Family Friendly Fridays in the French Market
World renowned children's author and musician Johnette Downing performs a family friendly performance once a month at the visitor center located at 916 N. Peters Street! Her programs are especially geared for Pre K through 3rd grade but all ages are welcome. Check our Schedule of Events For program dates!
Music For All Ages!
Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to learn how to play traditional New Orleans Brass Band songs while also learning about the traditions associated with New Orleans Brass Band parades. Bring your instrument and join in with some of New Orleans' finest professional brass bands at Perseverance Hall in Armstrong Park most Saturday mornings during the year from 11:00 a.m. until noon. Check the Schedule of Activities to see which band is performing and come and join in on the fun!
Songs For Junior Rangers
This audio CD brings our national parks to you through music! Explore and learn about the many different parks with these twenty songs. Junior Rangers can use the songs as clues to play the included Junior Ranger game. This CD is produced by the National Park Service with support from the National Park Foundation and features some of New Orleans finest musicians. To purchase a CD for $9.99, click here.
Become a JAZZ Junior Ranger!
Download a printable (pdf, 295kb) suitable for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. For 4th grade through 8th grade, click here Complete the activities and mail it to the park at:
New Orleans Jazz NHP
Attn: Junior Ranger
419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Upon receipt of your activity book, a junior ranger badge will be mailed to you.
Become a
National Park Web Ranger!
Learn more about the National Park Service through the fun activities found .
