NORDC Movies in the Park
Evans Park, 5100 La Salle Street, New Orleans
Friday, Nov. 3, 6:15-9:15 pm
Movies in the Park is a seasonal program that features family-friendly, free outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City on Friday nights. Residents are encouraged to arrive early to visit with family and friends and participate in fun fitness activities with Fit NOLA Parks instructors. Movies in the Park is free and open to the public. Movie goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. This week’s movie is Secret Life of Pets. Click here for more information.
Family Day at Ogden Museum
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 am-12 pm.
Discovering Abstract Art! Join us for this FREE admission day featuring family friendly entertainment and art activities exploring Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/ Giuffrida Collection, Presented by The Helis Foundation. Food and drink will be available for purchase. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Ella West Freeman Foundation, the Selley Foundation and Entergy. Click here for more information.
Special Needs Day at Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 am-2 pm
Special Needs Day allows special needs visitors of all ages the opportunity to connect with nature in a unique, family-oriented setting. $3 Zoo admission for each Special Needs visitor and up to three guests! Activities include face painting, live animal encounters, free child ID’s, music and group dancing. Click here for more information.
Touch a Truck
Pontchatrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 am-2 pm
The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) invites you to the 6th Annual Touch a Truck. This unique, interactive event allows families to touch and learn about how a wide variety of businesses and vehicles protect, serve, invest in, and build our community. Tickets start at $10. To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.
Native American Heritage Day
Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia Street, New Orleans
Saturday, Nov. 4, 11 am-3 pm
Celebrate Louisiana’s rich Native American heritage with special performances and crafts! Play traditional Native American games, listen to authentic Native American music and participate in fun hands-on activities like using berries to create a special paint. Meet members of the Louisiana Indian Heritage Association and the Isle de Jean Charles Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw! $8.50/person. Click here for more information.
Freret Street Market
Intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue
Saturday, Nov. 4, 12-2 pm
The market is split up along three category lines: food, art, and flea. Besides all of the great shopping every week, the market also hosts local restaurants serving up their unique cuisine, live music, and a kids area. Click here for more information.
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