Kids and Family Online

Wed - Sep 01 -- Wed - Sep 15		Alex Fischer's Annual Children's Hospital Toy Drive Tis the Season to think of Others..... Alex Fischer's Annual Children's Hopital Toy Drive Drop off a new unwrapped or slightly used toy to Charmed Boutique & Parties and receive 10% of any 1 item in the store with the exception of sale or custom items. Thank You for your help, our goal is 500 Toys!! Location: 6257 General Diaz, New Orleans
Wed - Sep 01		Infancy to Independence Weekly meetings give parents and their children the opportunity to make new friends while participating in art and nature projects, story times, family outings, educational lectures, mom's night out, date night and more. Each chapter has a slightly different routine and our routines vary by the season and location. Chapter Locations: Lakeview Lakeview Baptist Church 6100 Canal Blvd. New Orleans 504-889-8798 River Ridge All Saints Episcopal Church 100 Rex Dr. River Ridge 504-889-8798 Uptown St. Matthew's Church 1333 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans 504-889-8798 Westbank 103 Dickson Ave. Belle Chasse 504-889-8798
Wed - Sep 01 10:00 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories, song, and finger play for infants and toddlers
Wed - Sep 01 10:00 AM		Old Metairie Library 2350 Metairie Road Activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 01 10:30 AM		North Kenner Library 630 W. Esplanade Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old
Wed - Sep 01 10:30 AM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 01 10:30 AM		Westwego Library 635 Fourth St. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 01 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 01 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM		NOMA Free Admission Wednesday Free Admission on Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Arts!!
Wed - Sep 01 5:30 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories and craft activity designed for school-aged children and their parents.
Thu - Sep 02		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Thu - Sep 02 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		Longue Vue Little Masters Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Pre-registration is required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or kchulvick@longuevue.com. Cost: $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers
Thu - Sep 02 11:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Stories and activities for children age 3-7 years old.
Thu - Sep 02 6:00 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Pajama Storytime Kids can wear pajamas and bring something to cuddle with!
Thu - Sep 02 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Ogden After Hours for Kids Ogden Museum of Southern Art,925 Camp st. Children can now participate in weekly art activities, coinciding with the evening concerts, 6-8 Thursdays. Supervised craft projects take place on the 3rd floor. By museum admission. Call 539-9600
Thu - Sep 02 7:00 PM		Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Pajama-Rama!
Fri - Sep 03 10:30 AM		New Orleans Public Library Main Library 219 Loyola Ave. Children's Room "Baby Jam Time" Story hour for children 18 months and younger. Admission is FREE. Call 596-2588 for more information
Fri - Sep 03 7:00 PM		Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Family Night!
Sat - Sep 04 10:30 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Fun projects for children of all ages.
Sat - Sep 04 3:00 PM		Imagine That! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Hear Dotty by Erica S. Perl, and make your own imaginary friend!
Sun - Sep 05		MOMS Club of Metairie-South Chapter Various Locations in MetairieMOMS Club of Metairie-Souyh Chapter is holding meetings, functions and open houses several times a week every month. Visit uor website or email our VP of Membership stacy@decossas.com or call 340-3528 for more information.http://www.momsclubofmetairiesouth.org/
Sun - Sep 05		The Parenting Center The Center is a multifaceted community resource that provides support and education to parents. The goals of the Center are to promote confidence and competence in parents, to encourage optimal child development, and to enhance the well-being of the family.To accomplish these goals, The Parenting Center offer a variety of programs that address the normal developmental problems and issues facing today's parents. The core services include programs for parents of infants and toddlers, and programs for parents of school-age through adolescent children. In addition to classes and regular group activities, individual counseling is available.Parenting classes are available to parents on a very reasonable class-fee basics. Class discounts are available to members of The Parenting Center. Some of the clases offered are Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Support Group(Newborn-6 Months) Busy Babies(6-12 months) From Walkers to Talkers(12-25 months) Play is a Chils's Work : Activities that Enhance Learning(1-4 years) Pratical Parenting for Preschoolers(3,4 & 5 years) Terrific Twos (24-36 months) Peaceful Parenting (Newborn-Teen) Mealtime Madness (1-5 years) Infant & Child CPR Training (Newborn-8 years)These are just a listing of a few classes. Please call The Parenting Center for more info at 896-9591 or visit the web-site.www.chnola.org
Mon - Sep 06 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia Dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Tue - Sep 07		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Tue - Sep 07 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM		Longue Vue Kinder Garden:"Back to School in the Garden" Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as plant care, seed sorting, craft-making, singing, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Discounts are available for additional attendees. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required. Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com for information. Cost: $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers
Tue - Sep 07 10:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W.Napoleon Ave. Stories, song,and finger plays for infants and toddlers
Tue - Sep 07 11:00 AM		Mornings with Mommy! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make a fun matching game after we read We Go Together by Todd Dunn!
Tue - Sep 07 4:00 PM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and craft activities for school aged children and their parents.
Wed - Sep 08 10:00 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories, song, and finger play for infants and toddlers
Wed - Sep 08 10:00 AM		Old Metairie Library 2350 Metairie Road Activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 08 10:30 AM		North Kenner Library 630 W. Esplanade Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old
Wed - Sep 08 10:30 AM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 08 10:30 AM		Westwego Library 635 Fourth St. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 08 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM		NOMA Free Admission Wednesday Free Admission on Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Arts!!
Wed - Sep 08 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 08 5:30 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories and craft activity designed for school-aged children and their parents.
Thu - Sep 09		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Thu - Sep 09 11:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Stories and activities for children age 3-7 years old.
Thu - Sep 09 6:00 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Pajama Storytime Kids can wear pajamas and bring something to cuddle with!
Thu - Sep 09 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Ogden After Hours for Kids Ogden Museum of Southern Art,925 Camp st. Children can now participate in weekly art activities, coinciding with the evening concerts, 6-8 Thursdays. Supervised craft projects take place on the 3rd floor. By museum admission. Call 539-9600
Thu - Sep 09 8:00 PM		A Quackin' Good Time! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Join us as we read Fiona Roberton's Wanted: The Perfect Pet, and make a duck craft to take home!
Fri - Sep 10 -- Sun - Sep 12		Curious George Live! at the New Orleans Arena CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new, can't miss, live stage musical. A kids' show that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing, problem-solving adventures. Live on stage in his World Premiere musical tour, Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome. It's great family entertainment. You and your children will laugh out loud, tap your toes, sing and dance along as you follow Curious George on his quest to win the Golden Meatball Contest. It's a kids' show about friends helping friends because of one very special "secret ingredient"! Bring your family on this loving, happy adventure with the one and only Curious George, coming soon to your hometown! For tickets and show times www.ticketmaster.com
Fri - Sep 10 10:30 AM		New Orleans Public Library Main Library 219 Loyola Ave. Children's Room "Baby Jam Time" Story hour for children 18 months and younger. Admission is FREE. Call 596-2588 for more information
Fri - Sep 10 7:00 PM		Dazzling Dandelions! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make a paper plate dandelion after we read Lizzie Finlay's Dandylion!
Sat - Sep 11 9:00 AM		JPAS Theatre Kids! Auditions at Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego Are you a Theatre Kid? JPAS will hold auditions for kids ages 7-12 years for the musical HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD (By Delia Ephron. John Forster and Judith Kahan) AUDITIONS for kids 7-12 years of age. Auditions are by appointment only! Please call 504-885-2000 ext. 202 to schedule a 5 minute audition slot. Kids and parents should download an audition packet with helpful info and rehearsal schedule HERE prior to the audition. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE AUDITIONS! Join the Theatre Kids! as they take the audience on a musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child. The JPAS Theatre Kids! instruct the audience on several important subjects of being a kid like how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. For more info visit www.jpas.org
Sat - Sep 11 10:30 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Fun projects for children of all ages.
Sat - Sep 11 3:00 PM		Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Children's Event, Performance, Storytime Join us this afternoon as we enjoy a special visit from the Jefferson Performing Arts Society as they (and a few characters!) read Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood. Don't forget your camera!
Sun - Sep 12		The Parenting Center The Center is a multifaceted community resource that provides support and education to parents. The goals of the Center are to promote confidence and competence in parents, to encourage optimal child development, and to enhance the well-being of the family.To accomplish these goals, The Parenting Center offer a variety of programs that address the normal developmental problems and issues facing today's parents. The core services include programs for parents of infants and toddlers, and programs for parents of school-age through adolescent children. In addition to classes and regular group activities, individual counseling is available.Parenting classes are available to parents on a very reasonable class-fee basics. Class discounts are available to members of The Parenting Center. Some of the clases offered are Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Support Group(Newborn-6 Months) Busy Babies(6-12 months) From Walkers to Talkers(12-25 months) Play is a Chils's Work : Activities that Enhance Learning(1-4 years) Pratical Parenting for Preschoolers(3,4 & 5 years) Terrific Twos (24-36 months) Peaceful Parenting (Newborn-Teen) Mealtime Madness (1-5 years) Infant & Child CPR Training (Newborn-8 years)These are just a listing of a few classes. Please call The Parenting Center for more info at 896-9591 or visit the web-site.www.chnola.org
Sun - Sep 12		MOMS Club of Metairie-South Chapter Various Locations in MetairieMOMS Club of Metairie-Souyh Chapter is holding meetings, functions and open houses several times a week every month. Visit uor website or email our VP of Membership stacy@decossas.com or call 340-3528 for more information.http://www.momsclubofmetairiesouth.org/
Mon - Sep 13 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia Dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Tue - Sep 14		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Tue - Sep 14 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM		Longue Vue Kinder Garden:"Back to School in the Garden" Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as plant care, seed sorting, craft-making, singing, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Discounts are available for additional attendees. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required. Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com for information. Cost: $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers
Tue - Sep 14 10:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W.Napoleon Ave. Stories, song,and finger plays for infants and toddlers
Tue - Sep 14 11:00 AM		Mornings with Mommy! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make a lovely keepsake handprint after we read The Handiest Things in the World by Andrew Clements!
Tue - Sep 14 4:00 PM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and craft activities for school aged children and their parents.
Wed - Sep 15 10:00 AM		Old Metairie Library 2350 Metairie Road Activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 15 10:00 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories, song, and finger play for infants and toddlers
Wed - Sep 15 10:30 AM		Westwego Library 635 Fourth St. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 15 10:30 AM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 15 10:30 AM		North Kenner Library 630 W. Esplanade Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old
Wed - Sep 15 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 15 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM		NOMA Free Admission Wednesday Free Admission on Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Arts!!
Wed - Sep 15 5:30 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories and craft activity designed for school-aged children and their parents.
Thu - Sep 16		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Thu - Sep 16 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		Longue Vue Little Masters Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Pre-registration is required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or kchulvick@longuevue.com. Cost: $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers
Thu - Sep 16 11:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Stories and activities for children age 3-7 years old.
Thu - Sep 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Ogden After Hours for Kids Ogden Museum of Southern Art,925 Camp st. Children can now participate in weekly art activities, coinciding with the evening concerts, 6-8 Thursdays. Supervised craft projects take place on the 3rd floor. By museum admission. Call 539-9600
Thu - Sep 16 6:00 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Pajama Storytime Kids can wear pajamas and bring something to cuddle with!
Thu - Sep 16 7:00 PM		Crazy Cats! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Join us as we read Thad Krasnesky's That Cat Can't Stay, and make a cat craft!
Fri - Sep 17 7:00 AM		Cactus Party! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make your own cactus garden after we read Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson.
Fri - Sep 17 10:30 AM		New Orleans Public Library Main Library 219 Loyola Ave. Children's Room "Baby Jam Time" Story hour for children 18 months and younger. Admission is FREE. Call 596-2588 for more information
Sat - Sep 18 3:00 AM		Dress Like a Pirate Day! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so we're dressing in our pirate best as we read Melinda Long's How I Became a Pirate!
Sat - Sep 18 10:30 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Fun projects for children of all ages.
Sun - Sep 19		The Parenting Center The Center is a multifaceted community resource that provides support and education to parents. The goals of the Center are to promote confidence and competence in parents, to encourage optimal child development, and to enhance the well-being of the family.To accomplish these goals, The Parenting Center offer a variety of programs that address the normal developmental problems and issues facing today's parents. The core services include programs for parents of infants and toddlers, and programs for parents of school-age through adolescent children. In addition to classes and regular group activities, individual counseling is available.Parenting classes are available to parents on a very reasonable class-fee basics. Class discounts are available to members of The Parenting Center. Some of the clases offered are Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Support Group(Newborn-6 Months) Busy Babies(6-12 months) From Walkers to Talkers(12-25 months) Play is a Chils's Work : Activities that Enhance Learning(1-4 years) Pratical Parenting for Preschoolers(3,4 & 5 years) Terrific Twos (24-36 months) Peaceful Parenting (Newborn-Teen) Mealtime Madness (1-5 years) Infant & Child CPR Training (Newborn-8 years)These are just a listing of a few classes. Please call The Parenting Center for more info at 896-9591 or visit the web-site.www.chnola.org
Sun - Sep 19		MOMS Club of Metairie-South Chapter Various Locations in MetairieMOMS Club of Metairie-Souyh Chapter is holding meetings, functions and open houses several times a week every month. Visit uor website or email our VP of Membership stacy@decossas.com or call 340-3528 for more information.http://www.momsclubofmetairiesouth.org/
Mon - Sep 20 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia Dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Tue - Sep 21		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Tue - Sep 21 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM		Longue Vue Kinder Garden:"Back to School in the Garden" Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as plant care, seed sorting, craft-making, singing, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Discounts are available for additional attendees. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required. Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com for information. Cost: $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers
Tue - Sep 21 10:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W.Napoleon Ave. Stories, song,and finger plays for infants and toddlers
Tue - Sep 21 11:00 AM		Mornings with Mommy! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Celebrate National Farm Animal Awareness week with us as we read The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson, and make a fun farm craft!
Tue - Sep 21 4:00 PM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and craft activities for school aged children and their parents.
Wed - Sep 22 10:00 AM		Old Metairie Library 2350 Metairie Road Activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 22 10:00 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories, song, and finger play for infants and toddlers
Wed - Sep 22 10:30 AM		North Kenner Library 630 W. Esplanade Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old
Wed - Sep 22 10:30 AM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 22 10:30 AM		Westwego Library 635 Fourth St. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 22 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 22 5:30 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories and craft activity designed for school-aged children and their parents.
Thu - Sep 23		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Thu - Sep 23 11:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Stories and activities for children age 3-7 years old.
Thu - Sep 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Ogden After Hours for Kids Ogden Museum of Southern Art,925 Camp st. Children can now participate in weekly art activities, coinciding with the evening concerts, 6-8 Thursdays. Supervised craft projects take place on the 3rd floor. By museum admission. Call 539-9600
Thu - Sep 23 6:00 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Pajama Storytime Kids can wear pajamas and bring something to cuddle with!
Thu - Sep 23 8:00 PM		Pajama-Rama! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Get ready for bed after we read A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na, and make a pillow craft to take home!
Fri - Sep 24 10:30 AM		New Orleans Public Library Main Library 219 Loyola Ave. Children's Room "Baby Jam Time" Story hour for children 18 months and younger. Admission is FREE. Call 596-2588 for more information
Fri - Sep 24 8:00 PM		Today is Native American Day! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make a Native American dance fan after we read Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Sat - Sep 25 10:30 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Fun projects for children of all ages.
Sat - Sep 25 3:00 PM		Don't Forget Your Camera! at Barnes 7 Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Today we're reading If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff, and having a special visit from the Cookie Mouse!
Sun - Sep 26		The Parenting Center The Center is a multifaceted community resource that provides support and education to parents. The goals of the Center are to promote confidence and competence in parents, to encourage optimal child development, and to enhance the well-being of the family.To accomplish these goals, The Parenting Center offer a variety of programs that address the normal developmental problems and issues facing today's parents. The core services include programs for parents of infants and toddlers, and programs for parents of school-age through adolescent children. In addition to classes and regular group activities, individual counseling is available.Parenting classes are available to parents on a very reasonable class-fee basics. Class discounts are available to members of The Parenting Center. Some of the clases offered are Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Support Group(Newborn-6 Months) Busy Babies(6-12 months) From Walkers to Talkers(12-25 months) Play is a Chils's Work : Activities that Enhance Learning(1-4 years) Pratical Parenting for Preschoolers(3,4 & 5 years) Terrific Twos (24-36 months) Peaceful Parenting (Newborn-Teen) Mealtime Madness (1-5 years) Infant & Child CPR Training (Newborn-8 years)These are just a listing of a few classes. Please call The Parenting Center for more info at 896-9591 or visit the web-site.www.chnola.org
Sun - Sep 26		MOMS Club of Metairie-South Chapter Various Locations in MetairieMOMS Club of Metairie-Souyh Chapter is holding meetings, functions and open houses several times a week every month. Visit uor website or email our VP of Membership stacy@decossas.com or call 340-3528 for more information.http://www.momsclubofmetairiesouth.org/
Mon - Sep 27 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia Dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Tue - Sep 28		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Tue - Sep 28 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM		Longue Vue Kinder Garden:"Back to School in the Garden" Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as plant care, seed sorting, craft-making, singing, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Discounts are available for additional attendees. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required. Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com for information. Cost: $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers
Tue - Sep 28 10:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W.Napoleon Ave. Stories, song,and finger plays for infants and toddlers
Tue - Sep 28 11:00 AM		Mornings with Mommy! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Celebrate the fall with us as we paint with fall colors and read Fall by Nuria Roca!
Tue - Sep 28 4:00 PM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and craft activities for school aged children and their parents.
Wed - Sep 29 10:00 AM		Old Metairie Library 2350 Metairie Road Activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 29 10:00 AM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories, song, and finger play for infants and toddlers
Wed - Sep 29 10:30 AM		Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 29 10:30 AM		Westwego Library 635 Fourth St. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 29 10:30 AM		North Kenner Library 630 W. Esplanade Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old
Wed - Sep 29 12:00 PM		Live Oak Library 125 Acadia dr. Stories and activities for children 3-7 years old.
Wed - Sep 29 5:30 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Stories and craft activity designed for school-aged children and their parents.
Thu - Sep 30		Fit Mom Classes Audubon Park and Lakeside Mall The Fit Mom program provides "no excuses fitness" with twice- weekly stroller exercise sessions at which children are welcome. Cardio, strength and flexibility are emphasized. Classes start Thursday and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at two locations. Fees are $15 per class or $85 for a 10- class package. For classes at Audubon Park in New Orleans, call 504-388-3849. For classes at Lakeside Mall in Metairie, call 504 451-0356.
Thu - Sep 30 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		Longue Vue Little Masters Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Pre-registration is required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or kchulvick@longuevue.com. Cost: $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers
Thu - Sep 30 11:00 AM		East Bank Reginal Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Stories and activities for children age 3-7 years old.
Thu - Sep 30 6:00 PM		Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Reginal Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Pajama Storytime Kids can wear pajamas and bring something to cuddle with!
Thu - Sep 30 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Ogden After Hours for Kids Ogden Museum of Southern Art,925 Camp st. Children can now participate in weekly art activities, coinciding with the evening concerts, 6-8 Thursdays. Supervised craft projects take place on the 3rd floor. By museum admission. Call 539-9600
Thu - Sep 30 7:00 PM		We Love Books! at Barnes & Noble 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie Storytime Make a special bookmark after we read Sarah Stewart's The Library!