Seasonal Events
Halloween Events
Sensory Sensitive Halloween @ Chuck E. Cheese
October 17, 2024
All Locations
9:00am-11:00am
Come for a sensory sensitive Halloween event that includes: dimmed lighting, reduced noise, and trained staff. Opens 2 hours earlier for a sensory-friendly arcade and dining experience. Any child in costume will receive 100 free E-tickets!
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans Inclusive Halloween Party
October 19, 2024
11:00am-2:00pm
Westwego Farmer’s Market 484 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA
This is a free event hosted by the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans. Open to all ages for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun, including free family photos! Costumes are not required, but are encouraged. This event is inclusive of sensory needs and dietary restrictions.
Boo at the Zoo
October 18-20, 2024
10:00am-5:00pm
Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118
Guests of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes to enjoy some daytime Halloween fun, including but not limited to: trick or treating, crafts, a haunted house, themed photos, air tattoos, and an A-MAZE-ing Maze.
Krewe of Boo
October 19, 2024
6:30 PM
check out link below for Parade Route
For more information, check out the link below. General Admission Cost is $38 for adults and kids, $10 for members (kids and adults). https://rb.gy/vo617
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Christmas Events
Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras Camp
March 5, 2007
6900 Saints Dr., Metairie, LA, United States, 70003
7:30am-5:30pm
This holiday camp at the Ree Alario Center is specifically for special needs ages 4-13. The camp features "arts and crafts, sports, games, special events, outdoor and indoor activities, movie, and so much more at camp!". The cost is $64 and registration can be found on the following link (register by Feburary 28th).
Krewe of Barkus
February 23, 2025
Parade begins at Armstrong Park
2:00 PM
Come to see a parade of dogs in adorable costumes - this parade goes through 15 blocks to the French Quarter (see link for parade map)
Chewbacchus
February 1, 2025
Marigny (parade starts at Franklin and St. Claude)
7:00 PM
The Krewe of Chewbacchus features a Sci-Fi themed parade ranging from Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek, aliens, STOMP Troopers (a marching krewe of neurodivergent youth), and more!
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters
February 22, 2025
Metairie (begins at intersection of Veterans Blvd. and Houma Blvd.)
5:00 PM
Bringing Alice in Wonderland to life with 26 floats with a focus on “magical entertainment”
Family Gras
Friday, February 21- Sunday, February 23, 2025
Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Blvd. (across from Lakeside Mall)
Check the parade schedule for times
Family Gras is a free celebration in Metairie to come enjoy outdoor concerts, face painting, food vendors, and games. Parades roll directly next to Family Gras activities such as: Krewe of Excalibur, Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters, Krewe of Atlas, and the Krewe of Caerus.
Summer Camps
Inclusive Camps
Camp Tiger
433 Bolivar Street New Orleans, LA 70112
Camp tiger is a free, weeklong camp serving kids ages 6-15 with special needs. The camp is staffed by current first year medical students of the LSUHSC School of Medicine. There are two medical students for every camper. Use link for Camp Tiger 2024 Camper Application as spots are limited.
Camp Able
Christ Church Cathedral. 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orlean, LA 70115
Serving ages 10 and up. Camp Able is exclusively for neurodivergent individuals to be able to participate in activities such as: dancing, arts and crafts, nature adventures, outside activities, games, and putting on a second line performance. KEEP CHECKING LINK FOR 2024 REGISTRATION
Ree Alario - Camp Rainbow
Ree Alario Special Needs Center. 6900 Saints Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
A day camp designed for youth ages 6-13 with development disabilities. Campers participate in games, arts and crafts, physical activities, and special events. Their website states ‘We serve children who can function in a group setting and can independently manage their self-care needs. Because we do not provide one on one supervision, we cannot accommodate children with a pattern of aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, or elopement.’ Cost is $350 for session 1 and $246 for session 2. After care is available for an additional fee – Session 1: $50; Session 2 - $38. Contact Leslie at (504) 736-6971
Ree Alario - Teen Scene Camp
Ree Alario Special Needs Center. 6900 Saints Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
A day camp designed for youth ages 14-20 with development disabilities. Campers participate in games, arts and crafts, physical activities, and special events. Their website states ‘We serve children who can function in a group setting and can independently manage their self-care needs. Because we do not provide one on one supervision, we cannot accommodate children with a pattern of aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, or elopement.’ Cost is $264. Aftercare is available for an additional fee of $38. Contact Leslie at (504)736-6971
Sports Camps
SkyHawks MultiSport Camp (Ages 7-12)
Lakeshore Playground 1125 Rosa Ave. Metairie, LA 70005
Serving ages 7-12, these 3-4 day long camps combine 10 different sports throughout the week to young athletes. All participants receive a t-shirt and their website states to bring: appropriate clothing and shoes, 2 snacks, a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Camp costs range from: $147- $245 based on length of the camp. Use the link below to register and click on ‘SkyHawks Multisport Camp -EB’. Other sport specific camps are also available, such as: basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball (all listed under link below).
Mini-Hawk MultiSport Camp (Ages 4-6)
Lakeshore Playground 1125 Rosa Ave. Metairie, LA 70005
Serving ages 4-6, these 4-5 day long camps combine 10 different sports throughout the week to young athletes. All participants receive a t-shirt and their website states to bring: appropriate clothing and shoes, 2 snacks, a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen. Camp costs range from: $112- $245 based on length of camp and if attending a full day or half day. Use the link below to register and click on ‘Mini-Hawk Multisport Camp -EB’.
Other Camps
Art Camp 504
The Tigermen Den. 3113 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Serving ages 7-14 (ages will vary by classes). Art 504 provides weekly themed camps with themes such as: ‘Creative Writing, Illustration and Scriptwriting’, ‘Bywater Mid Summer Mardi Gras Parade Camp’, ‘Toy Design Expo’, ‘Culinary Arts and Set Design’, ‘Fantasy Camp, Dungeons & Dragons’. Camp cost: $350-$375/week (includes registration deposit and all materials). Aftercare is available until 5:15 for an additional $75/week. Use the link below to register.
Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Camp Up (Ages 11-13)
3401 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002
Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Day Camp (Ages 6-10)
3700 Civic St. Metairie LA, 70001
The Louisiana Children’s Museum Summer Camp
15 Henry Thomas Drive New Orleans, LA 70124
Serving kids 4-8 for a weeklong (Monday – Friday) camp. Check out the link below for themed camps that range from: cooking, exploring the lagoons, learning about instruments, art, and even learning about bugs. The camp will remain open on Memorial Day May, 27, Wednesday June 19th, and Thursday, July 4th. Weekly camp cost: $325 for LCM members/week and $375 for non-members/week. Before and after care are available for additional costs. Use the link below to register, spots are limited.