NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Spooky season is upon us and you know what that means? Pumpkin patches are back for the 2021 year. Also included in the list below, trunk-or-treats, haunted houses, and other Halloween-time events.

See the list below and check back often for updates.

PUMPKIN PATCHES

Jefferson Parish

• St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
  • 3412 Haring Road, Metairie, LA
  • Monday through Friday noon to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Open every day until Halloween, October 31st
  • The church will be selling pumpkins, carving kits, and baked goods for this annual fundraiser.
    
• St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch
  • 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA
  • Open through Halloween
  • Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• St. James Parish Pumpkin Patch
  • Limited to one weekend due to Hurricane Ida damage
  • Thursday, October 21 to Sunday, October 24
  • St. James Parish Welcome Center Pavillion

Orleans Parish

• First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans
  • 5401 S. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA
  • Open Monday through Friday 3 pm to dusk
  • Saturdays from 10 am to dusk and Sundays from 1pm to dusk
  • October 9th to October 30th or until the pumpkins run out.
  • Payment: Cash only

• NOLA Craft Culture Glitter Pumpkin Patch
  • 127 S. Solomon St., New Orleans LA 70119
  • October 16-31
  • Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am-6 pm
  • Free admission

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
  • 1031 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
  • October 2-31
  • Free admission

• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
  • 6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
  • October 9-31
  • Monday-Friday, 3-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
  • Free admission

St. Tammany Parish

• St. Peter Catholic Church Pumpkin Patch
  • 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433
  • Open daily through Halloween from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Jim’s Trees Pumpkin Patch
  • 2123 Florida St, Mandeville, LA 70448
  • Until the pumpkins run out
  • Sunday-Thursday, 11 am-6 pm, Friday and Saturday, 9 am-7 pm
  • Free admission

• St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church
  • 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461
  • October 9-31, 9 am-dark
  • Free admission

• Terrabella Village Pumpkins In The Park
  • 111 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington, LA 70433
  • October 23
  • Free admission

• Kids Halloween Theme Bingo Night
  • SYBA Gym, 3158 Rama Drive, Slidell
  • October 22, 6-10 pm
  • Come in your favorite costume & enjoy a night of bingo games & fun
  • $35 includes: 10 rounds of bingo w/ prizes, costume contest, face painting, food, snacks, and prizes
  • Sibling discount available. Pre-registration is highly suggested.

Tangipahoa Parish

• Brushy Branch Christmas Tree Farm
  • 51211 Narretto Road, Loranger, LA 70446
  • October 2-31
  • Weekends only, 9:30 am-5 pm
  • $10/adults, free for children two and under

• Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch
  • 11215 Lees Lane, Hammond, LA 70401
  • September 26-November 8
  • $8/child, cash only

East Feliciana Parish

• Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch
  • 11342 Highway 955 E., Ethel LA 70730
  • October 2-November 21
  • Saturdays & Sundays
  • $16/person

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS

• Dat Dog 6th Annual Barktoberfest
  • Sunday October 17,2021
  • Dog costume contest at 2 p.m.
  • Participants must make a donation if they want their dog to show off their costume for the crowd.
  •  Courtyard on Magazine Street.
  •  All-day Pet Supply Donation Drive to help Zeus’ Rescues gather much needed items like collars, leashes, and bedding. 
• Boo Carre Halloween Haunt at the French Market!
  • Saturday, October 23^rd, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The French Market Dutch Alley at the intersection of N. Peters Street and St. Philip Street
  • The free one-day kid-centric event draws a diverse costumed crowd and will feature live music, children’s activities, a Spooky Second Line, and trick-or-treating.
  • Children wearing a costume are eligible to receive a free Boo Carre tote bag for trick-or-treating in the French Market District. 
  • One bag per child, while supplies last. This event is free and open to the public.
• BOO DAT !
  • Saturday, October 23 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® 500 Port of Orleans Place, #245, New Orleans, LA
  • Spooky coloring and arts area
  • Over 20 participating retailers and vendors at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
  • Costumed characters from haunted attraction New Orleans Nightmare
  • Complimentary trick-or-treat bags

• Lafreniere Park Trunk or Treat
  • Friday, October 29, 2021
  • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lafreniere Park – North Mall Parking Lot between the Copeland Meadow and Mall Island
  • Tickets are $5.00 per child 12 and under
  • Food trucks will be on-site with refreshments available for purchase

• Louisiana Children’s Museum Halloweekend Event
  • Friday, October 29^th through Sunday, October 31st  
  • 11:30 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.
  • Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive in New Orleans City Park
  •  This event is complimentary for LCM Members and included in general admission ticket.
  • Reserve your advance timed-entry tickets at lcm.org.
  • Check out the LCM website for the Museum’s current COVID policies on vaccinations and mask-wearing.

• BOO-rree BBQ Bash
  • Saturday, October 30, 2021
  • Food will be available for purchase
  • 1 pm – 4 pm: Kids Party
    • $10 per child, includes a pumpkin for decorating and balloons
    • Costume contest, pumpkin crafts, and more
    • 1:00 pm: Mr. Ed’s Music Box (Children’s Music)
  • 6 pm – 10 pm: Adults Party
    • Adult costume contest
    • 6 pm: Taylor and the Brudduhz (Island)
    • 8 pm: Cast Iron Cactus (Americana)

• St. Bernard Redfish Festival Trunk or Treat
  • October 31, 2021
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Sigur Civic Center

• Ghouls’ Night Out
  • Saturday, October 30
  • L’Auberge Casino – Baton Rouge
  • Tickets are $10 or free with a mychoice card. Purchase here.
  • Performances by the Molly Ringwalds. The show is general admission and standing room only
  • Must be 21 to enter

• Hosanna’s Annual Trunk or Treat
  • Hosanna Lutheran Church
  • 2480 U.S. Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70448
  • October 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo Presented by Chick-fil-A New Orleans
  • Audubon Zoo
  • October 20-24, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wear a costume and partake in the festivities, including trick-or-treat stations located throughout the Zoo on Saturday and Sunday
  • Complimentary for Audubon Members – reserve tickets online in advance
  • Included in general Zoo admission as Halloween lagniappe – No additional fee – All guests MUST purchase tickets in advance online for a specific date and entry time

• Coquille Barks: Halloweenie
  • Coquille Parks & Recreation/Recreation District 14 – Grove Area
  • October 23, 10 am-1 pm
  • The 2nd annual Coquille Barks event’s theme is “Halloweenie,” so make sure to dress up your furry friend and bring them out to have some fun
  • Free admission

• Aetna Presents Drive Thru Trick-Or-Treating with ASGNO
  • Belle Chasse Elementary, 539 F. Edward Herbert Blvd., Belle Chasse
  • October 23, 10 am-1 pm
  • Free event
  • Participants will remain in their vehicles and drive through the trick-or-treat path to collect treats from booth partners. They will provide both edible candy treats as well as inedible options for participants with dietary restrictions.
  • GM Photography & Graphics will be set up at the end of the trick-or-treat path to take free family Halloween pictures

• Boo Carré Halloween Haunt
  • Dutch Alley, French Market District
  • October 23, 10 am-4:30 pm
  • The day will feature trick-or-treating, live music, and kid’s activities! Costumes recommended for kid’s and highly encouraged for everyone else! frenchmarket.org. Free and open to the public.
    
• A Baldwin Trunk or Treat – The Black Cat
  • Baldwin Motors
  • October 23, 11 am-3 pm
  • This is a family and pet-friendly function will benefit Big Sky Ranch and is themed “Black Cat” because sadly these are one of the least likely colors to be adopted.
  • There will be trick or treating, pet adoption, food, music, picture station, games, costume & trunk decorating contests, and more!
    
• Nightmare On Columbia Stroll, Costume Contest, & Concert
  • Downtown Covington
  • October 23, 5-9:30 pm
  • Stroll downtown Covington while enjoying craft cocktails and craft beer samples. End the night with a free public concert at the Covington Trailhead. gocovington.org. $30/person.
    
• Krewe of Boo Parade
  • Saturday, October 23
  • Parade rolls at 6:30 p.m.
  • Featuring floats of world-renowned Kern Studios, the parade’s beautifully horrific props and sculptures combine the magnitude of Mardi Gras with the macabre theatrics of All Hallow’s Eve.
    
• Trunks and Treats at Holy Trinity
  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Ministries
  • October 30, 3-6 pm
  • Wear your favorite costume, enjoy some yummy treats, fun games, and sign up to host a trunk! For more details contact, Kellye Crouch at kids@htlministries.org. facebook.com/events/110686461262419

• Trunk or Treat
  • October 31,2021
  • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at New Philippians Missionary Baptist Church
  • 5234 N. Clairborne Avenue New orleans, La. 70117
  • Prizes awarded for best decorated car.