Things to do in New Orleans this Halloween weekend
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Halloween weekend is finally here, and New Orleans is ready to party.
The big picture: It's a marathon, not a sprint, y'all.
- We've got Halloween on Saturday, the time change Sunday, Día de los Muertos on Monday and then Election Day on Tuesday. Pace yourselves.
- See our voter guide. Don't miss this New Orleans item that could tighten spending rules.
Zoom in: The main event for kids, of course, is trick-or-treating Saturday night.
- Imperial Woods in Harahan throws a massive block party.
- Oak Street businesses host free trick-or-treating Saturday too.
- Nextdoor.com also has a treat map where neighbors can mark if they have candy.
If you go: Costumes are key.
- Check out Uptown Costume, Fifi's, She Comes in Peace and Miss Claudia's if you need a little extra something. More options.
- Going the DIY route? Here are seven last-minute costume ideas inspired by the Crescent City.
Halloween events
Zoom out: You'll find Halloween events all over town. Here are some that got our attention.
⛵️ Haunted boat parade at the lakefront Friday night.
🎶 Freaky Deaky electronic dance music festival at Mardi Gras World.
🎤 Britney Spears parade and party at JAM NOLA.
🩰 "Dracula" ballet at the Orpheum.
🧟♂️ Thriller flash mob Friday outside City Hall.
🧛 Le Vampyre Cabaret at the Peacock Room.
🎬 "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.
🎺 Ratchet Jazz Halloween Bash at Dew Drop Inn.
🤘 Rob Zombie burlesque at AllWays Lounge.
🧛🏻♀️ Living vampire gathering at Sassy Magick Boutique
Non-spooky things
🎶 Widespread Panic is at the Lakefront Arena on Friday and Saturday.
🎨 Studio Be hosts one last party Sunday before closing for renovations. It will reopen next year with a new exhibit.
👥 TEDxNOLA returns after 15 years.
🦁 "The Lion King" is at the Saenger.
🎉 Festivals
- Freret Street Fest
- NOLA Zydeco Fest in Slidell
- Phantom Freak Out: New music festival on St. Claude Avenue.
- Chess Fest
- Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge.
🌼 Día de los Muertos
- Free festival Sunday at Lafayette Square.
- NOLA Pet Memorial Second-Line Parade on Sunday.
- Krewe de Mayahuel hosts a fiesta and procession Monday.