KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimpanzee Discovery Day returns to Chimp Haven on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with “Chimp or Treat” fall-themed activities featuring treats, pant-hoots and plenty of opportunities to learn with the chimps.…
The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport will open Oct. 29 for the 2026 season, marking the 120th annual state fair. Nov. 15 will be the closing day for the 2026 season. Explore the Louisiana Life Insider Podcast episode with…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
Corn mazes are a fun fall feature in Louisiana that I often forget about. When I think of fall, I think of warm colors, lattes, pumpkins, all things pumpkin-flavored, flannel and a slight breeze in the air (usually not coming…
Originally published on Sep. 30, before the event, this piece has been updated with new information and photos. GRAND ISLE, La. (press release) – Grand Isle celebrated a new historical marker honoring the Oleander Hotel, a landmark listed on the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, Oct. 5, the New Orleans Saints will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the Superdome during the Monday Night Football game. The Caesars Superdome…
GONZALES, La. (press release) – Jurassic Quest, known as North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, will be in Gonzales for one weekend only, Sep. 11-13, with its biggest experience yet. Families can now explore three prehistoric exhibits with…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
By now we’ve all seen it, heard it or maybe even already knew it: SpaceX is coming to Louisiana to build its largest facility yet in Vermilion Parish’s Pecan Island. The rumors were confirmed on Tuesday during a SpaceX event…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, the New Orleans Saints franchise unveiled plans for the Saints' 60th season, a year-long celebration honoring six decades of Saints football. The celebration will feature commemorative branding, exclusive merchandise, fan experiences, digital storytelling,…
COVINGTON, La. (press release) – The Northshore’s annual Heroes Who Cook fundraiser will raise money for the Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House with a competitive cook-off involving 18 celebrity and restaurant teams on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Heroes Who…
Editor's Note: I got to experience part of the media preview of the first-ever Tales of the Cocktail passport experience open to the public, beyond industry professionals. The tour offered a behind-the-scenes experience into a world of cocktail knowledge…
NEW ORLEANS – A new X Games New Orleans event, happening July 24-26 at Caesars Superdome, brings together the world's top skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes for three days of competition. The event is the inaugural MoonPay X Games League…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Today at 10 a.m., tickets went on sale for a new Italian food-and-drink event, Carla Pesono's Taste of Italy, coming to New Orleans in October. Organizers…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation announced the talent, film lineup and sponsors for the third annual (Neighbor) Hood Fest, held Saturday, July 18, from 12 - 8 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge…
GRAND ISLE, La. (press release) – The fifth annual Island Strong Music Fest will return to Grand Isle, bringing three days of live music, local food, arts and crafts vendors and community spirit to the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, July 16-18.…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
July 4th events in Louisiana range from local fireworks shows to full-scale festivals and everything in between. This July 4th, in addition to the normal Independence Day festivities, America celebrates its 250th anniversary. While we offer the Louisiana Life Festival…
MANDEVILLE. La. – Big Sky Community Animal Resource and Education Services (CARES), a non-profit animal rescue organization and animal care provider, and Art for Cats' Sake, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for feline health, will host The Louisiana Cat…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The United Houma Nation will present its "14th Annual Celebrating Abilities/Disabilities Powwow," a gathering of citizens from various Native nations for traditional dance competitions, in Houma,…
NEW ORLEANS – The Pokémon Company International will return to New Orleans for the 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) for its third year, June 12-14. Organizers share that the NAIC draws thousands of fans and top Pokémon players…
RUSTON, La. – The 2026 Louisiana Peach Festival, the 76th annual event, takes place in Downtown Ruston on Saturday, June 6. The Louisiana Peach Festival is a long-standing tradition created by local peach farmers in 1951, organizers share on the…
The famed "Monty Python" comedy troupe’s off-color, inappropriate and otherwise unapologetically politically incorrect humor of "Spamalot" has theatre fans equally shocked and aghast, as much as they relished the irreverent fun. "Spamalot" is less a retelling of Camelot and more…
