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Best Hanukkah Toys

December 08, 2008

Hanukkah begins this year at sundown on December 21st. With it comes eight days of lighting the Menorah, food, toys and games. My kids are barely grasping the concept of Christmas (or "The Christmas" as my eldest calls it -- nice way to retain a secular distance, if you ask me). However, one day I hope to teach them about Hanukkah as well. Knowing about menorahs and dreidels is especially  Read more...

This weekend's best bet: Ramp Art Festival

November 21, 2008

The second annual North Ramp Art Festival is taking place this Saturday along the promenade in front of Louis Armstrong park on Rampart Street (I bet you saw that coming). There will be over 20 local artists and food vendors selling their wares. As with any good festival there will also be music including the Treme Brass Band and Walter "Wolfman" Washington. There is also a Children's Area with  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in new orleans

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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