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New Orleans, on cue · September

Kids activities in New Orleans.

Storytimes, museum programs, and kid-built shows around New Orleans — gathered from the calendars parents actually trust, led by New Orleans Public Library branches.

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SunOct 04
Free Strong match
FamilyFilm Free Family

Mystery Kids Movie : Free Screening!

Sun, Oct 04 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 75 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Mystery Movie! Join us at Manship Theatre for a FREE sensory-friendly screening of a surprise kids movie on Free First Sunday! Screening Times: 12:30 p.m. + 1:20 p.m. Enjoy crafts and activities with LSU MOA in the lobby! Genre: Family, Adventure Rating: PG; Common Sense Media Age Rating 6+ Length: 48 mins Screening Times : 12:30 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. This screening is sensory-friendly : lights are brighter, sound is quieter, and you are free to be you! Come and go, laugh and chat, and have an easy Sunday afternoon where no one is shushed, and everyone is welcome at Manship Theatre. Visit our ticket desk for free sensory bags courtesy of Capital Area Autism Network and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, and take a break in our quiet room, located near the bathrooms.

Free admission

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunOct 25
Sunday Youth Music Labs Strong match

Sunday Youth Music Labs

Sun, Oct 25 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

Feat. Members of Galactic

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueMay 11
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Strong match
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Tue, May 11 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21

Local planning guide

Kids programming in New Orleans worth the car seats

New Orleans's children's programming lives on scattered calendars — New Orleans Public Library branches, New Orleans Public Library branches, and the family slates at bigger venues. This page pulls the genuinely kid-focused ones out of the general noise.

Built for kids, not just open to them

Results here favor storytimes, workshops, and children's performances over adult events that merely allow kids — the difference between a planned morning and a long one.

The anchors

Recurring programming at New Orleans Public Library branches and New Orleans Public Library branches forms the dependable base; one-off festivals and touring children's shows layer on top when they hit New Orleans.

Check ages before you drive

Age ranges and registration rules live with the organizer — every listing links back to its source calendar so you can confirm before loading the car.