It’s a packed weekend in New Orleans with culture, art, and the big Irish Channel parade! Don't miss hands-on art at NOMA, a huge cultural festival on Sunday, or family fun during The New Orleans Book Festival's Family Day. Check out the best picks for March 14th and 15th.
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Free Admission ~ The Louisiana Children's Museum
Louisiana Children's Museum
Free entry to the museum on Saturday!
Disney's Frozen
Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Metairie, LA
Catch a major stage show indoors on Saturday.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Workshop At New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans Jazz Museum
A free arts session specifically for babies and toddlers on Saturday morning.
· March 14
9STUDIO KIDS!: MARVELOUS METAL (AM SESSION) : Kids can get hands-on at NOMA this morning making art inspired by metal. This workshop is perfect for elementary schoolers ready to create something cool.It's a dedicated art workshop for school-aged kids focusing on a specific material.
IRISH CHANNEL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADEFREE : The Irish Channel parade rolls out today for a classic New Orleans St. Patrick's Day celebration. Be ready for beads, cabbage, and lots of local fun!It is one of the quintessential, family-friendly parades associated with the holiday weekend.
FREE : If you need summer plans locked down, head to one of the five NORD locations today to explore camp options. This is super useful for parents planning ahead.It provides essential planning resource for the upcoming summer break.
VUE CREW 2026 :: EXTENDED EDITION : This looks like a mini day camp focused on exploring the Longue Vue gardens and making nature crafts. Great for active kids aged 5 to 11 this morning.It offers a structured, outdoor activity for the 5-11 age group in a beautiful setting.
FREE : If you have ties to Holy Cross, this family celebration runs most of the day. It sounds like a great neighborhood gathering with activities planned for families.It's a specific community celebration event occurring only on Saturday.
FREE : Catch the Gretna parade celebrating Italian and Irish heritage this afternoon. It's a fun, smaller-scale parade experience outside the city center.It is a specific cultural parade happening on Saturday afternoon.
: Join the garden team at Longue Vue to make a Spring Wreath. Make sure to get your tickets early since kids must be accompanied by an adult.It's a seasonal, hands-on craft activity perfect for early spring.
FREE : While this is outside NOLA proper in Folsom, it offers a full Easter package with a petting zoo, pony rides, and inflatables for the kids.This provides a robust set of kid-centric activities (pony rides, petting zoo) happening Saturday.
: If you need an indoor activity, catch Disney's Frozen showing today in Metairie. Perfect for fans of Anna and Elsa.A major theatrical production guaranteed to entertain kids, happening on Saturday.
· March 15
2FREE : Sunday is Family Day at the huge New Orleans Book Festival happening at Tulane. It's a great chance to engage with literature for free.This is the specific day of the multi-day festival dedicated to families.
: Little chefs can join this Sunday morning class at Acorn Cafe to make festive Easter treats and dye eggs using natural dyes. Be sure to secure tickets ahead of time.It’s a special, themed cooking class specifically for kids happening Sunday morning.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4FREE : If you have a little one who enjoys music and movement, this free workshop at the Jazz Museum sounds perfect for early exposure to the arts.It's a free, early arts exposure event specifically targeted toward the youngest children.
FREE : Score free entry to the Children's Museum today—always a safe bet for engaging play. Head over around lunchtime to take advantage of the free admission.It's free admission to a major family attraction that is guaranteed fun.
FREE : Experience one of New Orleans' most unique cultural traditions as the Mardi Gras Indian tribes gather and process today. Head to A.L. Davis Park or Bayou St. John to watch.This is the specific Sunday cultural event that happens annually in mid-March.
FREE : If you have a toddler under 4, get them moving with this music session at the Parenting Center first thing Sunday morning.It targets the very young demographic (0-3) on a quiet Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in New Orleans this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) there are several free options, including the 'Free Admission ~ The Louisiana Children's Museum' on Saturday, the 'YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Workshop At New Orleans Jazz Museum' on Saturday, and catching the cultural experience of 'Super Sunday' on Sunday.
Are there any outdoor cultural events this weekend?
Yes, you can experience the 'Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade' on Saturday afternoon and the traditional 'Super Sunday (Mardi Gras Indian gathering)' on Sunday afternoon.
What can my 10-year-old do this Saturday?
For a 10-year-old, the 'Studio KIDS!: Marvelous Metal' workshop at NOMA (Saturday morning) or exploring the gardens during the 'Vue Crew 2026 :: Extended Edition' session are great hands-on choices.
