Krewe of BOO! Royal Luncheon / Jazz Second Line / Cocktails in the Courtyard Happy Hour at Pat O's / Captain's Masquerade Party on 10/20!

Krewe of BOO! New Orleans' Official Halloween Parade celebrates a weekend of festivities and has become a tradition for tens of thousands of people.​ Happening the weekend before Halloween weekend, Krewe of BOO! is more than just a parade. It's a weekend full of events starting Friday afternoon, 10/20, through late Saturday night, 10/21.​ Friday's events begin with the Royal Luncheon to the Jazz Second Line through the French Quarter to an afternoon Happy Hour at Pat O'Brien's, ending with the Captain's Party Friday night.

Saturday starts with the early morning New Orleans Zombie Run through the Warehouse District. Paraders line up in the afternoon and the Krewe of BOO! Parade rolls at sundown with V.I.P. Viewing Parties hosted along the parade route. It all ends with a blowout costume bash at the post-parade afterparty, The Monster Mash.​

Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival - 10/13 - 15/2023

Our Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art. Remember, without the blues, there would be no jazz or R&B.

Oktoberfest - 10/13 - 14, 10/20 - 21, & 10/27 - 28

Join Deutsches Haus across from City Park in New Orleans for three weekends of German food, music, and beer! Enjoy brats, sauerkraut, German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels, German desserts, over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines, over 20 different schnapps, Oompah Music, Special Dance Performances, Dancing Chicken, Oktoberfest 2 Mile Run/Walk hosted by NOTC, Dachshund Races, Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest! Come out and celebrate October 13 - 14, 20 - 21, 27 - 28, 2023, Fridays 4 pm–11 pm – Saturdays 1 pm–11 pm. Prost, y’all!

Art for Art's Sake - 10/7/2023!

Art for Art’s Sake on Saturday, October 7, is Magazine Street’s biggest event of the year! It is the MSMA's premier fall event to kick off the arts season! Sip wine and stroll while shopping after hours along the whole stretch of Magazine Street. There will be music, light bites, entertainment, sales, special offers, and more.

Gentilly Fest - 10/6 - 8/2023

Gentilly Fest celebrates all things "Gentilly," including continuous live music on the main stage and gospel tent. Local restaurants and caterers sell sumptuous food and an Arts and Crafts area featuring original works from a variety of craft merchants. The festival also offers children’s activities including pony rides, a kid’s village, and a variety of practical recovery information offered by local business and non-profit organizations. The Gentilly Fest is a 501c3 organization that provides monetary support to the New Orleans Police and Fire Departments that serve the Gentilly community. We also contribute to organizations that provide a recreational or cultural enrichment to our children. This year, Gentilly Fest will also donate funds to Pontchartrain Park and Milne Playground sports programs as well as The Roots of Music.

Beignet Fest at City Park on September 23!

How sweet it is! Another year, another Beignet Fest at the Festival Grounds at New Orleans City Park. So, bring your appetite and fill up on delicious, decadent delicacies from traditional sweet treats covered in powdered sugar to savory options bursting with seafood, cheese and more.

In addition to the dozens of different beignet dishes from some of New Orleans' best restaurants, caterers, and food trucks, the fest promises to be a family-friendly fun day with live, local music performances, a Kid's Village, Artist Market, and Beer Garden.

Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Beignet Fest Foundation.