Louisiana Children’s Museum is Turning 40!

Schedule of Events

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 

Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

Location: Louisiana Children’s Museum 

A FREE day of community celebration sponsored by the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans 

All-Day Birthday Fun & Throwback Activities (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) 

• 80s Throwback Photo Booth: Strike a pose with iconic retro backdrops! (Atrium) 

• LCM Memorabilia & History Exhibit: Journey through 40 years of magical play and memories. (Upper Atrium) 

• Time Capsules & Creative Keepsakes: Make your mark on LCM history. (Studio in the Park) 

• Birthday Hat & Crown Crafting: Design your own festive birthday party crown or tiara. (Studio in the Park) 

• Throwback Classic Games: Enjoy nostalgic favorite board games and activities. (Outside Studio in the Park) 

• Face Painting: Get transformed with festive party designs! (Outside the Studio in the Park) 

• Birthday Cake Community Art Project: Help build and decorate our giant collective birthday cake artwork. 

• Sweet Birthday Treats

Morning Family & Mainstage Entertainment 

• 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Clown Yoga: A hilarious, movement-filled throwback activity for all ages! (Atrium) 

• 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Live Singalong with Mr. Chris Sheard of Blue House Music: Kick off the music with interactive kids’ favorites. (Courtyard / Event Lawn) 

• 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Neon Play Dough Station: Mix, mold, and build with glowing neon play dough. (Atrium) 

• 11:00 AM | Special Guest Storytimes: Enjoy a nostalgic story hour. (Talk & Play Center) 

• 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM | Where Y’acht Band: Dance along to classic tunes on the lawn! (Courtyard / Event Lawn) 

• 12:00 PM | Happy Birthday Singalong: Help us sing Happy Birthday to LCM with beach balls and party poppers! 

• Cake Pick-Up: Grab your complimentary slice of birthday cake in Rooms 1 & 2 as you exit. 

Afternoon Teen Scene Celebration 

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Teen Scene Takeover: Dedicated activities for older kids and teens, featuring name-bead keychains, retro fortune tellers, games, and snacks! (Atrium) 

• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Courtyard DJ Party & Afternoon Birthday Singalong: Keep the energy high with DJ Lady B of NOLA Fleaux, courtyard dance party, and our second birthday cake celebration at 4:00 PM! (Courtyard) 

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