With musical tributes to Batman, Harry Potter, and Michael Jackson, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents familiar tunes for people of all ages, perfect to get anyone in the Halloween mood. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1419 Basin St., New Orleans (504) 525-1052 mahaliajacksontheater.com Let’s do the time warp again! Visit the Mahalia Jackson Theater for an interactive screening of the original movie-musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with a live shadow-cast. Young Frankenstein 1118 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie (504) 885-2000 jpas.org It’s alive! Families will enjoy this zany musical that brings to life the story of mad scientist Frederick Frankenstein, who repeats his grandfather’s monstrous mistakes with monster-sized silliness. Spooky Celebrations Boo at the Zoo 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 861-2537 events.audubonnature institute.org/boo Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Wear your best costume to trick-or- treat with your favorite animals, get lost in the Halloween maze, explore a haunted house and more at the Audubon Zoo.
916 N. Peters St., New Orleans (504) 636-6400 frenchmarket.org The French Market presents Halloween fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, kid’s activities, trick-or-treating in the French Market District, and its Spooky Second Line!
409 B West 3rd St., Thibodaux (985) 413-9886 downtownthibodaux.org Bring your mini monsters to Downtown Thibodaux on Friday, October 27 from 5-7 p.m., for a fun
(and free) evening of trick-or-treating with participating businesses. Oktoberfest 1700 Moss St., New Orleans (504) 522-8014 oktoberfestnola.com
Brews and Boos 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans (504) 482-4888 neworleanscitypark.org
Brews and Boos features adult-only access to the amusement park at City Park and a ghastly amount of “boos” for guys and ghouls ages 21+.
Celebrate German heritage at the Deutsches Haus with traditional music, German folk dancing, cold
beer, wine, and liquors, and delectable German cuisine.
Ghosts in the Oaks 7 Victory Ave., New Orleans (504) 482-4888 neworleanscitypark.org
Rougarou Fest 7910 Park Ave., Houma
(985) 580-7289 rougaroufest.org
Visit the City Park Carousel Gardens Amusement Park to explore the pumpkin patch, go trick-or-treating, or enjoy a hot dog around the campfire during this spooky outdoor celebration.
The Rougarou Fest showcases live music, cultural activities, children’s activities, Cajun food, the Krewe Ga Rou parade, and so much more as it celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. St. Tammany Monster Mash 213 Park Dr., Covington (985) 898-4435 sthfoundation.org/monstermash Visit the Northshore for the 35th anniversary Monster Mash to experience trick-or-treating, music, cookie decorating, crafts, carnival rides and more.
Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade Rolls from Elysian Fields Avenue &
Chartres Street (504) 233-2831 kreweofboo.com
Let the good times roll during the official Halloween parade of New Orleans! Come prepared to catch plenty of toys, candy, beads and other Halloween-themed throws.
Boo Carré Halloween Haunt
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