Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Ponchatoula, LA Typically held in late March or early April. Billed as the largest free festival in the state, Strawberry Festival is a local favorite. There are games, rides, strawberries for sale in addition to tons of different foods incorporating strawberries! There are also two stages…
About four seconds after Mardi Gras has passed, people in south Louisiana start thinking about crawfish. It’s pretty much an obsession around these parts and any excuse is a good one for putting out the pot and boiling up some mud bugs. Case in point, we’ve got two adorable parties…
Looking for fun on the Northshore? We got a great list for the month of April. Like always, the number represents the date and we try to mark free events whenever possible. Remember, these lists are correct to the best of our abilities. We recommend double-checking with the location before…
Choosing a daycare or preschool for your child can be one of the most stressful decisions a parent makes. Leaving your child when they are very young is always difficult and it can be even harder when you are leaving them for long stretches with someone who is basically a…
While Mrs. Heather’s Farm in Albany, Louisiana is well known for its Pumpkin Patch, it’s also a great place to take the kids for strawberry picking in the spring. I took my three youngest boys last weekend and we had a great time picking berries and playing on the exhibits…
Saint Joseph’s altars are a unique cultural and religious tradition brought to New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants in the 1880s. Abita Springs St. Jane de Chantal Monday, March 20th Open to the pubic from Noon-7:30PM Bogalusa Annunciation Catholic Church March 17th and 18th. On the 17th there will be a…
This year Northshore Parent is pleased to present a first-of-its-kind in our area: Summer Camp Fair! Meet with Summer Camps from all over the area and see what they have to offer. Plan your whole summer in one easy stop! While you’re doing that, we have bunch of activities for…
Not sure what to do with yourself? We’ve got a suggestion for every day of the month! As always, the number is the date. We try to mark free events whenever we can. The day after Mardi Gras. Relax. Rest. Go for a walk in the beautiful weather. The weather…
They’ve been regulars at the Covington and Mandeville Farmer’s Market for a long time, but Chomper’s BBQ Den now has a brick and mortar location. Like any red-blooded Americans, the writers and I jumped at the chance when we were invited over to try this food and check out the…
Every month we like to help clear away the stress and give you one fun activity to do each day. Here’s our list for February. As always, the number next to the event is the date and will note any activity that is free. Hit the Slidell Library for their…