Things to do with kids in New Orleans this weekend, found and checked for you.
Saturday is the big one: Boo Carré brings a Spooky Second Line and trick-or-treating to the French Market, the Krewe of BOO! parade rolls its monster floats at 6:30, and Riverwalk’s Halloween Fest hands out treats from 4. Start the morning with a Philharmonic musician at Hubbell Library’s Musical Story Hour. This week New Orleans has 22 outings, 21 free and 13 indoors.
Last checked · 22 outings at 14 places · 21 free · 13 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGBoo Carré Halloween Haunt11am–4pm · French Market District (Dutch Alley) · Free- LUNCHAround townThe Ruby Slipper CafeOpen 7am–3pm · Mid-City, 315 S. Broad St. (plus other locations) · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPHalloween Fest at Riverwalk4–6pm · The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGAround townAudubon ZooOpen 10am–5pm · Uptown, 6500 Magazine St. · Kids $25–$35, adults $30–$40, under 2 free (opens their site)
- LUNCHAround townThe Ruby Slipper CafeOpen 7am–3pm · Mid-City, 315 S. Broad St. (plus other locations) · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPFall Festival at First Baptist New Orleans4–6pm · First Baptist New Orleans · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.
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Outings for little ones in New Orleans: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in New Orleans this weekend?
This week we found 22 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Boo Carré Halloween Haunt, Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade, LPO’s Musical Story Hour (Hubbell Library). See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in NOLA this week?
Yes, 21 of this week’s 22 picks are free, including library storytimes and Boo Carré Halloween Haunt. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in New Orleans in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in New Orleans when it rains?
13 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in New Orleans?
This week we list 13 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in New Orleans this week?
3 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Little Stompers: Big Easy Rascals (East New Orleans Regional), Baby Storytime (Alvar Library) and Baby Storytime (Latter Library). 3 of them are free and 2 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the New Orleans list?
We go through NOLA’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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