It’s spring, get outside! Take in the fresh air at these Greater New Orleans events

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Spring is in the air, New Orleans! That means it’s time to soak up the balmy conditions before temperatures start creeping up again. Celebrate the new season the way New Orleanians know best — with music, seafood and good company.

Some big names are performing in New Orleans this spring

Here’s how you can take in the spring weather this season.

March

Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park

  • Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

Freret Street Festival

  • Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in New Orleans

Wednesday at the Square

  • Every Wednesday in March from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans

April

Hospice House Crawfish Cookoff

  • Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Slidell

Hogs for The Cause

  • Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 in New Orleans

Arts Market New Orleans — City Park

  • Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

New Orleans Botanical Garden Spring Show

  • Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

NOLA Crawfish Festival

  • Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 in New Orleans

French Quarter Festival

  • Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14 in New Orleans

Zurich Classic

  • Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28 in Avondale

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

  • Opens on Thursday, April 25 in New Orleans

Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival

  • Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 in Belle Chasse

Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park

  • Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

Wednesday at the Square

  • Every Wednesday in April from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans

May

Wednesday at the Square

  • Wednesday, May 1 and 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans

Cinco de Mayo Festival

  • Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Jefferson Parish

Arts Market New Orleans — City Park

  • Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

Bayou Boogaloo

  • Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 in New Orleans

New Orleans Greek Festival

  • Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 in New Orleans

Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park

  • Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

Balloon Glow and Laser Show

  • Friday, May 31 starting at 5 p.m. in Avondale

June

Balloon Glow and Laser Show

  • Saturday, June 1 starting at 5 p.m. in Avondale

Arts Market New Orleans — City Park

  • Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans

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