Abita Springs is well known for a few events each year–their large Halloween Carnival, the City-wide Garage Sale, and the Push-Mow Mardi Gras parade. This year, however, they are adding one more event to the list to help liven things up for the Christmas season. On December 11th there will…
Perhaps I’m showing my age a little but I remember when Celebration in the Oaks was new. Back then it was called Christmas in the Oaks and I confess that my brain has never fully made the switch (even now as I typed this title I wrote it wrong at…
Do you have dreams of heading out into the woods and cutting down your own Christmas tree? Well if they aren’t your woods, don’t do that. Instead, head to one of the many Christmas tree farms in our area and cut your own. Or, if you like the idea, but…
Like most things, Christmas in 2020 looks a little different. Despite this, there are still some opportunities for holiday spirit and I’ve gathered up a list as best I can so you can start planning! Because things are in flux this holiday season I recommend checking with the organization holding…
If you’ve lived on the Northshore for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Louisiana Renaissance Festival that takes place in Hammond every November and December. You might not have actually gone and check it out though. I went and did all the heavy lifting for you. I…
You might be thinking, “Leftover Halloween Candy? I’ve never heard of such a thing!” But as our family has grown, so has our Halloween booty (and my regular booty). Although we try to monitor what they consume in the days following Halloween to ensure they don’t go into a total…
In my opinion, the Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch is 100% worth the drive. Located in Ethel, Louisiana, the Preserve is about an hour and a half to two hour drive, depending on where you live on the Northshore. I know that sounds a big daunting, especially if your kids…
This list is updated for 2020. Please double check with the venue before heading out–with covid-19 things are in flux and may change after publication. Is your fall calendar is full as ours? It seems like once the temperature drops just a little bit, everyone comes out to play and…
This post is updated for 2020 and will continue to be updated throughout the season. As a parent, perhaps you feel you are getting too much sleep at night. If that is the case, try one of the many spooky options around south Louisiana that are sure to keep you…
This post is updated for 2020. As new information becomes available, we will update. Covington St. Peter Parish. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 125, E. 19th Avenue. Pumpkins will arrive October 10th and the patch is open daily 9:30AM to 5:30PM every day afterwards until October 31st. Lacombe Banting’s…