I've been so busy over the last couple of months that the weekend events have been pushed to the back burner and I've missed out on some great times...
In an attempt to remedy this, here are some of the upcoming things to do on the West Bank that I'm really trying to squeeze in - if only I could be in three places at one time!
West Bank Halloween Events
Pumpkin Patch at Aurora Methodist Church in Algiers - A fund raiser for the mission group, the pumpkin patch is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm and on Sundays from noon to 8:00 pm. Crafts, snacks, story time and pick your own pumpkin, gourds and Indian corn. Groups are welcome, just call ahead at 504-394-5483.
Bayou Segnette will have a Halloween themed craft day on Friday, October 24th from 10-11 am, then on Halloween night there will be trick or treating from 6-9 pm, hay rides and a chance to vote for the best decorated camp site. Wouldn't spending the night in the swamp be the spookiest Halloween treat ever?
Music Events
Wednesdays on the Point has returned for the fall with free concerts from 5:30 to 7:30 pm each Wednesday in October. Visit Wednesdays on the Point for the schedule of shows and weekly locations.
Also returning for the fall is the free Rockin' on the River concert series in Gretna. Taking place at Huey P. Long and the Mississippi River, the concerts take place every Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm until November 14th. We attended several of these shows in the spring and it's a family friendly atmosphere with food and drinks available to purchase. There will be a Halloween costume contest on the 31st, so start planning now. Don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets!
Algiers Point Home Tour
The annual Algiers Point home tour takes place on October 18th and
19th from 11am to 5pm each day. The home tour is a wonderful way to spend a weekend day walking through historic Algiers Point and gives you the opportunity to sneak a peek into some of the most stunning homes in the area. Tickets are available at Mount Olivet Episcopal Church (530 Pelican Avenue). Be sure to leave room for lunch or an early dinner at the church's Pasta Festival. More information about the home tour.
During the Home Tour, an outdoor art show will be held at Mount Olivet Parish Hall from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday and again on Sunday from 11:14 am to 3:30 pm.
Area restaurants and bars will be open during the home show to make your walking tour even easier.
Party in the Market
The new Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market, located at Sala Avenue and Fourth Street, will have food and music on Sunday, October 19th from 11 am to 2 pm. Tickets are only $5 for adults, $2.50 for children and blankets and lawn chairs are welcomed.
West Bank Recycling
Jefferson Parish is sponsoring a recycling event on Saturday, October 18th at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd in Westwego) from 9 am to noon. Plastic containers 1 through 7, paper products , cardboard and metal cans will all be accepted and do not have to be separated. The Arc of New Orleans will also be on hand, collecting donations of Mardi Gras beads and throws. Please note that NO glass, plastic bags or hazardous materials will be accepted at this event.
Free Immunizations
Children up to age 18 can receive free immunizations every Thursday in October from 2-6 pm at the West Bank Toys R Us (4800 Lapalco Blvd in Marrero). Shot records must be presented for all immunizations.
Did I miss anything? I'm sure I did, so if you know about an October event that should be added here, drop me a line at lisa@westbankliving.com and I'll get it on the list. Have a great October!
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living. All rights reserved.
Lisa looks like there is quite a bit going on in New Orleans. Hope you are able to catch a few of these events.