Upcoming Events

New Year 2012 in New Orleans!

We’re counting the days to Christmas here in New Orleans. It’s an incredibly festive season for us here as Christmas will give way to New Year’s and soon enough give way to Mardi Gras! As you’re making plans for all of these exciting days, be sure to check out the festivities for the Crescent City Countdown. Baby New Year – Image Courtesy of Frank Stansbury The evening will kick off… Read More »

Football Fans Love New Orleans!

New Orleans hosts both the Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship in January 2012, along with outstanding New Year’s festivities! Now is a good time to be a football fan in New Orleans. Even if you aren’t a fan of the soon-to-be national champion LSU Tigers (undefeated so far!), the Crescent City will soon play host to two fantastic games. Both the Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship are scheduled… Read More »

For Kids: Fun with Copeland’s and the Saints

If you're looking for something to do this month, you'll quickly find events going on all around us! This Saturday, December 10th, Copeland's Restaurant in Kenner is hosting a Holiday Fun Kids Camp from 11:00 .m. to 1:00 p.m. Special guests include Gumbo, Sir Saint and the Saintsations! Check out all of the great perks for kids: Free Kids Meal! - with the purchase of an adult entree. Enter Your… Read More »

Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square

Get your singing voices ready for Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square! The tradition returns to the French Quarter on Sunday, December 18th at 7 p.m. Candle-lit carolers lift their voices in front of the St. Louis Cathedral in a celebration of the season. Candles and song sheets are provided. Read More »

Help New Orleans Musicians in 2012

With the holidays and the upcoming new year fast upon us, we'll be passing along several bits of info that you'll want to know. First off this week is a chance to help New Orleans musicians. Below is a letter from French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Dear Volunteers, As a second step to the 2012 Musician Sponsorship Fundraising Mailer, volunteers are needed to work the phones. Can you spare a few… Read More »

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

There are a few foods that really define New Orleans, and the po-boy is one of those Crescent City essentials. So what do we do with something we love in Louisiana? We have a festival! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is this Sunday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Carrollton and Oak Street. Whether you walk, bike or drive, the festival can accommodate you.… Read More »

2011 Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival runs from November 5 through December 11 in Hammond, Louisiana. One of the great New Orleans events this season kicks off this weekend as the 2011 Renaissance Festival is finally upon us. The faire will be highlighted by a theme park-like setup that celebrates European Renaissance in Hammond, LA through teaching, shopping and entertainment. Over 50 shows will highlight month long festival with themes of drama, action… Read More »

The Bayou Classic – Saturday, November 26th

2011's 38th Annual Bayou Classic marks both the return of past traditions and the beginning of new ones. Grambling State and Southern University will once again meet in their annual gridiron match-up, but this year they will meet in the newly renovated and re-named Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With additional seating capacity, more fans will be allowed to witness the event live than ever before! This year also marks the return of… Read More »

Halloween Weekend in New Orleans

While there’s plenty to do this weekend, Experience New Orleans recommends the following festivities for your Halloween enjoyment. Jean Lafitte’s Haunted Swamp Tour – Forget a haunted house. How about a haunted swamp? Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours have set up evening tours into the haunted murky waters of the bayou. Tours available Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings! Visit JeanLafitteSwampTour.com for more info. Boo at the Zoo – We recommend the… Read More »

Local Theatre Entertains New Orleans in October

New Orleans has plenty to offer on the stage over the next few weekends. Check out some of these great offers. Hallelujah Girls The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the comedy The Hallelujah Girls to Westwego from October 21st to November 6th. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Please note that this production will contain adult language and humor.… Read More »