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The Studio School of Dance • Metairie • Ages 2 - Up!
The Studio School of Dance, located in the heart of Metairie, offers dance classes in a variety of genres for dancers ages 2 and up. Enrollment now open!
Mention Macaroni kids in the referral box and receive $10 off your registration fee.
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FEATURED SCHOOLS
Green Preschool • Metairie • Ages 2 months - 4 years (continues through 6th grade)
Green Preschool @Jewish Community Day School provides a warm and joyful Jewish environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching. We celebrate children’s strong, capable, and curious nature. Teachers facilitate learning through thoughtful, open-ended activities within intentionally crafted environments. Our dynamic, inquiry, and play-based program responds to the needs of the whole child at every stage of development. Green Preschool ensures each child is seen, heard, nurtured, and loved for exactly who they are.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School • Uptown • 12 months - 8th grade
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School believes when students are educated in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment they build the self-confidence they need to grow their intellectual curiosity and build their social and leadership skills. That’s why St. Andrew’s nurtures the whole child including mind, body, and spirit.
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Jewish Community Day School • Metairie • Ages 2 months - 6th Grade
Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans is a coeducational independent school for students ages two months through 6th Grade. By fall 2025, two months through 8th grade will be offered!
Fall Open House: Sunday, October 23rd at 12:00 pm
To RSVP or schedule a private tour, please email admissions@jcdsnola.org.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School • Uptown • 12 months - 8th grade
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School believes when students are educated in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment they build the self-confidence they need to grow their intellectual curiosity and build their social and leadership skills. That’s why St. Andrew’s nurtures the whole child including mind, body, and spirit.
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St. Mary's Dominican High School • Carrollton • Grades 8 - 12
St. Mary’s Dominican High School, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a Catholic college-preparatory program for young women rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community, and service. With Jesus at its center, the Dominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, advocates peace, promotes justice, seeks Truth, manifests Catholic values, and ministers to others. Dominican High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for girls and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.
Open House - Thursday, October 20, 2022. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn more about DHS!
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Public and Charter Schools
- Orleans Parish OneApp Information - Enrollment Open
- Register for Morris Jeff Community School - Orleans Parish Residents only
- Jefferson Parish Public Schools - Enrollment Open
- Register for Kenner Discovery Campuses - Jefferson Parish Residents only
YMCA • Orleans and Jefferson • Kindergarten - Middle School
With a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement, Y after-school programs serve kindergartners through middle schoolers with a variety of programmatic and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. The program includes homework assistance, snacks, organized games, free fun time, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation.
GiGi's Playhouse • Metairie • Birth - Adulthood
Families of children with Down syndrome or other disabilities are welcome to join FREE community programming that promotes independence, self-care, physical fitness, and more! Programs include GiGi's Fit club, yoga, GiGi's Kitchen Kids and Teens, Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) for babies and toddlers, and so much more.
Love Swimming • Uptown • Ages 6 months–older
Swim Lessons for 6 months to adults, year-round indoor heated pools. Love Swimming has a passion for teaching students of all ages in a way that is FUN and builds confidence. With safe, small classes, we strive to provide swimmers with a strong foundation for a lifetime of love and respect for the water. We believe that swimming is the best exercise for babies, kids, and adults, and strive to teach in a way that always encourages individuals to explore beyond their fears and expectations.
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Tinkergarten • Greater New Orleans Area • Ages 1.5 - 8
For families with young kids, spending purposeful time outside is more important than ever. To thrive in this dynamic world, children need outdoor play experiences that deliver hands-on lessons, valuable social interactions, and restorative activity that can’t be gained from the tap of a screen. Designed by education experts and loved by all families, Tinkergarten's play-based outdoor curriculum guides parents in raising healthy, confident, and capable kids. Through live, weekly sessions, an at-home curriculum, and a rich learning community, Tinkergarten makes purposeful outdoor play doable for every family. Tree a FREE lesson today!
Kid's Castle • Lakeside Mall Metairie • Ages Birth - 8 (51 inches)
The Lakeside Mall Kids Castle is a free playtime opportunity. Now, parents must book a 25-minute playtime Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, and Sunday Noon - 6:00 pm either online or in person. Socks are required for kids and parents. Located near the Food Court Entrance. Closed for deep cleaning each day from 3:00 to 3:30 pm.
LOUISIANA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS - LAAPA • River Ridge/Mandeville/Covington • 18 months - Adults
Discover YOUR talent this Fall! Join the FUN with 🎹️ piano,🎤️singing, 🎸️guitar, ukulele, 🥁️ drums, 🎻️violin, 🕺 ballet, 🤸 hip hop, 🎺️ brass, 🎷 woodwinds, 🎭 acting lessons and more. The faculty love working with Kids, Teens, and Adults from brand-new beginners - advanced-level students! Three locations in the Greater New Orleans area: River Ridge, Covington, and Mandeville.
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Octave School of Music • Metairie • Ages 6 months and up!
Offering music lessons for all ages and kids with special needs! Piano, Ukulele, Voice, Drums, Guitar, and More! Mr. Jay Broussard's private classes take your child where they want to go with lessons tailored to their interests. Have a child between 6 months and 4 years old? Try out our fun Zumbini classes for the younger ones, which happen once a week.
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School of Rock • Metairie • Ages 4 - Adult
School of Rock is an award-winning, extra-curricular, performance-based music school offering music instruction from ages 4 - adult. There is currently a school in Metairie / New Orleans, and a location is currently being built in Mandeville, LA. They offer a free demo lesson to give a tour of the school and assess each student, and every program culminates in a live performance at a music venue somewhere in the region. Our Metairie / New Orleans location has been ranked one of the top five School of Rock locations in the entire system, which boasts over 300 schools worldwide.
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Audubon Nature Institute Virtual Community Connections Series
Virtual Education and Activities!
If you need educational or just inspirational free New Orleans content at home, connect with our very own Audubon Nature Institute's Virtual Community Connections Series. The series started in March 2020 in response to the Covid-10 shut-downs.
Click here to access this incredible, free collection from the Aquarium and the Zoo. the Audubon Nature Institute's Facebook Page to access the virtual community connections videos for your child.
WWII Museum Electronic Field Trips
Join the Museum for award-winning interactive webcasts on compelling WWII topics.
Electronic Field Trips are streamed directly into your device—no special technology is required. Focusing on the national impact of World War II, take your children on a cross-country tour of historic sites while examining fascinating artifacts and exhibits at The National WWII Museum. Hosted by student reporters, Electronic Field Trips will help your kids understand how the war affected young people just like them.
Check out the recordings of our Electronic Field Trips here.
Archery (FREE Lessons)
Every Thursday at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for ages 8 and up!
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd.
New Orleans LA 70127
(504) 658-3052
Swing by the archery range every Thursday to unwind, learn a new skill - or both. It's free! A certified archery instructor will always be on hand, providing thorough safety instructions and plenty of tips about technique and form.
Make a reservation here: nordc.org/calendar. Be sure to set the filter to the left that says Programs to Outdoors. You may bring one guest per reservation when space is available.
Note for parents: If you have more than one child, please make an additional reservation, which can be within the same time slot, using a different email. Location: Joe W. Brown Archery Range. Take second entrance into the park from Read Blvd. Range located behind the Spartan Field House near the playground. Important Info: Ages 8+. All equipment is provided. Must bring signed copy of COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Release form. Call Joe Brown Park at (504) 658-3052 or visit the website https://nordc.org/activities/outdoors/#CANOE.
Crescent City Farmers Market - Uptown
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tulane Square Parking Lot (Formely called Uptown Square)
200 Broadway Street
New Orleans LA 70118
Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. They've got everything you need to create healthy, hearty meals. More Info crescentcityfarmersmarket.org
Free Family Sunday at Longue Vue House and Gardens
1st Sunday of every month from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans LA 70124
Come enjoy Longue Vue Gardens as our guest! Louisiana families are admitted to Longue Vue FREE of charge the first Sunday of every month. Bring a picnic or purchase snacks at Edith & Edgar’s Museum Cafe, explore the children’s Discovery Garden, and make yourself at home in our eight beautiful acres. Tours of our historic house museum will be half-priced on this date. Please note that pets are not permitted on the Longue Vue grounds. Register here for Free Family Day.
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Buy local! Check out the farmers market every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Lafreniere Park. Great family fun! Come get your flavor on and do what the locals do - eat fresh. Fresh vegetables and fruit, other food items, arts, music, and more. Located by Shelter 6. Easy to spot - you'll see all the tents! More info here.
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at City Park
Expose your children to art! The sculpture garden features work by more than 90 sculptures, including works from several 20th and 21st-century master sculptors. NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open to the public seven days a week, 10 am to 6 pm. Enjoy!
Parent's Hour with the Parenting Center
Every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual via Zoom
This group is held on Wednesdays alternating between morning and evening sessions. Check the website for the exact time. Join The Parenting Center to talk about what is going well and not so well. Share your ideas about parenting and learn from other parents. It's your time to talk! This class is facilitated by a Parent Educator.
Who
Parents of children aged 0-17 years old
Cost
FREE
How
To register for this class, visit our website chnola.org/theparentingcenter or call 504-896-9591
