Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade
Official New Orleans Halloween parade featuring spooky floats, bands, and throws.
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Terrytown 2026
11 family-friendly fall activities near Terrytown.
Terrytown families seeking Halloween activities will find events spread across the Greater New Orleans area, from New Orleans itself to Metairie and Kenner. Consider larger attractions like Boo Carre in New Orleans if you prefer a headline event, or look to free community gatherings in towns like Gretna.
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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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Museum of Death
Features authentic crime scene photos, serial killer artifacts, and mortician tools.
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DRACULA
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Oliver Halkowich’s ballet adaptation inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
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New Orleans Cemetery Night Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans' original cemetery tour offered under cover of night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Terrytown?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
What hygiene plan makes petting zoos at Terrytown farms less risky?
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.
How accessible are pumpkin patches and fall festivals near Terrytown for wheelchairs?
Farm terrain is the challenge: grass, gravel, and rutted fields vary by venue and by how much rain fell that week. Call and ask about packed paths, accessible restrooms and parking, and whether the picking field has a firm route, since some farms bring pumpkins to a paved area on request. Festivals on fairgrounds or paved lots are the safer default.