New Orleans weekend events for kids (6–10)

50 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 18 · 10am

Boo at the Zoo at Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo — New Orleans · Orleans Co. · New Orleans

Family Halloween tradition at the Zoo benefiting Manning Family Children's: trick-or-treating and spooky-not-scary fun. Fri., Oct. 16 (Li'l Boo) through Sun., Oct. 18.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Separate event tickets (members and non-members)

Details at Audubon Nature Institute ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From New Orleans Public Library and Jefferson Parish Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

1pmDungeons and Dragons · Algiers Regional Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHalloween Bingo · Belle Terre Library, Marrero 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmNintendo Switch: Gaming 4 Books! · North Kenner Library, Kenner 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSensory Saturday · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWestwego Community Crafternoon: Button Art · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Algiers Regional Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

Time variesWBR Children's Afternoon Craft!: Handprint Bat · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From New Orleans Public Library and Jefferson Parish Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

11amCommunity Garden Work Hour · Terrytown Library, Terrytown 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMagic the Gathering · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmReading to Rabbits · East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSymmetrical Halloween Collages · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, New Orleans 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10amLego Club · East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amVideo Game Hour · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amHarahan: Crafts for Kids · Harahan Library, Harahan 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amWestwego Family Storytime · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amGretna Library: Storytime · Gretna Library, Gretna 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amWestwego Lego Club · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmEarth-Friendly Cabbage Chemistry · Main Library, New Orleans 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmFamily Board Games · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRobotics Workshop for Tweens · Mid-City Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSATURDAY MATINEE (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) · North Kenner Library, Kenner 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmLakeshore Matinee: Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004, Rated: , h mins.) · Lakeshore Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSTEM Saturday: Make a Lava Lamp! · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

Time variesWBR Children's Afternoon Craft!: Paper Ghost Craft · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From New Orleans Public Library and Jefferson Parish Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

11amCommunity Garden Work Hour · Terrytown Library, Terrytown 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTrunk or Treat · Avondale Library, Avondale 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

10amSaturday Craft · East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLego Club · Old Metairie Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amWestwego Family Storytime · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amGretna Library: Storytime · Gretna Library, Gretna 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amWestwego Lego Club · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCRAFTERNOON! (Halloween Edition) · North Kenner Library, Kenner 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 1

Time variesWBR Children's Afternoon Craft!: Sugar Skull Streamers · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From New Orleans Public Library and Jefferson Parish Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

11amCommunity Garden Work Hour · Terrytown Library, Terrytown 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10amArt Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry · West Bank Regional Library, Harvey 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLego Club · East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amVideo Game Hour · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amHarahan: Lego Club · Harahan Library, Harahan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amIt's a Frog and Toad Party! · Alvar Library, New Orleans 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amWestwego Family Storytime · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amGretna Library: Storytime · Gretna Library, Gretna 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amWestwego Lego Club · Westwego Library, Westwego 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmDungeons and Dragons · Algiers Regional Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMagic the Gathering · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLego Club · River Ridge Library, River Ridge 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRobotics Workshop for Tweens · Main Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSaturday Matinee · Wagner Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmLakeshore Matinee: Clifford: The Big Red Dog (2021, Rated: PG, 1h 37mins.) · Lakeshore Library, Metairie 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Algiers Regional Library, New Orleans 6-10 · 11+ · Free