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99 things you must do with your child in New Orleans before they grow up

by Kelly Leahy

Thu
29
2008

There are easily several hundred activities that ensure a good time for you and your pre-schooler. I'm only reaching for 99. I've listed 30 below and am asking you to list your additional favorites in the comments.

  1. Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
  2. Ride the street car
  3. Catch a Zulu Coconut
  4. Jazz Fest
  5. Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee
  6. Bourbon Street early on Mardi Gras Day
  7. Host a crawfish boil
  8. Touch a sing ray at the Aquarium
  9. Ride the Algiers Ferry
  10. Celebration in the Oaks
  11. Seek out the Indians on Mardi Gras
  12. Breakfast at Camellia Grill
  13. Boo at the Zoo
  14. French Quarter Fest
  15. Go fishing in Lake Ponchartrain
  16. Learn how to spell Tchoupitoulas
  17. Go to Plum Street Snoball
  18. Super Sunday
  19. A Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert
  20. Learn how to cook one signature New Orleans dish
  21. Watch North Pole Nutrias
  22. Ride the carousel at City Park
  23. Visit Dr. Bob's studio
  24. See a movie at The Prytania
  25. Ride a horse on the levee
  26. Greek Fest
  27. Eat a Hubig's Pie
  28. Go see the Doullut Steamboat Houses
  29. Parade in a second line
  30. Feed the ducks at Audubon Park
Now it's your turn!

[photo credit: Kelly Leahy]

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Those are good!a few more:31. Go to Storyland at city park32. Eat crawfish and snoballs on the lakefront33. Making a bubble around yourself at the Children's Museum34. Riding the ferry across the river with bread to throw to the seagulls35. Go to at least one Saints game in full black and gold



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