Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun 2021
It’s pumpkin season!
Although the season might look a little differently this year, there are still fun patches that you and your kiddos can visit to find the perfect pumpkin.
Bantings Nursery
Westbank: 3425 River Road Bridge City, LA 70094
North Shore: 26300 Highway 190 Lacombe, LA 70445
September 27- October 31
Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 9 am-4 pm
Free admission
bantingsnursery.com
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch
11342 Highway 955 E., Ethel LA 70730
October 2-November 21
Saturdays & Sundays,
$16/person
facebook.com/barnhillpreserve
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
facebook.com/BrushyBranchChristmasTreeFarm
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
facebook.com/jimstreesmandeville
Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch
11215 Lees Lane, Hammond, LA 70401
September 26-November 8
$8/child, cash only
facebook.com/Mrs-Heathers-Pumpkin-Strawberry-Patch-111006328954913
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
facebook.com/nolacraftculture
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1031 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
October 2-31
Free admission
standrewsnola.com
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church
910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461
October 9-31, 9 am-dark
Free admission
saintlukeslidell.org
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001
Through October 31
Free Admission
stmepiscopal.com
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
stpaulsnola.org
St. Peter Catholic Church
125 East 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433
October 10-31, 9 am-5 pm
Free admission
stpeterparish.com
Terrabella Village Pumpkins In The Park
111 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington, LA 70433
October 23
Free admission
terrabellavillage.com/event/pumpkins-in-the-park
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Looking for fun Fall events? We’ve got you covered!
Hosanna’s Annual Trunk or Treat
Hosanna Lutheran Church
October 16, 5:30-7 pm
Join for another year of Trunk or Treat! This event is always so much fun! This year there will be games, food and a photo booth opportunity along with, of course, Trunk or Treating!
hosannalutheran.com
Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo Presented by Chick-fil-A New Orleans
Audubon Zoo
October 20-24, 10 am-5 pm
Benefitting Audubon Zoo and Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo will provide fun for the whole family and some of the Zoo’s animals too, ensuring that guests create spooktacular memories. Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo guests are invited to wear their favorite costume as they partake in the festivities, including trick-or-treat stations located throughout the Zoo on Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary for Audubon Members and included in general Zoo admission as Halloween lagniappe. There is no additional ticket or fee for this experience. All guests MUST purchase tickets in advance online for a specific date and entry time; Audubon Members must reserve their complimentary tickets online in advanced as well. events.audubonnatureinstitute.org/boo
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. facebook.com/events/413993723487342
Coquille Barks: Halloweenie
Coquille Parks & Recreation/Recreation District 14
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! The event will be held in the Grove area and features plenty of vendors as well as dogs available for adoption through the Northshore Humane Society. facebook.com/events/239494108190578. 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
This FREE event, thanks to a generous donation by Zuheily Lemoine). 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. asgno.org/Halloween
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. So, let’s celebrate them! There will be trick or treating, pet adoption, food, music, picture station, games, costume & trunk decorating contests, and more! facebook.com/events/158192689742060
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
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. The parade starts at 6:30 pm. Get the official parade route here.
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