Here is your guide to New Orleans Pumpkin Patches and Fall activities! We’ve done all the research for you to find out who is open this year and what their safety protocols look like. We hope this helps make your fall season filled with family friendly activities whether in person or virtual!!
Important Note:
If you are planning to attend a church Pumpkin Patch be sure to call ahead. Many of the churches we spoke with said the opening dates were contingent on the pumpkins arriving as scheduled and are subject to change.
New Orleans
Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo!
Location: Audubon Zoo Dates: October 20-24
Times: 10am – 5pm
Event details: This family-favorite Halloween tradition is back for another year of socially distant, family-friendly fun. Take advantage of this great opportunity to safely celebrate Halloween with your little ghouls and goblins! Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo is complimentary for Audubon Members and included in general Zoo admission as Halloween lagniappe. Online reservations required.
French Quartour Kids Spooky History Tour
Location: Scheduled when you book online.
Dates & Times: Varied (check online for available times)
Event Details: This tour is full of tricks, treats, and spells and superstitions. It is for kids 5-10 years old. The tour is not designed to keep kids up at night but just to make them wonder, “What if….”
Cost: $20 per person ages 4 – 18, recommended for children ages 5-10.
Sugar Roots Farm Fall Fundraiser and Festival
Location: 10701 Willow Dr. New Orleans, LA
Dates: October 23 – 24
Times: Time slots are available via SignUp Genius
Event Details: This year we are hosting our fundraiser on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th! We are so excited to welcome the fall season with you, and share our farm friends with you! We are so fortunate that despite the damages we’ve incurred with hurricane Ida, we will still be able to host this annual fundraiser.
Metairie
Westbank
Northshore {Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, Lacombe}
St. Anselm Madisonville
Location: 306 St. Mary Street, Madisonville, LA
Dates: October 31st
Times: after 11 am mass
Event Details: St. Anselm’s Family Fun Day and Pumpkin Patch. No cost to enter; pumpkins vary in size. Children are encouraged to wear costumes to compete in the costume contest. There will be games, food, and other fun festivities.
Hammond
Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: 11215 Lee’s Lane (Hammond, LA)
Dates: September 23rd through November 8th
Times: Monday through Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am until 5:00pm
Event Details: $7 per child, adults are free. Cash only. Pick a pumpkin, zip line, jumping pillow, face painting, farm animals, hay maze, picnic lunch spot, and more. Mrs. Heather’s also schedules field trips and birthday parties!
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Area Fall Family Events
Location: Baton Rouge and surrounding areas
Dates: October 1st through October 31st
Times: Varied
Event Details: Our sister site, Red Stick Mom, put together a comprehensive guide to all the fall fun in Baton Rouge. Click the “website” button to learn more!!
