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 16
- Baby Storytime: New Orleans Public Libraries. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Krewe of Atlas Parade: Metairie. Follows Krewe of Centurions. kreweofatlas.org
- Krewe of Centurions Parade: Metairie. 6 p.m. krewe-of-centurions.myshopify.com
- Krewe of Orpheus Parade: Uptown New Orleans. 6 p.m. kreweoforpheus.com
- Krewe of Proteus Parade: Uptown New Orleans. 5:15 p.m.kreweofproteus.com
- 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
- 40th Annual Lundi Gras: Spanish Plaza. 11 a.m. Free. riverwalkneworleans.com/lundi-gras-2026
Tuesday, February 17
- Crescent City Farmers Market – Uptown: The Batture. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
- Krewe of Argus Parade: Metairie. 11 a.m. kreweofargus.com
- Krewe of Rex Parade: Uptown New Orleans. 10:30 a.m. rexorganization.com
- Krewe of Zulu Parade: Uptown New Orleans. 8 a.m. kreweofzulu.com
- 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 18
- Artsy Baby: Hands-On Fun: Small Meeting Room, Algiers Regional Library. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- DIY Storytime: New Orleans Public Libraries. Tues.–Wed.. 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 19
- Crescent City Farmers Market – Mid-City: Lafitte Greenway Plaza. 3–6 p.m. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
Friday, February 20
- Let’s Make Music! (0–3 years): The Parenting Center or Worly Hall. 9:30–10 a.m. Free. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
- Music City Volleyball Championship: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. $22–45. Age 10 & Under: Free. mccno.com/events/
Saturday, February 21
- Lafitte Street Market: 725 Lafitte St. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. visitthenorthshore.com
- Playtime in the Playroom: The Parenting Center. 10 a.m. to Noon. Free for members. manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter
- Sensory-Friendly Storytime: Large Meeting Room, East New Orleans Regional Library. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
- Sensory Play: Large Meeting Room, East New Orleans Regional Library. 2–3:30 p.m. Free. neworleans.libnet.info
Sunday, February 22
- Crescent City Farmers Market – City Park: City Putt Parking Lot. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
- Mardi Paws Mardi Gras Parade: 419 N. New Hampshire St. 2–5 p.m. Free. maardipaws.com