Now in it’s seventh year, NOLA ChristmasFest opened today for the 2019 season. I was lucky enough to preview this event last year and other years in the past. I can definitely say that they have raised the bar each year I have visited with more offerings and activities for…
It’s that time of year again! When you find yourself at home with the kids for a long break and everyone is getting a little cabin fever. Here are a few places to go to have some fun over the break. Last Chance Holiday Themed Activities On the Northshore Visit…
This listing has been updated for 2019. Thursday, November 21st Thanksgiving Family Storytime. 6:30-7:15PM. Madisonville Library. Thanksgiving stories, music and a craft! All ages are welcome and no registration is required! Please note that food may be used as a craft material. Please call the branch for details. Thursday, November…
For years, the glories of river tubing have been described to me by my friends and family: beautiful views, a relaxing ride, bright sunshine, cool water. They made it sound wonderful, yet somehow I made it 32 years without ever going on a tubing trip. So when I found myself…
Are you ready for Boo At The Zoo? The long-running annual event, held at the Audubon Zoo, has become a Halloween tradition for Southshore and Northshore families alike. With limited dates and consistently sold out tickets, those lucky enough to go will want to make the most of their night….
While it may not feel like fall yet here in Louisiana, it will be before you know it! If you are looking for fun fall activities to do with your little ones, be sure to check out Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin & Strawberry Patch. It is located at 11215 Lees Ln,…
This post is brought to you by the Louisiana Children’s Museum. You may or may not have heard but the Louisiana Children’s Museum is making the jump from Julia Street in downtown New Orleans to gorgeous new campus in City Park. I was recently invited to do a blogger tour…
You may have read that Mandeville has installed a series of historic markers around town to help celebrate the city’s history. Well it just so happens that one of my twins (age 8) has an undying love for all things historical. He also also loves terrible Youtube videos but that’s…
Historically August is a slow month for tourists in New Orleans. Our unique combination of heat and humidity are apparently a bit too much for out-of-towners. Having fewer tourists, however, means that it’s the perfect time for locals to visit. To make that even easier, New Orleans Museums banded together…
Summer reading is back for 2021 and this year’s theme is “Tales and Tails!” Animals are the focus this year. The goal for this year is for each participant to read twenty minutes a day or seven hundred and twenty minutes total over the summer. One of the great additions…