New Orleans BriefWeek of Aug 10 – Aug 16, 2026
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This Week at a Glance

YALA Baby Artsplay: Tiny Motor Scooters

Thursday, August 13 • 9:30 AM · Ogden Museum of Southern Art

A 30-minute workshop for caregivers and toddlers on building fine motor skills through arts-based play, led by certified teaching artists and absolutely free.

Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project

Friday, August 14 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park

A hands-on morning at City Park restoring native plants and learning what grows naturally in New Orleans, free and open to volunteers of any skill level.

Little Learners: Keep it Kinetic

Saturday, August 15 • 9:30 AM · New Orleans Museum of Art

Saturday morning art-making for young kids at NOMA, the kind of hands-on studio time that keeps restless toddlers engaged and parents caffeinated.

Studio KIDS!: Keep it Kinetic

Saturday, August 15 • 10:30 AM · New Orleans Museum of Art

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

Dine & Dance: Swingin' in the Tropics

Saturday, August 15 • 5:30 PM · National WWII Museum

A swing-era dinner dance at the WWII Museum that captures mid-century New Orleans nightlife: dinner, live music, and an excuse to dress up on a Saturday night.

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Tue, Aug 11 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Tuesday, 9 AM–11 AM at New Orleans City Park. Families pitch in to clean up the park while teaching kids about environmental stewardship. Free and no special skills needed.
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Toddler Time Steps to Art in our Play With Me Gallery - Children 3 and under
Tue, Aug 11 • 2:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans
Tuesday at Louisiana Children's Museum. Designed for the littlest learners, this hands-on art exploration keeps babies and toddlers engaged with sensory play.
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Stories in the Swamp in Dig Into Nature
Wed, Aug 12 • 3:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans
Wednesday at Louisiana Children's Museum. Interactive nature storytelling that gets kids curious about local ecosystems and wildlife without leaving the city.
Sun, Aug 16 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Sunday, 8 AM–12 PM at New Orleans City Park. Browse local vendors for produce and prepared foods while kids run around the market grounds. A low-pressure Saturday morning routine.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Boil water advisory remains in effect for the New Orleans West Bank and Algiers. The Sewerage and Water Board is conducting water main repairs. Check their website for the latest timeline and affected areas.

🌟 This Weekend · Aug 14 – Aug 16

PRESEASON: New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NOLA

Sat, Aug 15 • 6:00 PM

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Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Sun, Aug 16 • 10:30 AM

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · New Orleans

Guided outdoor tours of the contemporary sculpture collection in City Park's free-admission garden.

FREE

🌇 Around New Orleans (6)

Arts, Culture & Music (4)

Gallery Talk: Curator Amanda Maples and Charlie Kant on Robert Gordy: Outside the Mainstream NOLA

Wed, Aug 12 • 12:30 PM

New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans

Expert-led conversation about regional artist Robert Gordy and his outsider art practice at NOMA.

FREEOUTDOORS

Public Tours of the Museum NOLA

Wed, Aug 12 • 2:00 PM

New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans

NOMA provides guided tours of the museum every Wednesday at 2 PM. During these tours, you’ll learn about a range of works on view across all three floors of the museum. No registration is required…

FREE

Hey Y'all Art Talk NOLA

Thu, Aug 13 • 1:00 PM

Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans

Join us for a participatory gallery tour every Thursday at 1 p.m. These sessions focus on current exhibitions and favorite artworks currently on view at Ogden Museum. Meet at the admissions desk for…

FREE

Culture & Cocktails NOLA

Thu, Aug 13 • 6:00 PM

Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans

Join us for Culture & Cocktails, Ogden Museum’s evening series celebrating art, ideas and conversation. This evening features Richard McCabe, Curator of Photography, in conversation with photographer…

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Community Events (2)

Volunteer opportunities, cleanup days, and neighborhood activities.

Pelican Greenhouse Summer Series NOLA

Tue, Aug 11 • 8:00 AM

New Orleans City Park · New Orleans

Pelican Greenhouse is hosting an eight-week summer series for individual volunteers to assist in operations

Stage Door Idol Finals NOLA

Tue, Aug 11 • 6:00 PM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Musical performance competition held at the National WWII Museum celebrating local vocal talent.

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📰 News You Should Know

📌 Save the Date

Notable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.