Family-Friendly Events Throughout the Year
NORD hosts a variety of seasonal and family-friendly events throughout the year. Most events are free and open to the public. Registration may be required for certain programs.
Spring Events
Daddy Daughter Spring Dance
Create memories with your little princess! Enjoy a photo booth, raffles, dancing, food, and more.
| Date/Time |
Location |
Ages |
Cost |
Friday, March 13, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM |
Milne Rec Center |
Girls 18 & under |
Free |
Mother Son Dance
A fun evening for moms and sons with music, dancing, and activities to make lasting memories.
| Date/Time |
Location |
Ages |
Cost |
Friday, May 26, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM |
Milne Rec Center |
Boys 18 & under |
Free |
Krazy Hat & Sock Hop Dance
Youth enjoy a fun night of dancing, photo booth, and competitions for the craziest hats and socks. Door prizes included!
| Date/Time |
Location |
Ages |
Cost |
Friday, June 26, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM |
Milne Rec Center |
All youth |
Free |
Kite Day
Bring your family to fly kites, enjoy bounce houses, crafts, music, snacks, and prizes for fastest or most creative kites.
Cost: Free | Open to all
Easter Eggstravaganza
Family-friendly Easter egg hunts with candy-filled eggs, the Easter Bunny, face painting, space walks, and field games.
Movies in the Park
| Time |
Ages |
Note |
Cost |
| Movies begin at dusk |
Open to all |
Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
No pets, alcohol, weapons, smoking, or cooking allowed. |
Free |
Looking for a great Friday night event - that's free? The NORD Movies in the Park program will show a great family friendly outdoor movie every Friday night from March 6th - May 15th at NORD playgrounds. What a great way to start the weekend with family, friends, and neighbors!
NORD partners with booster clubs, non-profit and community organizations, schools may apply to host a Movies in the Park to promote the events. This season, each film screening will have an alternate indoor location in case of inclement weather.
The movies will begin at dusk, as the sun descends beneath the horizon, and weather permitting. The screenings are free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.
Spring 2026 - Movie Lineup
| March 6 |
March 13 |
March 20 |
March 27 |
|
The Goonies
New Canal Lighthouse
8001 Lakeshore Dr.
New Orleans, La 70114
Rain Site: Milne Rec Center
|
Hamilton
Wisner Playground
4874 Laurel St.
New Orleans, La 70115
Rain Site: Lyons Rec Center
|
HOP
Evans Playground
5100 LaSalle St.
New Orleans, La 70115
Rain Site: Rosenwald Rec Center
|
Zootopia 2
Pratt Playground
5733 Chatham Dr.
New Orleans, La 70122
Rain Site: Milne Rec Center
|
| April 10 |
April 17 |
April 24 |
May 1 |
|
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
Bodenger Playground
3400 Kansas St.
New Orleans, La 70114
Rain Site: Morris FX Jeff Rec Center
|
Smurfs
Stallings Gentilly Playground
2700 Lapeyrouse St.
New Orleans, La 70119
Rain Site: St. Bernard Rec Center
|
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd.
New Orleans, La 70117
Rain Site: Joe W. Brown Rec Center
|
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Delcazel Playspot
401 Verret St.
New Orleans, La 70114
Rain Site: Morris FX Jeff Rec Center
|
| May 8 |
May 15 |
|
Wicked for Good
Lafitte Greenway Gathering Field
2200 Lafitte Street
New Orleans, La 70119
Rain Site: Morris FX Jeff Rec Center
|
Superman
Kenilworth Playground
7820 Redfish St.
New Orleans, La 70126
Rain Site: Joe W. Brown Rec Center
|
Open to all Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
No pets, alcohol, weapons, smoking, or cooking allowed. Free Free
Summer Events
Family Fit Fest: Play. Bike. Fly. Explore.
There's plenty to do and experience at our Spring Family Fun Fest including with a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Prepare healthy snacks. Participate in interactive, fun play. Explore nature with an engaging nature walk. Support a local non-profit organization by making a donation and enjoy a scenic round trip bike ride from Milne Rec Center to Lake Pontchartrain. Bring or make a kite to participate in the Kite Flying Contests. Come and enjoy food, music, and entertainment.
National Park and Recreation Month
Every July NORD celebrates Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that highlights and all the ways parks and recreation has the power to transform our daily lives. From providing places to get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, a close-to-home community park and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life.
Fall Events
Halloween Spooktacular
Safe, fun, family-friendly Halloween events at multiple NORD locations. Activities include carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, prizes, and trick-or-treating.
| Ages |
Tip |
Cost |
| Open to all |
Bring a bag for collecting goodies |
Free |