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This and That and Where Y'at!
Summer is Almost Here
As I mentioned on Facebook, this week's newsletter is super packed full of fun events for the kids and lots of giveaways. You'll find all the scoop about the fun Sid The Science Kid Big Event on Saturday, a great summer camp offered by McGehee and art classes by Color Me Nola, plus giveaways of toys from Le Jouet, a summer ...
Summer at McGehee
The Perfect Summer Adventure for Girls!
For girls entering Kindergarten in the fall, there is Kindergate. This camp is offered in 2 two-week sessions, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, during the month of June. There are many activities available, from water play to intro to t-ball to puppetry. While campers explore these ...
Sid The Science Kid Big Event
May 19th at the Kenner Science Center
Little scientists will also ...
Summer Camp Directory
35 Camps to Take a Look At!
35 camps are listed in our Summer Camp Directory for you to get ideas on what is available in the city. Check back often, as we are updating frequently with more camps.
You can find a camp for one day, one week, two weeks, or for the whole summer. Plus, so many camps really cater to a child's specific interest, whether it be dance, sports, computer, chess, cooking, foreign languages, the performing arts, pottery, painting, gymnastics....you get the idea.
P.S. To access the Summer Camp Directory from ...
Color Me Nola
Summer Art Classes for 5 - 13 year olds ~ $10 off if you check out their Pinterest page
For Summer, she is taking her new concept a step further and offering “Art in the Park” which are 4 class sessions of themed art classes under ...
Kindermusik at Loyola Prep
Win a Summer Session valued at $135
Kindermusik at Loyola Prep is giving away a free summer session valued at $135! That's 5 weeks of classes taught by Madeline Thibodeaux plus a set of home materials (CD, book, and instrument).
Madeline, a singer and trombonist, opened Kindermusik at Loyola Prep 2 years ago, and has since enjoyed touching the lives of NOLA's children through music and ...
Natchez Cruise
Win 4 Tickets!
Additionally, kids can take a special tour to receive the River Heritage Patch. A themed food menu is available for all family members. Menu items include a Paddlin’ Dog “Hot Dog” bar with toppings, Steamin’ Macaroni and Cheese, Pizza Bites ...
Playskool Toys from Le Jouet
Win 3 Awesome Toys - nearly $70 worth!
Le Jouet, the big toy store on Airline Highway with a super selection of bikes and toys, is offering this awesome giveaway to one of our readers. Here is how you enter the giveaway:
1) Make suere your are a subscriber to our weekly newsletter
2) Make sure you like us on Facebook.
Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20 - Mid City Bayou Boogaloo
Where: Bayou St. John in Mid CityWhen: Hours vary. Check website.Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: Free to enter.For more info: Click here.
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Saturday, May 19 - Sid The Science Kid Big Event
Where: Kenner Science Center, 405 Williams Blvd in Kenner’s RivertownWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE!
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Saturday, May 19 - Asian Heritage Festival
Where: Audubon ZooWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up and purchase admission to the Zoo. Free for Audubon members.Cost: Purchase admission to the Zoo. Free for Audubon members.For more info: Click here.
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Friday, May 18 - Born to Be Wild 3D Movie
Where: Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas at 1 Canal StreetWhen: 10AM & Noon daily; 5PN Tuesday - FridayWho: Kids and adults!How: Purchase ticketsCost: Entergy IMAX® Theatre General Admission: $9.95 Adult; $6.95 Child (2 -12); $8.95 Senior (65+); $5.00 for Audubon Members. Aquarium and IMAX® Combo: $26.00 Adult; $16.00 Child (2 -12); $21.00 Senior (65+)For more info: http://www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/imax
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Friday, May 18 through Monday, May 21 - Wetlands Walk at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
Where: 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero (near Crown Point)When: 10:00 AMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: 689.3690 ext 10 or; www.nps.gov/jela
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Friday, May 18 - Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Where: Barnes & Noble: 3721 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70002When: 7:00 PMWho: Moms, Dads, and little ones.How: Show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: Metairie 504-455-4929; Click here for more events.
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Friday, May 18 - Movies in the Park - Green Lantern and Captain America
Where: Ponthcartrain Park is located at Press Drive near Prentiss. Kingswood Playspot is located at 7191 Edgefield Dr.When: 7:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: Free to watch the movie. Concessions will be sold.For more info: Click here.
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Saturday, May 19 - The Velveteen Rabbit
Where:Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130When: Noon & 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets.Cost:All tickets are general admission and $10For more info: www.cacno.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Events at Bayou Segnette State Park
Where: Bayou Segnette State ParkWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Just show upCost: xFor more info:504-736-7155
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Saturday, May 19 - Expanding Horizons Program: “Cajun Culture”
Where: Barataria PreserveWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Kids!How:Free but space limited to 25 youth participants so reservations required; call 689-3690 ext. 25.Cost: Free!For more info:call 689-3690 ext. 25
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Saturday, May 19 - Music For All Ages at Perserverance Park
Where: Perseverance Park, in Armstrong ParkWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Kids of all ages, kids are encouraged to bring their own instruments!How: Just show up!!Cost: Free!For more info: 504.589.4841 or www.nps.gov/jazz
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Sunday, May 20 - Target Free Sunday at the LCM
Where: Louisiana Children's Museum, Julia St.When: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE! Thanks Target!For more info: www.lcm.org
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Tuesday, May 22 through Saturday, May 26 - Asian Heritage Week at the LCM
Where: Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., New Orleans, LAWhen: 9:30 AM - 4:30 AMWho: Kids!How: Pay admission.Cost:$8.00 per person, adults and children. LCM members and children under the age of one are admitted FREE. Adults must accompany children under 16 years. Handicap accessible.For more info: www.lcm.org
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Tuesday, May 22 - Kinder-Garden: “The Green Grass Grows”
Where: Longue Vue House and GardensWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Children ages 18 mos. – 3 yrs and their accompanying adultHow: Shine Only! Pre-registration is not required, but payment may be made in advance at www.longuevue.com. Program fee covers one child and one adult.Cost: $10 for members; $12 for non-members; Siblings discounted; $5 for additional adult.For more info: For information, contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.293.4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com.
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Wednesday, May 23 - Free Wednesdays at NOMA
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.noma.org
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Wednesday, May 23 - Fidelity's Concert in the Parks: Swing in the Park-Lafreniere Park
Where: Lafreniere Park, Park PavillionWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up! Bring your lawn chair!Cost: FREE!For more info: www.lpomusic.com
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Saturday, May 19 - JCC Sock Hop
Where: Jewish Community Center, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PMWho: Kids ages 11-13.How: A birth certificate or any other document showing child's birthdate. If you'd like, the JCC will make a picture ID that states child's name and birthdate for a charge of $5 the night of the danceCost: $8 members, $11 non-members, $13 non-members at the doorFor more info: 897.0143 or www.nojcc.org
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Tuesday, May 22 - Reading and Booksigning at Octavia Books
Where: Octavia Books, 513 Octavia Street New Orleans, LA 70115When: 6:00 PMWho: Middle schoolersHow: Just show up.Cost: Event is free. If you would like to purchase the book, it costs $6.99For more info: 504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com
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Saturday, May 26 - Booksigning at Maple Street Bookshop
Where: Maple Street Book Shops, 7523 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (10 AM & 11 AM)Who: Middle school kidsHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info: 504-899-4916; 504-861-2105
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Saturday, June 2 - Safe Sitter Babysitting Course
Where: Junior League Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St, Uptown, New OrleansWhen: Weekend Sessions in June & JulyWho: Boys and girls ages 11 - 13How: Register by completing an application form. Call 504-896-3965 or email parenting@chnola.org to inquire about application forms. You can also stop in the Parenting Center at 938 Calhoun St. (yellow builiding).Cost: $50 per student, payable to The Parenting Center. Checks, credit card or exact cash accepted.For more info: 504-896-3965; parenting@chnola.org
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Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3 - Touro Health Career Camp
Where: Touro InfirmaryWhen: n/aWho: Rising high school juniors, seniors and recent graduatesHow: Applications may be printed out from the webpage at http://www.touro.com/content/careercampCost: $75 (scholarships available)For more info: For further information, call Denis Chetta at Touro Volunteer Services at (504) 897-8107.
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Sunday, May 27 - Sunday Music Workshop at Tipitina's
Where: Tipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LAWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Next class: 5/27)Who: All ages, but geared toward student-aged musiciansHow: No registration, but please do sign up if you go!Cost: Free!
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Saturday, June 9 - Creole Tomato Festival
Where: The French Market, children’s activities in the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch AlleyWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: Fun for everyone! Family friendly.How: Just show up.Cost: Free to enter.For more info: www.frenchmarket.org
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Saturday, June 16 - AMC Entertainment Presents Sensory Friendly Films
Where: Elmwood Palace Theater, 1299 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, LA 70123When: 10:00 AMWho: For families whose children are sensitive to the loud noises and dark theaters commonly found in the theater.How: Admission required.Cost: Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.For more info: http://www.amcentertainment.com/SFF/
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Saturday, June 16 - Growing Gardeners at the Botanical Gardens in City Park
Where: The Botanical Gardens in City ParkWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Held twice a month. Next class June 23.)Who: For children 6-9 years of age.How: Registration is required. Children should be dressed to be outside, light colored clothing is best when working in a garden. A hat and sunscreen should be worn while working outside.Cost: $15 per class, or only $12 per class when six classes 3 month's worth) are purchased together.For more info: Contact Emily to register at nobgeducation@yahoo.com. For more info, go to http://www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com/
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Thursday, June 21 - Circus Magic Night
Where: New Orleans ArenaWhen: 5:00 PMWho: Circus loversCost: Family 4-Pack for $140
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Saturday, June 23 - Crazy Kids Obstacle Course
Where:Delcazal Park Corner of Verret, Opelousas & Seguin Streets in Algiers PointWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show up! Parent or legal guardian must be present for child to participate in the obstacle course.Cost: $5 Suggested Donation, All You Can Run!For more info:info@sportingsocietyofalgiers.org; http://www.sportingsocietyofalgiers.org To volunteer for this event, call (504) 717-5902.
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Saturday, July 14 - Family Overnight at the WWII Museum
Where: WWII MuseumWhen: 7:00 PM (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on 7/15/2012)Who: Families with children aged 7 – 12Cost: $55 per person. $45 for Museum members.For more info: If you have any questions, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions or call 504-528-1944 x 229.
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Everyone Loves a Good Story
Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. ~ Emilie Buchwald
Public library storytimes welcome young children up to 5 years of age with their parent/caregiver.
You may want to check one of these websites for a specific branch you'd like to visit.
For storytimes and activities, go to www.nutrias.org or www.jefferson.lib.la.us/calendar.htm
FYI, Latter Library has a new, evening storytime on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, at 6PM!!
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