The New Orleans Oyster Festival is designed to educate the country about the benefits of the Louisiana Gulf Oyster, and to honor and celebrate the restaurateurs and oyster farmers who have solidified the New Orleans French Quarter.

http://neworleansoysterfestival.org/

Teens aged 12 – 17 are invited to participate in activities. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library Auditorium. nutrias.org.

Kids can learn traditional dances and drum rhythms of Brazil, plus stilt walking. N.O.R.D. Center, 800 Race Street. http://www.casasamba.com/casa_sambawebsite_2011/full_screen.swf

The New Orleans Oyster Festival is designed to educate the country about the benefits of the Louisiana Gulf Oyster, and to honor and celebrate the restaurateurs and oyster farmers who have solidified the New Orleans French Quarter.

http://neworleansoysterfestival.org/

The French Market Corporation and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum will team up to host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Programs are located at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market,  located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets. http://southernfood.org/

Free red beans and rice every Monday at Tujagues Restaurant!  823 Decatur St.  Call 504-525-8676 for more information. http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/

Look for the bright tents pitched between the Mississippi River and Tulane Square (formerly known as Uptown Square), just a stone's throw from Audubon Park. Come hungry, because there are some delicious gourmet treats simmering in the Green Plate Special tent. Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that your purchases help keep Louisiana's farm and fishing traditions alive. The Tuesday Market runs year-round, rain or shine, at the northeast corner of the Tulane Square parking lot, 200 Broadway. Click here for more details: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=tuesday-market

Free admission for all to the New Orleans Museum of Art, sponsored by The Helis Foundation, all day on Wednesdays. (NOMA members are free at all times.)

ZOObilation is an appreciation party for Audubon Members, featuring live music, kids activities and much more.  This event is a special invitation for Audubon Nature Institute member households to peek behind the scenes of their favorite Zoo. ZOObilation visitors enjoy opportunities not offered during regular public hours, such as special tours and a look at what goes on out of public view at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

The concerts will run every Wednesday evening through May 22 and will feature additional well-known performers.  In addition to the music, YLC Wednesday at the Square has an Artist Village, showcasing handcrafted items including glass art, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, t-shirts, paintings and more. A varied selection of food and beverages is available with proceeds from these sales benefitting YLC’s many community projects, which seek to build leadership and enhance the quality of life in New Orleans. For schedule performers and more details, visit the official site. 

Angelamia and Gingerbread, professional musicians and dedicated community activists, host a weekly community drum circle every Thursday in Fortier Park (3100 Esplanade in beautiful Faubourg St. John). The therapeutic drumming and instruction is open to all but is intended mostly for kids.  Sponsored by Project Rising Sun, this is a free event.

Family-friendly happy hour at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Includes art (of course), music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more.  Each week features different offerings. Free with paid admission to the museum. www.noma.org.  

The seventh annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival at the Old U.S. Mint is New Orleans' premier showcase for the two-stepping dance music of the Bayou State. The fest also programs a stage at the French Market's Creole Tomato Festival, which is just one block away, with Cajun and zydeco music.

This festival celebrates Louisiana's produce, farmers and the Pelican State's unique cultural and cuisine offerings. Included in the celebration are  fresh Creole tomatoes for sale by local produce growers, Creole tomato dishes at festival and farmers market food booths, Creole tomato eating contests, misting stations, indoor/outdoor music, and children’s activities. http://www.frenchmarket.org/event/annual-creole-tomato-festival/

Teens aged 12 – 17 are invited to participate in activities. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library Auditorium. nutrias.org.

Kids can learn traditional dances and drum rhythms of Brazil, plus stilt walking. N.O.R.D. Center, 800 Race Street. http://www.casasamba.com/casa_sambawebsite_2011/full_screen.swf

Guests are invited to celebrate the 5th ANT-iversary of the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium birthday hats, art projects, prizes, and  birthday cake and cookies. 

http://www.auduboninstitute.org/antiversary

This festival celebrates Louisiana's produce, farmers and the Pelican State's unique cultural and cuisine offerings. Included in the celebration are  fresh Creole tomatoes for sale by local produce growers, Creole tomato dishes at festival and farmers market food booths, Creole tomato eating contests, misting stations, indoor/outdoor music, and children’s activities. http://www.frenchmarket.org/event/annual-creole-tomato-festival/

The French Market Corporation and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum will team up to host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Programs are located at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market,  located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets. http://southernfood.org/

Free red beans and rice every Monday at Tujagues Restaurant!  823 Decatur St.  Call 504-525-8676 for more information. http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/

Sponsored by the Visiting Pet Program, the Reading to Rover literacy project is designed to allow childen to read aloud to one of the visiting dogs in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Keller Branch of the New Orleans Public Library, 4300 S. Broad. nutrias.org.

Bring your dads, uncles, grandfathers and other special men in your lives to the Louisiana Children’s Museum to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week they will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for someone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In the Art Trek studio, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join in a Fetch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track incline and surface texture affect car speed.

Look for the bright tents pitched between the Mississippi River and Tulane Square (formerly known as Uptown Square), just a stone's throw from Audubon Park. Come hungry, because there are some delicious gourmet treats simmering in the Green Plate Special tent. Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that your purchases help keep Louisiana's farm and fishing traditions alive. The Tuesday Market runs year-round, rain or shine, at the northeast corner of the Tulane Square parking lot, 200 Broadway. Click here for more details: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=tuesday-market

Bring your dads, uncles, grandfathers and other special men in your lives to the Louisiana Children’s Museum to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week they will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for someone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In the Art Trek studio, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join in a Fetch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track incline and surface texture affect car speed.

Free admission for all to the New Orleans Museum of Art, sponsored by The Helis Foundation, all day on Wednesdays. (NOMA members are free at all times.)

The concerts will run every Wednesday evening through May 22 and will feature additional well-known performers.  In addition to the music, YLC Wednesday at the Square has an Artist Village, showcasing handcrafted items including glass art, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, t-shirts, paintings and more. A varied selection of food and beverages is available with proceeds from these sales benefitting YLC’s many community projects, which seek to build leadership and enhance the quality of life in New Orleans. For schedule performers and more details, visit the official site. 

Bring your dads, uncles, grandfathers and other special men in your lives to the Louisiana Children’s Museum to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week they will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for someone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In the Art Trek studio, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join in a Fetch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track incline and surface texture affect car speed.

Angelamia and Gingerbread, professional musicians and dedicated community activists, host a weekly community drum circle every Thursday in Fortier Park (3100 Esplanade in beautiful Faubourg St. John). The therapeutic drumming and instruction is open to all but is intended mostly for kids.  Sponsored by Project Rising Sun, this is a free event.

Bring your dads, uncles, grandfathers and other special men in your lives to the Louisiana Children’s Museum to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week they will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for someone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In the Art Trek studio, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join in a Fetch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track incline and surface texture affect car speed.

Family-friendly happy hour at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Includes art (of course), music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more.  Each week features different offerings. Free with paid admission to the museum. www.noma.org.  

Teens aged 12 – 17 are invited to participate in activities. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library Auditorium. nutrias.org.

Bring your dads, uncles, grandfathers and other special men in your lives to the Louisiana Children’s Museum to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week they will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for someone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In the Art Trek studio, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join in a Fetch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track incline and surface texture affect car speed.

Kids can learn traditional dances and drum rhythms of Brazil, plus stilt walking. N.O.R.D. Center, 800 Race Street. http://www.casasamba.com/casa_sambawebsite_2011/full_screen.swf

Visitors enjoy activities in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit at Audubon Zoo and sample an array of fried food delicacies.  This family-style festival spotlights the culture of South Louisiana with music, cultural demonstrators and one-of-a-kind crafts. http://www.auduboninstitute.org/southern-fried-swamp-fest

The French Market Corporation and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum will team up to host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Programs are located at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market,  located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets. http://southernfood.org/

Free red beans and rice every Monday at Tujagues Restaurant!  823 Decatur St.  Call 504-525-8676 for more information. http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/

Look for the bright tents pitched between the Mississippi River and Tulane Square (formerly known as Uptown Square), just a stone's throw from Audubon Park. Come hungry, because there are some delicious gourmet treats simmering in the Green Plate Special tent. Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that your purchases help keep Louisiana's farm and fishing traditions alive. The Tuesday Market runs year-round, rain or shine, at the northeast corner of the Tulane Square parking lot, 200 Broadway. Click here for more details: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=tuesday-market

Free admission for all to the New Orleans Museum of Art, sponsored by The Helis Foundation, all day on Wednesdays. (NOMA members are free at all times.)

The concerts will run every Wednesday evening through May 22 and will feature additional well-known performers.  In addition to the music, YLC Wednesday at the Square has an Artist Village, showcasing handcrafted items including glass art, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, t-shirts, paintings and more. A varied selection of food and beverages is available with proceeds from these sales benefitting YLC’s many community projects, which seek to build leadership and enhance the quality of life in New Orleans. For schedule performers and more details, visit the official site. 

Angelamia and Gingerbread, professional musicians and dedicated community activists, host a weekly community drum circle every Thursday in Fortier Park (3100 Esplanade in beautiful Faubourg St. John). The therapeutic drumming and instruction is open to all but is intended mostly for kids.  Sponsored by Project Rising Sun, this is a free event.

Doors open at 9:30am for fun events and activities before the show. The series includes The Muppet Movie, E.T., Mary Poppins, and Charlotte's Web. Admission is $5.75. http://www.theprytania.com/ComingSoon.html

Family-friendly happy hour at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Includes art (of course), music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more.  Each week features different offerings. Free with paid admission to the museum. www.noma.org.  

Teens aged 12 – 17 are invited to participate in activities. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library Auditorium. nutrias.org.

Kids can learn traditional dances and drum rhythms of Brazil, plus stilt walking. N.O.R.D. Center, 800 Race Street. http://www.casasamba.com/casa_sambawebsite_2011/full_screen.swf

Doors open at 9:30am for fun events and activities before the show. The series includes The Muppet Movie, E.T., Mary Poppins, and Charlotte's Web. Admission is $5.75. http://www.theprytania.com/ComingSoon.html

The French Market Corporation and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum will team up to host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Programs are located at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market,  located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets. http://southernfood.org/

Free red beans and rice every Monday at Tujagues Restaurant!  823 Decatur St.  Call 504-525-8676 for more information. http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/

Look for the bright tents pitched between the Mississippi River and Tulane Square (formerly known as Uptown Square), just a stone's throw from Audubon Park. Come hungry, because there are some delicious gourmet treats simmering in the Green Plate Special tent. Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that your purchases help keep Louisiana's farm and fishing traditions alive. The Tuesday Market runs year-round, rain or shine, at the northeast corner of the Tulane Square parking lot, 200 Broadway. Click here for more details: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=tuesday-market

Free admission for all to the New Orleans Museum of Art, sponsored by The Helis Foundation, all day on Wednesdays. (NOMA members are free at all times.)

The concerts will run every Wednesday evening through May 22 and will feature additional well-known performers.  In addition to the music, YLC Wednesday at the Square has an Artist Village, showcasing handcrafted items including glass art, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, t-shirts, paintings and more. A varied selection of food and beverages is available with proceeds from these sales benefitting YLC’s many community projects, which seek to build leadership and enhance the quality of life in New Orleans. For schedule performers and more details, visit the official site. 

Angelamia and Gingerbread, professional musicians and dedicated community activists, host a weekly community drum circle every Thursday in Fortier Park (3100 Esplanade in beautiful Faubourg St. John). The therapeutic drumming and instruction is open to all but is intended mostly for kids.  Sponsored by Project Rising Sun, this is a free event.

Family-friendly happy hour at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Includes art (of course), music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more.  Each week features different offerings. Free with paid admission to the museum. www.noma.org.  

Teens aged 12 – 17 are invited to participate in activities. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library Auditorium. nutrias.org.

Kids can learn traditional dances and drum rhythms of Brazil, plus stilt walking. N.O.R.D. Center, 800 Race Street. http://www.casasamba.com/casa_sambawebsite_2011/full_screen.swf

The French Market Corporation and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum will team up to host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Programs are located at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market,  located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets. http://southernfood.org/