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This Week at a Glance

Love Our Waterways Cleanup

Tuesday, September 1 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans

A Tuesday morning crew picking up trash around the city's waterways, a practical way to teach kids that maintenance is love.

Gallery Talk: Curator Amanda Maples on Afropolitan

Wednesday, September 2 • 12:30 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art

Stories in the Swamp in Dig Into Nature

Wednesday, September 2 • 3:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum

A nature-themed story time that turns the Louisiana Children's Museum into a swamp for an afternoon, mixing books with the landscape that surrounds the city.

Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project

Friday, September 4 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans

Friday morning restoration work at City Park where volunteers plant native species and restore habitat, hands-on environmental stewardship that shows kids how green spaces get built.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Sat, Sep 5 • 6:30 PM · New Orleans
Saturday, September 5 in New Orleans. Kids can dress as sea creatures and join a parade full of mermaids and ocean life. No ticket needed, just show up in costume.
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Sun, Sep 6 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Sunday, September 6, 8 AM to 12 PM at New Orleans City Park. Local produce, crafts, and food vendors. A weekend morning routine that teaches kids where food comes from while you grab breakfast.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Katrina remembrance ceremonies continue this week. The 21st anniversary was observed over the weekend, with memorial services and public gatherings throughout the metro area.
⚠️S&WB power complex issues: The Sewerage & Water Board is investigating contractor oversight in its new $300 million power plant. No service disruptions reported yet, but watch for updates if you experience water pressure or outage changes.
⚠️Lincoln Beach on Lake Pontchartrain is on track to reopen by winter 2027. If you're planning a beach day with kids, this East New Orleans landmark will be back on the map soon.

🌟 This Weekend · Sep 4 – Sep 6

O First Friday NOLA

Fri, Sep 4 • 10:00 AM

Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans

On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the…

The Victory Belles Salute to Hope Matinee NOLA

Fri, Sep 4 • 11:45 AM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Enjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.

Super Saturday NOLA

Sat, Sep 5 • 9:00 AM

New Orleans City Park · New Orleans

On the first Saturday of each month, City Park Conservancy hosts a community volunteering event. This month’s community event supports the Urban Forest Support Initiative with invasive-species…

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Sun, Sep 6 • 10:30 AM

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · New Orleans

Docent-led tours of the NOMA sculpture garden on Sunday mornings, highlighting outdoor installations and seasonal works.

FREE

🌇 Around New Orleans (6)

Arts, Culture & Music (5)

Circle Jerks NOLA

Tue, Sep 1 • 8:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans

Tipitina's Presents + Negative Approach + Upchuck ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tue Sep 1, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Ages 18 and Up Tue, Sep 1, 2026…

Public Tours of the Museum NOLA

Wed, Sep 2 • 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

Elders Sacred Talk Series: Jackie Harris and Deacon John Moore, also Honoring Germaine Bazzle NOLA

Wed, Sep 2 • 5:30 PM

NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts · New Orleans

NOMA and Congo Square Preservation Society host local elders and cultural icons in conversation on music, faith, and New Orleans history.

RSVP REQ'D

Dinner with a Curator: “Hometown Hero: The Incredible Story of the USS New Orleans” NOLA

Thu, Sep 3 • 6:30 PM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Discover how this WWII cruiser became a powerful symbol of endurance, determination, and the spirit to persevere.

Erica Falls NOLA

Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans

Free Friday Concert Series Featuring + Kota Dosa ------------------------------------------------------------------ Fri Sep 4, 2026 Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm Ages 21 and Up Fri, Sep 4, 2026…

Community Events (1)

Neighborhood cleanups, restoration projects, and farmers markets keep the city moving forward together.

Sun Garden Community Day NOLA

Wed, Sep 2 • 10:00 AM

New Orleans City Park · New Orleans

Botanical Garden Discover a little desert in the swamp as the New Orleans Botanical Garden celebrates its newly refreshed Sun Garden! The community morning will offer visitors an opportunity to view…

📰 News You Should Know

📌 Save the Date

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

November 2026