Museum of Death
Features authentic crime scene photos, serial killer artifacts, and mortician tools.
7 haunted experiences near Terrytown.
For those seeking screams, the New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House stands as a major draw. If you prefer a more laid-back, adult-oriented experience, consider the Haunted Pub Tour.
Beyond the city, attractions in places like Fairfield offer different atmospheres, while other local events might be more family-friendly or involve travel to nearby towns.
Official New Orleans Halloween parade featuring spooky floats, bands, and throws.
Costume bar crawl featuring drink vouchers, crawler specials, and an after-party.
Oliver Halkowich’s ballet adaptation inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
New Orleans' original cemetery tour offered under cover of night.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
After any October rain, genuinely muddy: ruts, slick boards, and standing water in low spots, all navigated by moonlight and minimal path lighting since darkness is the product. Wear boots or shoes you can hose off, keep both hands free, and step where the person ahead stepped. Phones stay pocketed, so let your eyes adjust for ten minutes instead of flashing a screen.
The first two weekends of October have the shortest lines and full casts; the two weekends before Halloween are the longest waits of the year. If Halloween lands midweek, the Saturday before is peak everything. Late September soft-opening nights are the sleeper pick: small crowds, discounted tickets, and actors at full energy. Book the calm weekend and save the hype weekend for parties.
Go on a weeknight or the first October weekend, when many haunts run $5-15 cheaper tickets or online promo codes. Combo passes covering multiple attractions at one park beat paying per haunt. Skip the fast pass by arriving at opening, eat before you go, and set a hard cap for the midway games and photo ops that quietly double the night's cost.