This weekend in St. Tammany Parish, LA

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.

A street fair in Olde Towne Slidell highlights antiques, handcrafted goods, food, and other unique finds. Browse vintage pieces and creative crafts, discover distinctive items, and enjoy a range of offerings. Hosting is handled only by the event coordinators.

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.

Discover a lively mix of art and craft vendors with music and food to enjoy. It is a chance to get a head start on holiday shopping with distinctive, one-of-a-kind gifts for the special people in your life.

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.

Wednesday Run Club hosts a Halloween themed social bike ride starting at Mandeville Trailhead. Riders can bring their own bike or rent from OWheelies, with standard bikes available for 45 dollars and e-bikes for 85 dollars, plus a wristband that includes local deals. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and decorating bikes is welcome, with a special prize set aside for a standout non-witch outfit. The outing begins with time to mingle under the trailhead overhang and a group photo, then the group pedals at an easy, social pace down the trace to Chafunkta Brewing Company, roughly five to six miles from the start, where a food truck and the costume contest await. Afterward, the ride heads back toward the lake to take in the sunset and stop at Sophie’s tavern, with the option to catch the LPO concert. Awards recognize the best overall witch look, a coordinated group of three or more, the most wicked or hilariously evil style, a top Halloween theme that is not a traditional witch, the funniest costume, the most creative bike decorations, and the best kid costume. These social rides are open to everyone and are designed to support local businesses while keeping the pace friendly for families and friends. Registration is available, and an optional five dollar broom pass helps cover event costs.

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.

El Patron Mexican Grill in Downtown Slidell hosts a Halloween costume party featuring Ludlows DJ Services spinning reggaeton, salsa, bachata, club hits, and other dance favorites. The celebration includes two-for-one margaritas and shots, Halloween-themed food specials, and costume contests with giveaways.

CECA spotlights its long-running love for Rocky Horror with a production sprinkled with nods to earlier stagings. The cult favorite follows Brad and Janet, whose car trouble in a storm leads them to the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As events spiral, the couple encounters a lively cast that includes a rocking biker and a creepy butler, while big dance sequences and driving rock songs unveil Frank-N-Furter’s newest creation, a muscular figure named Rocky. Signature moments like Sweet Transvestite and the Time Warp connect this staging to the show’s Broadway lineage, from the original 1975 production to the 25th anniversary revival in 2001 and the 50th anniversary revival in 2026, with playful Easter eggs honoring past CECA productions.

Set aside three hours for an immersive breathwork experience centered on deep listening, embodied awareness, and the quiet guidance of the heart. The session begins with gentle somatic movement and a guided meditation, then moves into conscious connected breathwork, followed by sound healing and a period of intentional integration. Participants are invited to soften the noise of daily life, turn inward, and reconnect with the wisdom they already carry. Cost is $65. Only six spaces are available.

Local author Grace Fitzpatrick will be at the store to sign copies of her book, The Stag with Crystal Horns. This collection gathers fairy tales from an imagined realm ruled by the Lady Dora and the Knight King, featuring adventures like a knight in pursuit of a magical stag, a giant who keeps tossing things, a fool sent to claim his fortune, and a talking beast that cannot stand him. Expect noble champions alongside playful ones, heroines as courageous as they are kind, secrets tucked into ancient woods, dragons high in the mountains, and babies with large, knowing eyes... plus a rather self-important little red mushroom. The tales range from light to solemn, evoking a time when wishes came true and magic filled the air, with stories that welcome readers of every age.