There isn’t much to do outside of Jazz Fest this weekend, and it’s supposed to be rainy and cold?? cool??? There are a few things happening, though, like Galactic Activities at the Aquarium to celebrate May the 4th, a Crawfish Cookoff at St. Philip Neri, lots of story and craft times at the Jefferson Parish Library, and if the weather is nice, free garden admission to Longue Vue House and Gardens on Sunday for Louisiana Residents.
Don’t forget, Early Voting starts May 2nd and goes through May 9th.
Friday, May 1, 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.
Flower Necklace Craft: 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 0-11 can make a flower necklace craft at the Lafitte Library.
Local Author Signings: 5 pm. Rougarou at Mardi Gras author Vanessa Cano and It’s Hot in Louisiana author Erin Rovin will be signing their books. Also, Michael Birt, author of Michael the Wildlife Detective’s Nature Adventure, will host a storytime and sign his book at Barnes & Noble Metairie.
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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 Nashville South.
Saturday, May 2, 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 Flower Wreath to do at home while supplies last at the River Ridge Library.
Creative Clubhouse: 9 am – NOON. Create art with weekly themes. This week’s theme is “String Painting”. FREE, 2533 Columbus Street, New Orleans.
May the 4th Be With You: 10 am – 5 pm. Underwater lightsaber duels, galactic-themed activities, character meet and greets, and more at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Included with admission and costumes encouraged. Get Tickets
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.
Kenner Farmers’ Market: 10 am – 2 pm. Kenner City Park, parking lot.
Marrero Farmers Market: 10 am – 3 pm. Johny Jacobs Playground.
Homeschool Basics: 11 am – 1 pm. Thinking about homeschooling? Speak with members of SERVE Homeschool and learn all about homeschooling in Louisiana at the East Bank Regional Library, in the Jefferson Room. RSVP
Saturday Craft: 10 – 11 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.
YALA Art’s Play: 10:30 – 11 am. Art-based activities that promote early learning: this week’s theme is “Fun at the Zoo” (motor skills) at the Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane. Register here.
Story with Craft: 10:30 – 11:30 am. Children ages 6-11 can listen to Let’s Go for a Drive and make miniature paper cars at the Harahan Library.
Creative Conservation: 11 am. Hands-on crafts and activities, promoting the three Rs, often using up-cycled stuff you probably already have at home, at the Audubon Nature Center.
Family Garden Walks: 11 – 11:45 am. Walk through the gardens with native plant specialist and gardener Chris Booth at Lounge Vue House and Gardens. 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 and Author Signing: 11 am. Children can listen to the story Cajun Countin’ 1-10 with author Lilly Ahna at Barnes & Noble in Metairie.
ChristFEST Crawfish Cookoff: 12 – 8 pm. Free entry, food, music, and more. Westwego Farmer’s Market.
LEGO Club: 1-3 pm. Ages 6-11 can build LEGO creations at the Rosedale Library
LEGO Star Wars Build Event: 2 pm. Celebrate Star Wars Day with a LEGO Build Event at Barnes and Noble Westbank and Metairie.
LEGO Club: 2 – 3 pm. Ages 6-13 can build LEGO creations at the River Ridge Library.
Sensory Saturday: 2 – 3 pm. Engaging program designed for all ages and abilities at the Westbank Regional Library.
Crafternoon: 2 – 3 pm. Children ages 8-18 can create art at the North Kenner Library.
Star Wars Day at Grand Isle: 2 pm. Watch Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on the big screen at the Grand Isle Library. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
St. Philip Neri Crawfish Cookoff: 3-7 pm. Sample Crawfish boils from 20 different teams. No outside food or drink. Rine or shine. Presale: $30; Day of: $40.
Sunday, May 2, 2026
Crescent City Farmers Market: 8 am – NOON. City Putt, New Orleans City Park.
Harahan Farmers Market: 9 am – 1 pm. 10th Street, Harahan.
FREE Family Sunday: 9:30 am – 5 pm. Free gardens admission for Louisiana Residents at Longue Vue House and Gardens.
Afternoon Craft: All Day. Ages 3 and up can create a Handprint Cactus at the West Bank Regional Library, while supplies last.
What are you doing this weekend?
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