FALL GUIDE
Your guide to all things FALL in New Orleans
Fall is such a beautiful time of year, even here in New Orleans. While our air may not be as crisp and fresh as up North, the Iced Pumpkin Spice Lattes are cold and the Saints are playing so life is good! But, there's more to fall in New Orleans than what meets the eye. This guide shares activities, food, drinks, and tips to keep your entire family busy. Thanks to this guide, you'll never hear, "I'm bored" or "There's nothing to do" this season.
Let the festivities begin! Here's your guide to all things fall in New Orleans!
Your REALTOR®, Eileen Boh
"What should I do this fall?"
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New Orleans Fall Events: September
SAINTSHOMEOPENER 10
It’s not fall without the New Orleans Saints and football in New Orleans. On Sunday, September 10th, the Tennessee Titans come to the Caesars Superdome to take on our beloved Saints Tickets are still available! Who Dat!
NOLACOFFEEFESTIVAL 16
New Orleans plays a heavy role in the history of coffee So much so, that the annual coffee industry trade show & consumer festival is held right here at the Convention Center. Consumers can get in on the action & watch the Barista Threauxdown!
NATIONALCHEESEBURGERDAY 18
Cheeseburgers - the guiltiest of pleasures This National Cheeseburger Day, run don't walk over to Le Petite Grocery for their iconic LPG Cheeseburger
BEIGNETFESTIVAL 23
If you’re going to eat the unofficial dessert of New Orleans, do it for a good cause! The Beignet Fest Foundation celebrates, embraces and enhances the lives of children with developmental delays and disabilities by presenting them as whole beings Head over to City Park Festival Grounds to indulge!
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New Orleans Fall Events: October
ARTFORART’SSAKE@6-9P 7
Magazine Street comes to life for an evening of art, shopping and sipping. Browse over 100 shops, restaurants, & galleries and enjoy complimentary wine, bites, special deals, and live music on our most famous shopping street.
GRETNAFEST 6-8
The Revel on the River is here for a 3-day cultural festival of music, food, family and fun! Everyone from Trombone Shorty to Lee Brice to Blues Traveler to Irma Thomas and so much more. Tickets are available now!
CRESCENTCITYBLUESFESTIVAL 13-15
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival at Lafayette Square Park in the Central Business District of New Orleans presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art at this annual free fall festival
OKTOBERFEST@DEUSTCHESHAUS 13-28
Every weekend in October starting on the 13th, head to Bayou St. John for some traditional Oktoberfest fun! With German beer, food, dancing, a dog parade and even a 5K run, this is endless fun for the whole family! Gate admission is just $10 per person 12+
New Orleans Fall Events: Halloween!
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The pumpkin patch in the heart of Uptown will open on September 22 and run through the end of October. Kids can enjoy the ducks roaming free, hay photos, and candy! Let the little ones pick out their own pumpkin!
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Every October, the French Market District hosts a Halloween event complete with trick-or-treating for the whole family! Kids can revel in the candy they receive from various vendors, while parents can shop, sip and eat.
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The Krewe of Boo has a whole weekend of festivities planned! It’s most famous event is the parade, which will be held on Saturday, October 21st at 6:30 pm and it will start in the Marigny, roll through the French Quarter and end in the Warehouse District
GHOSTSINTHEOAKS@CITYPARK 19-22
Ghosts in the Oaks at City Park features trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, a pumpkin patch, and hot-dog roasting around the campfire This family-friendly fundraiser takes place in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland Learn more here!
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New Orleans Fall Highlights: November
NEWORLEANSFILMFESTIVAL 2-7
The 34th Annual New Orleans Film Festival returns for another year of Oscar-award-winning films. Visit theaters such as the Broad Street Theater, Contemporary Arts Center, and the Prytania Theater to view one or more of the 130+ films this year.
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The 15th annual Oak Street Po Boy Fest comes back with over 40 food and beverage food vendors, live music on multiple stages, an Arts Market, Kids Zone and the famous Po Boy Contest!
BAYOUSTJOHNACTIVITIES
November is a beautiful time of year to spend on Bayou St John Take a bike ride on the Lafitte Greenway, play some volleyball or outdoor yoga on the bayou, or rent a kayak from Bayou Paddlesports.
SMALLBUSINESSSATURDAY 25
Support local by shopping on Magazine Street this holdiay season! Stay tuned to this website to find out which shops will have promotions, sales, events or entertainment!
NEW ORLEANS FALL SPOTS
BOUTIQUE BARGAINS
I can’t say enough great things about Magazine Street boutique shops!
NOLA Couture
NOLA Boards
Fleurty Girl
Sotre
BAKERY BLISS
You can’t beat Gracious Bakery during the fall! Whether it’s a hot cup of pumpkin latte, or your Thanksgiving desserts catered, they make their treats fresh daily and always have something exciting and new!
COZIEST CAFÉ
The Vintage Coffee, Beignets, Bubbles, Wine, and Bites. A NOLA happy place for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour Whether a morning smile with a perfect coffee, a Happy Hour retreat, or an evening cocktail and bite, they have what you need.
NEW ORLEANS FALL BUCKET LIST
TryafallinspireddrinkfromFrenchTruckCoffee
Run the 116th NOAC Turkey Day Race in City Park on Thanksgiving morning
Pick a pumpkin from Saint Andrew’s pumpkin patch
Attend a New Orleans Saints football game
Decorate your house for Halloween!
Take an evening stroll by Lake Pontchartrain on a crisp evening
Eat a sweet treat from Bywater Bakery
Burn fall scented candle from Little Miss Muffin
Make fall trail mix using snacks from Trader Joes
Attend the Crescent City Farmers Market on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday
Eat an entire Po Boy from Oak Street Po Boy Fest!
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NEW ORLEANS FALL SPOTS
AL FRESCO WINING & DINING
Whether you are Uptown or way down in the Bywater, there are two fantastic spots where you can both eat well and drink some of the most fantastic wines I recommend Delachaise, located right on the St Charles Streetcar line, and Bacchanal where you can also find live music many evenings Take advantage of the gorgeous weather this time of year!
HAUNTED HOUSE
Get ready to be spooked! The Mortuary Haunted Mansion is great for the entire family. Located in Mid-City right on the Canal Streetcar line, the Mortuary will be the haunted house you’ve been searching for. Tickets start at $30/person and season passes are also available. Purchase your tickets here.
PUMPKIN PATCH
Make the trek to Mrs Heather’s Pumpkin Patch this fall to experience fun for the whole family! Located in Albany, LA on the Northshore, you’ll find a large pumpkin patch, hay rides, games, a hay maze, farm activities, and more! Visit today.
PICTURE PERFECT
Sure, we may not have fall foliage here in New Orleans, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take great photos! This is a wonderful time to visit the lively French Quarter and the Riverfront. Stop at all the historic buildings, the river, and more for Instagram-perfect backdrops.
FARMERS MARKET
From farm to table, you can't beat it! My favorite is the Crescent City Farmer’s Market, which can be found on Tuesdays Uptown, Thursdays in Mid-City and Sunday mornings at Tad Gormley Stadium Fall is the BEST time to attend! Learn more here
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME THIS FALL In City Park at the Softball Quad cheering on my 1st grader in his first season of Flag Football! Eileen Boh (504) 508-0796 eileen@realmike.com www.realmike.com