Homeschool programs, free outings, library perks and family events in Orleans and Jefferson Parish, each checked with the library, museum, zoo or organizer page.
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.
The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the venue's own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, such as a toddler storytime or free entry for the youngest kids. It's our planning note, not the venue's.
Fri, Nov 27 opens: Celebration in the Oaks at City Park (through Fri, Jan 1), New Orleans City Park (New Orleans). Walking Tour $20 Value Night, $25 with a Driving Tour, $35 alone (2 and under free). Driving Tour $25 Value Night or $40 per car (up to 8 guests). Bike Nights $7.📅 Add the date range
Halloween events around Orleans and Jefferson Parish, checked on each page on Oct 24, 2026. We have not found a trick-or-treat event on an official page, so there is no trick-or-treat list. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.
Take & Make monster craft kit at New Orleans libraries
New Orleans Public Library · New Orleans (All library branches · New Orleans (Orleans Parish))
Halloween eventFree (per source)Open now · through Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)New Orleans (Orleans Parish)Preschool · Kids
Kids can pick up a Take & Make craft kit with everything needed to make a monster friend out of toilet paper rolls: a mummy, a zombie, an alien or something new.
Booking: Stop by any Library location. Kits are limited.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The library says the kits are for "this month" and while supplies last, with no exact end date. We show Oct 31 as the last day.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: We read the event name and activities from the museum calendar listing. The page did not load for a full read, so we could not confirm the times or whether the activities cost extra.
Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. We have not confirmed a trick-or-treat event on an official page.
Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31
No trunk-or-treats confirmed for 2026 yet. Know one? Tell us.
Safety and tips
Check each event's page before you go, since times can change.
Young children should go with an adult and stay in well-lit areas.
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.
Homeschool days & classes (1 listings)
Homeschooler Hour: Spooky STEAM at East Bank Regional Library
Jefferson Parish Library (East Bank Regional Library) · Metairie (East Bank Regional Library · Metairie & Jefferson Parish)
LibraryPrice not listedNext: Tue, Oct 27Metairie & Jefferson ParishKids
A homeschool STEM and STEAM hour in the Children's Activity Room. Kids design towers with candy pumpkins and make Frankenworms. Tell a staff member about any allergies.
Free NOMA admission: Louisiana Wednesdays and youth
New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans (City Park · New Orleans (Orleans Parish))
Art museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)New Orleans (Orleans Parish)All ages welcome
General admission is free every Wednesday for Louisiana residents. Children 12 and under are free every day, and youth ages 13–19 are free every day. Tickets to special exhibitions and programs may cost extra.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: Wednesdays, 12–7 p.m. (youth free every day the museum is open, Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Free general admission
Ages: All ages (youth through age 19 free daily)
Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The Besthoff Sculpture Garden is open seven days a week.
Family & holiday events through Jan 3, 2027 (2 listings)
Celebration in the Oaks at City Park
New Orleans City Park · New Orleans (City Park · New Orleans (Orleans Parish))
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Fri, Nov 27 · through Fri, Jan 1Good for little kids (2–4)New Orleans (Orleans Parish)All ages welcome
A holiday lights show in City Park with a 2-mile Driving Tour (about 30–45 minutes), a Walking Tour (about 90 minutes) with the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and the Botanical Garden, and Bike Nights. Tickets are bought online in advance.
Price: Walking Tour $20 Value Night, $25 with a Driving Tour, $35 alone (2 and under free). Driving Tour $25 Value Night or $40 per car (up to 8 guests). Bike Nights $7.
Ages: All ages
Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Value Nights are listed as Nov 29 and Dec 8–10 and 15–17 on the organizer's site.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: We read the event description from the museum calendar listing. The page did not load for a full read, so we could not confirm the times or cost.