COMMUNITY EVENTS
NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE: The 2025 Halloween season opens Sept. 20 for the haunted house at 319 Butterworth St. in Jefferson, with two new themed attractions, the Harvest and the Blood Shed, running through Nov. 8. Add-on experiences include mini escape games, Phobia: Sensory Overload and the Respawn Pass available for purchase. Guests 21 and over can add access to two secret bars. Presale tickets start now at $19.99 on select nights. neworleansnightmare.com/ .
GARDEN TO GLASS: Attendees can sample garden-fresh drinks, learn how to make them at home and vote for their favorites as area distillers and bars compete to create the best cocktails using local ingredients. The event will be at the National WWII Museum Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15. www.nationa