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⭐ This Week at a GlanceRockin' the Rails: Groovy 7 Thursday, October 8 • 5:30 PM · Covington Trailhead, Covington A lawn-chair concert at the Covington trailhead with food, dancing, and enough open grass that the kids can run laps while you actually listen to the band. |
| KIDS Monster Party: Family Drop-In Program Friday, October 9 • 2:00 PM · STPL - Madisonville Branch A drop-in monster bash at the Madisonville branch, no registration and no pressure, which is exactly what you want on a half day with restless kids. |
| Wild Game, Seafood, & BBQ Cook-Off 2026 Saturday, October 10 • 11:00 AM · Olde Towne Slidell, 2055 Second Street, Slidell Olde Towne Slidell fills up with smoke, cast iron, and cooks who take this very personally. It was pushed back by weather, so the rescheduled date is the real one. |
| Fall for Art 2026 Saturday, October 10 • 6:00 PM · Downtown Covington Downtown Covington turns its galleries and storefronts into one long art walk, and strolling it with a stroller is completely doable. |
| Bayou Jam: Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys Sunday, October 11 • 5:00 PM · Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell Amanda Shaw's fiddle on the Heritage Park stage is a Northshore rite of passage, and the sloped lawn means toddlers can wander without you losing sight of them. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Mon, Oct 5 • 1:00 PM · STPL - Slidell Branch · Slidell Monday, October 5 at the Slidell branch. Schools are closed for the fall holiday, so this craft session is a ready-made way to fill a quiet morning. Kids 9 and under need an adult with them. |
| | 📚 | Tue, Oct 6 • 5:30 AM · Mandeville Tuesday, October 6, a morning program at the Children's Museum of St. Tammany for toddlers and their grown-ups. It runs every Tuesday, so it is an easy standing date if this week goes well. |
| | 🏃 | Wed, Oct 7 • 5:30 PM · STPL - Folsom Branch · Folsom Wednesday, October 7 at the Folsom branch. A themed tea party with crafts and activities, drop-in format, so no registration scramble. Food is involved, worth a quick check if your kid has allergies. |
| | ⏰ | Thu, Oct 8 • 5:30 AM · Mandeville Thursday, October 8 at the Children's Museum of St. Tammany. A morning of discovery and play that runs the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, aimed at the preschool set. |
| | 🌳 | Sat, Oct 10 • 11:00 AM · Barnes & Noble · Mandeville Saturday, October 10 in the kids section at Barnes & Noble. Free weekly storytime for young readers and a low-commitment way to start a Saturday before the day gets away from you. |
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⚠️ What Affects Your Week| ⚠️ | St. Tammany Parish public schools are closed Monday, October 5 for the fall holiday. Line up childcare or a plan for the day before Sunday night gets away from you. |
| ⚠️ | Friday, October 9 is a half day for students. Pickup comes early, so check your school's dismissal time and adjust work and carpool plans. |
| ⚠️ | The Wild Game, Seafood, & BBQ Cook-Off in Olde Towne Slidell was pushed off its original date by weather and now lands Saturday, October 10. Expect Second Street congestion and tight parking downtown. |
🌟 This Weekend · Oct 9 – Oct 11TEEN Volunteer Club (TVC) - Covington Branch COV Fri, Oct 9 • 12:30 PM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington Are you a teen in 8th - 12th grade and need volunteer hours during the school year? Attend a Teen Volunteer Club event and earn service hours, meet new friends, help the community and assist in… |
| | Moments in Time by Joey Roberts Sat, Oct 10 St. Tammany Art Association · Covington Moments in Time by Joey Roberts In the deano villere members’ gallery Exhibition Opening at Fall for Art on Saturday, October 10th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Working primarily in portraiture and the human… |
| Thicket by Caitlyn Clark Sat, Oct 10 St. Tammany Art Association · Covington Thicket by Caitlyn Clark Exhibition Opening at Fall for Art on Saturday, October 10th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Caitlyn Clark is a sculptor whose practice is driven by a love of exploring materials and… |
| Shades of Hope - Breast & Prostate Cancer Awareness Event SLI Sat, Oct 10 Northshore Harbor Center · Slidell You’re invited to Shades of Hope, a FREE breast and prostate cancer awareness event hosted by the Slidell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Ochsner Health. |
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👨👩👧 Family Picks (7)Library Programs (7) | | | | KIDS StoryTots COV Wed, Oct 7 • 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 36 months and their favorite grownups! KID-FRIENDLY |
| KIDS Play Dough Time SLI Wed, Oct 7 • 10:00 AM STPL - Slidell Branch · Slidell Come create a play dough sculpture inspired by our storytime theme of the week. It's the perfect 30-minute maker adventure for ages 3 to 5 and their grownups.Themes KID-FRIENDLY |
| TEEN D&D - Slidell Branch SLI Sat, Oct 10 • 1:00 PM STPL - Slidell Branch · Slidell The Slidell Teen Department is playing DD this fall! Embark on exciting adventures, designed for both beginners and experienced players. |
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🌇 Around the Northshore (16)Arts, Culture & Music (7)Foundations: Drawing to Painting Thu, Oct 8 St. Tammany Art Association · Covington This 6-week course takes place Thursday, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, & 12 Foundations: Drawing to Painting is a 6-week course structured to give students key skills in three different mediums… |
| | | Fall for Art Sat, Oct 10 St. Tammany Art Association · Covington |
| | Zombie Prom MAN Sat, Oct 10 • 8:00 PM 30 by Ninety Theatre · Mandeville |
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Community Events (3)Neighborhood gatherings, donation drives, and the kind of local turnout that reminds you this parish still shows up for each other. Bingo Tue, Oct 6 • 12:00 PM St. Tammany Parish |
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Sports & Recreation (2)Tribe Trotters Walk & Run Club MAN Mon, Oct 5 • 6:00 PM Chafunkta Brewing Co. · Mandeville Walk, jog, run or bike at your own pace from the brewery down Marshall Road to the Tammany Trace, then regroup back at the taproom afterward. All paces welcome. RECURRING |
| Mat Yoga with Marie COV Wed, Oct 7 • 10:00 AM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington Marie leads this floor/mat yoga class on Wednesday mornings. You can bring your own mat and props such as blocks or a strap, or she has some for you to use. |
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Senior Programs (2)Virtual Chair Yoga Thu, Oct 8 • 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. |
| Medicare 101 COV Thu, Oct 8 • 6:00 PM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington This is a non-sales presentation to help reduce confusion and help community members avoid gaps in coverage and medication disruptions. |
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🍷 Adult Nightlife (6)Live Music & Bars (2)Trey Morgan COV Wed, Oct 7 • 7:00 PM Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington |
| Soul Tribe COV Sat, Oct 10 • 9:00 PM Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington |
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Taproom Regulars (4)Taco Tuesday – Food Truck – El Sabor De Veracruz COV Tue, Oct 6 • 3:00 PM Abita Brewing Tap Room · Covington El Sabor De Veracruz parks its truck for a weeknight taco run in Covington, a low-effort dinner answer if you are already out that way. |
| Trivia Tuesdays! COV Tue, Oct 6 • 7:00 PM Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington Weekly pub trivia at Columbia Street Tap Room in downtown Covington, team-based and best approached with at least one friend who watches a lot of television. |
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📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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