City Park Calendar of Events

Tuesday, February 23 (in 14 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, February 27 (in 18 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
Roses which are well-adapted to the area along with seasonal annuals, herbs, and other plants will be offered for sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection- all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
Free entry, plant prices vary
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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Sunday, February 28 (in 19 days, 2 hours, 19 minutes)
Rock n Roll Marathon (finish)
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, March 6 (in 25 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Super Saturday Volunteer Work Day
9:00 a.m to 12:00 Noon
One Saturday each month, volunteers are invited to meet in front of Storyland at 9:00 a.m. Work assignments and tools will be handed out at that time. Work may include pruning, raking, cutting grass, picking up trash, and planting. Please dress appropriately for the season and bring your own garden gloves, sunscreen, and insect repellent, along with any food and drink you wish to consume. Since we don't know how many volunteers will show up each week, please bring yard tools if you have them. No chainsaws!
more information (504) 483-9459 jmorrison@nocp.org

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Thursdays March 11- October 7 (in 30 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes)
Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concerts
Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
(504) 483-9386 garden@nocp.org

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Sunday, March 21 (in 32 days, 4 hours, 49 minutes)
Dog Day Afternoon
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, March 13 (in 32 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes)
Tails, But No Black Tie
Gates open at 4pm, seating at 5, competition at 5:30
An Equestrian evening benefiting New Orleans City Park hosted by Equest Farm 1001 Filmore Ave. at Marconi- Beautiful Horses and World Class Riders! Fun for the entire family! Grandstand & Patron Party Gates open at 4pm • Grandstand seating begins at 5pm Competition starts at 5:30pm For info or tickets call: 504-483-9398
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Tuesday- Friday, March 16- May 28 (in 35 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes)
Spring Children's School Tours
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Friday, March 19 (in 38 days, 13 hours, 49 minutes)
Friends of City Park's
Lark in the Park
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Botanical Garden
In Style at the Peristyle: Great food, music, cancing, and exciting silent and live auction items benefiting the restoration of the Peristyle.
Friends of City Park (504) 483-9376 friends@friendsofcitypark.com

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Tuesday, March 23 (in 42 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past Minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, March 27 (in 45 days, 24 hours, 19 minutes)
Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
Registration 6:00 to 8:30 a.m., fishing from 6:30 a.m. to weigh-in at 11:00 am
Timken Center (Old Casino Building)
Join us for one of the City's most cherished Fishing Rodeos! Don't Fish? Don't miss the Fishtival! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Fishtival with food, soft drinks, and beer plus raffles and silent auctions, music, educational exhibits, and demonstrations from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.
more information (504) 483-9415 jlacour@nocp.org

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Saturday, March 27 (in 46 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes)
City Bark Grand Opening
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11 (in 60 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes)
Spring Garden Show
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden
The annual Spring Garden Show, featuring horticultural exhibits throughout the Garden, sales of plant and garden products, a variety of educational speakers and a special area for kids. The Plant Health Clinic will enable people to bring plants with disease and insect problems to obtain a diagnosis and recommendations on control from LSU AgCenter faculty and volunteers. In addition, soil samples also may be brought in for analysis by the LSU AgCenter's Soil Testing Lab (by fee). Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter in cooperation with the Metro Horticulture Foundation and the New Orleans Botanical Garden.

For more information, see the Speaker Schedule and Green Fair Forum Schedule or visit LSU AGCenter Garden Show announcement.
Adults $6, Children (5-12) $3, Children under 5 and Friends of City Park Free
(504) 838-1170

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Sunday, April 11 (in 61 days, 9 hours, 19 minutes)
Domingo Latino
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden
Come enjoy this outdoor concert on the Robert B. Haspel Outdoor Garden Stage. Featuring Latin Food, Art, and Dance.
Bring your chairs and blankets. No outside food and beverage. No pets allowed.
$6, Children under 12: Free
(504) 483-9386 garden@nocp.org

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Saturday, April 17 (in 67 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Super Saturday Volunteer Work Day
One Saturday each month, volunteers are invited to meet in front of Storyland at 9:00 a.m. Work assignments and tools will be handed out at that time. Work may include pruning, raking, cutting grass, picking up trash, and planting. Please dress appropriately for the season and bring your own garden gloves, sunscreen, and insect repellant, along with any food and drink you wish to consume. Since we don't know how many volunteers will show up each week, please bring yard tools if you have them. No chainsaws!
more information (504) 483-9459 jmorrison@nocp.org

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Wednesday, April 21 (in 71 days, 12 hours, 49 minutes)
Swing In The Oaks
Dusk (approx 6:30)
Dreyfous Meadow (near the Museum of Art)
Join the LPO for their annual program. Chairs, picnicking, and blankets welcome. Concessions available for purchase.
Free
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (504) 523-6530 info@lpomusic.com

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Tuesday, April 27 (in 77 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Friday, May 14 (in 94 days, 13 hours, 19 minutes)
Cork in the Park
Benefit sponsored by Merrill Lynch
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, May 15 (in 95 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale- Admission to the sales area is free. Bring a wagon; arrive early for best selection; check or cash only- sorry, no credit cards.
Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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Tuesday, May 25 (in 105 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, June 19 (in 130 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
Admission to sales area is free; plant prices vary
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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Tuesday, June 22 (in 133 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past Minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, July 17 (in 158 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection , all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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Thursday, July 27 (in 168 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, August 21 (in 193 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection- all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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August- No Meeting (in 196 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Wednesday- Friday, September 8- November 5 (in 211 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes)
Fall Children's School Tours
(504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday, September 18 (in 221 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes)
Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Pelican Greenhouse
New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection- all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map)
(504) 483-9464 plantsales@nocp.org

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Tuesday, September 28 (in 231 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past Minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Saturday and Sunday October 16 and 17 (in 249 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes)
Fall Garden Show & Scarecrow Trail
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
Botanical Garden
The annual show features plant sales and exhibits, educational programs, a plant health clinic, the kids discovery area, and the Garden's Scarecrow Trail.
Sponsored by the LSUAgCenter in cooperation with the Metro Area Horticulture Foundation and the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
$6 adults, $3 children 5-12, free for children under 5 and Friends of City Park
(504) 838-1170

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Tuesday, October 26 (in 259 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Tuesday, November 23 (in 287 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past Minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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Tuesday, December 14 (in 308 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes)
Board of Commissioners Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters
The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.
Past minutes (504) 482-4888 info@nocp.org

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