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This Week at a Glance

Cajun Dance

Sunday, May 3 · Abita Springs

The Northshore Cajun Dancers deliver the most authentic local-culture event of the week—live Cajun music and dancing in Abita Springs, no tourist markup required.

Jr Naturalist Series - Ranger Garrett

Sunday, May 3 · Fontainebleau State Park

The family-friendly pick of the week — one for the kids.

Spring Senior Games 26

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 7 • 8:00 AM · Covington Parks

St. Tammany's competitive season for active seniors spans the full week—tower park games, golf, bocce, euchre, and bowling doubles at multiple venues.

Artist Community Night

Wednesday, May 6 • 6:00 PM · St. Tammany Arts

St. Tammany's creative crowd gathers for a midweek showcase of local talent—the clearest arts event on this week's calendar.

Fontainebleau Early Birds Bird Walk

Saturday, May 9 • 8:00 AM · Fontainebleau State Park

Beat the heat with a guided nature walk through one of the Northshore's most pristine parks—best outdoor activity of the weekend.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Fri, May 8 • 10:00 AM · Covington Parks · Covington
Friday, May 8 at Covington Parks. While marketed to seniors, the bowling format welcomes kids as participants or spectators. Great activity if your child enjoys bowling.
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Sat, May 9 • 8:00 AM · Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville
Saturday, May 9 at Fontainebleau State Park. A guided nature walk is perfect for kids who like spotting wildlife and outdoor exploration. Check the RecDesk link for age recommendations and start time.
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Sat, May 9 • 1:00 PM · Pickleball Court #1 · Mandeville
Saturday, May 9 at Pickleball Court #1. Structured instruction for young players learning the sport—ideal if your child is interested in picking up pickleball as a seasonal activity.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️St. Tammany's Spring Senior Games run through Friday, May 9 across multiple Covington Parks locations. If you're 55+ and interested in competitive bocce, golf, bowling, or card games, registration deadlines may apply—check RecDesk this week.

🌟 This Weekend · May 8 – May 10

Trivia Night! COV

Fri, May 8

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

General knowledge trivia at Abita Brewery—test your range on Friday night with a competitive, social crowd.

Happy Hour Half off Cocktails from 8-9pm COV

Fri, May 8 • 6:00 PM

Covington Beer Garden · Covington

Weekly happy hour at Covington Abita—half-price cocktails Friday evenings in the beer garden.

KID-FRIENDLY

Mandeville Live! Music By: Soul Revival LAF

Fri, May 8 • 6:30 PM

Mandeville Trailhead · Mandeville

Free live concert on the Mandeville Trailhead—Soul Revival performs 6:30–8:30 PM with riverside views and no cover charge.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (1)

Youth Sports & Activities (1)

Gators Cheer Tryouts- Competition Cheer COV

Thu, May 7 • 8:00 AM

Coquille Recreation Center · Covington

Tryouts for competitive cheerleading at Covington Parks—opportunity for athletes interested in joining the competitive squad.

🌇 Around the Northshore (11)

Arts, Culture & Music (5)

Star Wars Trivia COV

Mon, May 4 • 7:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Test your Star Wars knowledge at Abita Brewery's trivia night—perfect for fans who live and breathe a galaxy far, far away.

Bottles and Beer COV

Tue, May 5

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Abita Springs

Abita Brewing hosts a sustainable-focused evening celebrating craft beer and environmentally conscious bottle practices.

Trivia Tuesdays! COV

Wed, May 6 • 12:00 AM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Weekly trivia at Columbia Street Tap Room—a midweek brain exercise with drinks and a casual crowd.

Artist Community Night

Wed, May 6 • 6:00 PM

St. Tammany Art Association · Covington

St. Tammany's local artists gather for a midweek community showcase—direct support for regional creative voices.

Pint Night featuring Pint Glass Return COV

Wed, May 6 • 11:00 PM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Columbia Street Tap Room celebrates sustainability with a pint-glass return initiative and special nightly pricing.

Sports & Recreation (5)

Spring Senior Games 26 - Tower Park COV

Tue, May 5 • 8:00 AM

Covington Parks · Covington

St. Tammany's competitive games season kicks off with tower park events—active recreation for adults 55 and older.

Spring Senior Games 26 - 9 Hole Golf COV

Wed, May 6 • 8:00 AM

Covington Parks · Covington

Nine-hole golf competition for seniors—part of St. Tammany Parks' ongoing senior games series.

2026 Pickleball Intermediate Strategy (2-Day) MAN

Wed, May 6 • 8:30 AM

Pickleball Court #2 · Mandeville

Two-day intermediate pickleball clinic at Pelican Park—for players ready to move beyond basics and improve competitive strategy.

Northshore Disc Golf League COV

Wed, May 6 • 11:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Casual disc golf putting league in Abita's beer garden—low-key Wednesday evening for players of all levels.

Spring Senior Games 26 - Euchre COV

Thu, May 7 • 12:00 PM

Covington Parks · Covington

Euchre card tournament for seniors—classic trick-taking game competition at Covington Parks.

City Events (1)

National Day of Prayer Observance SLI

Thu, May 7 • 12:00 PM

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

Please join us for a National Day of Prayer observance on May 7th at Heritage park from 12-1 p.m.

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