August
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Wednesday. visitjeffersonparish.com MOVE BABY, MOVE. Central City Library at noon. Improve your posture and strengthen your core with Move Baby, Move’s founder, Aaron Palmer. neworleans.libnet.info STORYVILLE STOMPERS. New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m. Come see a free performance featuring the Storyville Stompers. nolajazzmuseum.org TWEEN CHESS CLUB. Children’s Resource Center Library at 4 p.m., every Wednesday. Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them. neworleans.libnet.info TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: JUMBO SHRIMP JAZZ BAND. Longue Vue House and Gardens at 5-7 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. $10; $5 for members. longuevue.com 3 Thursday ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: ART SMARTS. Mid-City Library at 4 p.m. neworleans.libnet.info ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: SEED SPROUTING. Cita Dennis Hubbell Library at 4 p.m. neworleans.libnet.info LAGNIAPPE CLASSIC: ALL-BREEDS DOG SHOW. Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner through August 6. Louisiana and Metairie Kennel Clubs stage a four-day dog show with a Summer Junior Clinic. Pet food donation are requested for local shelters. Free. nola.com MEDITATION SUPPORT GROUP CLASS. The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at 6 p.m., every Thursday. This class is open to all cancer survivors, men & women. Free. ochsner.org RIVERTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Rivertown Railroad Parking Lot in Kenner from noon-6 p.m., every Thursday. Come shop for crafts, fresh produce, delicious food (including sweets), and much more! kenner.la.us THE NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES FORUM 2023. Williams Research Center in New Orleans through August 6. Attendees of the 2023 New Orleans Antiques Forum will be immersed in the objects and art that embody the development of “southern sound.” $150. my.hnoc.org THE TAYLOR SCHOLARS FAMILY FREE DAY.
Audubon Zoo in New Orleans from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Taylor Scholars and four guests can enjoy complimentary admission to the zoo. audubonnatureinstitute.org THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT. Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans from 6-8 p.m., every Thursday. Music lovers are invited to enjoy an indoor concert. $15/person. neworleanscitypark.org YOGA WITH A VUE. Longue Vue House and Gardens at 9:30 a.m. Whether you’re new to yoga or been practicing your whole life, bring your yoga mat and come on out; all levels are welcome! $15. longuevue.com 4 Friday ABITA BREWERY FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP. Abita Brewing Company at 5:30 p.m. Forget about cooking, have a great time and some good eats at the brewery. It’s family-friendly, so everyone is welcome. Free admission. abita.com BLOCK PARTY. Cita Dennis Hubbell Library at 4 p.m., every Friday. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. For children 5 and under. neworleans.libnet.info O FIRST FRIDAY. Ogden Museum of Southern Art from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. ogdenmuseum.org PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Culinary Kids in Mandeville from 6-9 p.m. Kids bring blankets and pillows for carpet time and enjoy a mini cooking class as they make their dinner, desserts, and snacks with our teachers! Ages 5-12. $35. culinarykidsns.com SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS! Westwego Community Center at 7 p.m. Come watch Steel Magnolias (1989, PG). $8. jpas.org 5 Saturday COOK YOUR CULTURE. Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans at 2 p.m. Dominican University students will share the healthy roots of their regional cuisine and help you identify yours. Free. eventbrite.com EXPRESSIONS OF AMERICA FAMILY NIGHT.
1 Tuesday ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: ART SMARTS. Robert E. Smith Library at 4 p.m. Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6–12. neworleans.libnet.info ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: SEED SPROUTING. Algiers Regional Library at 4 p.m. Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6–12. neworleans.libnet.info ARROWHEAD JAZZ BAND . New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m., every Tuesday. See a free live performance of the Arrowhead Jazz Band. nolajazzmuseum.org FREE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING. Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House at 6 p.m. Any adult is welcome, regardless of whether they work with children, have kids of their own, etc. Registration is required, as free sandwiches, salad and refreshments will also be provided. eventbrite.com KIDS’ COOKING CLASS. Culinary Kids at 5:30 p.m. Local Chefs and cooking instructors take older kids through a detailed course of beginner culinary skills. For ages 7-10. $165. culinarykidsns.com NATURE EXPLORERS. Bayou Lacombe Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. Join the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge staff for a free, fun-filled educational program for young children 0-6 years old. fws.gov TEEN STEAM AFTERNOON: SHRINKY DINKS. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center at 3:30 p.m. Embrace creativity with various craft-based programs for teens ages 11-18. neworleans.libnet.info YOGA WITH A VUE. Longue Vue House and Gardens at 9:30 a.m. Whether you’re new to yoga or been practicing your whole life, bring your yoga mat and come on out; all levels are welcome! $15. longuevue.com 2 Wednesday ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: SEED SPROUTING. Alvar Library at 4 p.m. neworleans.libnet.info LAFRENIERE PARK FARMERS & ART MARKET. Lafreniere Park in Metarie from 1-6 p.m., every 30 AUGUST 2023 | NOLAFAMILY.COM
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