cuisine. Get your chicken dance on or enjoy bratwurst sausage Fridays from 4-11 p.m. and Saturdays from 1-11 p.m., October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25. Rougarou Fest 86 Valhi Blvd., Houma (985) 580-7289 rougaroufest.org The Rougarou Fest showcases live music, cultural activities, children’s activities, Cajun food, the Krewe Ga Rou parade, and more. Visit the bayou Friday, October 17, from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., or Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Tammany Monster Mash 213 Park Dr., Covington (985) 898-4435 sthfoundation.org/monstermash Visit the Northshore for the 35th anniversary Monster Mash to support the STHS Parenting Center and experience trick-or-treating, music, cookie decorating, crafts, carnival rides, and more. The Bogue Falaya Park will host its mini-monsters on Saturday, October 18. The Queen’s Labyrinth Halloween Masquerade Ball Elms Mansion, New Orleans thequeenslabyrinth.com Step into a night of mystery on Friday, October 24, from 7-11 p.m. at the Elms Mansion. This 21+ event features theatrical vignettes, live entertainment, delectable cuisine, open bars, and music to keep the dance floor alive. Masks, magic, and intrigue await at this spellbinding Halloween celebration.
FUN IN THE FALL By Madison Voorhies
Brews and Boos 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans (504) 482-4888 neworleanscitypark.org
26 OCTOBER 2025 | NOLAFAMILY.COM The $2 admission on October 25, gives you access to tons of activities, including ghoulish games, eerie entertainment, a costume contest, and more, all at Lakeview Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, trick-or- treating in the French Market District, and its Spooky Second Line! This happy haunt takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boo Fest 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington accesslouisiana.org/boofest This October, New Orleans turns delightfully spooky! Think creepy-cute costumes, pumpkin-strewn streets, and surprises lurking around every corner, from ghostly strolls to sweet fall treats. Whether your crew loves a good scare or just wants to sip cider under autumn skies, Nola’s brewing up a bewitching mix of thrills and giggles for everyone. BOO-TIFUL BASHES Boo at the Zoo 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 861-2537 audubonnatureinstitute.org/boo Come rain or shine, 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. October 17-19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boo Carré Halloween Haunt 1101 N. Peters St., New Orleans (504) 636-6400 frenchmarket.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+. This exclusive event is from Friday to Saturday, October 24-25, 8-11 p.m. Ghosts in the Oaks: Monster Mash 7 Victory Ave., New Orleans (504) 482-4888 neworleanscitypark.org From Thursday, October 16, to Sunday, October 19, City Park’s Ghost in the Oaks returns for four nights of family-friendly Halloween fun, with a new trick-or-treat path, unlimited Amusement Park rides, festive activities, and live entertainment. Krewe of BOO! Parade Rolls from Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 233-2831 kreweofboo.com The Krewe of BOO! parade features elaborate floats, costumed characters, and unique throws like candy and Voodoo doll pins on Saturday, October 25, at 6:30 p.m. Oktoberfest 1700 Moss St., New Orleans (504) 522-8014 oktoberfestnola.com Celebrate German heritage at the Deutsches Haus with traditional music, German folk dancing, cold beer, wine, and liquors, and delectable German
HALLOWEEN HAUNTS The 13th Gate 832 St. Philip St., Baton Rouge
(225) 389-1313 13thgate.com
Anything can happen as you journey through the 13th Gate’s 13 nightmarish realms. Open on October 3-4, 10-12, and Thursdays-Sundays from October 16 to November 1, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Field of Screams Halloween Trail 4001 De Porres Rd., Covington (985) 892-1873 covla.com Children and adults of all ages can enjoy thrills and chills as they explore eerily-staged Blue Swamp Creek trails on Saturday, October 18, from sunset to 10 p.m. The Mortuary 4800 Canal St., New Orleans
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