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.
Fall Events
Family Game night
Create memories with your family and friends with a night of fun games and more!
| Date/Time |
Location |
Ages |
Cost |
|
TBA
|
TBA |
All ages |
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
***Fall 2026 MITP locations and movies will be announced by August 21st and the season starts September 11th.
| 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 September through November 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.
Open to all Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
No pets, alcohol, weapons, smoking, or cooking allowed. 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.