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Guides to New Orleans

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New Orleans Mom is the ultimate resource for moms all over the Crescent City and our informative set of guides to New Orleans offer a comprehensive collection of useful information that any mom will find useful.

The New Orleans Mom guide to summer fun in New Orleans breaks down the options into 14 sections, featuring tons of ideas for family fun, quick getaways, outdoor adventures, dining, and even date night. Next, we urged our readers to fall in love with Fall in the Big Easy, with 75 ideas of things to do with the kids, from streetcars to the park to the zoo.

Our guides to New Orleans cover a wide range of interests, needs, and circumstances. One of our most popular posts is our tips for visiting New Orleans with kids. From where to take pictures to where to jump in the water to where to find pumpkins for Halloween, our writers know this area, and love writing about it. 

With a team of more than 30 contributors who are always out and about, our guides to New Orleans are timely, up-to-date, and fun. So if you have questions, New Orleans Mom should be one of the first places a Big Easy momma turns to for answers, ideas, and information.

If you are looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans, you have come to the right place! Below is a list of the best splash pads and water parks in New Orleans; during the hot summer...
There is never a shortage of things to do in New Orleans with kids, but Mardi Gras takes the (king) cake! If you are looking for family-friendly Mardi Gras events in New Orleans and the surrounding area, we have...
Finding swim lessons in New Orleans and getting your children water safe is extremely important because we are surrounded by water here. If you are moving to New Orleans, you will soon discover that many New Orleans homes have...
Best Restaurants for Kids in New Orleans It seems that just about every day someone asks us, "Is New Orleans kid friendly?" Absolutely! New Orleans Mom produces dozens of guides to enjoying New Orleans with kids year-round. If you are...
“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” -Eudora Welty Best New Orleans Family Photographers If you are looking for a family photographer in New Orleans, we hope that this list of the best New Orleans family photographers will make...
Best Schools in New Orleans  New Orleans Schools, School Admissions Tours and School Open Houses  One of the most popular questions we receive at New Orleans Mom is, "how does the school application process in New Orleans work?" Unfortunately, the answer...
If you are looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans, a playground can be a natural choice. Please note that this list is not inclusive of all New Orleans playgrounds; rather, it represents what local moms...
Writer's Note: This post is updated annually to reflect the changing procedures and dates. We make every effort to keep this data up-to-date, but recommend checking the Jefferson Parish Advanced Studies website for the most accurate information. When my husband...
Taziki's is Opening in Old Metairie Soon! Tazkiki's Mediterranean Cafe is Opening in the former Zoe's Kitchen location. As most of us have heard or noticed by now, Zoe's Kitchens across the New Orleans metro area have indeed closed. It does...
New Orleans Mom loves to share tips on the best places to eat (and drink) in New Orleans. We are so excited that a new wine bar is coming to Old Metairie, as we first shared in June 2022....
If you are looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans, you have come to the right website because New Orleans Mom is the "go to" resource for enjoying New Orleans with kids. However, if you are...
Moving To New Orleans With Kids If you are moving to New Orleans with kids, it is likely that you have lots of questions about where to live in New Orleans, where to send your kids to school and more....
Whether you are moving to New Orleans and getting to know the city or you've lived in the area for a few years, we have you covered. If you are visiting New Orleans for vacation, there is an extensive...
Brunch is not just another meal, it's an event. Brunch has gained popularity over the years and it is definitely one of my favorite past times, especially when paired with bottomless mimosas. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly location...