Northshore BriefWeek of May 11 – May 17, 2026
St. Tammany Parish and the Northshore · Events, News & More
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This Week at a Glance

Cousin's Confectionary Cookie Decorating Class

Wednesday, May 13 · Covington Abita

Learn professional sugar-cookie decorating techniques at a local brewery—a skill the kids will actually use again.

Astronomy in the Park

Wednesday, May 13 • 8:00 PM · Yellow Complex

A rare chance to learn the night sky with guidance at a neighborhood green space.

Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 4–6

Saturday, May 16 • 10:00 AM · Austinburg Neighborhood Park

Early-season skill-building for littles who want to try soccer without the season commitment.

Spring Craft Market

Saturday, May 16 • 11:00 AM · Covington Abita

Local vendors in the beer garden—browse while the kids run around and you sip something cold.

Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop

Sunday, May 17 · Fontainebleau State Park

A guided outdoor learning experience in one of the Northshore's most beautiful natural parks.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Wed, May 13 • 12:00 AM · Covington Abita · Abita Springs
Wednesday, May 13 at Covington Abita. Kids learn to decorate sugar cookies like a pro, and they get to take home their creations. Great hands-on activity for ages that can handle small detail work.
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Sat, May 16 • 10:00 AM · Austinburg Neighborhood Park · Covington
Saturday, May 16 at Austinburg Neighborhood Park. Perfect entry point for younger kids curious about soccer—skills, not competitive pressure. Two sessions available if one time slot works better for your schedule.
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Sat, May 16 • 11:00 AM · Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington
Saturday, May 16 at Covington Abita Beer Garden. Browse local artisan goods while kids have space to move around outdoors. Low-stress way to support local makers and keep the crew entertained.
Sun, May 17 • 1:00 PM · Holmes Practice Field · Covington
Sunday, May 17 at Holmes Practice Field. Fall/spring league play for kids already registered. Check-in and game times posted at the field.

🌟 This Weekend · May 15 – May 17

Food Truck -Tootsie’s BBQ COV

Fri, May 15 • 8:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Abita Springs

Tootsie’s BBQ is rolling into the taproom! Come hungry when Tootsie’s BBQ Food Truck stops by the Abita Brewing Company Taproom. They’re serving up bold, smoky flavors and portions big enough to…

Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 4-6 Session 2 COV

Sat, May 16 • 11:00 AM

Austinburg Neighborhood Park · Covington

KID-FRIENDLY

Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop MAN

Sun, May 17

Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville

Outdoor naturalist workshop at Fontainebleau State Park—guided exploration of local ecosystems and wildlife.

Karaoke COV

Sun, May 17 • 9:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

KID-FRIENDLY

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (1)

Library Programs (1)

Nature Book Club - The Serviceberry MAN

Thu, May 14 • 6:00 PM

Tandem Coffee and Cocktails · Mandeville

🌇 Around the Northshore (8)

Arts, Culture & Music (7)

Coops Burgers Pop Up NEW

Tue, May 12 • 9:00 PM

New Orleans Abita, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States · New Orleans

Taste of Prague NEW

Wed, May 13 • 9:00 PM

New Orleans Abita, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States · New Orleans

Bingo Night! ABI

Thu, May 14 • 12:00 AM

Covington Abita · Abita Springs

All-ages bingo at Covington Abita taproom with live calling and prizes—families and solo players both welcome.

KID-FRIENDLY

Joe Stark COV

Thu, May 14 • 12:00 AM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Daddy & Me Catering Pop Up NEW

Thu, May 14 • 9:00 PM

New Orleans Abita, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States · New Orleans

Addi & The Afterthoughts COV

Sat, May 16 • 1:30 AM

Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington

Boot Girls Food Truck COV

Sun, May 17 • 5:00 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington

Community Events (1)

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Astronomy in the Park MAN

Wed, May 13 • 8:00 PM

Yellow Complex · Mandeville

Guided stargazing at Yellow Complex with instruction on constellations, planets, and what's visible this season.

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