Activities

Audubon Zoo Lights {Know Before You Go}

Over Thanksgiving break our family had the opportunity to visit the new Audubon Zoo Lights presented by Children’s Hospital. We were excited to check out this brand new Christmas lights display in New Orleans. We arrived a little after 5:30 not knowing how bad the crowds would be and if…


LUNA Fête in New Orleans

This post was updated for 2018 by the site editor. Get a dose of culture at LUNA Fête 2018 Dec. 6-9 in Lafayette Square in New Orleans. What is LUNA Fête? LUNA Fête is a five-year initiative intended to culminate in New Orleans’ 2018 tricentennial. LUNA stands for “Light Up…



Rainy Day Halloween Activities

Please note: this post is from 2018. If you are looking for pumpkin patches, we have a list here. Well the weather forecast for Saturday isn’t great, so I’ve put together a little list of activities happening on the Northshore for those of you hoping to avoid the weather. October…


Tangi Library’s Common Read

Every year Tangipahoa Library System selects one book for the community to read. The library system purchases several books for their branches, distributes copies to book clubs and senior centers, and even purchases copies for local leaders. They then plan several activities for the community based on this common read….





Birthday Parties at Slidell Rocks {An Honest Review}

About Slidell Rocks Slidell Rocks Climbing Gym is an indoor rock wall climbing facility geared towards all ages from young children to adults.  The gym accommodates all experience ranges including never before attempted up to experts. Their facility has 3 rooms full of climbing walls with a few lower ceilings…


The Audubon Zoo Bat House

On Good Friday I got the chance to take all three boys to the Audubon Zoo.  One of our favorite places.  The new Nocturnal areas with the bat house had opened and we couldn’t wait to see it. If you haven’t been in a while there is so much new…