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⭐ This Week at a GlanceCajun Dance Monday, March 30 · Abita Springs Trailhead Museum Live Cajun music and dancing in Abita Springs—the most authentic local-culture event of the week. |
| Nailed It: Bad Art Night Tuesday, March 31 · St. Tammany Parish Library - Slidell Branch The worse your art, the better your night—a refreshingly low-stakes creative evening where perfectionism is actively discouraged. |
| April Food Truck Roundup Friday, April 3 · Covington Abita Brewery Taproom Multiple food trucks converge at Abita Brewery for an outdoor Friday feast—casual, varied, and built for grazing. |
| Rise and Shine Beach Yoga Saturday, April 4 · Fontainebleau State Park Sunrise yoga at Fontainebleau State Park—the cleanest way to start your Saturday morning. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Schools close Tuesday, March 31 through Thursday, April 2. Pelican Park and Coquille Recreation are running Spring Break camps: Camp Coquille (gym-based activities) and Forge Basketball camps fill weekday daytime hours. Both require advance registration—check your local parks department site now if interested. |
| | 📚 | No registration needed, just show up during program hours at either Madisonville (Wed Apr 1) or Slidell (Thu Apr 2) branch. Spring-themed crafts and activities keep young kids occupied for as long as you need. |
| | 🏃 | Fontainebleau State Park on Saturday morning—a structured but low-pressure way to get kids outside and moving. Perfect for families who want to start the day with some physical activity. |
| | ⏰ | Multiple STPL branches offer StoryTots (ages 0–5) and Play Date programs (ages 0–36 months) throughout the week. These are structured, free, and specifically designed for younger kids during break week. |
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⚠️ What Affects Your Week| ⚠️ | Schools close Tuesday, March 31 through Thursday, April 2 for Spring/Easter Break. Plan childcare accordingly—Pelican Park and Coquille Recreation are running daytime camps. |
| | ⚠️ | The City of Mandeville will be closed Friday, April 3 for Good Friday/Easter Holiday—plan accordingly if you need municipal services. |
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🌟 This Weekend · Apr 3 – Apr 5April Food Truck Roundup COV Fri, Apr 3 • 5:30 PM Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington Multiple food trucks roll into Abita Brewery on Friday for an all-day outdoor feast. It's the easiest way to feed your… KID-FRIENDLYOUTDOORS |
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👨👩👧 Family Picks (9)Youth Sports & Activities (6) | | | | Spring Break: Camp Coquille COV Thu, Apr 2 • 8:00 AM Gym 1 · Covington Full-day spring break camp at Coquille Recreation featuring sports, games, and indoor activities; register in advance. |
| Forge Basketball-Spring Break Camp COV Thu, Apr 2 • 9:00 AM Gym 3 · Covington Basketball-focused spring break camp at Gym 3; players of all levels improve fundamentals and game skills. |
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Library Programs (3) | KIDS StoryWalk®: Grumpy Monkey MAD Tue, Mar 31 • 9:00 AM STPL - Madisonville Branch · Madisonville Join us for a twist on Storytime! A Storywalk® is a reading experience for families that places an illustrated… KID-FRIENDLYOUTDOORS |
| KIDS StoryTots (Mar 31 – Apr 1) COV Tue, Mar 31 • 9:30 AM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and music—all specially picked for little ones ages 0 to… KID-FRIENDLY |
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🌇 Around the Northshore (20)Arts, Culture & Music (7)Cajun Dance ABI Mon, Mar 30 • 7:30 PM Abita Springs Trailhead Museum · Abita Springs The Northshore Cajun Dancers perform live Cajun music and dancing—an authentic taste of local culture in an intimate… OUTDOORS |
| | Artist Community Night Tue, Mar 31 St. Tammany Art Association · Covington Local artists gather for a casual evening of conversation, collaboration, and shared creative energy. |
| Trivia Tuesdays! COV Tue, Mar 31 Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington Weekly trivia night at Columbia Street Tap Room; gather your team and compete for prizes while enjoying food and drink. |
| | Bingo Night! COV Wed, Apr 1 Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington Come enjoy some BINGO fun at the taproom this Wednesday! All ages are welcome. Johnny's Pizza will be here from 5-9 to… KID-FRIENDLY |
| Food Truck: Taste of Prague COV Thu, Apr 2 Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington Taste of Prague at the Taproom Take your tastebuds on a trip to the heart of Europe! Taste of Prague Food Truck is… |
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Community Events (5)Community and civic events keep the Northshore connected—from bingo nights to business seminars. Bingo Tue, Mar 31 St. Tammany Parish Weekly community bingo games—a casual social outing with a chance to win and socialize with neighbors. |
| | One of a Kind Cards MAN Wed, Apr 1 • 1:00 PM Castine Center Conf. Room E · Mandeville Card-making workshop at Castine Center; create personalized, unique greeting cards using mixed-media techniques. |
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Sports & Recreation (3)Open Play Pickleball COV Tue, Mar 31 • 6:00 PM Covington Parks · Covington Drop-in pickleball play for all skill levels—bring a partner or join others for casual, recreational games. |
| Indoor Pickleball COV Wed, Apr 1 • 10:00 AM Coquille Recreation Center · Covington Climate-controlled pickleball play for those preferring indoor courts; open to all skill levels for casual or… |
| Northshore Disc Golf League COV Wed, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington Northshore Disc Golf Putting League at Abita Brewery Join us in the beer garden at Abita Brewery for an evening of fun,… |
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Workshops & Classes (5)Creating Desktop Wallpaper in Canva COV Mon, Mar 30 • 4:00 PM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington Join us as we create Desktop Wallpaper in Canva! We will discuss the basics of the website, practice utilizing… |
| Wire Art Jewelry Making MAN Tue, Mar 31 • 1:00 PM Castine Center Conf. Room E · Mandeville Hands-on jewelry workshop teaching wire-wrapping techniques; suitable for beginners looking to create wearable art. |
| | Reign Full Body Training COV Wed, Apr 1 • 5:30 PM Field 10 · Covington High-intensity fitness class combining strength and conditioning; register in advance at Pelican Park. |
| Yarn it With Eve MAN Thu, Apr 2 • 10:00 AM Castine Center Conf. Room E · Mandeville Knitting and yarn-crafting session with instructor Eve; bring your project or learn basics in a supportive group… |
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📰 News You Should KnowGovernment News (7)- Seward Johnson Sculpture Now On Display in Olde Towne as Part of Parish-Wide “Art Imitates Life” ExhibitionMon, Mar 30 • 12:27 PM
- Street Closures March 28-29 for Olde Towne EventsThu, Mar 26 • 3:38 PM
- UPDATE : Boil Water Notice Cancelled for Sections of Normandy Dr, Mirecourt Dr, Brittany Lane, and Marche Blvd.Wed, Mar 25 • 8:35 AM
- PSA: Voter Registration Details for the May 16, 2026 ElectionMon, Mar 23 • 6:00 PM
- Arts Evening 2026 Digital MapThu, Mar 19 • 6:36 PM
- March 21 Olde Towne Street Closures for Arts EveningThu, Mar 19 • 11:41 AM
- Dangerous, Critical U.S. 11 Overpass in Slidell Moves Forward with $10 million in Federal FundingTue, Mar 17 • 6:00 PM
Local News (9)- Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of March 22-28? Vote now!Mon, Mar 30 • 10:00 AM
- Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of March 22-28? Vote Now!Mon, Mar 30 • 10:00 AM
- Annual Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale is buyer's dreamMon, Mar 30 • 7:15 AM
- 1 dead after SUV hits tree stump, catches fire, St. Tammany Sheriff's Office saysSun, Mar 29 • 11:09 PM
- Champagne brunch supports nonprofit child care groupSun, Mar 29 • 7:15 AM
- Northshore campground that hosted ‘Redneck’ games will reopen soon after being sold for $2.5MSat, Mar 28 • 6:00 AM
- Some Slidell residents say defects in D.R. Horton homes are leading to health issuesFri, Mar 27 • 11:00 AM
- Northshore Pride gets its permit to paradeFri, Mar 27 • 10:00 AM
- New Covington-area charter school expected to open in AugustFri, Mar 27 • 7:15 AM
📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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