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ACTIVITIES/CLASSES
Code Ninjas
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 504.235.4100 metairiela@codeninjas.com; codeninjas.com Code Ninjas believes that every student deserves the opportunity to unblock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams
Girl Scouts Louisiana East
841 S. Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans 504.733.8220 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge 225.927.8946 kschwartz@gsle.org; www.gsle.org At Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans 504.569.0405 https://southernfood.org/kids-in-the-kitchen SoFAB Kids in the Kitchen are cooking classes for kids 7–11, with Masterclasses for kids 11–14. Bi-monthly, weekend classes from 10–11:30am, during the school year.
ATTRACTIONS/OUTDOOR FUN
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy. Ste. 1106, Harahan 504.207.4444 lasertagnola.com
The Arts Market of New Orleans
Palmer Park, corner of S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne, New Orleans Artscouncilofneworleans.org Last Saturday of each month, 10 am–4 pm (dates can change due to holidays, so check the website). Featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, and more from the region’s best artisans, with live music and food.
French Market District
From the Upper Pontalba Building and Cafe du Monde to the farmers and flea markets along Decatur St. 504.363.6400 frenchmarket.org The French Market District spans six blocks in the historic French Quarter and includes Crescent Park, a 1.4-mile urban park nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River. The District is a uniquely New Orleans experience from the Upper Pontalba Building on Jackson Square through the Colonnade offering boutique shopping, open-air cafés, and confections, to the eclectic farmers and flea markets with a host of local art, found treasures, and imported goods.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave., New Orleans 504.483.9488 neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden Open year-round with 12 acres of gardens and art.
New Orleans City Park
New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave., New Orleans neworleanscitypark.com A year-round park with 1,300 acres of family fun with something for everyone. You name it, it’s in New Orleans City Park.
Steamboat NATCHEZ
Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River 504.569.1401 SteamboatNatchez.com The Steamboat NATCHEZ is the last authentic steamboat cruising the Mississippi River. A family-friendly and educational experience, our cruises depart three times daily from its French Quarter dock behind Jax Brewery. The engine room is open for tours. A jazz band plays during each cruise, and the steam calliope is played before boarding. Meals and snacks prepared fresh on board are available for purchase.
INDOOR PLAY
Bookoo Bounce
5604 Blessey St., Elmwood 504.835.6424 Bookoobounce.com Indoor kids’ party venue with inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, and slides.
NOLA Kidsground
5700 Citrus Blvd., Ste. D, Elmwood 504.354.9528 nolakidsground.com / cyi@nolakidsground.com NOLA Kidsground is the Greater New Orleans area’s premier indoor playground, family “edutainment” play center, and party place.
The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital
938 Calhoun St., New Orleans 504.896.9591 theparentingcenter.net Family resources, two drop-in centers, parenting guidance, coaching and classes, resource library, and referral services, and parent-child enrichment activities.
LIBRARIES
Locations and storytimes for the New Orleans Public Library and its branches; please call individual library branches for hours and to confirm storytime information. neworleanspubliclibrary.org
Algiers Regional Branch
3014 Holiday Dr., New Orleans 504.596.2641 Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am (ages 5 and younger)
Alvar Branch
913 Alvar St., New Orleans 504.596.2667 Storytime: Tuesdays at 11 am (ages 5 and younger)
Children’s Resource Center
913 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2628 Storytime: Mondays at 4:30 pm (all ages), Tuesdays at 10:30 am (all ages), Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages 3–5), and Thursdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–2)
Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch
725 Pelican Ave., New Orleans 504.596.3113 Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am (ages 5 and younger)
East New Orleans Branch
5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.0200 Storytime: Tuesdays at 5 pm (ages 3–5)
Main Library
219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2560 Storytime: Tuesdays at 4:30 pm (ages birth–5)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
1611 Caffin Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2695 Storytime: Thursdays at 5:30 (ages birth–5)
Mid-City Branch
4140 Canal St., New Orleans 504.596.2654 Storytime: Mondays at 6 pm (ages 3–5) and Thursdays at 11 am (ages 2–5)
Milton H. Latter Branch
5120 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2625 Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am (ages 2–3), Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–2), and Saturdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–5).
Nix Branch
1401 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2630 Storytime: Wednesdays at 5:30 pm (ages 2–5)
Norman Mayer Branch
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.3100 Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages 3 and younger)
Nora Navra Branch
1902 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans 504.596.3118 Storytime: Saturdays at 1 pm (ages birth–5)
Rosa Keller Library & Community Center
4300 S. Broad St., New Orleans 504.596.2660 Storytime: Mondays at 11 am (ages birth–3), Saturdays at 11 am (ages 3–5)
Robert E. Smith Branch
6301 Canal Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.2638 Storytime: Thursdays at 11 am (ages 2–5)
MUSEUMS/ZOOS
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
423 Canal St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans 504.488.5488 Longuevue.com
Louisiana Children’s Museum
15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans 504.523.1357 lcm.org Children can do amazing things, and at Louisiana Children’s Museum we give your child the space to explore their tremendous abilities. With unique gallery space including indoor and outdoor experiences, children learn through play and shared explorations.
The National World War II Museum
945 Magazine St., New Orleans 504.528.1944 nationalww2museum.org The museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world, so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans City Park 504.658.4100 noma.org NOMA offers innovative experiences for learning and interpretation, and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St., New Orleans 504.539.9650 Ogdenmuseum.org Activities and exhibitions for families and children year-round, focusing on Southern culture.
TRAVEL
The Mouse Detectives
Gretna, LA 504.931.8310 themousedectives.com, vacations@ themousedetectives.com Specializes in planning Disney and Universal vacations. Promotional monitoring and concierge level planning, including Fastpass selections, dining reservations, tours, and more.
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