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Grand Isle Alive

Pack your fishing poles and cameras and come enjoy Grand Isle, Louisiana! The camps, motels, marinas, walking trails, restaurants, and Butterfly Dome, are open waiting to host you.
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Friday Sep 03, 2010


50th Grand Isle Original Redfish Rodeo & Concert
  • September 03, 2010 - September 05, 2010
  • 9/3 & 9/4 Rodeo, 9/5 FREE Concert
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Visit Website


Enjoy the rodeo Friday and Saturday and relax and have fun on Sunday with a FREE concert at Bridge Side Marina10am-7pm featuring Zebra, LeRoux, Debbie Landry, and more.   

N.O. Zephyrs vs Nashville
  • September 03, 2010
  • 7:00pm
  • Zephyr Stadium 6000 Airline Drive.
  • Metairie, LA 70113
  • Visit Website


Triple A Baseball Game

 

Saturday Sep 04, 2010


50th Grand Isle Original Redfish Rodeo & Concert
  • September 04, 2010 - September 05, 2010
  • 9/3 & 9/4 Rodeo, 9/5 FREE Concert
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Visit Website


Enjoy the rodeo Friday and Saturday and relax and have fun on Sunday with a FREE concert at Bridge Side Marina10am-7pm featuring Zebra, LeRoux, Debbie Landry, and more.   

Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • September 04, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

N.O. Zephyrs vs Nashville
  • September 04, 2010
  • 6:00pm
  • Zephyr Stadium 6000 Airline Drive.
  • Metairie, LA 70113
  • Visit Website


Triple A Baseball Game

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • September 04, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • September 04, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

Featured Event

Labor Day Blues Concert
  • September 04, 2010
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • 4545 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70065
  • Admission: $42.00 per person
  • Contact: Ticket Master
  • View Listing


1st Annual Labor Day Blues Concert featuring Kenne Wayne, Lebrado, LJ Echols, Mr. Ivy, Mr. Sam, & OB Buchana.  All seats are general admission, $42.00 each.  Contact Ticekt Master to purchase.Doors open at 7:00 p.m.  

 

Sunday Sep 05, 2010


50th Grand Isle Original Redfish Rodeo & Concert
  • September 05, 2010
  • 9/3 & 9/4 Rodeo, 9/5 FREE Concert
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Visit Website


Enjoy the rodeo Friday and Saturday and relax and have fun on Sunday with a FREE concert at Bridge Side Marina10am-7pm featuring Zebra, LeRoux, Debbie Landry, and more.   

N.O. Zephyrs vs Nashville
  • September 05, 2010
  • 6:00pm
  • Zephyr Stadium 6000 Airline Drive.
  • Metairie, LA 70113
  • Visit Website


Triple A Baseball Game

Uplifting the Coast" Free Concert
  • September 05, 2010
  • 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Grand Isle Tourist Commission 985-787-2997
  • View Listing
  • Visit Website


FREE "Uplifting the Coast" concert featuring Zebra, LeRoux, Debbie Landry, Debi & The Deacons, and More!  Bridge Side Marina.  Food, drinks, and souvenirs will be available for purchase.

 

Monday Sep 06, 2010


N.O. Zephyrs vs Nashville
  • September 06, 2010
  • 1:00pm
  • Zephyr Stadium 6000 Airline Drive.
  • Metairie, LA 70113
  • Visit Website


Triple A Baseball Game

 

Saturday Sep 11, 2010


Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • September 11, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • September 11, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • September 11, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Sunday Sep 12, 2010


Smooth Jazz Sundays
  • September 12, 2010 - October 10, 2010
  • 6:00 p.m. - Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
  • Clarion Hotel at 100 Westbank Expressway
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: $25.00 p.p. includes Buffet (Cah Bar Avail.)
  • Contact: Black Cat Productions-504-481-9014


An evening of smooth Jazz featuring enterntainers September 12th James Rivers & J. Diamond with special guest M.C. Gina Brown; on October 10th enjoy the sounds of Kent Jordan & Mike Baptists.  Smooth jazz, great Louisiana buffet are included in admssion.  A cash bar is available. 

 

Friday Sep 17, 2010


N.O. Electrical Association Fishing Tournament
  • September 17, 2010 - September 18, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo

Rockin' on the River Fall Concert
  • September 17, 2010 - September 24, 2010
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Gretna Amphitheatre Stage-Huey P. Long Avenue at 1st Street
  • Gretna, La 70054
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Gretna Office of Tourism 504-361-1580


Enjoy an evening along the Mighty Mississippi listening to the sounds of Louisiana bands and enjoying great food presented by local Gretna restaurants.  Visitors, come join us...catch the Gretna Ferry free!  If you are staying in donwtown N.O. or on the eastbank of Jefferson we are just minutes away.

Featured Event

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS - Royal Palm Restaurant, Fountain Park Centre
  • September 17, 2010 - November 19, 2010
  • 6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
  • 1901 Manhattan Boulevard
  • Harvey, LA 70058
  • Admission: FREE "LIVE" CONCERTS
  • Contact: Jamie L. Maillho
  • Visit Website


Come relax after a long week...kick back and enjoy free "live" concerts every 3rd Friday of the month during spring, summer and fall.  May revs up with Charmaine Neville, June brings Chris Servin, July features Vince Vance & the Valliants, August heats up with the Aaron Foret Band, September De-Javu' Band, October brings Chris Servin back, and things cool down in November with Fleur de Lis.  Concerts are 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. May, October & November.  Concerts are 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. June, July, August & September.  Call 504-644-4101 for more details.  

 

Saturday Sep 18, 2010


Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • September 18, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

N.O. Electrical Association Fishing Tournament
  • September 18, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • September 18, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

TrestleFest Art Market
  • September 18, 2010
  • Noon-5:00 p.m.
  • Dixie Art - 5005 Bloomfiled Street-under the Huey P. Long train trestle
  • Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Dixie Art


Dixie's Art Event Space with 3,000 sq. feet exhibition hall with 20 foot-high ceiling and excellent lighting will feature 20 booths with painting demonstrations, an art supplies sale market, cartoonist, jewelers, and more; plus prizes and refreshments from Noon til 5pm on market Saturdays.  Jay Nix of New Orleans' famous Parkway Bakery will be on hand making his po-boys and selling memorabilia he collected for Parkway.  Entertainment during the afternoon as well. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • September 18, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Wednesday Sep 22, 2010


Haydel's Bakery attempts - The World's Largest King Cake!
  • September 22, 2010
  • 12:00 Noon
  • Louisiana Superdome - 1500 Poydras Street
  • New Orleans, La 70112
  • Admission: Range: $7-$12 p.p.
  • Visit Website


Haydel's Bakery, a local favorite for over 50 years has temaed up with the New Orleans Saints in an attempt to make the World's Largest King Cake around the Louisiana Superdome. Net proceeds from the event will Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

 

Friday Sep 24, 2010


47th Caminada Redfish Rodeo
  • September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Sand Dollar Marina.

Festival of St. Rosalie Parish
  • September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010
  • 6pm-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 12pm-9pm
  • St. Rosalie-601 Second Street (at 2nd at 6th Street)
  • Harvey, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Enjoy bands, food, games, activities for the kids!

Rockin' on the River Fall Concert
  • September 24, 2010
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Gretna Amphitheatre Stage-Huey P. Long Avenue at 1st Street
  • Gretna, La 70054
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Gretna Office of Tourism 504-361-1580


Enjoy an evening along the Mighty Mississippi listening to the sounds of Louisiana bands and enjoying great food presented by local Gretna restaurants.  Visitors, come join us...catch the Gretna Ferry free!  If you are staying in donwtown N.O. or on the eastbank of Jefferson we are just minutes away.

Scales & Ales
  • September 24, 2010
  • 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
  • Aquarium of the Americas,
  • New Orleans, La
  • Admission: $35.00 p.p.
  • Contact: 504-861-5107


Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the Aquarium's 20th Birthday! Sample wine and beer from more than 20 bars as you enjoy the sights and sounds of Audubon Aquarium at night. Enjoy delicious New Orleans cuisine from more than 25 local restaurants, soak up the sounds of live music, and watch the stars come out over the Mississippi River.  All food and drinks are included in ticket price. Entertainment will be provided by Escalade Show and Dance, Soul Rebels Brass Band and the Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble and Mike Epstein and Ryan Gresham.  Scales & Ales supports Audubon’s Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program (LMMSTRP) and our efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and successfully releasing stranded and injured sea turtles and marine mammals. Find out more about Audubon’s Oil Spill Response efforts. ParkingParking is $7 for up to 4 hours at the Canal Place Parking Garage. Parking tickets must be validated at the Aq...

 

Saturday Sep 25, 2010


47th Caminada Redfish Rodeo
  • September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Sand Dollar Marina.

Fall Craft Fair
  • September 25, 2010
  • 9am-5pm
  • Archbishop Chapelle High School-8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
  • Metairie, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Fabulous selection of crafts hand-made by local artisans.  Everything from hairbows, to garden flags, to Louisiana and Saints Football memorabilia

Festival of St. Rosalie Parish
  • September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010
  • 6pm-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 12pm-9pm
  • St. Rosalie-601 Second Street (at 2nd at 6th Street)
  • Harvey, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Enjoy bands, food, games, activities for the kids!

Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • September 25, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • September 25, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • September 25, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Sunday Sep 26, 2010


47th Caminada Redfish Rodeo
  • September 26, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Sand Dollar Marina.

Festival of St. Rosalie Parish
  • September 26, 2010
  • 6pm-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 12pm-9pm
  • St. Rosalie-601 Second Street (at 2nd at 6th Street)
  • Harvey, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Enjoy bands, food, games, activities for the kids!

 

Thursday Sep 30, 2010


Murder Mystery Dinner
  • September 30, 2010
  • 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
  • 1901 Manhattan Boulevard
  • Harvey, LA 70058
  • Admission: $45.00 p.p. (presale)
  • Contact: Rachael Apken
  • View Listing


The Royal Palm Restaurant invites you to a dinner party to DIE for...bring your appetites!  $45.00 p.m., not inclusive of tax or gratuity, space is limited.  Join us for an evening of intrigue, great food, and fun.

 

Friday Oct 01, 2010


Family Fest at St. Ann Parish
  • October 01, 2010 - October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-6pm-11pm, 10/2-11am-11pm, 10/3-12pm-9pm
  • 4921 Meadowdale Street
  • Metairie, LA 70006
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local parish fair with Live Local Bands, Games, inflatables, food, beer

Featured Event

Gretna Heritage Festival
  • October 01, 2010 - October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-4pm-11pm, 10/2-2pm-11pm, 10/3-2pm-9pm
  • Huey P. Long Avenue/Gretna Historic District
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: $15.00 p.p., 12 & under free; Weekend Pass $40.00 p.p.
  • Visit Website


3 day festival with performances by international and Louisiana favorites. 2010 line-up features The Charlie Daniels Band, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, The Doobie Brothers, and more!  Amusement rides, games, activites, an Italian Village & German Beer Garden.  Voted Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society 2004 through 2009!

 

Saturday Oct 02, 2010


Family Fest at St. Ann Parish
  • October 02, 2010 - October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-6pm-11pm, 10/2-11am-11pm, 10/3-12pm-9pm
  • 4921 Meadowdale Street
  • Metairie, LA 70006
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local parish fair with Live Local Bands, Games, inflatables, food, beer

Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • October 02, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • October 02, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • October 02, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

Featured Event

Gretna Heritage Festival
  • October 02, 2010 - October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-4pm-11pm, 10/2-2pm-11pm, 10/3-2pm-9pm
  • Huey P. Long Avenue/Gretna Historic District
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: $15.00 p.p., 12 & under free; Weekend Pass $40.00 p.p.
  • Visit Website


3 day festival with performances by international and Louisiana favorites. 2010 line-up features The Charlie Daniels Band, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, The Doobie Brothers, and more!  Amusement rides, games, activites, an Italian Village & German Beer Garden.  Voted Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society 2004 through 2009!

 

Sunday Oct 03, 2010


Family Fest at St. Ann Parish
  • October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-6pm-11pm, 10/2-11am-11pm, 10/3-12pm-9pm
  • 4921 Meadowdale Street
  • Metairie, LA 70006
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local parish fair with Live Local Bands, Games, inflatables, food, beer

Featured Event

Gretna Heritage Festival
  • October 03, 2010
  • 10/1-4pm-11pm, 10/2-2pm-11pm, 10/3-2pm-9pm
  • Huey P. Long Avenue/Gretna Historic District
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: $15.00 p.p., 12 & under free; Weekend Pass $40.00 p.p.
  • Visit Website


3 day festival with performances by international and Louisiana favorites. 2010 line-up features The Charlie Daniels Band, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, The Doobie Brothers, and more!  Amusement rides, games, activites, an Italian Village & German Beer Garden.  Voted Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society 2004 through 2009!

 

Friday Oct 08, 2010


4th Annual Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo
  • October 08, 2010 - October 09, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle.

Gumbo Festival
  • October 08, 2010 - October 10, 2010
  • 10/8-6pm-11pm; 10/9-10am-11pm; 10/10-11am-10pm
  • 1701 Bridge City Avenue
  • Bridge City, LA
  • Admission: Free


Local Bands, Food, GUMBO!, Games, Activities

Holiday Craft Fair
  • October 08, 2010
  • 9am-5pm
  • St. Matthew United Methodist-6017 Camphor Street
  • Metairie, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Assortment of crafts and jewelry by local artisans.  Get a jump on your holiday shopping! 

Rockin' on the River Fall Concert
  • October 08, 2010 - November 12, 2010
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Gretna Amphitheatre Stage-Huey P. Long Avenue at 1st Street
  • Gretna, La 70054
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Gretna Office of Tourism 504-361-1580


Enjoy an evening by the Mighty Mississippi River with Louisiana bands, and great food provided by local Gretna restaurants.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Visitors, please join us!  If you are staying in downtown New Orleans or on the eastbank of Jefferson, we are only minutes away.  Catch a free ride (and fantastic scenic ride too) aboard the Gretna Ferry!

 

Saturday Oct 09, 2010


4th Annual Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo
  • October 09, 2010
  • Call for Times and Details.
  • LA Highway 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Admission: Call for Registration
  • Visit Website


Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle.

Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • October 09, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Gumbo Festival
  • October 09, 2010 - October 10, 2010
  • 10/8-6pm-11pm; 10/9-10am-11pm; 10/10-11am-10pm
  • 1701 Bridge City Avenue
  • Bridge City, LA
  • Admission: Free


Local Bands, Food, GUMBO!, Games, Activities

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • October 09, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Second Saturday Art & Cultural Festival
  • October 09, 2010
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 6601 10th St.
  • Harahan, LA 70123
  • Admission: Free Admission


Community Center and local artisans come together to show art and showcase culture of Louisiana

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • October 09, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Sunday Oct 10, 2010


Collector's Fest
  • October 10, 2010
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 301 Huey P. Long Ave.
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Visit Website


One of the regions largest displays of antique and collections for sale along beautiful tree-lined Huey P. Long Avenue

Gumbo Festival
  • October 10, 2010
  • 10/8-6pm-11pm; 10/9-10am-11pm; 10/10-11am-10pm
  • 1701 Bridge City Avenue
  • Bridge City, LA
  • Admission: Free


Local Bands, Food, GUMBO!, Games, Activities

Smooth Jazz Sundays
  • October 10, 2010
  • 6:00 p.m. - Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
  • Clarion Hotel at 100 Westbank Expressway
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: $25.00 p.p. includes Buffet (Cah Bar Avail.)
  • Contact: Black Cat Productions-504-481-9014


An evening of smooth Jazz featuring enterntainers September 12th James Rivers & J. Diamond with special guest M.C. Gina Brown; on October 10th enjoy the sounds of Kent Jordan & Mike Baptists.  Smooth jazz, great Louisiana buffet are included in admssion.  A cash bar is available. 

 

Friday Oct 15, 2010


Cochon de lait & Festival at St. Edward Parish
  • October 15, 2010 - October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-12am; 10/16-11am-12am; 10/17-10am-11pm
  • 4901 West Metairie
  • Metairie, LA 70001
  • Admission: Free Admission


Regions oldest & largest cochon de lait (Pig Roast) /Local Bands, Rides, Games, food

Family Festival at St. Catherine of Siena Parish
  • October 15, 2010 - October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-11pm; 10/16-11am-11pm; 10/17-12pm-9pm
  • 400 Codifer St.
  • Metairie, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local Festival with live bands, food, games and kids' activities.

Rockin' on the River Fall Concert
  • October 15, 2010 - November 12, 2010
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Gretna Amphitheatre Stage-Huey P. Long Avenue at 1st Street
  • Gretna, La 70054
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Gretna Office of Tourism 504-361-1580


Enjoy an evening by the Mighty Mississippi River with Louisiana bands, and great food provided by local Gretna restaurants.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Visitors, please join us!  If you are staying in downtown New Orleans or on the eastbank of Jefferson, we are only minutes away.  Catch a free ride (and fantastic scenic ride too) aboard the Gretna Ferry!

Featured Event

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS - Royal Palm Restaurant, Fountain Park Centre
  • October 15, 2010 - November 19, 2010
  • 6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
  • 1901 Manhattan Boulevard
  • Harvey, LA 70058
  • Admission: FREE "LIVE" CONCERTS
  • Contact: Jamie L. Maillho
  • Visit Website


Come relax after a long week...kick back and enjoy free "live" concerts every 3rd Friday of the month during spring, summer and fall.  May revs up with Charmaine Neville, June brings Chris Servin, July features Vince Vance & the Valliants, August heats up with the Aaron Foret Band, September De-Javu' Band, October brings Chris Servin back, and things cool down in November with Fleur de Lis.  Concerts are 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. May, October & November.  Concerts are 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. June, July, August & September.  Call 504-644-4101 for more details.  

 

Saturday Oct 16, 2010


Cochon de lait & Festival at St. Edward Parish
  • October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-12am; 10/16-11am-12am; 10/17-10am-11pm
  • 4901 West Metairie
  • Metairie, LA 70001
  • Admission: Free Admission


Regions oldest & largest cochon de lait (Pig Roast) /Local Bands, Rides, Games, food

Family Festival at St. Catherine of Siena Parish
  • October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-11pm; 10/16-11am-11pm; 10/17-12pm-9pm
  • 400 Codifer St.
  • Metairie, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local Festival with live bands, food, games and kids' activities.

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Gretna Farmer's Market
  • October 16, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Oktoberfest at St. Philip Parish
  • October 16, 2010
  • 11:00am - 9:00pm
  • 6600 Kawanee Ave.
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local  Parish Festival with local bands, food, games and inflatables for kids

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • October 16, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

TrestleFest Art Market
  • October 16, 2010
  • Noon-5:00 p.m.
  • Dixie Art - 5005 Bloomfiled Street-under the Huey P. Long train trestle
  • Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Dixie Art


Dixie's Art Event Space with 3,000 sq. feet exhibition hall with 20 foot-high ceiling and excellent lighting will feature 20 booths with painting demonstrations, an art supplies sale market, cartoonist, jewelers, and more; plus prizes and refreshments from Noon til 5pm on market Saturdays.  Jay Nix of New Orleans' famous Parkway Bakery will be on hand making his po-boys and selling memorabilia he collected for Parkway.  Entertainment during the afternoon as well. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • October 16, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Sunday Oct 17, 2010


Cochon de lait & Festival at St. Edward Parish
  • October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-12am; 10/16-11am-12am; 10/17-10am-11pm
  • 4901 West Metairie
  • Metairie, LA 70001
  • Admission: Free Admission


Regions oldest & largest cochon de lait (Pig Roast) /Local Bands, Rides, Games, food

Family Festival at St. Catherine of Siena Parish
  • October 17, 2010
  • 10/15-6pm-11pm; 10/16-11am-11pm; 10/17-12pm-9pm
  • 400 Codifer St.
  • Metairie, LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Local Festival with live bands, food, games and kids' activities.

 

Friday Oct 22, 2010


Boo at the Zoo
  • October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-24 - 5pm-9:30pm
  • 6500 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Admission: 5:00 p.m.-9:30p.m. -TBA Cost, from & 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.-TBA Cost p.p., under 1 year old, free
  • Visit Website


 Ghost train, trick or treating, haunted house, games.

Bucktown Seafood Festival
  • October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-6pm-11pm; 10/23-11am-11pm; 10/24-12pm-9pm
  • 1600 Lake Avenue
  • Metairie "Bucktown", LA 70005
  • Admission: Free Admission


Festival with local bands, Louisiana seafood, games, rides, & kids' activities.  Fun for the whole family. 

Park-A-Boo
  • October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-5pm-8:30pm; 10/23-1pm-8:30pm; 10/24-2pm-5:30pm
  • Lafreniere Park 3000 Downs Blvd.
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Admission: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Kids 3 yrs-12 yrs.
  • Visit Website


Safe family fun Halloween!  Trick or treating, activities, boo house, and more for kids 12 and under and their parents.  Music, games, candy and fun! 

Rockin' on the River Fall Concert
  • October 22, 2010 - November 12, 2010
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Gretna Amphitheatre Stage-Huey P. Long Avenue at 1st Street
  • Gretna, La 70054
  • Admission: Free Admission
  • Contact: Gretna Office of Tourism 504-361-1580


Enjoy an evening by the Mighty Mississippi River with Louisiana bands, and great food provided by local Gretna restaurants.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Visitors, please join us!  If you are staying in downtown New Orleans or on the eastbank of Jefferson, we are only minutes away.  Catch a free ride (and fantastic scenic ride too) aboard the Gretna Ferry!

 

Saturday Oct 23, 2010


Annual Holiday Craft Fair
  • October 23, 2010
  • 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • St. Clement Parish - 3978 West Esplanade Avenue
  • Metairie, LA 70002
  • Admission: Free Admission


Beautiful display of local crafters and artisans' items for sale.  Great for holiday shopping!

Boo at the Zoo
  • October 23, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-24 - 5pm-9:30pm
  • 6500 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Admission: 5:00 p.m.-9:30p.m. -TBA Cost, from & 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.-TBA Cost p.p., under 1 year old, free
  • Visit Website


 Ghost train, trick or treating, haunted house, games.

Bucktown Seafood Festival
  • October 23, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-6pm-11pm; 10/23-11am-11pm; 10/24-12pm-9pm
  • 1600 Lake Avenue
  • Metairie "Bucktown", LA 70005
  • Admission: Free Admission


Festival with local bands, Louisiana seafood, games, rides, & kids' activities.  Fun for the whole family. 

Logo for Gretna Farmers Market
Gretna Farmer's Market
  • October 23, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 301 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Admission: Free
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Rain or Shine!  A MUST see and do for locals and visitors...fresh produce, candies, jellies, wine, specialty meats, plants & crafts, nuts, & sweets!

Park-A-Boo
  • October 23, 2010 - October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-5pm-8:30pm; 10/23-1pm-8:30pm; 10/24-2pm-5:30pm
  • Lafreniere Park 3000 Downs Blvd.
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Admission: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Kids 3 yrs-12 yrs.
  • Visit Website


Safe family fun Halloween!  Trick or treating, activities, boo house, and more for kids 12 and under and their parents.  Music, games, candy and fun! 

Pumpkin-Palooza!
  • October 23, 2010
  • Call for Time and details
  • 3412 Haring Road
  • Metairie (Just off Veterans Memorial Blvd. near Green Acres Street), LA
  • Admission: Free Admission


Spend the afternoon with the family enjoying an old fashioned pumpkin patch, games, pumpkin carving contests, pumpkin cooking demonstrations, cake walk and more. 

Rivertown Children's Castle
  • October 23, 2010
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • 501 Williams Boulevard
  • Kenner, LA 70062
  • Admission: $5.00 Per Person
  • Visit Website


Historic District - Story book-like castle enhances children's storytelling and puppet theater. A different story-teller and/or event each time.  $5.00 p.p. Admission.  Hours: Saturday only; 11:30 a.m. 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market
  • October 23, 2010
  • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 484 Sala Avenue
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Cathy Pailet
  • Visit Website


Covered Market - Produce, plants & crafts, nuts, sweets - live entertainment on special occasions

 

Sunday Oct 24, 2010


Boo at the Zoo
  • October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-24 - 5pm-9:30pm
  • 6500 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Admission: 5:00 p.m.-9:30p.m. -TBA Cost, from & 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.-TBA Cost p.p., under 1 year old, free
  • Visit Website


 Ghost train, trick or treating, haunted house, games.

Bucktown Seafood Festival
  • October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-6pm-11pm; 10/23-11am-11pm; 10/24-12pm-9pm
  • 1600 Lake Avenue
  • Metairie "Bucktown", LA 70005
  • Admission: Free Admission


Festival with local bands, Louisiana seafood, games, rides, & kids' activities.  Fun for the whole family. 

Park-A-Boo
  • October 24, 2010
  • 10/22-5pm-8:30pm; 10/23-1pm-8:30pm; 10/24-2pm-5:30pm
  • Lafreniere Park 3000 Downs Blvd.
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Admission: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Kids 3 yrs-12 yrs.
  • Visit Website


Safe family fun Halloween!  Trick or treating, activities, boo house, and more for kids 12 and under and their parents.  Music, games, candy and fun! 

 



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