New Orleans Free and Frugal Events This Weekend

We're heading into a pretty exciting weekend in the Crescent City.  Two big free events are happening in the area:  Saints Training Camp(!!!!) and the 3rd Annual New Orleans International Children's Film Festival.

The New Orleans Saints will have open practice at their Metairie facility every day from Friday through next week, culminating with the Black & Gold Scrimmage on Saturday 8/7:

Friday 7/30: 8:50-11 am; and 4:20-5:45 pm

Saturday 7/31: 8:50-11 am; and 4:20-5:45 pm
Sunday 8/1: 3:20-5:45 pm

Monday 8/2: 8:50-11 am

Tuesday 8/3: 3:20-5:45 pm

Wednesday 8/4: 8:50-11 am

Thursday 8/5: 3:20-5:45 pm
Friday 8/6: 8:50-11 am
Saturday 8/7: 2:50-4:20 pm Black & Gold Scrimmage

So, if you're ready for some football (I know I am!), then head out to the Saints' outdoor practice field and cheer on the World Champion New Orleans Saints!

Once you've had your fill of football, take your little ones to the Contemporary Arts Center to experience the 3rd Annual New Orleans International Children's Film Festival.  This free festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am until 5:30pm, with animation workshops held each day from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

Saturday evening, take your picnic basket and blanket (or purchase food and drink at the park) and head over to St. Patrick's Park for a free showing of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.  The movie will begin 30 minutes after sunset.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Inexpensive Summer Movies

Looking for something inexpensive and air conditioned to do this summer with the kids? Many movie theater chains are offering deeply-discounted summer movie series to keep the kids entertained on the cheap. Here are a couple of local ones and their details:

AMC Theaters is offering their Summer MovieCamp every Tuesday at 10am. Tickets are $1 and proceeds go to two AMC charities: the Will Rogers Institute and Variety - the Children's Charity. This summer's lineup:

June 15th: Shrek the Third

June 22nd: Imagine That

June 29th: Monsters Vs. Aliens

July 6th: Madagascar

July 13th: Madagascar Escape 2 Africa

July 20th: Hotel for Dogs

July 27th: Kung Fu Panda

August 3rd: The Spiderwick Chronicles

August 10th: Surprise Mystery Title

AMC will also be offering discounted concession packages during these Summer MovieCamp showings.

In Kenner, Hollywood Cinemas 9 is offering their Summer Kids' Movie Camp every Monday through Friday at 10am. Tickets are $4 and include a child's drink and popcorn. Here's their summer lineup:
June 14-18 Stuart Little
June 21 -25 Curious George
June 28-July 2 Ice Age 3
July 6-9 Bee Movie
July 12-16 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
July 19-23 Shrek the Third
July 26- 30 Spongebob Squarepants
August 2-6 Hotel For Dogs

If you want to see the first run movies this summer, Hollywood Cinemas also offers $4 tickets all day Monday through Thursday - not a bad deal when you consider the typical movie ticket price these days!