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Out & About
1 FRIDAY
CANVAS & COCKTAILS
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Green Oaks Apothecary from 7-11 p.m. theartboxslidell.com
CANVAS & KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Morning filled with fantastic fun creating paintings and projects. All art supplies included. mixitupartstudio.com
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Every Friday night. Drop off the kids for a three-hour, movie-themed dinner/dessert/pajama party. Kids bring blankets and pillows for carpet time and enjoy a mini cooking class as they make their dinner, desserts and snacks with our teachers! Ages 5-12. culinarykidsns.com
RENT
30 by Ninety Theatre at 8 p.m. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. 30byninety.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
2 SATURDAY
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Gretna Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. gretnala.com
RENT
30 by Ninety Theatre at 8 p.m. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. 30byninety.com
3 SUNDAY
FREE FAMILY SUNDAY
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Louisiana families will be admitted to enjoy the gardens free of charge. longuevue.com
LOVE, HUG, AND GROOM: GIRL SCOUTS
Camp Marydale from 1-3 p.m. Show the horses some love. In this session, you will have the opportunity to interact with the Camp Marydale Wranglers, and learn about the horses in the herd. gsle.org
RENT
30 by Ninety Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. 30byninety.com
October
4 MONDAY
COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS: AGES 10-15
Culinary Kids every Monday and Tuesday. Local chefs and cooking instructors take older kids through a detailed course of culinary skills. culinarykidsns.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
5 TUESDAY
COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS: AGES 10-15
Culinary Kids every Monday and Tuesday. Local chefs and cooking instructors take older kids through a detailed course of culinary skills. culinarykidsns.com
6 WEDNESDAY
BEGINNER COOKING CLASS: AGES 7-10
Culinary Kids every Wednesday. Join the Teaching Chef and her team to practice cooking and baking skills, plating and decorating techniques, measurements and conversions, ServSafe food handling practices, equipment and ingredient identification, and proper kitchen management skills, and you can eat your creations in this professional but fun practice setting. culinarykidsns.com
LUNCHBOX LECTURE: REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR: NATIVE HAWAIIAN HISTORY AND A “DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY.”
The National WWII Museum Zoom event at 11 a.m. This lecture rethinks the attack on Pearl Harbor from the perspective of Native Hawaiian history. nationalww2museum.org
RICK RIORDAN DISCUSSES DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP.
Virtual at 7 p.m. Rick Riordan, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses his newest novel Daughter of the Deep. bnrickriordan.eventbrite.com
7 THURSDAY
JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM TALK SUNNY MAKES A SPLASH.
Virtual at 1 p.m. Author Jennifer L. Holm and illustrator Matthew Holm discuss Sunny Makes a Splash which is the fourth edition entry in the fourth entry in their New York Times bestselling Sunny graphic novel live on Facebook and YouTube channels. facebook.com
SPECIAL NEEDS COOKING CLASS
Culinary Kids every Thursday. Practice independent living skills, social skills, kitchen safety and confidence in the kitchen. Ages 10-adult. culinarykidsns.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Leave the city behind and explore another beloved cuisine of Louisiana in this Cajun Cooking Class. southernfood.org
TRANSITIONING FROM EARLY STEPS
Webinar at 2 p.m. Many parents have questions about what to do once their child ages out of Early Steps. fhfnorthshore.org
8 FRIDAY
CANVAS & COCKTAIL
Green Oaks Apothecary from 7-11 p.m. theartboxslidell.com
GENTILLY FEST
Pontchartrain Park through October 10. This October, you can help make a difference in New Orleans’ Gentilly neighborhood and have a ton of fun while doing it. experienceneworleans.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
9 SATURDAY
ART IN CITY PARK: GIRL SCOUTS
New Orleans City Park from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts are invited for a day of art exploration in historic New Orleans City Park. Spend the day creating a unique work of art, going on a scavenger hunt through the sculpture garden, and exploring the City Park Art Market. gsle.org
BIG BAND AUTUMN SWING
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 7 p.m. The National WWII Museum’s own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the greatest big bands of the WWII era. nationalww2museum.org
BLUESBERRY FESTIVAL
Bogue Falaya Park in Covington from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bluesberry Festival is a full-day immersive arts experience on the bank of the Bogue Falaya River in Downtown Covington. The festival will feature both national and regional musical talent, 30+ vendors showcasing their original artwork, a Beer Garden with a variety of locally crafted brews, a food truck roundup, and children’s village. thebluesberryfest.com
CANVAS & KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Morning filled with fantastic fun creating paintings and projects. All art supplies included. mixitupartstudio.com
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Gretna Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. gretnala.com
10 SUNDAY
DAISY FAMILY PONY PICNIC: GIRL SCOUTS
Camp Marydale from 1-3 p.m. Pack your picnic, and pick your favorite spot at camp to enjoy your lunch. Meanwhile the Camp Marydale Wranglers will bring some of their best friends to meet you while you eat. gsle.org
SMALL CRAFT SAFETY TRAINING: GIRLS SCOUTS
Camp Marydale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This training course will cover all aspects of canoeing and kayaking, including paddling skills, rescue skills, and facilitation of small crafts. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in person session. gsle.org
11 MONDAY
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
12 TUESDAY
QUATRO VIRTUAL #BNBOOKCLUB EVENT
Virtual event at 3 p.m. Registration on Eventbrite is required to join this virtual book club event. bnlaurengroff. eventbrite.com
13 WEDNESDAY
A PLACE OF OUR OWN: MEXICAN AMERICAN VETERANS IN THE POST-WAR SOUTHEAST
The National WWII Museum Zoom event at 5 p.m. World War II was a watershed moment for Mexican Americans and their quest for equality. nationalww2museum.org
TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 5 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes and face covering to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. longuevue.com
14 THURSDAY
CANVAS & COCKTAIL
Green Oaks Apothecary from 7-11 p.m. theartboxslidell.com
L.O.L. SURPRISE! LIVE: CALLING ALL B.B.’S
Saenger Theatre at 6 p.m. Features fan favorites and best sellers Lady Diva, Royal Bee, Neonlicious, and Swag in the first-ever family spectacular with original music, dancers, a DJ, and never-before seen live holograms. saengernola.com
15 FRIDAY
JUNIOR HORSEBACK RIDER WORKSHOP: GIRL SCOUTS
From October 15-17. Members of the Wrangler/Spur program will share the basics of horseback riding, teach you how to take care of a horse and about horse safety, prepare you for your ride, practice your ride, and take you out on a trail ride, if weather permits. gsle.org
16 SATURDAY
CANVAS & KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Morning filled with fantastic fun creating paintings and projects. All art supplies included. mixitupartstudio.com
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Gretna Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. gretnala.com
20 WEDNESDAY
THE VICTORY BELLES
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 2 p.m. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. nationalww2museum.org
21 THURSDAY
GHOSTS IN THE OAKS
City Park through October 24. This family-friendly event will be held at the amusement park and Storyland inside of City Park. There will be trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, rides and a pumpkin patch. experienceneworleans.com
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Performing L’Histoire du Soldat, 3rd Floor Performance Center, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Museum. lpomusic.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Leave the city behind and explore another beloved cuisine of Louisiana in this Cajun Cooking Class. southernfood.org
22 FRIDAY
CANVAS & COCKTAIL
Green Oaks Apothecary from 7-11 p.m. theartboxslidell.com
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Performing A Fiddler’s Tale at 3rd Floor Performance Center, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Museum. lpomusic.com
23 SATURDAY
CANVAS & KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Morning filled with fantastic fun creating paintings and projects. All art supplies included. mixitupartstudio.com
EAST JEFFERSON YMCA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Coconut Beach Volleyball Complex at 2 p.m. Volleyball tournament, food, drinks, and prizes. All proceeds benefit EJ YMCA. ymcaneworleans.org
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Gretna Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. gretnala.com
KREWE OF BOO
French Quarter. New Orleans’ official Halloween parade is scary fun. Spooktacularly enough, it is the only major parade with full size floats to travel through the French Quarter. experienceneworleans.com
NIGHTMARE ON COLUMBIA STROLL, COSTUME CONTEST & CONCERT
Downtown Covington. Costumes and revelry will abound as patrons fill the streets of Downtown Covington, strolling from business to business to sample 20+ craft cocktails and craft beers. Live music/entertainment will take place in the streets and at local establishments. eventbrite.com
NOLA RIVER FEST
New Orleans Jazz Museum. Celebrates the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, panels, and walking tours. nolariverfest.org
SWING THAT MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 7 p.m. New Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. nationalww2museum.org
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans
from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
TRICK OR TREAT TREASURE HUNT
City Park. The treasure hunts will be on October 23-24 and October 29-30. Families will be given a map and will set off on an adventure to find where spooky guards have hidden their candy troves. Costumes are encouraged. loopnola.org
24 SUNDAY
KIDS DANCE WORKSHOP
Children’s Dance Workshop at New Orleans Dance Academy at 2 p.m. inspired by Coco. neworleansdancelessons.com
SWING THAT MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 2 p.m. New Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. nationalww2museum.org
25 MONDAY
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
26 TUESDAY
DINNER WITH A CURATOR: “KICKOFF: FOOTBALL AND WORLD WAR II.”
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 6:30 p.m. Join Senior Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs Kimberly Guise as she tackles the subject of football during the war. nationalww2museum.org
28 THURSDAY
HANCOCK WHITNEY ZOO-TO-DO
Audubon Zoo at 7 p.m. Funds raised for Zoo-To-Do events have long supported programs and conservation efforts while celebrating the animals you love. audubonnatureinstitute.org
SWING THAT MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 7 p.m. New Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. nationalww2museum.org
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Leave the city behind and explore another beloved cuisine of Louisiana in this Cajun Cooking Class. southernfood.org
29 FRIDAY
CANVAS & COCKTAIL
Green Oaks Apothecary from 7-11 p.m. theartboxslidell.com
COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY
At Columbia Street in Covington from 6-9 p.m. louisiananorthshore.com
SWING THAT MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 7 p.m. New Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. nationalww2museum.org
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans from Jambalaya to Bananas Foster. southernfood.org
WIDESPREAD PANIC
UNO Lakefront Arena through October 31. Fall without a Halloween run? Don’t think so! arena.uno.edu
30 SATURDAY
CANVAS & KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Morning filled with fantastic fun creating paintings and projects. All art supplies included. mixitupartstudio.com
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Gretna Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. gretnala.com
SENSORY FRIENDLY MORNINGS
The National WWII Museum at 8 a.m. For individuals of all ages with special needs and their families where they can enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly. nationalww2museum.org
SWING THAT MUSIC: A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 7 p.m. New Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. nationalww2museum.org
WIDESPREAD PANIC
UNO Lakefront Arena through October 31. Fall without a Halloween run? Don’t think so! arena.uno.edu
31 SUNDAY
WIDESPREAD PANIC
UNO Lakefront Arena through today. Fall without a Halloween run? Don’t think so! arena.uno.edu
