PLACES OF INTEREST

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October 24, 2025

New Orleans East Hospital:

Night Out at NOEH

A circular projection of Earth on the floor of a planetarium with rows of theater seats and a domed ceiling.
Entrance to Audubon Louisiana Nature Center with a concrete sign, leafless trees, a walkway, and a building with a sloped metal roof.
Children gather around tables at an indoor educational exhibit, with a forest mural and a rock formation in the background.
Entrance to a nature trail area with trees overhead, a sign that reads 'Nature Trails,' and a wooden deck with benches and informational panels.
Announcement poster for the Fourth Annual NOLA East Festival, hosted by Friends of Joe W. Brown Park & New Orleans East Matters, featuring a sunrise or sunset graphic, stylized text, and a bridge illustration at the bottom.
A collage of four photos showing diverse groups of people at various community events, including holiday celebrations, a walking event, and a conference indoor gathering.
A man and woman smiling at a fair with a large Ferris wheel in the background, promoting 'The Big Easy Fair' at Read Blvd. in New Orleans from March 12-22.

The Annual NOLA East Festival is an opportunity to share fun, entertainment, good food, dancing, and various activities with the community in Joe W. Brown Park.

“Jingle on the Avenue” Parade and Santa Photo Ops for residents.

The “Back to Nature” Heart Walks start at the Louisiana Audubon Nature Center and end at the New Orleans East Hospital.

Members and volunteers of New Orleans East Matters gather for community work.

Kissel Entertainment brought the Big Easy Fair with a free circus to Read Blvd. in New Orleans East, and it was BIG FUN in the BIG EASY!

The Krewe of Nefertiti has paraded for 6 years. Their vibrant display of costumes and favors are enjoyed by many spectators from all over the city.

The Audubon Louisiana Nature Center on Lake Forest Blvd. has a Planetarium and Interpretive Center offering educational programs on nature, wildlife, and movies about the solar system. Several walking trails offer more explorations and sightings for snakes, alligators, insects, birds, and more. The nature center has been in the New Orleans East community for almost 50 years!

Flyer for Louisiana event promoting Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lake Forest district, with activities including a community cleanup and a carousel photo, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Red curtains with event poster advertising dinner and a movie at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, featuring the film "A Question of Faith" and a ticket price of $18, scheduled for May 1, 2026.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church hosts “Dinner and a Movie” annually to highlight faith-based family cinema.

Children in festive Christmas costumes dancing and jumping in a parade on the street, wearing red and white outfits with Santa hats.
Event flyer for a food event featuring turkey wings and legs, held in New Orleans East on April 26, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at 3317 Franklin Ave, 70122, presented by Queens of Africa United International Foundation 501c3. The flyer includes cartoon characters, a logo with chicken wings, and promotional graphics for food and music.

Queens of Africa United International Foundation offers unique food options: Turkey Wings and Legs.

Person with pink afro wig and sunglasses dancing and holding necklaces during a parade float decorated with elaborate pink and green designs and a large octopus sculpture in the background.

“Love the Boot”-Art and Culture on Lake Forest Blvd. was an event that supported a statewide initiative started by Louisiana’s Lt. Governor, Billy Nungesser, to support cleanup efforts. Many organizations including New Orleans East Matters and the Lake Forest Cultural District participated.