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In and Around New Orleans

In and Around New Orleans Picture of City

The Big Easy is a big place. There’s a lot to see in and around New Orleans. Even if you’ve lived here all your life, there’s still a lot to discover in Crescent City.

If you’re leaving the house, there’s a good bet that New Orleans Mom has your activity covered, from local shopping to restaurants to the events that everyone in New Orleans is talking about.

At New Orleans Mom, we have all the seasons covered, as well as every member of the family. Our team of more than 30 contributors is always looking for activities, events, and fun, like how to plan a unique birthday party for the kids in your life or find the perfect restaurant for your night out. 

Each year, we publish a comprehensive list of summer camps, keeping you informed about all of the best options in and around New Orleans for your kids. We’ve got an eye on the local schools, helping parents make sure they’re informed before enrolling. We’re even with you at the movie theater.

Our writers live in and around New Orleans, so we’ve got a lot of experience finding the best things about our wonderful city. We’ve seen the beautiful side of New Orleans during a time of tragedy. We’ve been to the bayous after a hurricane. We talk about ways to give back to your community

We know there’s a lot to see in New Orleans and it isn’t all downtown. That’s why we take you all over the Big Easy. From the Westbank to the Northshore, from Uptown to Downtown, we’ve got all of New Orleans covered.

NOLA's FIRST Candy Shop :: Laura’s Candies {Three Locations} Laura’s Candies was established in 1913 at 331 Chartres Street in the heart of the French Quarter. The scrumptious pralines and chocolates are handmade daily with recipes that date back to...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Children's Hospital of New Orleans. 2023 Boo at the Zoo :: Audubon Zoo and Children's Hospital Are Hosting 3 Days of Spooky Family Fun!  WHAT :: Boo at the Zoo WHEN :: October 20th - 22nd, 2023 WHERE...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Live Nation Entertainment.  KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour is Coming to NOLA! KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, in partnership with Live Nation, is extending its popular KIDZ BOP Never Stop...
I Was A Judge At The Orange Queen Competition :: 5 Things I Learned Along The Way I’ve been to Washington Mardi Gras several times, and I have seen festival queens from around the State presented at the Krewe of...
“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...
Batter is Better :: Eat Local Cookies! A little over a decade ago, cupcake stores took the world by storm, with gourmet cupcake shops opening up everywhere. Some of these cupcake stores withstood the fad and stayed in business, but...
Confession :: Why I'm Sad Our Neighborhood Pothole Got Filled In the bleak, early sunset days of Pandemic December 2021, my daughter and I spotted a large sparkling object in the middle of the street on our drive home. It...
Are you looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans this fall? We are giving you a NOLA Bucket List of 40 activities that are perfect for New Orleans family fun this Fall. Check out our comprehensive...
Whether you're in New Orleans simply to visit your grandchildren or whether you live in New Orleans as a grandparent year round, you may be wondering what activities across New Orleans are family friendly. Maybe your New Orleans grandchildren...
Book Review :: The Original New Orleans Moms Were Mutinous Women When we decided to make New Orleans our home, I took all the tours and read all the books. My husband was born and raised here, and my son...
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Girl Scouts Louisiana East. If you are looking for more STEM events check out their calendar HERE. As if there aren't enough reasons to join the Girl Scouts, their new DreamLab is...
New in Lakeview :: Juliana's Brazilian Bakery Last week, while my oldest was at baseball practice, I took my youngest, my foodie, on a school night date to the soft opening of Juliana's Brazilian Bakery in Lakeview. It did not...
Beignet Fest :: Our Favorite Fall Tradition There are two things that I love in this world: Fall Festivals and Good Causes. Lucky for me, New Orleans is full of both. With school well underway and the summer heat still insufferable...
Stop Domestic Violence: The Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor Gala According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), "on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year,...