February
out & about
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Family Gras Family Gras is a free event that features the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, cuisine, local art, a kids’ court, and outdoor concerts by national artists as well as Louisiana favorites! After the music ends, stay for an up-close look at the Krewes of Excalibur, Caerus, Atlas, and Madhatters as they roll in front of the Family Gras sites every night. Feb. 2-4 at Mardi Gras Plaza. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. mardigrasneworleans.com
2 Jurassic World Live Tour Join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, a Troodon dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! Feb. 3-4 at the Smoothie King Center. 11 a.m. $30. smoothiekingcenter.com
Day Party 3
Kids Night Out Valentine’s
Drop off the kids and go enjoy Valentine’s Day with your partner. Kids will enjoy music, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, and food and drinks. Coquille Parks and Recreation Gym 1. Feb. 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20 per child. coquillerec.recdesk.com
Willy Wonka Jr. 4 The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Feb. 23-25 at Westwego Performing Arts Center. 2 p.m. $15-$20. jpas.org
5 It’s Carnival time! The best kid’s parade on the Northshore is back only on Lundi Gras. Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA. Feb. 12 from Noon to 4 p.m. cmstkids.org Kids Krewe Parade
HEADS UP!
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