Hogs for the Cause, turtle parade and more things to do in New Orleans

🐷 Hogs for the Cause is Friday and Saturday at the UNO Lakefront. The fundraiser has more than 90 BBQ teams and live music. (Tickets)

• We'll be judging the food Friday. Say hi!

🕯️ National Vodou Day: Organizers host events all weekend, including an art show, educational symposium and Vodou ceremony at Congo Square. (Schedule)

🇩🇪 Volksfest is at Deutsches Haus all weekend with traditional German music, food and drinks. (Details)

🐢 Brennan's hosts its 10th annual turtle parade Saturday in the French Quarter. The wagon floats start at Bienville and Chartres streets at 10:30am and end at the restaurant. (Details)

🏴‍☠️ Arrrgh! Family Pyrate Day is a free event Saturday in Algiers Point. (Details)

🛞 Monster Jam is Saturday at the Caesars Superdome. (Tickets)

👣 Play in the dirt Saturday at the Louisiana Children's Museum during Mud Fest. (Tickets)

🖼️ The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has free admission Saturday, along with family-friendly crafts and music. (Details)

🎉 Downtown Super Sunday starts at noon at Orleans Avenue and Moss Street. The second-line ends at Hardin Park. (Details)

🌱 The Spring Garden Show is Sunday at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. (Tickets)

🎶 Looking for live music? Check out WWOZ's Livewire.

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