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Free things to do in New Orleans soon

Sun15Nov

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 10:30 am · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Sun15Nov

Music in the Garden: Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 12:00 pm · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Mon16Nov

SNAP Assistance

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:30 am · Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Mon16Nov

Baby Storytime

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:30 am · Alvar Library - Programming Space
Mon16Nov

Ornament Party

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 3:00 pm · Virtual Events -
Mon16Nov

Glass Recycling Drop Off

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 4:30 pm · Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Mon16Nov

Create a Recipe Box

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 4:30 pm · Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Mon16Nov

Secret Book Safe

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Mon16Nov

Evening Playtime

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Central City Library - Programming Space
Mon16Nov

SciFi/SciFact: Stories and Essays

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

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FAQ

What is The Lagniappe?

The Lagniappe is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in New Orleans, LA. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The Lagniappe is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in New Orleans. We link to the original source on every event.