It’s that time of year when the city comes alive with free outdoor movie nights and concerts. Plus, the Jefferson Parish Library has a ton of FREE fun all week long. Here is all the fun you can have for FREE in and around Jefferson Parish with kids this week, May 3-10, 2026.
Monday, May 4, 2026
DIY Home Craft For Teens: 3 – 4 pm. Teens ages 12-18 can bring home the supplies to make Book Pages Roses at the Harahan Library.
Teen Grab-and-Go: 3 – 4 pm. Teens ages 12-18 can bring home the supplies to make Button Bracelets at the East Bank Regional Libraries Teen Center.
Teen Make-and-Take Craft: 3 – 5 pm. Teens and tweens ages 8-18 can bring home the supplies to make Spring Charm Bracelets at the West Bank Regional Libraries Teen Center.
Open Stitch: 5:15 – 7:15 pm. Ages 12 and up can work on fiber arts projects at the Rosedale Library.
Video Game Hour: 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Ages 8 and up can play video games at the River Ridge Library. Registration Required.
Music Mondays: 7- 8:30 pm. Everyone can sing and dance to their favorite tunes at the Lakeshore Library.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Read and Sing: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-5 at the East Bank Regional Library.
Old Metairie Storytime: 10:30 – 11 am. Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 0-5 at the Old Metairie Library. Books: Mommy Hugs and Let’s Taco About How Great You Are. Craft: Paper Tacos.
West Bank Regional Library Storytime: 11 am – 12 pm. Themed stories, fingerplays, and more for ages 3-5 at the West Bank Regional Library. This week’s theme is Circus Sillies.
Family Storytime: 11:30 am – 12:15. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-5 at the North Kenner Library.
Kids’ Kitchen: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Kids ages 0-11 can practice cooking skills while making chicken and veggie burritos at the Terrytown Library.
Teen Tuesday: 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Teens ages 12 – 18 can relax, play games, read, craft, or just hang out at the Rosedale Library.
Car Basics: 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Teens 12 and up can learn about basic car maintenance at the Wagner Library.
Nami-Creative Mindsets: Intro to Zines and Write Your Feels: 5 – 6:30 pm. Interactive workshop for teens aged 12-18 that combines art and mental health through hands-on activities.
Ukulele Club: 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to learn and play ukuleles at the East Bank Regional Library AV Conference Room (2nd Floor). Adults must participate with children. Registration Required.
Heat of Battle: 6 – 8:45 pm. Teens aged 12-18 can test their skills in the special collections room at the East Bank Regional Library.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
New Orleans Museum of Art: Free Admission for Louisiana Residents with a valid ID.
City Park Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Louisiana Residents with a valid ID.
Storytime with Craft for Toddlers: 10 – 10:30 am. Story time and craft for ages 0-5. Book: What Mommies Do Best. Craft: Paper Flower Boquet.
Storytime: 10:30 – 11 am. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-5 at the Lakeshore Library.
LEGO Club: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 5-10 can build LEGO creations at the Wagner Library.
Storytime: 11 am – 12 pm. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-5 at the East Bank Regional Library.
Tales for Tots: 11 am – 12 pm. Stories, fingerplays, and more for ages 0-5 at the West Bank Regional Library.
Lafrieniere Park Farmers Market: 1 – 6 pm. 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie.
Line Dancing with Ms. Jackie: 1 – 2 pm. Everyone 6 and up is invited to come learn how to line dance at the Terrytown Library.
Teentown: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Teens ages 12-18 can make tie-dye shirts at the Terrydown Library.
Wednesdays at the Square: 5 – 8 pm. Free outdoor concert series by the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans at Lafayette Square. No outside food or drink allowed. This week’s lineup includes Brass-A-Holics and Justin Garner.
Creative Craft Club: 6-7 pm. Everyone 6 and up can make an Upcycled Decoupaged Trinket Dish at the River Ridge Library.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Ogden Museum of Southern Art: Free Admission for Louisiana Residents with a valid ID.
Belle Terre Storytime: 10 – 11 am. Preschool, stories, songs, and crafts at the Belle Terre Library.
Tales for Tots: 11 am – 12 pm. Stories, fingerplays, and more for ages 0-5 at the River Ridge Library.
Open Spanish Class: 10:30-11:30 am. Spanish classes geared to young learners but open to everyone at the Terrytown Library.
Stay and Play: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Playtime at the East Bank Regional Library. Toys provided.
Kiddo’s First Ballet Class: 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. Intro to Ballet class for children ages 3-5 at the Terrytown Library. The parent must accompany the dancer, and ballet shoes will be provided.
Kenner Farmer’s Market: 1 – 6 pm. Inside the Kenner Pavilion, 3800 Loyola Dr., Kenner.
Open Stitch: 1 – 3 pm. Ages 12 and up can work on fiber arts projects at the East Bank Regional Library.
Afterschool Story and Craft: 3 – 4 pm. Out of Space adventure-themed story and craft for ages 6-11 at the Harahan Library. Book: It’s Only Stanley. Craft: Space Shuttle Craft.
Beginner Ballet: 3:30 – 4:15. Beginner ballet class for ages 7-12 at the Terrytown Library. Wear comfortable clothes and socks.
Adult Beginner Ballet: 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Ages 12 and up can learn the fundamentals of classical ballet in a relaxed environment at the Terrytown Library. Wear comfortable clothes and socks.
Teen Cafe: 5 – 8 pm. Teens ages 12 – 18 can relax, play games, read, craft, or just hang out at the East Bank Regional Library Teen Center.
Evening Story and Craft: 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Story and craft for 3-7-year-olds at the East Bank Regional Library.
LEGO Club: 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Ages 4+ can build LEGO creations at the West Bank Regional Library.
LEGO Club: 6-7 pm. Ages 4+ can build LEGO creations at the Lakeshore Library.
Friday, May 8, 2026
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.
NORDC Movies in the Park: Bring blankets and chairs to Lafitte Greenway Gathering Field (2200 Lafitte Street, New Orleans) in New Orleans to watch Wicked For Good. Kids’ activities from 4-6:30 pm, with the movie starting at 7 pm.
West Jeff Family Fest: 5 – 11 pm. Live music, food, and fun at West Jeff Hospital (920 Ave B., Marrero)
Music at the Park: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Music at Heritage Park in Kenner’s Rivertown every Friday in May, weather permitting. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the music! No outside food or drink and no pets permitted. This week’s entertainment is Wayne James and Pontna.
Friday Night Concert: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Listen to Rock Block at the Westwego Farmers Market, 484 Sala Ave.
Saturday, May 9, 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.
Creative Clubhouse: 9 am – NOON. Create art with weekly themes. This week’s theme is “Tissue Paper Flower Collages”. FREE, 2533 Columbus Street, New Orleans.
LEGO Club: 10 –11 am. Ages 5-10 can build LEGO creations at the East Bank Regional Library. Younger siblings welcome!
Video Game Hour: 10 – 11 am. Ages 6-18 can play video games at the River Ridge Library. Registration Required.
Morning Mah-jong: 10 am – 12 pm. Ages 12 and up can learn and play Mah-jong at a slower pace, in a relaxing environment at the Rosedale Library.
Make A Mother’s Day Mug: 10 am – 12 pm. Mother’s Day mug-making workshop for ages 12 and up at the East Bank Regional Library. Registration required.
LEGO Club: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 4+ can build LEGO creations at the Harahan Library.
Story with Craft: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Storytime and craft for ages 3-7 at the Avondale Library.
Tales From the Trees: 11 am. Chats, lectures, and stories celebrating nature from the stars to the trees, at the Audubon Nature Center.
Go Fishing, Canoeing, or Kayaking: 10 am – 2 pm. You can sign out equipment for a self-guided tour or take lessons from staff and volunteers at Joe Brown Park (5601 Read Blvd). Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 18 and under must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian, and ages 16 and up need a freshwater fishing license.
YALA Art’s Play: 10:30 – 11 am. Art-based activities that promote early learning: this week’s theme is “Mirror Mirror” (social emotional skills) at the Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane. Register here.
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 Llama Llama Graduation Day at Barnes & Noble in Metairie.
Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story All Moms at Barnes & Noble on the Westbank.
Book Signing and Storytime with Stephanie Pressler: 12 – 2 pm. Children can listen to Stephanie read Nora and Her Magical Binoculars and make their own binoculars at NOLA Gifts and Decor.
Free Play LEGO Day: 2 – 3 pm. Ages 0-11 can get creative and build with LEGO at the Westbank Regional Library.
Reading to Rabbits: 2 – 3 pm. Ages 5 and up with a parent can learn about bunnies and practice reading skills by reading to them at the Avondale Library.
Basic Video Editing: 2 – 4 pm. Ages 12 and up can learn to create simple, polished videos at the East Bank Regional Library Learning Center.
Lakeshore Matinee: 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Watch Tom & Jerry: The Movie at the Lakeshore Library.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Contemporary Arts Center: Free Admission for Louisiana Residents with a valid ID.
Crescent City Farmers Market: 8 am – NOON. City Putt, New Orleans City Park.
Harahan Farmers Market: 9 am – 1 pm. 10th Street, Harahan.
Afternoon Craft: All Day. Ages 3 and up can create a Flower Pot at the West Bank Regional Library, while supplies last.
Reading to Rover: 1 – 2 pm. Beginning and reluctant readers can read aloud to therapy dogs at the West Bank Regional Library.
VCPORA 28th Annual Mother’s Day Concert and Picnic: 4 – 7 pm. Free jazz concert in Cabrini Park in the French Quarter. Open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets. Please leave pets at home.
Did we miss any free events this week? Let us know!
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