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Family-friendly events, storytimes, and things to do with kids.

Tuesday, October 20

Litter Cleanup Krewe

Tue, Oct 20 · 9 AM–11 AM

https://friendsofcitypark.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/citypark

Price: see link

Storytime

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Afterschool Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM

Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM–7 PM · Desire / Florida Satellite Location

Drop in and hang out with the Library on Tuesday afternoons for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.

Free

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 20 · 4 PM–4:30 PM · Children's Resource Center

Practice language development and motor skills to prepare for reading and writing.

Free

Evening Storytime

Tue, Oct 20 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 20 · 5 PM–6:15 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Wednesday, October 21

Storytime

Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

Storytime

Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Think It! Create It! Build It!

Wed, Oct 21 · 4 PM–5 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Children choose building materials, think about what they want to build, draw what they want to create, and use the chosen materials to build what they designed.

Free

Thursday, October 22

Storytime

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Mid-City Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Children's Resource Center

Free

NOPL at CCFM MidCity Farmer's Market

Thu, Oct 22 · 3 PM–7 PM · Lafitte Greenway at Norman C Francis Pkwy

Stop by the Library Table at the MidCity Farmer's Market to make or update your Library card and learn about our free programs and resources for everyone.

Free

Evening Storytime

Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

LEGO Club

Thu, Oct 22 · 4 PM–5 PM · Mid-City Library

Sponsored by the Library Foundation of New Orleans . This is a recurring event.

Free

Friday, October 23

Playtime

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Fri, Oct 23 · 4 PM–5 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Saturday, October 24

NOPL at YMCA Corporate Classic 5K Race

Sat, Oct 24 · 7 AM–11 AM · City Park Practice Track

Stop by the Library's table before or after the YMCA Corporate Classic to make or update your Library card and learn about our free resources and programs.

Free

Little Learners: Glittering Gold

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–10:15 AM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

$20

Little Stompers: Big Easy Rascals: 12 - 24 months

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:15 AM–11 AM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Little Stompers invites families on a journey through the rich cultural traditions that gave birth to the city’s iconic sound.

Free

LPO's Musical Story Hour

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

October: Violist Catherine Matushek will accompany a reading of Julia Donaldson's Room on the Broom.

Free

Studio KIDS!: Glittering Gold

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

$30

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–4 PM

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt 2026 The French Market District is hosting the annual Boo Carre Halloween Haunt in Dutch Alley on Saturday, October 24th from 11am-4pm.

Free

Little Stompers: Mardi Gras Mambos: 3 - 5 years

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:15 AM–12 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Little Stompers invites families on a journey through the rich cultural traditions that gave birth to the city’s iconic sound.

Free

Culture & Cuisine

Sat, Oct 24 · 12 PM–1 PM

Stop by the Farmers Market Performance Stage for an interactive hour with New Orleans Black Masking Indians and a festive cooking demonstration with Gumbo Marie.

Free

Monday, October 26

Baby Storytime

Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Tuesday, October 27

Litter Cleanup Krewe

Tue, Oct 27 · 9 AM–11 AM

https://friendsofcitypark.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/citypark

Price: see link

Storytime

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Sand Art Bottles: STEAM Club

Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12.

Free

Afterschool Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM

Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM–7 PM · Desire / Florida Satellite Location

Drop in and hang out with the Library on Tuesday afternoons for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.

Free

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 27 · 4 PM–4:30 PM · Children's Resource Center

Practice language development and motor skills to prepare for reading and writing.

Free

Evening Storytime

Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM–6:15 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Wednesday, October 28

Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Think It! Create It! Build It!

Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–5 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Children choose building materials, think about what they want to build, draw what they want to create, and use the chosen materials to build what they designed.

Free

Thursday, October 29

Storytime

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Mid-City Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Children's Resource Center

Free

Evening Storytime

Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Friday, October 30

Playtime

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Fri, Oct 30 · 4 PM–5 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Saturday, October 31

Culture & Cuisine

Sat, Oct 31 · 12 PM–1 PM

Stop by the Farmers Market Performance Stage for an interactive hour with New Orleans Black Masking Indians and a festive cooking demonstration with Gumbo Marie.

Free

Monday, November 2

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Virtual Events

Registered participants will be emailed a Zoom meeting link.

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 2 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 2 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 2 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 2 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Tuesday, November 3

Storytime

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Teen Volunteer Day

Tue, Nov 3 · 4 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Art Smarts: Draw What You See: STEAM Club

Tue, Nov 3 · 4 PM–5 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

In each session of Art Smarts, learn about an artist or artistic method, then create your own artwork inspired by what you just learned.

Free

Video Game Time

Tue, Nov 3 · 4 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Kid-friendly games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Brothers will be available for 30 minute gaming sessions.

Free

Evening Storytime

Tue, Nov 3 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Reading Buddies

Tue, Nov 3 · 5 PM–6:15 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Wednesday, November 4

Storytime

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

Storytime

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Thursday, November 5

Storytime

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Mid-City Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Children's Resource Center

Free

Evening Storytime

Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Friday, November 6

Playtime

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Johnette Downing’s Family Music Series

Fri, Nov 6 · 11 AM–11:45 AM · New Orleans Jazz National Park, 916 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA

Johnette Downing’s Family Music Series Johnette Downing’s free Family Music Series at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park RETURNS on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 AM at 916 North Peters in Dutch…

Price: see link

Evening Playtime

Fri, Nov 6 · 4 PM–5 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Saturday, November 7

Plant Sale

Sat, Nov 7 · 8 AM–3 PM

Price: see link

Studio KIDS!: Woven in Color

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

$30

Sunday, November 8

Monday, November 9

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Tuesday, November 10

Storytime

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

Storytime

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Teen Volunteer Day

Tue, Nov 10 · 4 PM–6 PM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Evening Storytime

Tue, Nov 10 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Reading Buddies

Tue, Nov 10 · 5 PM–6:15 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

Wednesday, November 11

Storytime

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

Storytime

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Thursday, November 12

Storytime

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Mid-City Library

Free

Storytime

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Children's Resource Center

Free

Evening Storytime

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

LEGO Club

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM–5 PM · Mid-City Library

Sponsored by the Library Foundation of New Orleans . This is a recurring event.

Free

Crafternoon

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM–5 PM · Central City Library

Upcoming themes: September 10th: Dot Day Celebration October 8th: DIY Playdough November 12th: Leaf Rubbing Art Sponsored by the Library Foundation of New Orleans .

Free

Friday, November 13

Playtime

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Fri, Nov 13 · 4 PM–5 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Saturday, November 14

Blue House Music

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Children's Resource Center

Blue House Music is a program for caregivers and children ages birth - 5 years old that encourages healthy development through meaningful experiences.

Free

Monday, November 16

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 16 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 16 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 16 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 16 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Tuesday, November 17

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Reading Buddies

Tue, Nov 17 · 5 PM–6:15 PM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 17 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Wednesday, November 18

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Main Library

Free

Teen Volunteer Day

Wed, Nov 18 · 4 PM–6 PM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Thursday, November 19

Storytime

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Children's Resource Center

Free

DIY Storytime

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Mid-City Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Thu, Nov 19 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Friday, November 20

Playtime

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Fri, Nov 20 · 4 PM–5 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Saturday, November 21

Farm to Table

Sat, Nov 21 · 8 AM–6 PM

Fresh vegetables are back in the Farmers Market! Join us Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd for fresh produce just in time for Thanksgiving.

Price: see link

LPO's Musical Story Hour

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

October: Violist Catherine Matushek will accompany a reading of Julia Donaldson's Room on the Broom.

Free

Sunday, November 22

Farm to Table

Sun, Nov 22 · 8 AM–6 PM

Fresh vegetables are back in the Farmers Market! Join us Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd for fresh produce just in time for Thanksgiving.

Price: see link

Monday, November 23

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 23 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 23 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 23 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 23 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Tuesday, November 24

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Algiers Regional Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Robert E. Smith Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Friendship Bracelets: STEAM Club

Tue, Nov 24 · 4 PM–5 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12.

Free

DIY Storytime

Tue, Nov 24 · 5 PM–6 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Wednesday, November 25

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Central City Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Nix Library

Free

DIY Storytime

Wed, Nov 25 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Main Library

Free

Saturday, November 28

Sensory Saturday: Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Norman Mayer Library

A welcoming, interactive experience designed for all children, especially those who are neurodivergent, have sensory sensitivities, or thrive in a smaller, more flexible environment.

Free

Sensory Saturday: Sensory-Friendly Playtime

Sat, Nov 28 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Norman Mayer Library

A welcoming, interactive experience designed for all children, especially those who are neurodivergent, have sensory sensitivities, or thrive in a smaller, more flexible environment.

Free

Monday, November 30

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 30 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Free

Playtime

Mon, Nov 30 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Free

Baby Storytime

Mon, Nov 30 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Alvar Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 30 · 5 PM–6 PM · Central City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 30 · 5 PM–6 PM · Mid-City Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 30 · 5 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Free

Evening Playtime

Mon, Nov 30 · 5 PM–6 PM · Nora Navra Library

Free

Tuesday, December 1

Thursday, December 3

Friday, December 4

Johnette Downing’s Family Music Series

Fri, Dec 4 · 11 AM–11:45 AM · New Orleans Jazz National Park, 916 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA

Johnette Downing’s Family Music Series Johnette Downing’s free Family Music Series at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park RETURNS on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 AM at 916 North Peters in Dutch…

Price: see link

Saturday, December 5

Tuesday, December 8

Friday, December 11

Saturday, December 12

Little Learners: Puppet Party

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM–10:15 AM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

$20

Blue House Music

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Children's Resource Center

Blue House Music is a program for caregivers and children ages birth - 5 years old that encourages healthy development through meaningful experiences.

Free

Studio KIDS!: Puppet Party

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us at the museum on select Saturday mornings for Studio KIDS!

$30

Tuesday, December 15

Thursday, December 17

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