The St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and Preschool Pumpkin Patch in Mandeville is open every Thursday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., so long as the pumpkins last. On Saturdays, there will be special family treats, including a free photo booth, face painting, a bake sale, chicken feeding and pumpkin decorating. This event helps support the children and youth ministries at St. Michael’s.
The Slidell Fall Pumpkin Patch is selling pumpkins and gourds at the First United Methodist Church, 33 Erlanger Ave., seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers can also get a seasonal snapshot made in the photo booths there and enjoy homemade treats. All proceeds will support church missions. For more information, visit www.firstumcslidell.org.
Fall Fest & All Things Halloween
Oct. 21: Right in time for the season, "Rocky Horror" will be presented Oct. 21 & 22 and 28 & 29 at the Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd., in Slidell. See sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire on a stormy night, discover the eerie mansion of a mad scientist transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $33. For tickets without online fees, text (985) 285-6666 or buy online at eventbrite.com See more at cuttingedgetheater.com.
Oct. 22: The St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center will host its annual fundraising event, Monster Mash Fall Festival, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Trick-or-treating, music, cookie decorating, crafts, carnival rides and more. Children’s admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; adults are $5; children under 2 are free. More at sthfoundation.org/MonsterMash.
Oct. 22: The annual "Pumpkins in the Park" event at TerraBella Village in Covington from 11 a.m. will include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, hayrides and more. Cost is $5 per child, and there wil be food and drinks for sale.
Oct. 23: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd. in Slidell, hosts its annual Trunk or Treat, communitywide walking event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trunks of treats, hot dogs and burgers; a cakewalk; fun and games campuswide. Free and open to the public. (985) 641-5829.
Oct. 25: Senior Citizen Monster Halloween Bash in Slidell from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Slidell invites any resident 65 years and up. The $10 cost covers lunch. The Slidell Ladies for Liberty help church volunteers to throw the bash, and more volunteer help is needed to serve the guests and join in the merriment. Halloween Costumes are optional but encouraged. To help, email Renee at pimasnick@hotmail.com or SLFL at slidelladiesforliberty@gmail.com.
Oct. 28: Krewe of Dionysus Halloween Blowout from 8 p.m. till midnight, Slidell Auditorium at 256 Second St. Live music by Voodoo Gumbo. Open premium bar, but no food, so guests who want to eat should bring food. Tickets $45 for members (limit two); $55 to members of public. No tickets sold at door. Buy them from Andy at (504) 512-1039 or online at kreweofdionysus.com. Oct. 26 is deadline to buy tickets.
Oct. 28: The Olde Towne Slidell Merchant’s Association will host a Zombie Crawl from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Halloween-themed event takes place from the 2200 Block of Carey Street between Robert and Cousin streets. The block party will feature artists, crafters, food vendors, live music and costume contests.
Oct. 29: The town of Pearl River will host a combined Trunk or Treat and Night Out Against Crime event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at its town hall on Willis Alley. The Pearl River Museum will also be open for the event. Free candy for trick-or-treaters, a pumpkin patch, scavenger hunt, costume contest, fire department smokehouse and visits from McGruff the Crime Dog and the Swamp Lady.
Oct. 29: American Legion Post 185's Trunk or Treat event in Slidell starts at 3 p.m. and goes until everything runs out. Prizes will be given for the best trunk, so sign up for the competition at the Post, 1680 St. Ann Place. Free and open to the public.
Oct. 29: Riley's Bike Spooktacular at the SBBA Baseball Fields in Slidell from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., will host an all-inclusive Halloween event a the 3160 Terrace Ave. fields. Free admission. Trick or treating, hayrides, games, jump houses, sno-balls and food.
Oct. 29: The Nightmare on Columbia Street, starting at 5 p.m., features a sip ‘n stroll in downtown Covington to sample from among 25 craft cocktails and craft beers while enjoying great food and live entertainment, both on the street and in local businesses. Stroll participants can also take part in a 7 p.m. Halloween costume contest with cash prizes, followed by an 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. concert with the Déjà vu Band, all at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase at the trailhead during both events. Nightmare tickets, $30 each, are available at www.nightmareoncolumbia.com; wristbands and stroll cups, considered tickets to the event, should be picked up at the trailhead between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; costume contest registration also takes place during those hours.
Oct. 29: The Pelican Park Bark Park in Mandeville will play host to this year’s Howl-o-Ween celebration called Barktoberfest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be pet adoptions, vendors, costume contests, a photo booth, paw print painting and treats. A free event, but bring cash for concessions and refreshments. No registration needed to enjoy Barktoberfest at 63350 Pelican Drive near Mandeville.
Oct. 29: The Plant Bash Monster Mash from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Banting's Nursery Northshore at 26300 U.S. 190 in Lacombe. Pick out pumpkin, enjoy treats by local vendors, plant enthusiasts and other small businesses. Costume contest, candy and more. Keep event at the event page at facebook.com/banting nursery.
Oct. 29: Boo Fest makes a spooktacular return to the Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd. for all children and their families — with proceeds from the event to directly benefit children with disabilities. The annual event returns after three years of cancellations due to COVID-19 and severe weather. A family-friendly day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. packed with pumpkin decorating at the pumpkin patch, face painting, a free photo booth, music and dancing provided by the DJ, Be Hooper Be Happy, and much more. The day's highlight is trick or treating along the wheelchair-accessible walking path around the duck pond and green space adjacent to the hospital. Children will be able to visit more than 70 uniquely themed houses and castles decorated by sponsoring businesses, institutions and families. Children encouraged to costume and take part in the annual Boo Fest costume contest for the titles in five categories. Doors open at 9 a.m. for special needs families. Admission is $2 per person; free for special needs families.
Oct. 29: Chafunkta Brewing Co. throws its sixth annual, family-friendly Hops & Horror Halloween from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with trunk or treating, kids' costume contest, face painting, games, food trucks and more. In the evening, free live music by Love Gun, a Kiss tribute band, and the adult costume contest. Open to the public at 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville.
Oct. 30: Boo Bash at the Children’s Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Mandeville. Trick or treating, games and more. Be sure and wear a Halloween costume. Tickets are $15 and includes admission to the Children’s Museum. Everyone over the age of 12 months must have a ticket to attend.
Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat at First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger Ave. in Slidell, at 5 p.m. Games, free food, fun and fellowship.
Oct. 30: City hosts Whisperings: Covington Cemetery Living History Tour at twilight through the historic Covington Cemetery No. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Actors will portray historic personages who are buried in the city’s oldest cemetery, telling stories of the area's history. For more, visit www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com.
Nov. 4-5: Abita Brewing Company will host its third annual Abita Fall Fest 2022 in the downtown area. Live music on two stages, food, a Kids' Zone, green screen photo booth, virtual reality experience and “Interactive Circle.” Begins with an “after dark” festival Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., followed by a full day of performances on Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $40. VIP passes also available. See more information at abitafallfest.com.
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