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Festivals, markets, live shows, and family plans around New Orleans.

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Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans on August 25, 2026.

New Orleans · Saenger Theatre - New OrleansSaenger Theatre - New Orleans
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Saints Kickoff Run

The Saints Kickoff Run, presented by Hancock Whitney, will be held live and in person! The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of the Caesars Superdome.

New Orleans · Champions SquareChampions Square
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NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K

Get ready to make a difference and have a great time at the annual NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K for Animal Rescue.

New Orleans · Heaven's Pets At Lake Lawn MetairieHeaven's Pets At Lake Lawn Metairie
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New Orleans Ultramarathon

The ONLY Ultramarathon in New Orleans! Choose from 3 different distances and run the streets of the historic city from Jackson Square downtown, through the beautiful St Charles Garden District, out to the Lakefront of the.

New Orleans · Second Line BrewingSecond Line Brewing
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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The “BIG EASY HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K ROAD RACE” will be back this October! and is proud to partner with the wonderful Party & Food Location at The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar!

New Orleans · Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster BarBlue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
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Bayou Bacchanal

What is Bayou Bacchanal? Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans, is back for its celebration of Caribbean culture.

New Orleans · Congo SquareCongo Square
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New Orleans Marathon

Get ready to lace up your shoes and let the good times roll as the New Orleans Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Easy after a five year hiatus.

New Orleans · New Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans Museum of Art
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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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