NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Halloween is just two weeks away, but the scary fun has already begun. This weekend features a music festival devoted to funk, trick-or-treating thrills for the little ones, and a monster-mash-themed ball. Here are Where Y’at’s picks: First, the NOLA Funk Festival hosts Big Freedia, Bobby Rush, and more at the New Orleans Jazz Museum starting Oct. 18. The highlight features Geo Leo: as George Porter Jr. and Leo Nocentelli play the music of the Meters. Great food, educative symposiums, and a new museum exhibit are all on the agenda. Next, the 49th annual Andouille Festival happens Friday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at the St. John Community Center in LaPlace. This festival will feature local food vendors, kids’ tents, carnival rides, and a main stage with bands performing zydeco, funk, rock, and more. Looking for a spot to take the little ones trick-or-treating? The Boo Carré Halloween Haunt at the French Market will take place on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19. This free event will allow kids to trick or treat and enjoy performances from Becky Lynn Blanca & the Sweety Pies and others. Finally, get ready to dance the night away. On Saturday night, Oct. 19 following the Krewe of Boo’s Halloween parade is the Krewe of Boo Monster Mash at Generations Hall: a masquerade with live entertainment from Flow Tribe, a costume contest, and more. Follow Where Y’at on social media for exclusive content about the best that New Orleans has to offer in dining, nightlife, and more. And for more ideas on what to do this weekend, pick up the Halloween issue of Where Y’at at restaurants, coffee shops, and retail outlets all over greater New Orleans. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Israel's foreign minister says Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Rapper 50 Cent meets with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Where Y'at this Weekend: NOLA Funk Fest, Andouille Fest, Boo CarréHalloween Haunt, Krewe of Boo Parade Biden approves $4.5 billion in student debt relief for public service workers McConnell privately slammed Trump as ‘stupid’ and ‘despicable’ after 2020 election