Northshore BriefWeek of Apr 20 – Apr 26, 2026
St. Tammany Parish and the Northshore · Events, News & More
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This Week at a Glance

April Block Party Art Market

Friday, April 24 · Art Alley, Covington

Local artists and makers take over Art Alley for an evening of shopping, browsing, and community—exactly what downtown Covington does best.

Mandeville Live! Music by Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition

Friday, April 24 • 6:30 PM · Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville

Free live Cajun music at the waterfront—the best way to kick off a Friday night on the Northshore.

Spring City-Wide Clean Up

Saturday, April 25 • 9:00 AM · Mandeville Lakefront Gazebo, 2129 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville

Roll up your sleeves Saturday morning and help keep Mandeville's lakefront beautiful—done by noon, coffee after.

Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop

Sunday, April 26 · Fontainebleau State Park

Explore Fontainebleau's trails and wildlife with a local naturalist—the most hands-on way to rediscover what's growing in your backyard.

Bayou Jam Concert: Amanda Shaw

Sunday, April 26 • 5:00 PM · Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell

Local music legend Amanda Shaw brings her fiddle and infectious energy to Heritage Park—Slidell's outdoor concert series kicks off right.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Fri, Apr 24 • 8:00 AM · Coquille Recreation Center · Covington
Friday, April 24 at Covington. Youth soccer registration and tryouts for the U11 competitive league—get your kid signed up if they're ready to level up.
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Fri, Apr 24 • 4:00 PM · Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington
Friday, April 24, 11 AM–4 PM at Covington Abita Brewery. Easy lunch grab before or after activities—kids-friendly sandwiches and sides.
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Sun, Apr 26 · Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville
Sunday, April 26 at Fontainebleau State Park. A guided nature walk perfect for families curious about local plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Sun, Apr 26 • 5:00 PM · Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA, 70458, United States · Slidell
Sunday, April 26 at Heritage Park, Slidell. Outdoor family concert featuring beloved local musician Amanda Shaw—bring blankets and chairs.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Slidell is holding a public input meeting for its new Mobility Master Plan—if you care about future transit, roads, and bike lanes, check the city's website for meeting details and deadline to submit comments.
⚠️St. Tammany Parish has completed a new lift station upgrade to improve sewer system capacity; no resident action required, but it reflects the parish's commitment to infrastructure improvements.

🌟 This Weekend · Apr 24 – Apr 26

27 Comp Soccer U11 Try-outs COV

Fri, Apr 24 • 8:00 AM

Coquille Recreation Center · Covington

Competitive youth soccer tryouts and registration for the U11 age group—sign up your child to join the roster.

Experimental Mixed Media

Fri, Apr 24 • 6:00 PM

St. Tammany Art Association · Covington

Five-week Friday evening course exploring acrylics combined with other materials—sign up for a deeper dive into mixed-media painting.

Mandeville Live! Music By: Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition LAF

Fri, Apr 24 • 6:30 PM

Mandeville Trailhead · Mandeville

Free live Cajun music at Mandeville Trailhead featuring local favorite Ryan Foret and his band—outdoor concert from 6:30–8:30 PM.

FREEOUTDOORS

Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop MAN

Sun, Apr 26

Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville

A guided nature workshop at Fontainebleau State Park led by a local naturalist—ideal for families and anyone curious about regional wildlife.

Bayou Jam Concert- Amanda Shaw SLI

Sun, Apr 26 • 5:00 PM

Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA, 70458, United States · Slidell

The City of Slidell is tuning up for another season of music along the bayou as Mayor Randy Fandal announces the return of the Bayou Jam spring concert series. The festivities begin on Sunday, April…

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🌇 Around the Northshore (5)

Arts, Culture & Music (4)

Cajun Dance ABI

Thu, Apr 23 • 7:30 PM

Abita Springs Trailhead Museum · Abita Springs

The Northshore Cajun Dancers offer live traditional music and dancing—an authentic taste of local culture on a Thursday night.

OUTDOORS

Food Truck – True North COV

Fri, Apr 24 • 4:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Northern-inspired cuisine with Southern flair served from a food truck at the Abita Brewery—open 11 AM to 4 PM Friday.

Cypress Creek COV

Sat, Apr 25 • 1:30 AM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

The Dancing Frog Food Truck COV

Sun, Apr 26 • 5:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Spice Up Your Day at the Brewery! The Dancing Frog Food Truck is at the Abita Brewery today serving up bold, flavor-packed favorites you won’t want to miss. Their Mexi-Cajun menu blends Louisiana…

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Spring City-Wide Clean Up MAN

Sat, Apr 25 • 9:00 AM

Mandeville

Community volunteers gather at the Mandeville lakefront to clean and beautify the public space—sign up Saturday 9 AM–noon.

📰 News You Should Know

📌 Save the Date

Notable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.

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