Mardi Gras isn’t the only major holiday to celebrate in New Orleans. The Most Haunted City in America is the perfect scenario to celebrate Halloween, and we’ve gathered some of the best halloween events for kids near New Orleans. Not-so-spooky trick-or-treating, monster parties, and more activities that are fun for the whole family!
New Orleans is so rich in haunted history that the options for kids halloween events are endless! Celebrate the Fall season big time with your favorite costumes and these awesome halloween events for kids in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Here’s a list of the best 2024 Halloween events in New Orleans, make sure to read until the very end as every option is SPOOKTACULAR!
The Best Kids Halloween Events Near New Orleans
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Halloween Party
If you and your family are members of Uptown Climbing, you’re invited to their Halloween event in New Orleans! The party will be held at their Coursey Boulevard facility in Baton Rouge. Keep an eye out for all the fun activities planned for the holiday, and don’t forget to wear your costumes and climb some walls!2
Boo at the Zoo (Audubon Zoo)
Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Audubon Zoo with candy made from sustainable palm oil, party with your favorite animals, and capture great moments in your Halloween costumes. There’s also a spooky haunted house for thrill-seekers and pumpkins for the animals. This is a favorite when it comes to halloween events for kids near New Orleans!3
Ghosts in the Oaks
New Orleans City Park’s Carousel Gardens Amusement Park invites you and your family to the Ghosts in the Oaks Halloween fundraiser! Enjoy four nights of trick-or-treating through Storyland, rides, themed activities, a pumpkin patch, hot dog roasting, and arts and crafts.4
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
A Monstrous Story Hour
Kids will enjoy A Monstrous Story Hour at the Mid-City Library! This kids Halloween event, designed for children ages 2 to 5 (families welcome), features spooky stories, songs, and Halloween-themed activities.5
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Spooky Spider Science Spooktacular
Halloween can be educational with the New Orleans Public Library’s Spooky Spider Science Spooktacular! This free halloween event is a hands-on STEAM activity for kids ages 6-12 that includes creating spooky science and art projects, a giant spider web obstacle course, and a Halloween book giveaway (while supplies last).6
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Boo At The Zoo
This kids halloween event in New Orleans invites everyone to come in costume for a day of festive activities, animal meet-and-greets, and photo opportunities. It's a fantastic Halloween event for all ages, including your little ghosts and goblins!7
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Halloween Costume Parade
St. Paul’s Episcopal School is hosting a Halloween Costume Parade for Pre-K through 8th grade students. Children are encouraged to come dressed up and get creative with their costumes. The event will also feature themed games and other festive activities to celebrate Halloween in New Orleans.8
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Storytime with Craft: It’s Halloween!
Jefferson Parish Library’s Gretna Library is hosting a Halloween storytime for children ages 3-7, featuring Halloween Hats by Elizabeth Winthrop. The event will include an engaging craft activity, allowing kids to enjoy the story and participate in a hands-on project.9
518 Saint Peter, New Orleans, LA, USA
Boo Carre Halloween Haunt
The annual Boo Carre Halloween Haunt is back for a full day of family-friendly fun in the French Market District! Enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, and a costume parade. Kids can receive a free Boo Carre trick-or-treat bag. The event will be held in Dutch Alley, at 900 N. Peters Street, featuring all activities and the music stage. Come in costume and join the festivities!10
New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours, 620 Decatur St #600, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Krewe of Boo
The Krewe of BOO! parade, New Orleans’ official Halloween event, combines Mardi Gras scale with Halloween fun. It starts at Elysian Fields Avenue and ends at Tchoupitoulas Street and Andrew Higgins Drive. Enjoy marching bands, dance troupes, and elaborate floats by Kern Studios. After the parade, join the “Monster Mash” afterparty in the Warehouse District.11
Warehouse District, New Orleans, LA, USA
New Orleans Zombie Run
If your kid loves zombies, check out the New Orleans Zombie Run, presented by the Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade. This family-friendly 2-mile race in the Warehouse District features the Big Easy Roller Derby as the “Zombie Killers” chasing runners. Wear a Halloween-themed costume for extra fun! Registration starts at 7:30 AM.12
Warehouse District, New Orleans, LA, USA
Spooky Night
Looking for safe and fun Halloween events in this weekend? The Jefferson Parish Library is hosting a “Spook-tacular Good Time” at its West Bank Regional Library branch. It’s open to kids of all ages, families, and the community. Enjoy festive activities, crafts, games, and other spooky experiences for everyone to participate in!13
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
STEAM Team: Building a Skeleton Hand
For kids who love STEAM activities, the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library present STEAM Team: Building a Skeleton Hand. At this Halloween event, children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregivers will create a skeleton hand out of cardboard. Join the fun at the Mid-City Library (Programming Space) and let your creativity run wild!14
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Halloween Bingo
Put on your Halloween costume and bring the whole family to the Belle Terre Library Branch for a special Halloween Bingo event! Hosted by the Jefferson Parish Library, this fun activity will take place in the Meeting Room. Get ready for several rounds of bingo, win prizes, and have a great time!15
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Storytime with Craft for Toddlers: Pumpkins
Join the Halloween fun at the Harahan Library (Children’s Area) for Storytime with Craft for Toddlers, featuring Click, Clack, Boo! by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. This event, designed for kids ages 0-5, includes a craft activity where little ones will create a Pumpkin Sun Catcher. It’s one of the many Halloween activities hosted by the Jefferson Parish Library this season.16
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Movie: Hocus Pocus (Rated PG, 95 Min.)
Celebrate Halloween with a screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) at the Rosedale Library branch (Jefferson Parish Library). This family-friendly film follows three resurrected witches and a young boy trying to send them back. The event is open to all ages.17
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Storytime with Craft: Happy Halloween
For Halloween fun, check out Storytime with Craft: Happy Halloween at Harahan Library (Children’s Area). For kids ages 6 to 11, it features One Spooky Night: A Halloween Adventure by Kate Stone and includes a Haunted House craft. Make sure to explore our events site for more halloween events in New Orleans today!18
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Halloween Movie: Haunted Mansion (2023) (Rated: PG-13, 123 mins.)
Join the Jefferson Parish Library for a Halloween movie adventure at the Belle Terre Library branch. They’ll be screening Haunted Mansion (2023), a family-friendly fantasy film (PG-13) with a 123-minute runtime. Based on the Disneyland attraction, it’s perfect for all ages and families.19
4140 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Halloween Recital
Chase Conservatory is hosting a Halloween event for its students and their families, featuring musical performances by the children. Parents are encouraged to attend and come in costume to join the holiday spirit. Expect a variety of performances, including vocal, instrumental, and ensemble pieces.20
2927 Audubon Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
BOO!Dat504 FREE Community Halloween Extravaganza
Join this free halloween event in Gert Town, hosted by IMPACT504. Enjoy arts and crafts, STEM projects, trunk-or-treating, carnival games, live music, costume contests, and a haunted house. Children under 14 need a parent or guardian.21
2927 Audubon Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Trunk or Treat
Join the Dawn Busters Kiwanis of Metairie for the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat, perfect for kids 12 and under. Enjoy carousel rides, 45 decorated vehicles with free candy, and a chance to win the Best Decorated Trunk award. The event features a food court and the beautiful scenery of Lafreniere Park.22
2927 Audubon Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead Altar) Workshop
Join NOLA Craft Culture for a Halloween costume meetup at Crescent Park! Show off your creative costumes and enjoy craft activities and DIY projects to create a Dia de Los Muertos Offrenda (Day of the Dead Altar). It’s a fun opportunity for kids to meet peers who love arts and creativity while celebrating the holiday spirit.23
2927 Audubon Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Halloween Open Session
Bring the little ones for an inspiring Halloween painting experience. This open session includes all painting supplies (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.) and drinks (the “jrink” part of “Paint & Jrink”). It’s open to all skill levels, so everyone can join in on the fun. Make sure to explore our site for more halloween events in New Orleans this weekend!Now that you have your spooky season plans set with these halloween events for kids near New Orleans, and halloween events this weekend, there are things to do for kids in New Orleans all year round! Take a look at our New Orleans Kid City Guides where you will find activities and places for kids of all ages and interests!
