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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn New Orleans into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

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  Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

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  Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

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  Since 1906 little kids and kids at heart have enjoyed the "flying horses" of City Park's antique carousel, one of only 100 antique wooden carousels in the country and the last one in Louisiana. The carousel, featuring the masterwork of famed carousel carvers Looff and Carmel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and its renovation garnered national attention and praise from the National Historic Preservation Society. Other rides to keep you twisting, turning, whirling and twirling within the live oaks of the Hines Carousel Gardens include the new Musik Express, Rockin' Tug, Coney Tower, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, Monkey Jump, Red Baron mini-plane, Scrambler, Tilt-A-Whirl, 40-foot fun slide, Umbrella Cars, Ship Maze, Construction Zone, Live Oak Lady Bug roller coaster, and the miniature train ride that tours the park. The Amusement Park is open seasonally. (less) ... Read more

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  Gulf Islands Waterpark

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  Gulf Islands Waterpark

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  Discover the Gulf Coasts biggest and wettest waterpark! Challenge your friends on the Riptide Racer speed slide then enjoy the thrills and spills of the Gulf Coast's only water roller coaster, Horn Island Blaster. After you Ride the waves in the huge Waveland Wave Pool, the whole family can mosey down the Lazy Pearl River. The fun doesn't stop there. With miles of slides and thousands of gallons of water, there's over a million ways for your family to get soaked and have fun all summer long!

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  Mardi Gras World

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  Experience Mardi Gras!

     See Mardi Gras magic created right before your eyes in this maze of amazing carnival creations. Learn Mardi Gras history and culture, watch artists and sculptors create majestic floats, and take home a Mardi Gras experience you'll never forget!

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  New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

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  New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

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  New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours aims to provide the best kayak experience for each and every customer that comes our way. Our guides have years of experience both in paddling and in hospitality! We'll make sure that you are having an amazing time on the water, all while staying safe and learning about the surrounding ecosystems. Louisiana's wetlands are considered to be one of the most critically endangered areas of natural habitat remaining in the state. (less) ... Read more

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  $9 off per person on a Kayak Swamp Tour

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Kid Friendly Events & Performances

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  Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

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  Take a guided tour or our World

     Mardi Gras World. Where you might be surprised by almost anything you can imagine. View our exclusive, historic Mardi Gras video. Marvel at the artistry and technology of our signature mega-floats. Enjoy King Cake and refreshments with our compliments. Come peek behind the curtain and see magic come alive. You'll leave with an insiders appreciation of Mardi Gras. This is the one New Orleans experience you'll never forget, no matter how many parades you've seen. Mardi Gras World. Magical memories. A priceless gift for the whole family.

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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

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  Save 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM

     Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return with their 2025 World Tour! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals. This year we’re bringing FUN and innovative CHALLENGES to showcase our superstars’ impressive skills and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Watch in awe as players go head-to-head in an exhilarating battle of skills featuring epic dunks, jaw-dropping four-point shots, and more—it's friendly competition at its most exciting! Unrivaled fan engagement continues with pre-game offerings like our Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access, and more in-game fan interactions than ever before. Shop from our merchandise collection to take a piece of the magic home online or in-store on game day. USFamilyGuide Readers Receive 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM on tickets purchased prior to one week before game day. Score the best seats now at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/ (less) ... Read more

  NOW ON SALE - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

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  Justin Willman’s ILLUSIONATI Tour

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  Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour 12/7/24 New Orleans , LA The Joy Theater

     Justin Willman's ILLUSIONATI tour is an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. Prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things. ABOUT JUSTIN: Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He's best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans and The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Conan...). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw...). Or maybe he's the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the '90s. If you don't know Justin, he's a magician and comedian who's mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). Justin is also a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that's a different Justin Willman). VIP PACKAGE: The VIP package features an exclusive post-show meet and greet, signed poster, souvenir lanyard, and photos with Justin. (less) ... Read more

Fun Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn New Orleans into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

  View Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Coupon
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  Gulf Islands Waterpark

  Gulfport

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  Gulf Islands Waterpark

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  Discover the Gulf Coasts biggest and wettest waterpark! Challenge your friends on the Riptide Racer speed slide then enjoy the thrills and spills of the Gulf Coast's only water roller coaster, Horn Island Blaster. After you Ride the waves in the huge Waveland Wave Pool, the whole family can mosey down the Lazy Pearl River. The fun doesn't stop there. With miles of slides and thousands of gallons of water, there's over a million ways for your family to get soaked and have fun all summer long!

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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

  Nationwide

  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

  Reviews

  Save 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM

     Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return with their 2025 World Tour! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals. This year we’re bringing FUN and innovative CHALLENGES to showcase our superstars’ impressive skills and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Watch in awe as players go head-to-head in an exhilarating battle of skills featuring epic dunks, jaw-dropping four-point shots, and more—it's friendly competition at its most exciting! Unrivaled fan engagement continues with pre-game offerings like our Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access, and more in-game fan interactions than ever before. Shop from our merchandise collection to take a piece of the magic home online or in-store on game day. USFamilyGuide Readers Receive 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM on tickets purchased prior to one week before game day. Score the best seats now at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/ (less) ... Read more

  NOW ON SALE - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM - MUST PURCHASE 1 WEEK BEFORE GAME DATE. Click on "Unlock" on the Ticketmaster page and enter code USFAM for the discounted ticket prices Bringing…

  View Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Coupon
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  Steamboat Natchez

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  Steam Powered Sternwheeler

     Cruise back in time aboard the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ, the ninth in a prestigious line of steamboats dating from the 1880's. Families should always make a stop in the main salon to view pictures of her predecessors and their place in history. Today she is the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. After enjoying the French Quarter it is only a few steps to board and depart on your cruise from the heart of the historic French Quarter on our Harbor Cruise. Board to the sounds of the Steam Calliope, a unique steam organ, followed by a trip to the museum quality steam engine room and top deck gift shop. Live historic and port narration brings the Mississippi River alive during your two cruise. Optional food is prepared on-board as we cruise seven miles toward the mouth of the River and back. This is why families sail from the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans only steam powered sternwheeler. Everyone loves a winner and the Natchez is the winner of numerous steamboat races up and down the Mississippi River. (less) ... Read more

Museums & Zoos

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  Audubon Nature Institute

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  Audubon Nature Institute

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  Audubon Nature Institutes family of museums and parks dedicated to nature include: Audubon Park * Audubon Zoo * Woldenberg Riverfront Park * Audubon Aquarium of the Americas * Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center * Entergy IMAX Theatre * Audubon Louisiana Nature Center * Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species * Audubon Wilderness Park * Audubon Insectarium * Audubon Nature Institute Foundation

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  Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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  Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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  Southern Art Museum

     The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest collection of Southern art in the world. Artists such as Hunt Slonem, Ida Kohlmeyer, William Eggleston, Clementine Hunter are represented in the collection. Check the Web sit for specific children's activities. Admission: Free to members: $10 adults; $8 seniors (65+) and students (18+); $5 for children 5 to 17; free for children under 5 years of age. Hours: Weds. - Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Thurs. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.