HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN NOLA: Brunches, Lunches, Parades & Pop-Ups

Some select events for the Halloween season!

TUJAGUE’S
Tujague’s restaurant is the birthplace of brunch and the Grasshopper cocktail. In celebration of Halloween, Tujague’s is hosting several spooky happenings in October.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: KREWE OF BOO PARADE WATCHING PARTY, 6pm-10pm
Enjoy an open call-brand bar along with specialty cocktails, beer & wine and an extravagant buffet. Guests will have access to the private balcony, use of indoor seating and access to private bathrooms throughout the evening. Tickets are $150 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Tickets are available HERE or by calling the restaurant at 504-525-8676.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28: WITCHES LUNCHEON, 11am-2.30pm
Executive Chef Gus Martin has created a three-course menu for the occasion. Priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), options include Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Gulf Fish Almandine, Grilled Petite Filet Mignon and more. Cocktails will include Bottomless Mimosas ($18) and other spooky specialty cocktails. Reservations can be made through OpenTable or by calling 504-525-8676.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23: DRAG BRUNCH- Poppy’s Pop-Up Drag Queen Bunch, 11.30am 
Poppy and her fabulous entertainers will perform a show filled with singing and dancing while you enjoy a three-course brunch and bottomless mimosas for $70 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu will feature Turtle Soup, a choice of Gulf Fish Almandine - haricot vert, toasted almonds, citrus beurre blanc or Duck Hash - poached eggs, sauce choron, and for dessert enjoy Creme Brulee. For reservations click HERE (once on OpenTable please select “Experiences” to reserve) or call 504-525-8676.

VIRGIN HOTELS NEW ORLEANS
The Warehouse District Hotel will have plenty of programming throughout Halloween weekend for guests and locals to enjoy. The festivities will kick off a week early with Krewe of Boo weekend and continue the following weekend through Halloween.

Krewe of Boo Weekend Happenings Include:
Friday, October 21: Sorellas’ Boutique Hat Bar & Vintage Halloween Pop-up (3pm-7pm)
Sorellas’ Boutique will be popping up at the hotel’s first floor Funny Library Coffee Shop to host a build-your-own hat bar and vintage Halloween costume shop. Guests will be able to create personalized, show-stopping hats with a variety of accessories from ribbon, feathers, trim, buttons, and more, as well as shop for one-of-a-kind costumes. 

Saturday, October 22: Kendra Scott Pop-Up (11am-1pm)
In celebration of Tulane Homecoming Weekend, fashion brand Kendra Scott will be hosting a pop- up at the Funny Library Coffee Shop for guests to shop and enjoy. 

Saturday, October 22: BOO Bash (2pm-6pm)
The hotel’s 13th floor pool and bar, The Pool Club, will host BOO Bash with palm and tarot card readings, caricaturists, costume contests, a live DJ entertainment and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public.
 
Halloween Weekend Events Include:
Friday, October 28: Brunch & BOOs (9am-2pm)
Virgin Hotels New Orleans first floor restaurant, Commons Club, will host a Halloween Bottomless Brunch to kick off the holiday weekend. The brunch will feature free-flowing drinks and a DJ spinning everyone’s favorite Halloween tunes. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. 

Saturday, October 29: BOOlesque Brunch with Trixie Minx (10:30am & 1pm)
Brunch festivities will continue on Saturday at Commons Club with Trixie Minx. The burlesque-style brunch will include a two-course menu priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. 

Saturday, October 29: BOO Bash (3pm-7pm)
The second installment of BOO Bash at The Pool Club. From 3pm until 7pm, attendees will be able to enjoy palm and tarot card readings, caricaturists, costume contests, a live DJ entertainment and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public.