This weekend starts with more Lenten Fish Frys and ends with catching cabbage and other veggies! If parades aren’t your thing, NOLA Book Fest is going on all weekend at Tulane University with Family Day on Sunday, Disney’s Frozen the Musical is going on at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, and the Jefferson Parish Park 2 Park 10k/5k Race is Saturday morning! Plus storytimes, farmers markets, and more fun this weekend, March 13-15, 2026, in Jefferson Parish.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Lenten Fish Frys
St. Anthony – Lafitte: Lunch 11-1 pm. Dinner 4-7 pm. Shrimp, fish, or combo $15 – served with red/white beans (alternating weekly) or fries, French bread, and dessert.
Westwego Fire Dept Fish Fry: Lunch 11 am – 1 pm. Seafood gumbo includes potato salad, corn, roll, and Little Debbie Snack Cake $13; with fish $15; fish plate includes fries, salad, corn, and roll. Dinner 5-8 pm. Fish plate $12, shrimp $14, combo plate $15. Comes with fries or mac and cheese, salad, vegatable and a Little Debbie Snack Cake at the Westwego Fire Dept. (677 Avenue H – Upstairs). Call ahead, dine in, or carry out – 504.341.1196
Our Lady of Divine Providence: Lunch – 11 am – 1 pm. Lunch fish plate with fries $10. Dinner – 4 pm – until sold out. Fish with boiled corn and potatoes $10, crawfish pie plate $12, shrimp etoufee $18, crawfish pie $5, bread pudding $5.
Rummel’s Fishing Club Fish Fry Friday: 3 until sold out. $15 fish or shrimp. Drive thru only.
OJ Orgeron Lenten Fish Fry: 4 – 8 pm. Fish $12, Shrimp $14, Combo $15 – includes fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. 600 2nd Ave, Harvey.
St. Jerome Knight of Columbus: 4-7 pm. Fried Fish $12, Fried Shrimp or Combo $13. Grilled Fish $13, Grilled Shrimp or Combo $15. Served with fries, salad, and bread. Grilled shrimp salad $14. 3310 Florida Ave., Kenner.
St. Louis King of France: 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Catfish, Shrimp, and Combo plates 15. Dine in or drive thru.
Lenten Fry-Day: 5 – 8 pm. 3600 Claire Ave., Grenta. $11 fish plate or poboy, $ 12 shrimp plate or poboy, $16 oyster plate or poboy – served with salad and choice of fries or white beans.
St. Philip Neri: 5 – 7:30 pm. Drive thru only. Adult plate – fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and bread $15. Child plate – fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, and bread.
Christ the King: 5 – 7 pm. Fish, shrimp with fries, coleslaw, and a roll – $15. Fish or shrimp poboy – $15. Gumbo with rice, potato salad, and roll – $12. 535 Deerfield Rd., Terrytown.
St. Rita Dad’s Club Fish Fry: 5-8 pm. Dine or drive thru and grab a plate of fish or shrimp or both with boiled potatoes, corn, and a brownie. They will also have cheese pizza and a brownie. St. Rita’s School in Harahan
St. Angela Merici: 5 – 8 pm. Drive thru – Adult fish plate $12; Child fish plate $10. Dine In – Adult fish plate (2 filets, fries, coleslaw, and bread) $12; child fish plate (1 filet, fries, coleslaw, and bread). Grilled fish plate (2 filets, green beans, coleslaw, and bread). Fried shrimp plate (12 shrimp, fries, coleslaw, and bread) $14. Cheese pizza $3.
Troop 100 Fish Fry Fundraiser: 5:30 – 8 pm. Support Boy Scout Troop 100 at the St. Pius X Cafeteria.
St. Ann School: 5:30-7:30 pm. $12 Fried fish, shrimp, or combo plate or blacked fish plate served with cajun potatoes, salad, and fries. Also $12 for a fried or blackened shrimp salad. Mac and cheese is $3, and 2 slices of cheese pizza are $5.
St. Clement of Rome Men’s Club Fish Fry: 5:30 – 8 pm. $15 Fried Catfish, $16 Fried Shrimp, $15 Combo, $15 Crawfish Riley (pasta with Creole crawfish cream sauce) – all served with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Cheese pizza slices $3. Dine in or drive thru.
St. Christopher Men’s Club Fish Fry: 5:30 until sold out. Fish or shrimp $14, combo $15 – served with corn, cajun potatoes, salad, and bread. Drive thru only.
St. Francis Xavier School: 6-8 pm. Fried fish, potatoes, slaw, and bread – adults $15, children $10. Seafood gumbo $10. Cheese pizza slices $2.
Gretna Elks Lodge: 6:30 – 8:15 pm. Fried or grilled shrimp or fish on a bun $13.50. Fried or grilled shrimp or fish plate with fries and a side salad $16. 900 Monroe St., Gretna.
More Friday Fun
Easter Bunny at Lakeside Shopping Center: Now through April 4. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny, Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm. Walk-ins welcome, but you can also make reservations. Prices start at $40.45.
Cottontail Trail Train: Now through April 19. Kids can ride the train in the center court for $2 per ride (cash only). Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm.
Rosedale Storytime: 10:30 – 11:30 am for ages 0-5 at the Rosedale Library.
Community Garden Work Hour: 11 am – NOON. Everyone is invited to help work in the first-ever community garden at the Terrytown Library.
Leprechaun Craft: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 0-11 can make a Leprechaun craft at the Lafitte Library.
Meet the Savanah Bananas and Party Animals: 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Meet your favorite players, get autographs, gear, and have some fun at Academy Sports and Outdoors in Harahan.
Disney’s Frozen The Musical: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. Visit Elsa, Anna, and Olaf in Arendelle at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Purchase Tickets
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Jefferson Parish Park 2 Park 10K/5K: Race from Lasalle Park to Lafrienere Park with a post-race bash that includes live music, food, and refreshments. The first race starts at 7:30 am. Visit the race website for more information and to sign up.
Gretna Farmers Market: 8 am – NOON. Huey P Long and Third Street.
German Coast Farmers Market: 8 am – NOON. St. Charles Parish East Bank Regional Library. 198. W. Campus Street, Destrhan.
LEGO Club: 10 –11 am. Ages 5-10 can build LEGO creations at the East Bank Regional Library. Younger siblings welcome!
Easter Bunny at Lakeside Shopping Center: Now through April 4. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny, Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm. Walk-ins welcome, but you can also make reservations. Prices start at $40.45.
Cottontail Trail Train: Now through April 19. Kids can ride the train in the center court for $2 per ride (cash only). Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm.
Video Game Hour: 10 – 11 am. Ages 6-18 can play video games at the River Ridge Library. Registration Required.
STEM Saturdays: 10 am – NOON. Ages 6-11 can play STEM games and enjoy STEM activities at the Lakeshore Library.
LEGO Club: 10 am – NOON. Ages 4 and up can create with LEGO at the Harahan Library.
Storytime at the WWII Museum: 10 – 10:20 am. Families can listen to Rosie the Riveter: The Legacy of an American Icon and make Rosie “We can do it!” Power Bands.
Tales From the Trees: 11 am. Chats, lectures, and stories celebrating nature from the stars to the trees, at the Audubon Nature Center.
Family Garden Walks: 11 – 11:45 am. Walk through the gardens with native plant specialist and gardener Chris Booth. Included in garden admission.
Story with Craft: 11 am – NOON. Storytime and craft for ages 3-7 at the Gretna Library.
Story with Craft: 11 am – NOON. Storytime and craft for ages 3-10 at the Terrytown Library.
Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story The Future Book at Barnes & Noble in Metairie.
Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase at Barnes & Noble on the Westbank.
Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1:00 pm. It starts on the corner of Napoleon Ave & Tchoupitoulas.
University of Holy Cross Crawfish Cookoff: 1 – 5 pm. Taste some delicious crawfish while supporting the school! Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the gate. 4223 Woodland Dr., New Orleans.
STEM Saturday – Slime Time: 1 -2 pm. Everyone is welcome to make slime at the River Ridge Library.
Free Play LEGO Day: 2 – 3 pm. Ages 0-11 can get creative and build with LEGO at the Westbank Regional Library.
Lakeshore Matinee: 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Watch a family-friendly movie at the Lakeshore Library.
Disney’s Frozen The Musical: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. Visit Elsa, Anna, and Olaf in Arendelle at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Purchase Tickets
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Family Day at New Orleans Book Fest: 10 am. Tulane University – Fogelman Arena and Field House. Families can spend the day interacting with their favorite authors, listening to stories, and more family-friendly fun. Shuttles will be provided at both the Jefferson Parish East Bank and Westbank Regional Libraries – pick up times is 9:30 and 11 am, return times are 1 and 3 pm.
Terrytown Farmers Market: 10 am – 2 pm. 1785 Carol Sue, Gretna – Terry Town Country Club.
Uptown Super Sunday: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 11 am. See the Mardi Gras Indians parade starting at Al Davis Park.
Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Parade: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at NOON. It starts in front of Rummel High School, goes down Severn Avenue to Metairie Road, then Metairie Road to the parish line.
Easter Bunny at Lakeside Shopping Center: Now through April 4. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny, Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm. Walk-ins welcome, but you can also make reservations. Prices start at $40.45.
Cottontail Trail Train: Now through April 19. Kids can ride the train in the center court for $2 per ride (cash only). Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, NOON – 6 pm.
Bridge City Fire Department Easter Pop-Up Market: March 15 from Noon to 4 pm. Spring and Easter shopping event with local vendors, handmade goods, treats, gifts, and more.
Afternoon Craft: 12 – 12:30 pm. Ages 3 and up can create Paper Bag Leprechauns at the West Bank Regional Library, while supplies last.
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