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Tuesdays at Twilight
The Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden · $15 per personThe New Orleans Mystics performs at Tuesdays at Twilight on October 20, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. inside the Pavilion of the Two Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
View details ›Oktoberfest at Deutsches Haus
FRI4 PM
Oktoberfest at Deutsches Haus
Deutsches Haus · $10 at the gate; children 12 and under freeOktoberfest brings German food, live music and beer to Deutsches Haus on October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24. Friday and Saturday hours differ.
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SAT6:30 PM
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Krewe of BOO!
Marigny, French Quarter and Warehouse District · FreeNew Orleans' official Halloween parade rolls with elaborate floats, costumes, and marching groups.
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SAT9 AM
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New Orleans Zombie Run
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar · From $25Costumed runners and zombies take over the Warehouse District for a two-mile Halloween fun run starting and finishing at Lucy’s.
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OCT27
Tuesdays at Twilight
The Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden · $15 per personThe Boogie Men performs at Tuesdays at Twilight on October 27, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. inside the Pavilion of the Two Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
View details ›Arts Market New Orleans
OCT31
Arts Market New Orleans
Popp Bandstand Corridor, City Park · Check organizer for admission detailsBrowse handmade jewelry, ceramics, paintings and woodwork from local and Gulf South artists along City Park’s Popp Bandstand Corridor.
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OCT31
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Halloween in New Orleans
Citywide · VariesPlan Halloween night in New Orleans with costumes, haunted attractions and neighborhood nightlife on Saturday, October 31.
View details ›Beignet Fest
NOV7
Beignet Fest
City Park Festival Grounds · TicketedA family-friendly festival celebrates sweet and savory beignets with music and local vendors.
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New Orleans Film Festival offers one free ticket to local residents
Greater New Orleans residents can use ARTFORALL for a first screening ticket. The festival opens Thursday, with films in theaters and online.
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Tonight’s Snug Harbor benefit supports Wendell Brunious
The October 20 concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on Frenchmen Street. Mark Braud, Tom Hook and John Boutté are among the musicians taking part.
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