Liven Things Up This Fall

Tamanend LA — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:35:48 +0000

The fall season in St. Tammany Parish brings us crisp, cool days to enjoy getting out and about. Here are some of my recommendations on activities and events to partake in over the fall time.

Live Music

Three concerts at Jazz’n the Vines take place in November at Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard.

Jazz’n the Vines at Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard has three great opportunities to listen to some fantastic music, whether you favor pop, country, soul or somewhere in-between. On November 2, The Walrus takes the stage with a tribute song list of The Beatles. Two weeks later on November 16, Pine Leaf Boys bring their Louisiana soul to the stage. The Krickets, a female trio with folk and country sounds, wrap up the month on November 23. For each performance, gates open at 5 p.m., and the live music plays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Different food trucks will be on-hand, and the wine will be flowing! Tickets are $12. For more information and tickets, click here.

Live Theatre

We love our community theatres on the Northshore! Three upcoming performances are of special note. In October, 30 by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville presents my favorite Agatha Christie play, Murder on the Orient Express. Show dates are the weekends of October 18 and 27. In December, two holiday-themed shows will be all aglitter at two venues, running on select dates from December 6 to 15. At 30 by Ninety, the entire family will enjoy a Very, Merry Christmas Spectacular. Added bonus: milk and cookies will be served at each performance! At Playmakers Theater in Covington, The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular will bring out the spirit of the season for the entire audience. For more details and ticket information at 30 by Ninety, click here. For tickets to Playmakers, click here.

Live Fun

Three annual events always bring family friendly fun. On Sunday, October 27, the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany hosts Boo Bash at its new location on Florida Street, 1 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes. To purchase tickets, click here. On November 2, the Sixth Annual Gator Tail 5k Trail Run takes place at the Tamanend campus of Northshore Technical Community College. Sign up here. To wrap up the family fun, the Tammany Turkey Trot is on Thursday, November 28, in Downtown Covington. You have the choice of three races: five-k, five-mile and one-mile fun run. To sign up, click here.

There are always so many choices for activities, entertainment and overall fun in our parish. For a full list of events, visit https://www.visitthenorthshore.com.

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Let’s Talk Turkey

Tamanend LA — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:44:35 +0000

Thanksgiving Weekend is the official kickoff to holiday fun, and St. Tammany Parish is up for the challenge! The long weekend is traditionally a time to gather with family and friends, and it is also the tradition of these three special events:

Start Thanksgiving Day off with the Tammany Turkey Trot (so you can have that extra piece of pie).

Turkey Talk #1 – Tammany Turkey Trot

This annual event is the perfect start to the holiday weekend. We all know we are going to overindulge, so why not get in some exercise to burn those extra calories beforehand? With two races and courses for a 5k and five-miler, it is just a matter of how ambitious you are feeling! Both races begin at 8 a.m. on November 25 at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center in downtown Covington. Each course offers beautiful views and scenery as you meander through the historic streets. For details and registration, click here.

Turkey Talk #2 – Get Wrapped up in Mandeville

The day after Thanksgiving is a shopper’s paradise. Local stores, restaurants and galleries have been there for us, and this is the ideal opportunity to show our support by shopping local. The town of Mandeville will be all wrapped up in festive décor to welcome shoppers, beginning November 26 and running through the holiday season. Most stores are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for your shopping pleasure.

Turkey Talk #3 – Christmas in the Country

One of our favorite Thanksgiving Weekend festivities is back! The City of Covington and merchants of Lee Lane present Christmas in the Country, open November 26 and 27, and every Saturday until Christmas. Shops throughout downtown Covington offer special shopping events, some with refreshments and live music, while you discover one-of-a kind gift items and amazing finds.

St. Tammany Parish is a special place throughout the year, however it truly becomes magical during the holiday season. The Parish offers so much to do and see, and yes, we are talking turkey!

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