There’s always something fun happening at Louisiana Children’s Museum. Find out what’s going on every day, and come play the day away!
Weekly Programming
What’s New This Month
We’re thrilled to be open with summer hours, Tuesday – Sunday, helping families make the most of the season with engaging story times, exciting outdoor adventures, and plenty of cool and “whoa” moments waiting to be explored indoors.
July Playtime
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Kindergarten Kickoff
The Louisiana Children’s Museum will host our third annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Celebrate this milestone with your upcoming Kindergartener! We’ll help ease some of the anxiety of parents and caregivers when it comes to your little one starting “big school.” Your kiddo will practice skills that are expected in their new grade. Some of our facilitated activities will include cutting with scissors, placing folders in their backpacks, balancing their lunch trays, writing their names, boarding a school bus, and more. We will also host several Kindergarten teachers who will be mingling throughout the Museum. They will also host two 20-minute talks (one in Spanish) during the event. They will cover expectations for parents, caregivers, and students. There will also be three special story times with books on the topic of Kindergarten. Several community partners will be present to share their services and programs, including New Orleans Public Schools, the New Orleans Public Library, We Scribblin’, and the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center. This event will be FREE with required registration available on our website.
August
All Month — Kindergarten Readiness
Follow prompts throughout the museum to practice the alphabet, count items, identify colors and shapes, and build school-ready skills through play.
All Month — Studio in the Park: Weaving Traditions and Community Threads
Explore Louisiana’s rich history of textiles, from Chitimacha basket weaving to Acadian cotton spinning. Through lacing, stitching, and weaving, practice fine motor skills and discover the stories passed down through generations.
Friday, August 1, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. — Satchmo Day Story Time
Celebrate the birthday of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong with read-alouds and a sing-along to What a Wonderful World in American Sign Language.
August 1–3 — Getting to Know Louis Armstrong Through Primary Sources
View historical photographs of Satchmo in Studio in the Park and share your own observations through drawing and writing.
Saturday & Sunday, August 2–3 — Gabby’s Dollhouse Event (Get Tickets)
Thursday, August 7 & 21, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Sensory-friendly Playtime
Enjoy a low-sensory evening at LCM with dimmed lights, reduced noise, and adaptive tools to support exploration for children with sensory needs.
Friday, August 8 and 22, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Food Science Friday
Hands-on kitchen experiments focused on healthy eating and nutrition in Follow That Food.
Saturday, August 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — STEM x LCM: The Science of Poop
Discover the ecological importance of poop and meet a real-life poop scientist.
Saturday, August 16, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Back to School Art & Writing Workshop
Join We Scribblin’ and Whole Village Art Therapy for an interactive, expressive workshop in Talk & Play. Registration required.
Monday, August 18, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — In Dialogue: Navigating Back-to-School Stressors
Join Dr. Michelle Moore for a virtual discussion about easing school transitions. Register here. Email sblady@lcm.org for details.
August 25–29 — LCM CLOSED for End-of-Summer Reset Week
We’ll be closed to the public for facility refresh, professional development, and team building. We will reopen Saturday, August 30 and be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 1.