It’s the last weekend before summer break begins, and graduation weekend in our house. My 17 year old graduates high school on Saturday, which means I have somehow successfully homeschooled two children. Go me! As far as what is going on this weekend, there is Party for the Planet at the Audubon Zoo, the Asian Heritage Festival at Lafreniere Park, and Reading to Rover at the East Bank Regional Library (the 7-year-old is a HUGE fan of this activity). Here’s everything you can do with kids in Jefferson Parish and beyond this weekend (May 15-17, 2026).
This post is sponsored by Camp Cabrini.
Friday, May 15, 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 Kenilworth Playground (7820 Redfish St, New Orleans) to watch Superman. 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 Kings of Neon.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm. A funnier, bolder, musical version of your favorite fairy tale at Rivertown Theaters. Tickets start at $52.19.
Saturday, May 16, 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.
Gretna Maifest: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Arts, plants, crafts, and more for sale in Downtown Gretna. Huey P Long and Third Street.
Creative Clubhouse: 9 am – NOON. Create art with weekly themes. This week’s theme is “Pom Pom Art”. FREE, 2533 Columbus Street, New Orleans.
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.
Party for the Planet: 10 am – 2 pm. Discover efforts to protect endangered species, meet conservation experts, and enjoy interactive exhibits at the Audubon Zoo. Included in the price of admission.
Marrero Farmers Market: 10 am – 3 pm. 5851 Westbank Expressway, Marrero.
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 Gertie the Darling Duck of WWII and paint bird eggs with encouraging messages.
School of Rock Spring Festival: Saturday 10:30 am – 8 pm; Sunday 9:30 am – 8 pm. School of Rock students show off their skills at NOLA Brewing and Pizza Co. Purchase Tickets Here.
Basic Beginner Chess: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 6-11 can learn basic chess skills and strategies at the Harahan Library.
YALA Art’s Play: 10:30 – 11 am. Art-based activities that promote early learning: this week’s theme is “Wild At Art” (imaginative play) at the Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane. Register here.
Story with Craft: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Storytime and craft for ages 3-7 at the Avondale Library.
Habitat Helpers: 11 am. Join others and protect the nature we love 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.
Asian Heritage Festival: 11 am – 5 pm. Cultural performances, vendors, and community organizations at Lafreniere Park.
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 Serafina Makes Waves at Barnes & Noble in Metairie.
Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story Are You Ready to Play Outside at Barnes & Noble on the Westbank.
Community Farmers Market: 12 – 4 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy, New Orleans.
Reading to Rover: 1 – 2 pm. Beginning and reluctant readers can read aloud to therapy dogs at the East Bank Regional Library.
Family Board Games: 2 – 3 pm. Ages 5 and up can play board games with their families at the Westbank Regional Library. Parental Registration Required.
Book Bedazzling: 2 – 4 pm. Everyone ages 8 and up can come and decorate their favorite book covers at the Belle Terre Library.
St. Edward the Confessor Crawfish Cookoff: 4:30 – 9 pm at St. Edward the Confessor School.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm. A funnier, bolder, musical version of your favorite fairy tale at Rivertown Theaters. Tickets start at $52.19.
Sunday, May 17, 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.
Terrytown Farmers Market: 10 am – 2 pm. 1785 Carol Sue, Gretna – Terry Town Country Club.
Baby Arts Play: 10 – 10:30 am. Art-based activities for toddlers and preschoolers to help caregivers learn to use art to promote early learning at home at Artivism (8204 Oak St., New Orleans). Free, but registration is required.
School of Rock Spring Festival: Saturday 10:30 am – 8 pm; Sunday 9:30 am – 8 pm. School of Rock students show off their skills at NOLA Brewing and Pizza Co. Purchase Tickets Here.
Afternoon Craft: All Day. Ages 3 and up can create fish sticks at the West Bank Regional Library, while supplies last.
2nd Annual Bubble Day in the French Quarter: 1:30 – 7:30 pm. Bring your bubbles, positive attitude, and dancing shoes to the 500 block of St. Philip (may be some parading involved).
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm. A funnier, bolder, musical version of your favorite fairy tale at Rivertown Theaters. Tickets start at $52.19.
What are you doing this weekend?
Camp Cabrini – New Orleans
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Camp Cabrini is a dynamic summer experience designed to give campers a place to explore their interests, build confidence, and create lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment.
Open to boys and girls alike, Camp Cabrini offers a variety of engaging programs that allow families to customize a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and adventure.
At the heart of the experience is Day Camp, a full-day program packed with games, enrichment activities, outdoor fun, and classic camp traditions. Campers can choose from a wide range of activities—including arts and crafts, sports, dance, cooking, STEM, drama, and more—allowing them to design a schedule that reflects their unique interests. Weekly field trips add an extra layer of excitement, giving campers something special to look forward to every Friday.
For girls entering seventh or eighth grade who are ready to grow as confident leaders, the Cabrini Leadership Academy offers a meaningful summer opportunity focused on personal development and leadership rooted in service and compassion. Through interactive sessions and thoughtful discussions, participants build communication skills, strengthen confidence, and explore what it means to lead with purpose while embracing Mother Cabrini’s legacy.
Camp Cabrini also offers a variety of Athletic Camps that encourage campers to stay active while developing skills in a positive, team-focused environment. With options such as archery, basketball, volleyball, fishing, kayaking, and more, campers receive hands-on instruction from experienced coaches while learning teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
For students who love the spotlight, the Performing Arts Camp provides an exciting, performance-centered experience led by Cabrini’s acclaimed fine arts program. Campers rehearse, collaborate, and build stage confidence throughout the week, culminating in a final performance for family and friends that celebrates their creativity and growth. Together, these programs make Camp Cabrini a one-stop summer destination filled with opportunity, exploration, and unforgettable memories.
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