With the end of the year racing towards us, you probably have a calendar filled with "things to do". Parties, shopping, cooking…not to mention fitting some work in there somewhere. Even though it’s a very hectic time of year, I still think it’s important to find some down time to spend with the kids. After all, with all of the emphasis on family during the holiday season, it might be nice to actually get to spend some time with them.
That said, here are my top 5 picks for things to do with the kids for the rest of 2008:
Turkey Bingo
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 – Family friendly bingo sponsored by the Sunshine Club of Algiers. Head over to the Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria and play bingo for turkeys! Food, drinks, sweets and raffles start at 7:30 pm.
Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival
Friday through Sunday, December 5-7, 2008. Held at the Medal of Honor Park on Barriere Rd., the Orange Festival offers fun, food, music, a 5k run, contests for the kids (sack races, a pie eating contest, an orange race) and more. Visit the Orange Festival website for a complete weekend schedule.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling in Gretna
Sunday, December 7, 2008 – See Santa, sing Christmas carols and watch as the official tree of the City of Gretna is lit for the first time. The fun starts at 6 pm at Gretna City Hall and everyone is welcome.
Donate a Toy to Toys for Tots
Friday, December 12, 2008 – The Marine Forces Reserve Band will be performing Santa Meets Sousa. Free and open to the public, a donation of a new, unwrapped toy is suggested. All toys collected will benefit the children living in the Westwego area.
Make a Holiday Craft
Saturday, December 20, 2008 – All ages are welcome to join the park ranger at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego for a morning of crafts. The fun starts at 10 am. Call (504) 736-7155 for more information.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season,
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living. All rights reserved.
Here are some other things coming up in new orleans: No One Likes Leukemia Benefit, OpenStreetMap New Orleans Mapping Party, Steel Pulse night club that plays straight-ahead, reggae, flamenco and Euro-pop.