5 Things to Do This Weekend: Scary Version | Events

The witching hour is almost over! Make the most of Hello Weekend by checking out these five great events. Discover some more spooky events here.

Pumpkin carving

If you haven't had time to carve a pumpkin this season, never fear! Visit the Miel Brewery on Thursday, October 24th from 5 to 9 p.m. Each $16 ticket includes a 16-ounce beer or non-alcoholic slushie, pumpkin and carving tools. The brewery will also be showing Halloween movies on the big screen and snacks from Hatch and Harvest! Guests are also welcome to bring their own pumpkins and tools and only pay for the drinks. Tickets can be purchased here.

Miel Brewery is located at 405 Sixth Street

Tujague's Witches' Lunch

Put on your best witch hat at Tujague's Witches Luncheon on Friday, October 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Chef Meg Gray has created a festive three-course menu that includes a pear frisée salad, grilled shrimp and grits, coffee-crusted filets, caramel apple tart, and a trifle of witches' brew. Click here to reserve your table.

Tujague's is located at 429 Decatur Street

Creepy Bad Men Book Club.

Experience Julie Mae Cohen's thriller “Bad Men” led by Crimes & Cocktails on Thursday, October 24th in the Foundation Room at House of Blues! Each $20 ticket includes themed drinks, book reviews, networking, bourbon tastings, tasty treats and a spooky basket raffle! Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress! Click here to register.

The House of Blues is located at 225 Decatur Street

Nightmare on Magazine Street

Make a reservation at Couvant on Saturday, October 26th for the spooky “Nightmare on Magazine Street” drag brunch! The three-course menu includes options such as Stuffed French Toast Sticks, Pumpkin Pancakes, Crab Cakes Benedict and Candy Corn Crème Brûlée. Add bottomless mimosas or purchase festive cocktails like the Poison Apple or BeetleJUICE! Further event information can be found here.

Couvant is located at 315 Magazine Street

“All Hour Haunts” at Eyeknow Manor of Spirits & Astonishments

Starting this Saturday, October 26th, explore “All Hour Haunts” at Eyeknow Manor of Spirits & Astonishments through Halloween. Sponsored by Fernet-Branca, this immersive haunted house experience includes enchanted libations and supernatural encounters. Find out more and buy tickets here.

Eyeknow Manor of Spirits and Astonishments is located at 521 Dauphine Street