Fun in the Fall
Halloween Haunts Field of Screams Halloween Trail 4001 De Porres Rd., Covington (985) 892-1873 visitthenorthshore.com Children and adults of all ages can enjoy thrills and chills as they explore eerily-staged Blue Swamp Creek trails on Saturday, October 12, sunset to 10 p.m.
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Festivals 23rd Annual Pumpkin Patch at First Presbyterian 5401 South Claiborne Ave., New Orleans (504) 866-7409 fpcno.org/pumpkin-patch Starting Sunday, October 1, you can pick out pumpkins suitable for carving and cooking, or take from
Voodoo. Swamps. Cemeteries. These are just a few things that may come to mind when you think about spooky season in New Orleans, but there is so much more to explore throughout the city during the fall season. Gather your family for a month-long adventure of fall festivals, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, and other eerie events. Eerie Education Activate STEAM: Spooky Fun 1611 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans (504) 596-2695 2020 Jackson Ave., Ste. 139, New Orleans
New Orleans Zombie Run 701 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans (504) 669-7655 neworleanszombierun.com
the collection of ornamental gourds and decorative corn.
Abita Fall Fest 22044 Main St., Abita Springs
Escape the zombie apocalypse and the Big Easy Roller Derby during this two-mile race through the Warehouse District. The 13th Gate 832 St. Philip St., Baton Rouge (225) 389-1313 13thgate.com From exploring an old, abandoned asylum, to being lost in a dark, zombie-infested cemetery, anything can happen as you journey through the 13th Gate’s 13 nightmarish realms.
(985) 773-8539 abitafallfest.com
Celebrate the art, music, and culture of Abita Springs at this nonprofit event featuring food and drinks, a Kids’ Zone, the Harvest Market arts and crafts area, and live music from Grammy- winning artists. BARKtober Fest 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville (985) 626-7997 visitthenorthshore.com Celebrate Howl-o-ween with your furry friends and family members at the Barktoberfest on Saturday, October 28 from 2-4 p.m. at Pelican Bark Park. Includes pet adoptions, vendors, costume contests, a photo booth, paw print painting, and tricks for treats.
(504) 596-3110 nolalibrary.org
Children have the opportunity to experiment, craft, and create a spooky, Halloween-themed project at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library on Tuesday, October 3 at 3:30 p.m. and at the Central City Library on Wednesday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. Oktoberfest Camp 1719 Toledano St., New Orleans (504) 390-8399 upturnarts.org This continuing collaboration symbolizes how Upturn Arts seeks ways for young artists to find joy in being together and creative. Children ages 4 to 12 will love exploring new or familiar cultural traditions on Monday, October 6.
The Mortuary 4800 Canal St., New Orleans
(504) 483-2350 themortuary.net
Let the thrills begin! Mortals of New Orleans are formally invited to the Blood Wedding of the season at one of the most haunted places in America. Not recommended for children under the age of 11.
Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel (225) 286-3003 barnhillpreserve.com
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