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This Week at a Glance

STPL Lecture Series: Intro to Birdwatching

Monday, June 29 • 10:00 AM · STPL - Mandeville Branch

Learn to spot local birds and understand what you're seeing from a Master Naturalist who knows the Northshore's wetlands.

SRC KIDS Happy Birthday America - Family Drop-In Program

Wednesday, July 1 • 5:30 PM · STPL - Lacombe Branch

The library's loose, walk-in celebration of Louisiana's 250th anniversary—no registration needed, just show up and let the kids have fun.

Covington Celebrates America 250 Concert

Friday, July 3 • 5:30 PM · Covington Trailhead

Live music and hometown patriotism at the Trailhead—the perfect prelude to the weekend's bigger fireworks.

Light Up the Lake: Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, July 4 • 4:00 PM · Mandeville Lakefront (Coffee to Carroll Street)

Mandeville's lakefront Fourth of July is the real deal—parade at 4 PM, live music by Groovy 7, food trucks, and fireworks over the water at 8:45 PM.

Junior Naturalist Sundays

Sunday, July 5 • 11:00 AM · Fontainebleau State Park

Fontainebleau State Park's hands-on nature program teaches kids to read the landscape and respect what grows here.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Sun, Jul 5 • 12:00 PM · Mandeville
Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 AM at Mandeville Lakefront. Community cleanup after the fireworks—supplies, breakfast, and lunch provided, plus free t-shirts. Email acasborne@cityofmandeville.com or call 985.624.3148 to join.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️City of Mandeville offices and the Children's Museum will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.

🌟 This Weekend · Jul 3 – Jul 5

Indoor Pickleball COV

Fri, Jul 3 • 10:00 AM

Gym 1 · Covington

July Food Truck Roundup COV

Fri, Jul 3 • 10:30 PM

Abita Brewing Tap Room · Abita Springs

Multiple food trucks serve lunch and dinner at the Abita Brewing Company Taproom on Friday evening.

Light-Up The Lake: Independence Day Celebration MAN

Sat, Jul 4 • 3:00 PM

Mandeville

Mandeville's lakefront Fourth is a genuine community tradition—parade, live music, food, and a fireworks show over the water that draws thousands. It's the one event every Northshore family should…

KID-FRIENDLY

Red, White, and Booze Party with OG Mike COV

Sat, Jul 4 • 6:00 PM

Covington Beer Garden · Covington

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (3)

Youth Sports & Activities (2)

CIT Camp Coquille 2026 COV

Mon, Jun 29 • 8:00 AM

Gym 1 · Covington

Counselor-in-training program at Gym 1 for youth interested in developing leadership and recreation skills.

Camp Coquille Summer 2026- Week 5 COV

Thu, Jul 2 • 8:00 AM

Gym 1 · Covington

Week-long summer camp at Gym 1 for school-age children with recreation, games, and activities.

Library Programs (1)

SRC KIDS Creative Family Storytime PR

Thu, Jul 2 • 10:30 AM

STPL - Pearl River Branch · Pearl River

Interactive storytelling session with books, activities, and games for preschool and early-elementary kids.

KID-FRIENDLY

🌇 Around the Northshore (4)

Sports & Recreation (1)

Virtual Chair Yoga

Thu, Jul 2 • 1:00 PM

Online event

Follow along with Marie over Zoom as she leads you through a sequence of stretches from a chair. Have a chair without arms or wheels to participate, and water to stay hydrated throughout the class.

Workshops & Classes (3)

Beach Volleyball Training with Brooke Pertuit MAN

Wed, Jul 1 • 4:00 PM

Sand Volleyball Courts · Mandeville

Skill-building volleyball clinic at the sand courts; instruction on setting, serving, and game strategy.

Bubble Meditation by Hey Now Productions SLI

Thu, Jul 2 • 9:30 AM

STPL - Slidell Branch · Slidell

Presented by Hey Now Productions, Bubble Meditation or Bubble Mind is a program for adults that introduces mindfulness practices through the playful activity of giant bubble making. Participants will…

STPL Lecture Series: Louisiana Geography MAN

Thu, Jul 2 • 10:00 AM

Pelican Park · Mandeville

Master Naturalist Alex Landry explores the state's distinctive landscape, water systems, and natural regions.

📰 News You Should Know

📌 Save the Date

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

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  • Sep 4 30 by Ninety Theatre · MandevilleLate Shift