Family events in St. Tammany Parish, LA

Settle in at Pinewood Country Club in Slidell for a homestyle buffet featuring Southern favorites. The spread includes mixed green salad, smothered pork chops, country fried steak, gravy, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy, sautéed vegetables, rolls with butter, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $17.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids, and Country Club members receive 10% off. Reservations are required, and it is open to the public.

Enjoy table tennis open play in Abita Springs, Louisiana. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

A car show taking place at Banner Ford features day-of registration only, handled in person at the event. Pre-registration has closed, and space is limited because sign-ups will end when the lot reaches capacity. Vendor spots are not available. Please avoid interacting with random profiles or unsolicited messages related to registration or vendor opportunities, as these are scams and are being removed and blocked when identified.

Celebrate a legendary Louisiana art form at the Castine Center with an art festival, competition, dinner, and auction. Explore carved and painted wildfowl, student artwork, and live demonstrations by artists. Families can enjoy free creative activities for kids, including making and painting butterflies, duck heads, and Christmas ornaments. Browse a variety of jewelry, art, and antique decoy vendors. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under enter free. A live auction is open to the public, and competitors vie for prize money.

Now in its second year with the Women of First Church, Junk in the Trunk is a community garage sale featuring vendors and a wide mix of unexpected finds. Shoppers can browse clothing and shoes, hats and bags, sports gear and skates, musical instruments and games, bikes and electronics, plus tools and toys. Forty vendor spaces are available for those who want to sell items. For questions or to rent a space, contact the event coordinator, Nicole Smith, at 985-640-1552 or nicolemaddoxsmith@yahoo.com. Beware of scammers who claim to book vendor spots, since only responses from the event chair, Nicole Maddox Smith, are affiliated with this event.

Discover a lively collectibles market at Elderbrew Cafe in Slidell, where local sellers bring an extensive mix of finds for all kinds of collectors. Expect trading and sports cards, comics and original comic art, video games and gaming gear, toys and collectibles, action figures and Funko Pops, antiques and vintage pieces, coins, currency and memorabilia, artwork and handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, books, records and other media, pop culture items, hobby and specialty goods, flea market discoveries, home decor including vintage decor, and fan art with custom creations. Entry is free for shoppers. Vendor opportunities include indoor tables, shaded outdoor table spots, and outdoor booths measuring about 10 by 10 feet. Availability is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. The market is actively promoted throughout Slidell, the Northshore, and nearby communities to bring together collectors, families, and casual browsers.

Look for all-natural laundry detergent and surface cleaner, as well as essential oils, at Mandeville Market.

Enjoy table tennis open play welcoming all ages and skill levels. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to the game or have years of experience.

Local author Abby Roniger will be signing copies of her board book What I Know to Be True. Filled with colorful scenes of New Orleans and gentle rhymes, it reflects the spirit of the city and the special bond between a reader and a child. Well suited to bedtime for newborns and toddlers, the story shares a loving message that carries through each page. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can find a warm celebration of the connections we cherish with little ones.

Rescue dogs and puppies will be at Covington PetSmart, with roughly 15 to 20 pups typically available to meet, and adoptions offered for those with applications approved in advance. Approval generally takes about three days, so planning ahead is recommended. For anyone not ready for a lifelong commitment, fostering options are available, and the rescue provides all essentials, including supplies and veterinary care. Foster caregivers are asked to bring their dogs for the event and pick them up afterward if they are not adopted.

This Day 1 audition is for the Teen Show production of The Outsiders, directed by Acadia Fradera. Audition material will be cold readings from the script, and a second audition day is planned. This stage adaptation by Christopher Sergel, based on SE Hinton’s classic novel, follows the fallout from a deadly clash between the working class Greasers and the wealthier Socs in Oklahoma, sending Ponyboy Curtis and his friend Johnny into hiding. The story explores loyalty, family, identity, and the consequences of violence. The production emphasizes ensemble collaboration, imaginative staging, physical storytelling, and honest emotion.

Global Wildlife Center hosts an evening safari with a Halloween twist, blending sunset scenery, up close wildlife moments, and family friendly fun. The experience features a wagon ride during golden hour, opportunities to offer animal feed and special snacks, and access to The Walkabout to wander among kangaroos and capybaras before the safari. Refreshing nonalcoholic beverages are included, while food and adult cocktails can be purchased. A campfire for marshmallow roasting and DIY s’mores adds a cozy finish. Costumes are welcome to keep the spooky spirit alive.