OUT & ABOUT
September
1 WEDNESDAY
Louisiana’s Bullying Prevention Law Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans. Join as Louisiana’s Bullying Prevention law is discussed. This law applies to all public school students, regular education, and special education. Registration required, fhfofgno.org. Free. Noon-1 pm.
2 THURSDAY Special Needs Cooking Class Culinary Kids Mandeville, 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville. For ages 10-adult (developmental ages), students will practice independent living skills, social skills, kitchen safety and confidence in the kitchen. culinarykidsns.com. Weekly classes, Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. $165/month.
Parents’ Night Out Culinary Kids Mandeville, 915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville. For ages 5-12, parents can drop off their kids for a 3-hour, movie themed dinner/dessert/pajama party. Reservations required. culinarykidsns.com/Kids-Programs/ParentsNight-Out. Weekly, Fridays, 6-9 pm. $35/child.
4 SATURDAY Back to School Bash Barn Hill Preserve, 11342 Highway 955 E, Ethel. Celebrate the end of summer at Barn Hill Preserve. Admission includes: animal shows, petting zoo, games, kangaroo joey
Live Virtual Storytime New Orleans Public Library. Read, sing, talk, write, and play together via Zoom in a format designed by the NOPL team of children’s librarians for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. nolalibrary.org. Free. 10:30-11 am.
Open Canoeing & Fishing Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd. Sign out canoeing equipment or fishing tackle for a self-guided experience at Joe W. Brown Park. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide paddle and fishing lessons. Free and open to all ages. Registration required, nordc.org/outdoors. Continues every Saturday Nov. 6, 10 am-2 pm. Science Saturday: Rocketry INFINITY Science Center, One Discovery Circle, Pearlington. During this 2 hour Rocketry class, you’ll get to build a model rocket and learn some of the science behind rockets. $30/non-members, $15/members. Register at: eventbrite.com/e/science-saturday-rocketry-tickets-166096173125. 1-3 pm.
5 SUNDAY Free Family Sunday Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. Pack a picnic, explore the children’s Discovery Garden, or simply bring your facial covering and walking shoes to stroll the eight acres of beautiful gardens. longue.com. Free. 1-5 pm.
7 MONDAY - LABOR DAY 8 WEDNESDAY
Brushes, Buddies, and Beyond Belle Chasse YMCA, 8101 Highway 23, Belle Chasse. This “painting party” specifically for individuals with diverse abilities from ages 5 to 18 years old (adults welcome as well) is held weekly in a safe and relaxing environment. Artists get to create their own unique paintings, which can be used for keepsakes or gifts after the session is completed. Registration required, ymcaneworleans.org. Wednesdays, Sept. 8-Nov. 11, 6-7 pm. $80/person.
9 THURSDAY Open Archery Joe W. Brown Archery Range, 5601 Read Blvd. Swing by NORD’s archery range every Thursday to unwind, learn a new skill, or both. A certified archery instructor will be on hand providing safety instruction and tips about technique and form. Ages 8+, equipment provided. Reservation required, nordc.org/outdoors. 4-7 pm.
10 FRIDAY Hello, Dolly! Rivertown Theaters, 325 Minor St., Kenner. This Tony award winning classic bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. rivertowntheaters.com. Showtimes vary by date. Ticket prices vary by seating selection.
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3 FRIDAY
encounter, and more. barnhillpreserve.com. $15/adult, one free child per paying adult. 8 am.
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