April has arrived, bringing so many fun events and festivities to look forward to. Whether it’s celebrating Easter and springtime, listening to live music in local gardens and parks, or enjoying comfort foods like grilled cheese and crawfish, this bucket list has it all. Make note of our 25 April to-dos, add them to your calendar, and start enjoying the beautiful spring season with your family in New Orleans.  

  1. Pull some silly pranks on April 1 for April Fools’ Day.
  2. Enjoy a classic PB&J on National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, April 2.
  3. Attend “Around the World in 80 Books” at the library on April 2.
  4. Spend Easter weekend with your family (April 3–5, 2026).
  5. Run (or cheer!) at the Crescent City Classic, April 4.
  6. Honor National Autism Awareness Month all April long.
  7. Hug your siblings on National Siblings Day, April 10.
  8. Check out Hogs for the Cause (April 10-11).
  9. Spend time with your furry friend on National Pet Day, April 11.
  10. Eat a delicious grilled cheese on National Grilled Cheese Day, April 12—the ultimate comfort food.
  11. Get your rodeo fix at the Hondo Rodeo Fest, April 12.
  12. Eat some crawfish at a local boil or festival—peak season in April!
  13. Volunteer and take part in Love the Boot Week (April 18-26).
  14. Celebrate your kiddo on National Kindergarten Day on April 21.
  15. Celebrate the planet on Earth Day, April 22.
  16. Read your favorite story on World Book Day, April 23.
  17. Attend the first weekend of Jazz Fest starting April 23.
  18. Visit the lions at the Audubon Zoo or attend Zoo To-Do for Kids, April 24.
  19. Listen to live music at French Quarter Fest (April 23–26).
  20. Attend a local Farmer’s Market or street sale. 
  21. Enjoy golf at the Zurich Classic (April 20-26).
  22. Catch a theater performance, like Swan Lake, Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr., or Handyman Hal Comes to Town. 
  23. Celebrate your favorite superhero on National Superhero Day, April 28.
  24. Enjoy springtime live music—Swing in the Oaks, Wednesdays at the Square, Music Under the Oaks, and more.
  25. Soak up the sunshine and enjoy the good vibes of April in New Orleans.

We hope your April is full of joy, excitement, and adventure. If you and your family do anything on our April Bucket List, snap a pic, tag us, and send it our way so we can celebrate it together!