5 things to do in New Orleans, LA — Friday, September 4, 2026

1. Johnette Downing's Family Music Series

   Community at New Orleans Jazz National Park, starting 11 a.m.

   Johnette Downing's Family Music Series Johnette Downing's free Family Music Series at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park RETURNS on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 AM at 916 North Peters in Dutch Alle…

   Details from the organizer

2. Fun Fridays: Checkers, Chess, and More

   At the library at Main Library, starting 2 p.m.

   An afternoon of two-player strategy boardgames featuring chess, checkers, and backgammon. Play an old favorite or learn a new game while making new friends at the Library.

   Details from the organizer

3. Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation: Brian Quezergue

   Live music at New Orleans Jazz Museum, starting 1 p.m.

   Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation: Brian Quezergue

   Details from the organizer

4. Cross Country at Battle for New Orleans (W)

   Sports at Lake Oaks Park, starting 5:15 p.m.

   Away cross country event for women.

   Details from the organizer

5. 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

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