New Orleans Cemetery Night Tour
New Orleans' original cemetery tour offered under cover of night.
New Orleans Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026
20 unique & unusual Halloween events in New Orleans and nearby.
New Orleans presents its Halloween events, from the Krewe of BOO parade in the French Quarter to family-friendly activities and downtown ghost tours.
Consider the Marrero Farmer's Market or events further afield in Metairie or Hammond if you seek happenings beyond the city's core.
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Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade
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Official New Orleans Halloween parade featuring spooky floats, bands, and throws.
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New Orleans Halloween Bar Crawl
New Orleans
Costume bar crawl featuring drink vouchers, crawler specials, and an after-party.
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5 in 1 Haunted Tour Experience
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Explore French Quarter haunted locations and notorious bars on a walking tour.
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DRACULA
New Orleans
Oliver Halkowich’s ballet adaptation inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in New Orleans?
Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.
What Halloween-season events in New Orleans continue into early November?
The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.
What should we bring to seasonal and harvest markets in New Orleans?
Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.