Indoor Activities to do with Grandparents BY JULIANNA STEEN PHOTO BY FREEPIK.COM
20 FEBRUARY 2025 | NOLAFAMILY.COM 1 Canal St., New Orleans | Open Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Adult: $39.95, Child: $34.95 audubonnatureinstitute.orgat Two attractions in one ticket! At the Take the fun to a whole new level with this indoor family entertainment center with laser tag, bumper cars, arcade games, cosmic golf, escape rooms, and pickleball. Airline Skate Center 6711 Airline Dr., Metairie | Open Tues, If you’re looking for a fun way to move and groove with your grandkids on the weekend, check out this epic rollerskating rink. Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium I t can be so fun to take your leave you scrambling to come up with ways to keep the kids occupied. Help your grandkids exert their seemingly endless energy by taking them on an indoor adventure. Whether you are looking to expose them to books, science, art, or simply a new place to play indoors and use their imagination, you will find it in one of these perfect local New Orleans spots! Adventure Quest Laser Tag and Fun Center 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite 1106, New Orleans | Mon–Thurs: Noon–9 p.m., Fri: Noon–11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Prices vary lasertagnola.com grandchildren out to play, but the chilly (and often rainy) weather can Fri–Sun; Hours vary | $7–10 airlineskatecenternola.com
aquarium, spened time with the playful penguins, see alligators, stingrays, and sharks, and become an “undersea explorer” with the virtual reality experience. Then head on over to witness the beautiful butterflies and play in the interactive exhibits at the insectarium. Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., New Orleans | Weds.– Mon.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Tues.: Closed | Adult: $20, Child: $10 | cacno.org Free for Louisiana residents on Sundays, this art center has family-friendly exhibits. Additionally, they offer programs for children like “Creative Playtime” on Thursday mornings. French Market 518 Saint Peter St., New Orleans | Open Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Free frenchmarket.org Bring your grandkids to the historic French Market where you can shop, eat, and explore. And perhaps a stop at the Southern Candymakers store “for the grandkids…” Go 4 Games 4953 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie | Open Daily Noon–7 p.m. | Price varies go4gamesnola.com For your gamer grandkids, check out Greater New Orleans’ oldest hobby gaming store! If they want to play in the gaming space after perusing the shop. Day passes are available. Jamnola (Joy, Art, Music– New Orleans) 940 Frenchmen St., New Orleans | Sun.,
Mon., Thur.s: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri.–Sat.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Tues.–Weds.: Closed | Adult: $32, Child: $24 jamnola.com Here, you’ll find 17 exhibits of pure joy that your grandkids will love, each showcasing the iconic art, music, food, and theatrics of NOLA by local artists. Plus, local Louisiana residents get 50 percent off on Thursdays. Louisiana Children’s Museum 15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans | Weds.–Sat.: 9:30 a.m.–4:40 p.m., Sun.: 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Adult: $18, Child: 18 lcm.org Let your grandkids lead the way, since there’s no wrong way to explore the exhibits! There’s something for everyone, from up-close looks at nature to following food journeys to an entire area designated for sensory play. Luv 2 Play 6851 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie | Mon.–Thurs.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri.–Sun.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Adult + 1 Child: $17.75 luv2play.com These two levels of indoor play are filled with crawl tubes, slides, tunnels, redemption video games, and more. Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl., New Orleans | Open Daily 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Adult: $29.95, Child: $24.95 mardigrasworld.com Load up the car and take your grandkids on a behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras. Plus, if you park far away, they offer a free shuttle.
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