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9 kid-friendly Halloween events near New Orleans with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Southern Promiseland Farm Corn Maze, on September 26. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
A Mississippi farm about an hour from New Orleans known for its large, redesigned-every-year corn maze, plus a pumpkin patch, cow trains and a farm scavenger game.
Daytime trick-or-treating and Halloween activities around the zoo.
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.
A long-running Covington Halloween fair for kids: a trick-or-treat village, carnival rides, crafts and cookie decorating, with activities included in admission.
New Orleans' official Halloween parade: Mardi Gras-style floats and throws rolling through the French Quarter and Warehouse District at nightfall.
A costumed 2-mile run through the Warehouse District where roller-derby 'zombies' chase the runners, held the morning of the Krewe of BOO!
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.
A walking Halloween-season parade through the French Quarter with foot-powered floats, upcycled costumes and handmade throws from local walking krewes.
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.
Boo at the Zoo, Ghosts in the Oaks, Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, Monster Mash Fall Family Festival, New Orleans Zombie Run, Southern Promiseland Farm Corn Maze, and 3 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Southern Promiseland Farm Corn Maze on September 26, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Ghosts in the Oaks, Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, Monster Mash Fall Family Festival, New Orleans Zombie Run, Southern Promiseland Farm Corn Maze, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Southern Promiseland Farm Corn Maze, all suggested for all ages.
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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