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Kid and Family Friendly Events in New Orleans

May 2015

April 30, 2015
Hello May! Get out the calendar and figure out your weekends - there is plenty to do with the kids. Below is a round up of this month's highlights with clickable links to our calendar for the important details you'll need to make your family outings enjoyable. And remember, you can always find more events, activities and classes for kids and families by clicking here. Happy Spring!

Friday, May 1
Jazz Fest
Free Family Friendly Fridays with Johnette Downing
di Filippo Marionettes at Calliope Puppets Studio
Free Live Music in Rivertown - Groovy 7

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Saturday, May 2
Lemonade Day
Free Comic Book Day
Jazz Fest
Star Wars Weekend at the Aquarium
Free Movie in Heritage Park in Kenner

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Sunday, May 3
Jazz Fest
Star Wars Weekend at the Aquarium
Walk In Play at Palm Tree Playground

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Tuesday, May 5
Friends of City Park - Give Nola Day (Carousel and Ladybug Rollercoaster all you can ride $10 donation)
Homeschool Day at Audubon Park
Walk In Play at Palm Tree Playground

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Friday, May 8
Free Music in Rivertown - Troy Marks & No Idea
Movies in the Park - Divergent
Walk In Play at Palm Tree Playground
Free Teacher Workshop at the LCM - Early Literacy Development & Learning: Teach the Essentials

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Saturday, May 9
Lowe's Build & Grow
Crawfish Mambo at UNO
Rhino Children's Art Workshop
Build By Ear in the French Market
Freret Street Market
Teddy Bear Tea at Latter Library
Free Movie in Heritage Park in Kenner
NOLA Veggie Fest
Children's Book Week at Maple Street Book Shop

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Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day at Audubon Zoo with Irma Thomas
NOLA Veggie Fest

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Tuesday, May 12
Happiest Baby on the Block - Free class
Homeschool Program at Audubon Zoo

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Wednesday, May 13
La Leche League of Jefferson
Wednesday at the Square

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Friday, May 15
Free Music in Rivertown - The Topcats
Movies in the Park - The Hunger Games

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Saturday, May 16
Kids Sing and Swing in the French Market
Heart and Sole Prom hosted by Therapeutic Learning Center
Critter Cinema at the SPCA
Free Movie in Heritage Park in Kenner
Movies in the Park - He's Just Not That Into You (couples night)
Storytelling Festival at the Louisiana Children's Museum sponsored by Target

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Sunday, May 17
Fit & Free at the Louisiana Children's Museum sponsored by The Edward Wisner Fund

Friday, May 22

Free Music in Rivertown - The Strays
Greek Fest

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Saturday, May 23

Greek Fest
Free Music in Heritage Park in Kenner

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Sunday, May 24

Greek Fest

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Friday, May 29

Free Music in Rivertown - Papa C's & The Slammin' Horns

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Saturday, May 30
2015 Oyster Festival
Free Movie in Heritage Park in Kenner

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Sunday, May 31
2015 Oyster Festival

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Ongoing Activities throughout May


Strawberry Picking

•Lazy River at Aubudon Zoo


•Wednesdays at the Square

•Zephyr's Baseball Games

Jazz in the Park on Thursdays