Top city guide · 2026-04-07

New Orleans Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in New Orleans, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in New Orleans.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in New Orleans right now.
Outdoor Pick
Louisiana Children's Museum
Children's Museum
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
4.9 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Zoo / Animals
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Cafe Du Monde in City Park
Food & Treats
City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
National WWII Museum
Library / Education
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Storyland
Playgrounds
City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Children's Museum
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
4.6 / 5
Playground Pick
Audubon Park
Parks
St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
4.6 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Children's Museum
Louisiana Children's Museum
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Zoo / Animals
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Food & Treats
Cafe Du Monde in City Park
City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
Library / Education
National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in New Orleans.
APRIL09
City Park Egg Scramble
APRIL 09 · starts Apr 9
35,000 eggs hidden throughout Carousel Gardens and Storyland with Easter Bunny photos, balloon artists, DJ, and rides included
Paid/Varies
APRIL16
French Quarter Festival
APRIL 16 · starts Apr 16
Largest free showcase of Louisiana music with 300+ performances, local food vendors, live music, and family activities across 20 stages
Free

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