Northshore BriefWeek of Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2026
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This Week at a Glance

Cajun 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.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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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.
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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.
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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.

⚠️ 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.

🌟 This Weekend · Apr 3 – Apr 5

April 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

Rise and Shine Beach Yoga MAN

Sat, Apr 4 • 8:15 AM

Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (9)

Youth Sports & Activities (6)

2026 Spring Lacrosse Clinic - 0K - 2nd Grade MAN

Wed, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM

Gold Complex · Mandeville

Introduction to lacrosse for young children at Gold Complex; instructors teach fundamentals in a fun, age-appropriate…

2026 Spring Lacrosse Clinic - 3rd - 4th Grade MAN

Wed, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM

Gold Complex · Mandeville

Spring lacrosse clinic building on basic skills for intermediate-level youth players at Gold Complex.

2026 Spring Lacrosse Clinic - 5th - 6th Grade MAN

Wed, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM

Gold Complex · Mandeville

Intermediate-to-advanced lacrosse instruction for upper-elementary students; develop sport-specific skills and game…

2026 Spring Lacrosse Clinic - 7th - 8th Grade MAN

Wed, Apr 1 • 6:00 PM

Gold Complex · Mandeville

Advanced youth lacrosse clinic preparing middle schoolers for competitive play; emphasizes technique, positioning, and…

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.

Library Programs (3)

Breaking News! Fact or Fake? Don't Let Fake Information Fool You! SLI

Mon, Mar 30 • 5:30 PM

STPL - Slidell Branch · Slidell

Just in time for April Fool's Day!It's important to be able to find reliable sources of information. 'Media' is how…

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…

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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

Taco Tuesday – Food Truck – El Sabor De Veracruz COV

Tue, Mar 31 • 3:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

TACO TUESDAY Every Tuesday | 3PM – 7PM 4 Tacos for $10 $5 Beeracuda, Light & Chilsner Pints $5 Frozen Margaritas $5…

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.

Heart Shaped NOLA: Dessert Pop-Up At Covington Abita (Apr 1 – Apr 2) COV

Wed, Apr 1 • 5:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Get ready for a sweet night at Abita Brewery! Heart Shaped NOLA will be at the taproom during Bingo Night, serving up a…

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…

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.

American Legion Post 16 BINGO sessions

Wed, Apr 1

St. Tammany Parish

Weekly bingo fundraiser benefiting the American Legion—a community-spirited evening of games and socializing.

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.

Happy Hour (series starting Apr 1)

Wed, Apr 1 • 3:00 PM

St. Tammany Parish

RECURRING

Jehovah’s Witnesses Annual Memorial SLI

Thu, Apr 2 • 4:00 PM

Northshore Harbor Center · Slidell

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,…

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.

Protecting and Growing Your Business - SBDC sponsored Seminar

Wed, Apr 1 • 9:00 AM

St. Tammany Parish

Small Business Development Center seminar for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking strategies for scaling and…

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…

📰 News You Should Know

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