Things to Do This Weekend in New Orleans

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in New Orleans. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Notary Public Services

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Bywater Book Club

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 6–12

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Community Artmaking by Whole Village Art Therapy

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 18+

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Blue House Music

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Reflections on the Louisiana Landscape

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

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LPO's Musical Story Hour

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Latter Library · 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans, LA

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Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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GenFest 2026

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Playtime

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 18+

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Sensory Saturday

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Keller Library · 601 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

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Little Stompers: Mardi Gras Mambos

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

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Little Stompers: Big Easy Rascals

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

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Storytime

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 3–5

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Cuentos y canciones

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Puppies! Story Hour

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Caturday

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Hold for ELL classes Small

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

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Hilliard Fête

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 AM UTC · Hilliard Art Museum · Lafayette, LA

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Things to Do This Weekend in New Orleans

Notary Public Services

Bywater Book Club

Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla

Community Artmaking by Whole Village Art Therapy

Blue House Music

Reflections on the Louisiana Landscape

LPO's Musical Story Hour

Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

GenFest 2026

Playtime

Sensory Saturday

Little Stompers: Mardi Gras Mambos

Little Stompers: Big Easy Rascals

Storytime

Cuentos y canciones

Puppies! Story Hour

Caturday

Hold for ELL classes Small

Hilliard Fête

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