There is A LOT going on this weekend. There are only a few more weeks of Lenten Fish Frys, the Easter Bunny is starting to hop all over down, there is a crawfish cookoff in Marrero, a Seafood Fest in Bucktown, and the Irish-Italian Parade in Metairie on Sunday! Here are all the things you can do in Jefferson Parish and beyond this weekend: March 20-22, 2026.
This post is sponsored by Camp Studio NOLA.
Friday, March 20, 2026
Lenten Fish Frys
Rummel’s Fishing Club Fish Fry Friday: 3 until sold out. $15 fish or shrimp. Drive thru only.
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.
Our Lady of Divine Providence: 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.
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.
Westwego Fire Dept Fish Fry: 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
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.
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. Benilde Men’s Club: 5:30 – 7 pm. Dine in or Take out. Fried fish or shrimp plates $14. Combo plate $15. Plates include boiled corn, potatoes, and bread. Thai shrimp taco $8. Seafood gumbo $8. Cheese Pizza slices $3.
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.
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.
Meet the Easter Bunny: March 20-22, 27-29, and April 2-5 from 10 am – 4:30 pm at the Audubon Zoo or Aquarium. You can purchase professional photos or take your own (photos are included with admission).
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.
Butterfly Craft: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 0-11 can make a butterfly craft at the Lafitte Library.
Bucktown Seafood Fest: Friday 6 – 10 pm, Saturday 11 am – 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Seafood, rides, games, live music, and more at St. Louis King of France School.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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.
Grab and Go Craft: All Day. Ages 4-9 can grab a Rocking Bunny Craft to do at home while supplies last at the River Ridge Library.
Shop the Huey – Grenta Holiday Market: 10 am – 3 pm. Over 70 vendors and free mimosas while supplies last at the Gretna Cultural Center.
Kenner Farmers’ Market: 10 am – 2 pm. Kenner City Park, parking lot.
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.
Easter Bunny Photos at Clearview City Center: Starting March 21. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny at Clearview City Center (by Walk-Ons). By appointment.
Meet the Easter Bunny: March 20-22, 27-29, and April 2-5 from 10 am – 4:30 pm at the Audubon Zoo or Aquarium. You can purchase professional photos or take your own (photos are included with admission).
Family Free Day – Ogden Museum of Southern Art: 10 am – 2 pm. Explore the intersection of art and wellness with a museum-wide scavenger hunt with prizes, art activities, family-friendly entertainment, and more.
Saturday Craft: 10 – 10:30 am. Children can come make a craft in the Children’s Activity Room at the East Bank Regional Library. First come, first served.
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.
Basic Beginner Chess: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 6-11 can learn basic chess skills and strategies at the Harahan Library.
LEGO Club: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 4 and up can build LEGO creations at the Old Metairie Library.
Story with Craft: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Storytime and craft for ages 3-7 at the Westwego Library.
Louisiana Crawfish Boil Championships: 11 am – 8 pm. Music, food, drinks, and CRAWFISH benefiting Immaculate Conception School.
Spring Selfies with the Easter Bunny: 11 am – 3 pm. Welcome spring with a vegan bake sale and take selfies with the Easter Bunny to benefit the Humane Society of Louisiana. 618 Derbigney St, Gretna.
Habitat Helpers: 11 am. Join others and protect the nature we love at the Audubon Nature Center.
Bucktown Seafood Fest: Friday 6 – 10 pm, Saturday 11 am – 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Seafood, rides, games, live music, and more at St. Louis King of France School.
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 Rock and Roll at Barnes & Noble in Metairie.
Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story Paper Bag Princess at Barnes & Noble on the Westbank.
Lego Club: 11:30 – 12:30. Children can explore with LEGO at the Westwego Library.
Longue Vue House and Gardens Spring Fest: NOON – 4 pm. Explore the gardens, play lawn games, make crafts, and look out for a special appearance by the Longue Vue Bunny. Tickets are $15 per person.
Teen Game Day: 1-2 pm. Teens can stop by and play a game of Ratchet and Clank on the PS5 at the Westbank Regional Library.
Dewey Doables: 1 – 2 pm. Tweens and teens can make a craft at the Lafitte Library.
Reading to Rover: 1 – 2 pm. Beginning and reluctant readers can read aloud to therapy dogs at the East Bank Regional Library.
LEGO Club: 1-3 pm. Ages 6-11 can build LEGO creations at the Rosedale Library
Saturday Matinee: 2 -4 pm. Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Live Oak Library.
Clase de Arte para Niños: 2-4 pm. Children ages 6 and up can participate in a Spanish art class at the East Bank Regional Library. (Only Spanish will be spoken during this class.) Registration required.
LEGO Club: 3:30-4:30 pm. Ages 6-11 can build LEGO creations at the North Kenner Library.
BTS Arirang Album K-Pop Party: 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Listening party for the latest BTS album and perler bead craft. Adult supervision required for children 12 and under.
Cuentos y Manualidades: 2 – 3 pm. Spanish storytime at the Terrytown Library.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Harahan Farmers Market: 9 am – 1 pm. 10th Street, Harahan.
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.
Meet the Easter Bunny: March 20-22, 27-29, and April 2-5 from 10 am – 4:30 pm at the Audubon Zoo or Aquarium. You can purchase professional photos or take your own (photos are included with admission).
Bucktown Seafood Fest: Friday 6 – 10 pm, Saturday 11 am – 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Seafood, rides, games, live music, and more at St. Louis King of France School.
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade: NOON. Follows the traditional Veterans Blvd route but does not turn down Bonnabel.
Afternoon Craft: 12 – 12:30 pm. Ages 3 and up can build a Fox at the West Bank Regional Library, while supplies last.
Westwego Farmers Market Spring Fest and Egg Hunt: 1 – 4 pm. Egg Hunts at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Food and craft vendors, live music, candy, kids’ activities, and more.
What are you doing this weekend?
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