Looking for a fun and engaging outing to bring your kids this week at no cost? We rounded up free activities and places in New Orleans this week for the whole family to enjoy. From storytimes to farmers markets, parades to festivals, and a little bit of everything in between, New Orleans offers events to keep you engaged and entertained.
Monday, February 23
- Baby Storytime: New Orleans Public Libraries. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Let’s Make Music! (0-3 years): The Parenting Center or Worly Hall. 9:30–10 a.m. Free. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
- Think It! Create It! Build It!: Children’s Area, East New Orleans Regional Library. 5–6 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
Tuesday, February 24
- Central City Anime (Teens): Programming Space, Central City Library. 4–5 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Crescent City Farmers Market – Uptown: The Batture. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
- Evening Storytime: Feb. 12 at Children’s Area, East New Orleans Regional Library. Tuesday & Thursday. 5–6 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Teen Volunteer Day: Small Meeting Room, Algiers Regional Library. 4–6 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Group (Birth-6 months): The Parenting Center & Zoom. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
- Storytime at the Museum: Louisiana Memorial Pavilion Stage. Tuesdays & Saturdays. 10 a.m. Free. nationalww2museum.org
Wednesday, February 25
- Understanding Your Toddler (1-3 years): The Parenting Center. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
- Artsy Baby: Hands-On Fun: Small Meeting Room, Algiers Regional Library. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Let’s Have Fun! Art and Messy Play (1-3 years): The Parenting Center. 10:30–11 a.m. Free for members. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
Thursday, February 26
- Bucktown Marsh – Weekly Bird Walk: Bucktown Marsh. 4–5 p.m. Register online. scienceforourcoast.org/events
- Crescent City Farmers Market – Mid-City: Lafitte Greenway Plaza. 3–6 p.m. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
- LEGO Club (children): Programming Space, Mid-City Library. 4–5 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
Friday, February 27
- Let’s Make Music! (0–3 years): The Parenting Center or Worly Hall. 9:30–10 a.m. Free. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
Saturday, February 28
- Lafitte Street Market: 725 Lafitte St. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. visitthenorthshore.com
- Krewe du Pooch Mardi Gras Parade: Mandeville Lakefront. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. krewedupooch.org
- STEM Kit Saturdays (Children): Meeting Room, Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center. 1–3 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
Sunday, March 1
- Crescent City Farmers Market – City Park: City Putt Parking Lot, 33 Dreyfous Dr. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
Make the most of this week with your family around the city, free at cost and guaranteed fun!