $20/person. Tours every day in October, except Oct. 10, 13, and 15. Time varies by day. For more information, visit FrenchQuarterKidsTours.com.
OCT 4
Scout Island Scream Park: Halloween Festival
New Orleans City Park. As night falls, Scream Park evolves into a carnival of monsters, illusions, unique costumes, and animations. Only the courageous will survive the intense encounters with these infamous creatures of the night. Visit scoutislandscreampark.com for tickets and hours. Continues Oct. 5–6, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27, 29–31, and Nov. 1–2.
OCT 5
Movie Night presented by Old Metairie Garden Club
Bayou Metairie Park, Metairie Road between Metairie Lawn and Labarre Rd. (Across from Cafe B). Bring your own chair, blanket, and alcohol. Vendors will be serving food and snacks. “Hocus Pocus” begins at 7:15 pm. Vendor sales begin at 6:15 pm.
OCT 12
Field of Screams
Covington Recreation Complex, 4001 De Porres Rd., Covington. Beware of the “Circus of Chaos” and visit the Scream Trail. Warning, might be scary for children under 12. Refreshments available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Sunset–10 pm.
OCT 17
Ghosts in the Oaks
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park & Storyland. This family-friendly event includes trick-or-treating, rides, and arts and crafts. Tickets are $12/members, $15/regular admission, and $20/early admission (5 pm). Free for children younger than 3. Continues through Oct. 20. 6–9 pm.
OCT 19
Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade
New Orleans’ Official Halloween Parade. Starting in the Marigny, Halloween-themed floats with over 400 riders toss local goodies with 30 marching groups and costume fun. Rolls at 6:30 pm.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center Monster Mash
Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, 213 Park Dr., Covington. Come see what’s new at the Mash! Child entry includes Trick-or-Treat Village admission, maze, Monster Mash Parade, rides, custom crafts, cookie booth, music and live entertainers, and more. Don’t forget your costume. $10 general admission online, $15 at the gate. Free admission for adults or $5 at the gate. VIP child’s tickets are also available. 10 am–2 pm.
Boo Carre Halloween Haunt
French Market. The annual celebration in Dutch Alley features live music, kid’s activities, and trick-or-treating in the French Market District! Kids trick-or-treating will receive a free French Market reusable tote while supplies last. 10:30 am–5 pm.
OCT 20
Halloween Spooktacular Family Concert
Louis J. Roussel Hall, Loyola, 6363 St. Charles Ave. This annual Halloween Family Concert features spooky classical favorites through the LPO’s own story, “The Phantom of the Superdome.” 
Wear your costume. Free for children 15 and under; $15/adult. 2 pm.
OCT 25
Boo at the Zoo
Audubon Zoo. This annual extravaganza is a safe, fun-filled Halloween event for children 12 years and younger, featuring trick-or-treating, a Ghost Train, a haunted house, games, and more. $17/person. All games and treats, except concessions, are free with admission. For more information, visit audubonnatureinstitute.org/batz. Continues on Oct. 26, 5–9 pm and Oct. 27, 4–8 pm.
Park-A-Boo Halloween Festival
Lafreniere Park, Metairie. Enjoy this three-day Halloween festival designed for children 12 and younger to costume and enjoy the Halloween season with a variety of activities for families. For more information, visit park-a-boo.com. $8/adults and children 13 and older, $6 for children ages 3–12, and free for children 2 and younger. Continues through Oct. 27. 5 pm.
Teen Halloween Dance
Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. Bring friends to celebrate All Hallows Eve with the NORD Teen Council. Costume contest, live DJ, and food will be available. Open to teens ages 13–17. 7–10 pm.
OCT 26
Haunted Gingerbread House Build
The Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St., New Orleans. Have fun at this spooky tradition with the pastry chefs as they inspire you to get creative. Make your own haunted house creation out of gingerbread. Refreshments included. Adult supervision is required. $150 per table of up to four guests. Please call 504.262.5048 for reservations. Noon–2 pm.
OCT 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃
Mall-O-Ween
Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie. Enjoy a safe and family-friendly trick-or-treating. Visit center court and pick up treats along the way as you admire the spooky craftsmanship of decorated pumpkins from local high school students. The Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners will be announced at 5:45 pm. 4–6 pm.
Halloween Spooktacular
Multiple locations. NORD hosts this family-friendly event that features carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, prizes/raffles, and of course, trick-or-treating! This event is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to bring a trick-or-treat bag. For more information, visit nordc.org. 6–9 pm.
Schedules subject to change.
Sponsored by Junior League of New Orleans
Its 8th annual Touch a Truck, November 1 & 2, benefits community projects that advance the well being of women in New Orleans.
Check out what this year’s pumpkin patches have to offer.