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Big family outings around New Orleans, LA

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

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Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 5pm–10pm

LUNA Fête: The Puppetry Parade

Downtown New Orleans (Lafayette Square to Piazza d'Italia) — New Orleans · Orleans Co. · New Orleans

Downtown light-art festival with illuminated art, monumental projections and handcrafted puppets.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed

Most installations free; $15 entry at the Piazza d'Italia area, ages 12 and under free.

Details at Arts New Orleans ↗

Weekend of Nov 27–29

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Weekend of Dec 4–6

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4 festivals, farms, shows and attraction events worth planning a day around over the next 4 weekends.

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