5 things to do in New Orleans, LA — Thursday, September 3, 2026

1. Market Morsels

   Community at Farmers Market, starting 12 p.m.

   MARKET MORSELS is a presentation by the French Market District that combines live storytelling with a cooking demonstration, noon -1pm! See, hear, smell, and taste this performance hosted by the Gumbo Queen of New Orlea…

   Details from the organizer

2. Councilman Freddie King, III - District C

   At the library at Algiers Regional Library, starting 10 a.m.

   If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment necessary.

   Details from the organizer

3. Laurie D – 2026 Southern Music Tour at The Den at The Howlin' Wolf (Sept. 3)

   Live music at The Den at The Howlin' Wolf, starting 2 p.m.

   Sept 3rd 7- 8:30 pm The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf 907 St. Peters St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Join award-winning Colorado singer-songwriter Laurie D as she travels through the Southwest and Southeast on her 2026 Southern Mus…

   Details from the organizer

4. Southern Decadence

   Festival at French Quarter, starting 1 p.m.

   Details from the organizer

5. SNAP Assistance

   At the library at East New Orleans Regional Library, starting 10:30 a.m.

   The Louisiana Department of Health will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city