This weekend is a little quieter than last weekend, and it’s supposed to rain all weekend. However, if you are looking for things to do, there are a few things happening around town. Lots of storytimes for the little ones, a birthday party for Winnie the Pooh at the West Bank Regional Library, the aquarium is celebrating World Oceans Day, and the 40th Annual Creole Tomato Fest is happening in the French Market. As for me, I’ll be packing, packing, and more packing for our upcoming move at the end of the month. Stay dry and have some fun in Jefferson Parish this weekend with kids: June 5-7, 2026.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Rosedale Storytime: 10:30 – 11:30 am for ages 0-5 at the Rosedale Library.
Drag Queen Story Hour: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Children can read and sing along with Drag Queen Laveau Contraire at the Nix Library (141 South Carrolton Ave.)
Community Garden Work Hour: 11 am – NOON. Everyone is invited to help work in the first-ever community garden at the Terrytown Library.
Teen Flicks: 1:30 – 3 pm. Teens ages 12-18 can watch the movie Strange World in the East Bank Regional Library Teen Center.
Children’s Junk Journal Crafting: 2 – 4 pm. Children ages 6-11 can learn how to make a DIY Junk Journal at the West Bank Regional Library.
Kids’ Craft: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 0-11 can make a craft at the Lafitte Library.
Saturday, June 6, 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 “Paint and Play”. FREE, 2533 Columbus Street, New Orleans.
Grab and Go Craft: All Day. Ages 4-9 can grab a Dinosaur Egg to do at home while supplies last at the River Ridge Library.
Planet for the Party: 10 am – 2 pm. Celebrate World Ocean Day at the Aquarium of the Americas with ocean-themed activities, educational displays, and presentations for all ages.
INFINICon: 10 am – 2 pm. An out-of-this-world experience at the 6th Annual INFINICon, where science, sci-fi, and fantasy come to life! Explore a diverse array of vendors, encounter robots, and mingle with costumed characters as you immerse yourself in a world of endless possibilities. Come dressed as your favorite family-friendly character and let your imagination soar! Whether you’re a sci-fi enthusiast, a fantasy lover, or just looking for a fun day of adventure, INFINICon 2026 promises excitement for all ages at INFINITY Science Center. Cost $18.
Storytime at the WWII Museum: 10 – 10:20 am. Families can listen to Happy Birthday to You and make a birthday card for the United States.
LEGO Club: 10 –11 am. Ages 5-10 can build LEGO creations at the East Bank Regional Library. Younger siblings welcome!
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.
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.
40th Annual Creole Tomato Festival: Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm. Live music, creole tomato cuisine, free kids activities, dance lessons, cooking demos, live alligator petting, and more at the French Market.
Tales From the Trees: 11 am. Chats, lectures, and stories celebrating nature from the stars to the trees, at the Audubon Nature Center.
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.
Local Author Signings: at 11 am, Yvonne Perret will sign her book My NOLA Dog, and at 2 pm, Julie Becnel will sign her book Roux’s First Day.
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Storytime: 11 am. Children can listen to the story Hot Dog at Barnes & Noble on the Westbank.
The Art of Painting Faces: 1 – 2:30 pm. Teens ages 11-18 can learn how to paint faces at the New Orleans Main Library (219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans).
Winnie the Pooh Birthday Bash: 2 – 3 pm. A birthday party for a beary special bear with party games and music at the West Bank Regional Library.
Lakeshore Matinee: 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Watch The Land Before Time at the Lakeshore Library.
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Sunday, June 7, 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.
40th Annual Creole Tomato Festival: Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm. Live music, creole tomato cuisine, free kids activities, dance lessons, cooking demos, live alligator petting, and more at the French Market.
What are you doing this weekend?
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