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2007 Halloween Events Calendar
by Jon Donley
Tuesday September 11, 2007, 5:15 PM
All events take place in October, unless otherwise noted.
Daily through Halloween night
$20; $17 Students & seniors 504-861-2727
Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery tours...Day tours, night tours...The first tour of the day starts at 10:00AM...The last tour starts at 8:30PM. A&E, History Channel, and Travel Channel all agree, "Do Not Miss This Tour! - A Must Do!" - Call for complete information on tours and departure locations!
Mon - Fri until Wed, Oct 31
Hermann-Grima House 'Mourning Tour'
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Herman-Grima House, 820 St. Louis St. (504) 525-5661
The Hermann-Grima House will be draped in black for tours of the historic home. The front parlor will even be set up for the funeral of one of the home's previous residents.
Blain Kerns Haunted Fun House
$12, Blain Kerns Mardi-Gras World, 233 Newton Street, Algiers, La., 7 p.m. - midnight
Every Fri, Sat & Sun and Oct 30 & 31
Chamber of Horrors
702 E. Airline Hwy., LaPlace La., 7 p.m. - 'til
Friday and Saturday nights, and everynight from October 26 - 31.
319 Butterworth St. Jefferson, (Underneath the Huey P. Long Bridge east bank) 504-734-SHOCK
$18 Now in its 14th year, the House of Shock is known for its outdoor stage show that includes live actors, stunts and state of the art light and pyrotechnics that rival the best in the industry. The House of Shock has a full bar and concession stand, exclusive merchandise, games and themed entertainment to complete the Halloween festival atmosphere.
Sat, Oct 20 - 21, 10 am - 4 pm
20th Anniversary Ghostly Galavant
504-524-9118
It's the twentieth anniversary of the Ghostly Galavant. Actors reenact the lives and times of New Orleans' past. Marie Laveau reveals her secrets at St. Louis #2 Cemetery. Dominique You tells the true tales of the pirates who sailed the Gulf Coast.
Tours start at Jackson Square where comfortable shuttle buses will bring you to and from the cemetery. Tickets are available at the 1850s House store on Jackson Square, or in advance by phone at 504 524 9118, also on the web at: www.friendsofthecabildo.org
Advance tickets for adults $15.00. Seniors $12.50
Day of event - adults $18.00 seniors $15.00
Discounts for Friends of the Cabildo and groups of six or more.
Tour one of the Baroness Pontalba's Townhouses free of charge.
Enjoy refreshments in the Patio of the 1850s House.
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Sat, Oct 20 - Thr, Nov 1
City Park Botanical Gardens, 504-483-9386
Scarecrows are gathering in the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Scarecrows will depict scenes that are humorous, scary or creative. By admission to the Botanical Garden.
Fri, Oct 26
The Howlin' Wolf, 907 South Peters Street
The Witching Hour is the official reincarnation of past Coven Balls celebrated by Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club. Les Temps des Vampires - a core of fan club veterans - has kept the spark of the famous balls alive since the club disbanded about the turn of the century. With Rice's blessing, the fan club has come back to life and is preparing for the first official "Coven Ball" in more than five years. Musical guests include Anders Manga, Analog Missionary and Paul Mercer and the Ghosts Project. A raffle of items by various artisans as well as items donated by Rice will benefit Habitat for Humanity New Orleans..
Fri, Oct 26 - Sun, Oct 28
$60 weekend pass New Orleans City Park
Music fans travel from across the country to come together for the festival known for its eclectic blend of high-quality artists from all genres as well as up and coming favorites.
Haunted Riverfront
$5, NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street, N.O., La., Noon - 6 p.m.
Haunted house, games, spacewalks, storytelling and food will be offered. $10 kid admission provides for 10 tickets guests can use for games, refreshment booths or any activities at the event, $5 admission for parents, parents receive 5 tickets. For more information call 504.940.2854 or visit nocca.com.
Trunk or Treat
Free, St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join us for a night of free family fun as children are invited to trick or treat from trunk to trunk. There will also be food, games and entertainment.
Fri. Oct 26 - Sat., Oct 27
NOCCA invites your little ghouls and goblins to experience a safe and fun Halloween weekend by attending the second annual Haunted Riverfront. A haunted house, games, spacewalks, storytelling and food will be offered. $10 kid admission provides for 10 tickets guests can use for games, refreshment booths or any activities at the event, $5 admission for parents, parents receive 5 tickets. This is the perfect opportunity for Marigny and Bywater families as NOCCA is located at 2800 Chartres Street at the intersection of Press, free parking is available. Students ages 5-12 should have a great time! Dates and times: October 26, 6-9 PM, October 27, 3-9 PM, October 28, noon-6 PM. For more information call 504.940.2854 or visit nocca.com.
$7, NOCCA 2800 Chartres Street, (504) 940-2854
Sat, Oct 27
$25, The Howlin' Wolf, 907 South Peters Street, (504) 522-WOLF
Details TBA
Sat, Oct 27
Halloween Fun Show and Horse Show
$4 entry fee per event, all 8 events for $20, Pointe Celeste Therapeutic Riding Center, 21178 Highway 23, Pointe Celeste, La.
This fun filled event will feature a FREE Costume Contest and fabulous prizes along with a thrilling Haunted Hay Ride to see our Elk, and a lot of fun for the whole family. Food and drinks will also be sold and there will be 20 different horse show events for a $4 entry fee per event or you may choose to ride 8 events for $20. The Halloween Fun Show and Horse Show is open to all horses and riders (you must bring your own horse to ride). (504) 436-8145 for more information
Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest & Trick or Treating (for dogs) will be held at Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., from 1-3 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Louisiana SPCA. Call 885-0202 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
Sat, Oct 27 - Sun, Oct 28
Ghostly Galavant
$18 1850 House, 523 St. Anne Street, Louisiana State Museum
Friends of the Cabildo will be leading folks on a tour of St. Louis Cemetery #2. Tours begin in the French Quarter from the 1850 House (St. Anne side of Jackson Square).
Trunk or Treat
5-7 pm - St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie
Join us for a night of free family fun as children are invited to trick or treat from trunk to trunk. There will also be food, games and entertainment.
Halloween, Wed Oct 31
Canine Costume Contest and Trick or Treating
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Canine Connection, 3440 Magazine Street
Costume Contest registration fee is $5.00 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the LA/SPCA. Attendees will determine costume winners and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Food prepared by Shaggy's Seafood and Sandwich Shop (4413 Banks St.) will be available for a donation to the LA/SPCA. Call (504) 218-4098 or visit www.la-spca.org or www.canineconnectionnola.com for more information.
HORRORFEST
FREE, 7:00 p.m., Prytania Theater, 5339 Prytania Street. 504-891-2787
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The Joker / NOLA - We invite you to share your haunted season photos and videos with us, by entering our first Halloween Photo and Video Contest! Enter as often as you like to compete for category and grand prizes.
