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⭐ This Week at a GlanceCharley Crockett Friday, April 24 · Saenger Theatre Outlaw country at the Saenger with Lee Fields opening—the kind of raw Americana that reminds you why New Orleans stays a music town. |
| Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project Friday, April 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM • 9:00 AM · City Park Get your hands dirty for City Park's wetlands—a volunteer morning that actually improves the neighborhood instead of just feeling good about it. |
| | Arts Market New Orleans Saturday, April 25 • 10:00 AM · City Park's Popp Bandstand Saturday morning in City Park with local artists selling work directly—skip the gallery markup and buy from the people who made it. |
| Louisiana High-School Rugby State Championships Saturday, April 25, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM • 11:00 AM · City Park All-day state tournament at City Park—watch teen athletes collide at full speed in a sport that still feels raw and unsanitized. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Sun, Apr 19 • 4:00 AM Friday–Sunday, various times at Louisiana Children's Museum. River Lab, story time, and outdoor play programs run throughout the weekend; pick what fits your toddler's mood and nap schedule. |
| | 📚 | Fri, Apr 24 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Friday, April 24, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM at City Park. Kids learn real conservation by planting native plants—beats screen time and teaches them how wetlands work. |
| | 🏃 | Sat, Apr 25 • 10:00 AM · Arts New Orleans · New Orleans Saturday, April 25 at City Park's Popp Bandstand. Open-air market with local art and crafts; bring the kids to see artists at work and let them pick out something small. |
| | ⏰ | Sun, Apr 26 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Sunday, April 26, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at City Park. Let kids pick produce and sample local food vendors; it's a low-pressure outing that doubles as breakfast. |
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⚠️ What Affects Your Week| ⚠️ | Jazz Fest is live this week—expect heavy foot traffic around the Fairgrounds and French Quarter, especially Thursday–Sunday. Plan extra time if you're driving or taking transit near festival zones. |
| ⚠️ | A North Carolina officer was arrested Wednesday with a handgun and 200 rounds on the way to a New Orleans festival. Police presence and security checks will be elevated at major gatherings through the weekend—expect delays at entry points. |
🌟 This Weekend · Apr 24 – Apr 26 | | Sensory Friendly Mornings: Family Fun at the Museum! NOLA Sat, Apr 25 • 8:00 AM National WWII Museum · New Orleans National WWII Museum's sensory-friendly early-morning session with reduced crowds and volume; ideal for kids with sensory sensitivities. KID-FRIENDLYRSVP REQ'D |
| Arts Market New Orleans NOLA Sat, Apr 25 • 10:00 AM Arts New Orleans · New Orleans Local artists sell original work directly to buyers at City Park's Popp Bandstand; painting, sculpture, jewelry, and crafts on display. OUTDOORS |
| Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA Sun, Apr 26 • 10:30 AM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans NOMA offers guided tours of the outdoor Besthoff garden every Sunday; expert commentary on contemporary sculpture in a peaceful setting. FREE |
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👨👩👧 Family Picks (2)Kids & Family (2)The museum and children's centers have programs running all week; outdoor play is finally a real option again. | GiveNOLA Day NOLA Thu, Apr 23 • 8:00 PM Upturn Arts · New Orleans 2023-05-02 00:00 |
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🌇 Around New Orleans (12)Arts, Culture & Music (3) | Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz NOLA Thu, Apr 23 • 9:18 PM Smoothie King Center · New Orleans Smoothie King Center hosts the Pelicans taking on Utah in a conference matchup—standard NBA Thursday night action. |
| Midnight Preserves 2026: A PHF Benefit NOLA Thu, Apr 23 • 11:00 PM Preservation Hall · New Orleans Preservation Hall Foundation benefit running through May 3; reserve your spot at the venue for live jazz supporting local cultural preservation. |
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Community Events (4)Volunteer time, farmers' markets, and neighborhood fitness classes keep the city moving. | Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic NOLA Thu, Apr 23 • 9:18 PM Smoothie King Center · New Orleans Back-to-back Pelicans games Thursday at Smoothie King Center against the Magic in what appears to be a scheduling duplication error. |
| Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project NOLA Fri, Apr 24 • 9:00 AM New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Event Series Participate in activities including weeding, removal of plant debris, mulching, shoveling, and more needed to restore and maintain native plant beds along the trail |
| High-School Rugby State Championships NOLA Sat, Apr 25 • 11:00 AM New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Pan American Stadium Louisiana high schools square-off in the final round of the state tournament |
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Farmer's Markets (1)Crescent City Farmers Market NOLA Sun, Apr 26 • 8:00 AM New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Event Series City Putt Head out to the City Putt Plaza for fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods and a variety of ready-to-eat foods |
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Sports & Recreation (4)Casa Samba Thu, Apr 23 • 8:00 PM New Orleans KID-FRIENDLYOUTDOORS |
| | | Recycling Drop-Off Thu, Apr 23 • 8:00 PM New Orleans LA 70122 Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8am – 1pm Citizens can drop off the following household items for recycling every second Saturday of the month: Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2… RSVP REQ'D |
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📰 News You Should KnowLocal (9)- Young designers start early at NOLA DDM Fashion InstituteThu, Apr 23 • 1:28 PM
- NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: See Damon's weather forecast, Jazz Fester of the day, moreThu, Apr 23 • 1:00 PM
- New Orleans theater shows: Star power comes to Le Petit Theatre for 'God of Carnage'Thu, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM
- Nell Nolan: LA Museum Foundation 2025, Consular Corps Christmas, Eden CentersWed, Apr 22 • 4:00 AM
- Free screening of Tom Hanks' new WWII documentary coming to New OrleansMon, Apr 20 • 1:37 PM
- 'Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.' Story of USS New Orleans featured in new exhibit.Sun, Apr 19 • 9:00 AM
- Nell Nolan: Pharmacy Museum, Boys Town Louisiana, Caledonian 2026Sun, Apr 19 • 4:00 AM
- Artist Dawn DeDeaux builds worlds in New Orleans. Now she has international spotlight at Venice Biennale.Sun, Apr 19 • 4:00 AM
- Spring festival season is in full bloom. Here’s a list of fests across Louisiana.Fri, Apr 17 • 6:00 AM
📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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