Things to Do In Jefferson Parish Archives

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Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: April 4 & 5

April 3, 2026 Cara 0

Happy Easter! There are a TON of egg hunts this weekend, the library has a few fun storytimes, and there is a Food Truck Fest in Westwego if you’re looking for something to do. Here are all the fun things you can do in Jefferson Parish and beyond this weekend: […]

Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: March 28 and 29, 2026

March 27, 2026 Cara 0

Lots of egg hunts and Easter Bunny sightings this weekend! Plus, the spring festival season is heating up, giving us so many fun events to choose from this weekend! Here are all the things you can do in Jefferson Parish and beyond this weekend: March 28 and 29, 2026. This […]

Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: March 13-15, 2026

March 12, 2026 Cara 0

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, […]

Easter Bunny Sitting on a bench in a park

Easter Events In Jefferson Parish

March 11, 2026 Cara 0

The Easter Bunny is on his way to town, and WE FOUND HIM! Here are all the places in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans where you can hang out with the Easter Bunny and hunt a few eggs! This post is sponsored by KidCam Summer Camps Easter Events on the […]

Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: March 6-8, 2026

March 5, 2026 Cara 0

Lots going on this weekend! More Lenten Fish Frys, the last weekend of Thrillville fair at the Shrine on Airline, Frozen the Musical opens at JPAS, the Italian Heritage Festival in Kenner, the Easter Bunny arrives at Lakeside, and the Italian-Irish Parade in Gretna! Here’s everything to do in Jefferson […]

Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: February 27 – March 1, 2026

February 27, 2026 Cara 0

There is so much to do this weekend from Lenten Fish Frys to a fair at the Shrine on Airline to story times! There is even a puppy parade in Mandeville on Saturday if you want to take a mini road trip! Here’s all the fun happening in Jefferson Parish […]

Kids ready for St. Patrick's Day celebration

30 Things To Do In Jefferson Parish With Kids, March 2026

February 24, 2026 Cara 0

Stuck at home with the kids and not sure what to do? Here are our top 30 things to do with the kids this March (one each day) in Jefferson Parish and beyond! March 1: Confetti Kids Friendship Parade 11:30 am. Confetti Park (451 Pelican Ave, New Orleans). Follow the […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Kids In Jefferson Parish and Beyond.

February 24, 2026 Cara 0

As a kid, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t a big day in our family. We’re not Irish, and so most of the time, I forgot even to wear green. As an adult, I LOVE St. Patrick’s Day. No one does it as we do. I mean, where else can you catch […]

Things to Do In Jefferson Parish This Weekend: February 20-22, 2026

February 20, 2026 Cara 0

Mardi Gras is over, and everyone is TIRED! There isn’t a lot going on this weekend in Jefferson Parish. However, we did find a few fun story times, library activities, and farmers’ markets for you to attend if you need to get out of the house. Friday, February 20, 2026 […]

A collage of three photos from a Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, Louisiana: on the left, a large two-story Batman-themed float with "HA HA HA" text; in the center, a close-up of a hand holding a blue plush peacock named "Argus" in front of a purple fleur-de-lis background; and on the right, a blue "Chillin' with my Gnomies" float decorated with penguins as parade-goers reach up to catch beads.

2026 Jefferson Parish Parade Schedule

January 5, 2026 Cara 0

Getready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style with the Jefferson Parish 2026 Parade Schedule! Here’s everything you need to know about the parades, their routes, and the fun themes and throws coming your way. Jefferson Parish Eastbank Parade Route The East Bank parades will follow the traditional Veterans Boulevard route, […]