Family event
Boo at the Zoo
New Orleans, LA
Daytime trick-or-treating and Halloween activities around the zoo.
- When
- Fri, Oct 16–Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 10am–6:30pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm)
- Price
- From $30
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Family Halloween Events Near New Orleans 2026
8 family Halloween events near New Orleans with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is Swampus Returns: Sustainability on Parade, on October 3. 4 list free admission.
Family event
Ghosts in the Oaks
New Orleans, LA
City Park's family Halloween nights: an extended trick-or-treat path, unlimited amusement-park rides and live entertainment, with an outer-space theme this year.
- When
- Thu, Oct 15–Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Hours
- 5–9pm
- Price
- $30; early admission $35
Family event
Monster Mash Fall Family Festival
Covington, LA
A long-running Covington Halloween fair for kids: a trick-or-treat village, carnival rides, crafts and cookie decorating, with activities included in admission.
- When
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Price
- Kids $15 advance, $20 gate; adults $5
Fall festival
Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans' official Halloween parade: Mardi Gras-style floats and throws rolling through the French Quarter and Warehouse District at nightfall.
- When
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- Rolls at 6:30pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
New Orleans Zombie Run
New Orleans, LA
A costumed 2-mile run through the Warehouse District where roller-derby 'zombies' chase the runners, held the morning of the Krewe of BOO!
- When
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- 9am
Fall festival
Spirits in the Park Festival
Covington, LA
A free Halloween-weekend festival on the great lawn at Coquille Park, with live music, a kids zone, food trucks and a makers market next door to the Sawmill haunt.
- When
- Fri, Oct 30–Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–11pm; Sat noon–11:30pm; Sun noon–10pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Swampus Returns: Sustainability on Parade
New Orleans, LA
A walking Halloween-season parade through the French Quarter with foot-powered floats, upcycled costumes and handmade throws from local walking krewes.
- When
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
- 7:30pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
WideWater Music & Arts Festival
Mandeville, LA
A free lakefront music and art festival in Old Mandeville that lands on Halloween this year, with multiple stages, artists' booths, food trucks and trick-or-treating.
- When
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–7pm
- Price
- Free; VIP tickets available
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near New Orleans in 2026?
Boo at the Zoo, Ghosts in the Oaks, Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, Monster Mash Fall Family Festival, New Orleans Zombie Run, Spirits in the Park Festival, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near New Orleans in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Swampus Returns: Sustainability on Parade on October 3, 2026.
What Halloween events near New Orleans are not scary at all?
Boo at the Zoo, Ghosts in the Oaks, Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, Monster Mash Fall Family Festival, New Orleans Zombie Run, Swampus Returns: Sustainability on Parade, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near New Orleans?
Yes: Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, Spirits in the Park Festival, Swampus Returns: Sustainability on Parade and WideWater Music & Arts Festival list free admission on the official site.
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