Free Events & Activities in New Orleans, LA

Free things to do in New Orleans, LA — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Chess Club for Kids

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 6–12

If numbers allow, we can play a tournament bracket! Checker boards will also be available. Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Children`S Resource Center

Children`S Resource Center · 913 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Children`S Resource Center is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 2,346 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 2,150 square feet.

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Author Night at Hubbell Library: Ned Randolph

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

Organized around New Orleans and South Louisiana as a case study, Muddy Thinking in the Mississippi River Delta examines how the unruly Mississippi River and its muddy delta shaped the people, culture, and governance of the region. It proposes a framework of "muddy thinking" to gum the wheels of...

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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras · French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LA

Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more!

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Robotics Workshop for Tweens

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 9–12

High school students from Jesuit Robotics will lead this afternoon workshop. Open to tweens ages 9 - 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Milton H. Latter Memorial Branch

Milton H. Latter Memorial Branch · 5120 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Milton H. Latter Memorial Branch is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 2,346 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 12,000 square feet.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 4, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 14–18

Meet Library staff and fellow volunteers, review rules, and learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities. This session is intended for new and current volunteers ages 14 - 18. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the application form . Sponsored by the Friends of the New...

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Nora Navra Branch

Nora Navra Branch · 1902 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Nora Navra Branch is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 2,300 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 5,033 square feet.

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles · Girard Park, 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, New Orleans, LA

We’ve transformed the world's largest Cajun and Creole festival into an energetic, fun-filled virtual experience showcasing three days of music, workshops, art and culture in South Louisiana. We hope your Festivals is a great one — bonne fête, chers amis et chères amies, bonne fête!

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Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch

Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch · 725 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, LA

Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 2,346 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 900 square feet.

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Rosa Keller Branch (Broad)

Rosa Keller Branch (Broad) · 4300 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA

Rosa Keller Branch (Broad) is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 1,840 hours per year across 40 weeks. The facility is 9,707 square feet.