Weatherwise, November is one of the most popular months to travel to New Orleans. There isn't a better time of year to stroll through the French Quarter or hit a festival. Check out these great November events in the French Quarter and beyond.
Bayou Bacchanal, November 1 & 2
Come celebrate Caribbean culture in Congo Square at Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans. Presented by Friends of Culture, here's your chance to immerse yourself in Caribbean cuisine, dance and music.
NOLA Zydeco Fest, November 2
Head over to Crescent City Park for live performances by Dwane Dopsie, Rusty Metoyer, Wayne Singleton, Alphonse Ardoin, Koray Broussard, Harold Guillory, and Arthur Corbin with Shan Bailey. Your whole family will enjoy Creole and Cajun food, dance lessons, a mechanical bull, a gumbo cook-off, a Kids Zone and more.
Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival, November 9 & 10
The 52nd Annual Destrehan Fall Festival is a must-experience. Come enjoy more than 180 arts and crafts booths, antiques, pony rides, face painting, fall-themed arts and crafts, and a bungee jump! Take your pick of Southern-style meals at the food court pavilion. Dance to live music by Kayla Woodson, Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, and Bad Habit. Learn more.
Trême Creole Gumbo Festival, November 9 & 10
November is a beautiful month to celebrate New Orleans food and music at Louis Armstrong Park. Come get your fill of R&B, Funk, Brass Bands and gumbo.
Saints vs. Atlanta, November 10
There's no place like the Dome sweet Dome this November. This month, they'll take on the Atlanta Falcons (aka "the dirty birds") at home. Tip: Don't miss the tailgate party at the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome.
Luna Fête, November 14-17
This free festival lights up New Orleans from Gallier Hall to the Piazza d'Italia with LED lights, lasers, and projected artworks. Fun for the whole family.
Beignet Fest, November 16
Get your beignet fix at City Park this fall. Enjoy dozens of different beignet dishes, you'll live music, a Kids Village, an Artist Market and a Beer Garden.
Sober Fest, November 23
Celebrate New Orleans culture with alcohol-free fun at the Sugar Mill from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s line-up includes Ivan Neville & Friends, Anders Osborne, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, and the Trombone Shorty Academy.
Celebration in the Oaks, November 29-January 3
Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is 25 acres of holiday magic. Come see centuries-old oaks draped in hundreds of thousands of lights as well as numerous other festive displays. Unless your last name is Scrooge, this event is a must.
Bayou Classic, November 30
Love football? Love a parade? Love a battle of the bands? Then don't miss the Bayou Classic this year when Grambling and Southern go head to head once again at the Superdome.