Things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Chelsea Brasted

A person flips into the air on a skateboard over a halfpipe. — Arisa Trew competes in the MoonPay X Games Sacramento. Photo: Thien-An Truong/Getty Images for MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026

It might be hot as sin, but there's plenty to keep you distracted in New Orleans this week.

Zoom in: Here are our top picks of things to do.

🛹 The X Games bring extreme action sports to the Caesars Superdome. There's a fan fest and music in the Smoothie King Center, too. Details.

🧑‍🍳 Move over, FIFA. The Americas selection for the Pastry World Cup and the Bocuse d'Or is this weekend at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Details.

🦐 The Great American Seafood Cookoff is also at the Convention Center this weekend. Details.

🎺 The Soul Brass Band headlines Tipitina's free summer concert series on Friday. Doors open at 8pm.

🎨 Make some salty watercolors Saturday morning at Kid smArt's Creative Clubhouse. The event is free for kids of all ages. Details.

🎶 Lord Huron is at the Saenger Theatre on Saturday night. Tickets.

💃🏾 The Lady Vixens Social Aid and Pleasure Club christen their new banner with a second-line Sunday at 1pm. Details.

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