It’s Halloween week in New Orleans and there are a lot of fun things to do to get into the spooky mood! Whether you’re a haunted house person, or you’re just looking for a party with a few festive cocktails, this list is sure to have something that will get your Halloween started right.
The Mortuary Haunted Mansion
Your wildest fears are here at The Mortuary, Inferno. The Hell Gate has opened your darkest fright-mares! ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE this year at The Most Haunted Mansion in the City… The Mortuary! Will you be counted among the Living or the Damned? For Hell Hath No Fury Like a Haunted House A’Fire!
New Orleans Nightmare
This immersive haunted house experience features 3 haunted attractions, escape games, a maze of complete darkness, and a bar.
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball 2021 “Samhain”
www.facebook.com/events/718619491953852
Multiple events over 4 nights. Visit Event Bright for tickets.
Swampus Haunted Swamp Tour
Take a scenic drive from New Orleans to the Haunted Swamp if you dare. Each of the spooky bayous along the route are crawling with creatures that have been lost in the swamps since the very first Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Krampus has worked hard putting together a plan to bring you a safe and fun alternative for Halloween. Viewers will drive through a designated route in the safety of their car and with their family or pods of friends.
Soul Sister’s Haunted B-Movie Marathon at 3 Keys at the Ace Hotel
www.threekeysnola.com/events/b-movie-marathon
DJ Soul Sister, an avid collector of Black movies and “midnight movies” from the 1970s, curates, presents, and hosts this Halloween marathon of low budget horror films that will fill you with fright, or have you laughing all night. Featuring Blacula (PG, 1972), Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde (R, 1976), Sugar Hill (PG, 1974) and Disco Godfather (PG, 1979) Free with RSVP to [email protected] Snacks and spooky cocktails will be available for purchase.
The Birthplace of Brunch: Halloween Boheme Brunch at SoFab
www.southernfood.org/events/2021-10-30-halloween-boheme-brunch
Celebrate Halloween in style at SoFab! This costume brunch features Colleen Allerton and Camille Staub of Luncheon. The menu includes Louisiana Fall Vegetables with house-made creole cream cheese, beet dijon vinaigrette, crispy garlic and shallot, Gulf shrimp; Breakfast Smoked brisket with local greens, creamy root puree, pickled collards; and CDM Pudding Mocha pot de crème, cacao nib cream, espresso chocolate.
Spookilau at Latitude 29
New Orleans’ second most favorite dress-up season is upon us, and to celebrate Latitude 29 is hosting another Spookilau, a creeptastic Halloween Pop Up beginning Friday, October 22nd and running all the way through Halloween Night. Along with regular offerings, Latitude 29 will be featuring a special menu of 8 cocktails based on their 2021 theme Terror from the Deep which you can enjoy in costume (or out) for 10 whole days and nights. Additionally, they’re pulling out yards of twinkly orange lights and all the Halloween Holiday decor they can assemble and adorning L29 to the gills for your pleasure and delight, because we all could use some more pleasure and delight in our lives. Guests are encouraged to make reservations through Resy.
Halloween at Camp Marilou: Flashers & Slashers
www.barmarilou.com/events/halloweencampmarilou
Prepare yourself for a night that is sure to inspire wonder, dazzle and HORRIFY! Beware of curious cocktails, extraordinary eats, and thrilling performances that will chill you to the core! The madness doesn’t end there, all ticket holders will receive a “Green Goblin” shot, with live flames of course, one complimentary cocktail and a dinner to die for. Anyone who comes in costume will receive a raffle ticket for prizes given out throughout the night. Featuring Elle Dorado, host, Mike Myers Aria Delanoche, Carrie Ariana Amour, reader of the cards, Hannibal Lector Gigi Deluxe, sword swallower, Zombie Cheerleader Juno, Akasha, Queen of the Damned Madonnathan, drag queen extraordinaire, Drew B from Scream Mamie Dame, Frankenstein Vivi Noir, Pennywise. Get tickets here.
Ghost Manor
The ghoulish denizens of Ghost Manor are taking over once again. Although the human inhabitants are still dealing with significant damage from Hurricane Ida, the ghosts and ghouls were not content to remain silent this year. We tried. But who wants to argue with ghosts? The singing skeletons were especially insistent. Once the zombie dancers and lightning ghost got wind of their idea, there was no stopping them. After staying hidden last year, they just weren’t having it. They were very persuasive (to say the least) and convinced us to allow them to revive some of their old favorites for a limited engagement. We’d be happy if you come by to see them — we don’t want to deal with grumpy ghosts!
Where: Corner of Magazine Street and Second Street in New Orleans
When: October 30-31.
