New Orleans on the Cheap

Celebration in the Oaks: Through January 2

Celebration in the Oaks is now open in City Park through January 1, 2012. As one of the most beautiful light displays in the country, it attracts over 100,000 visitors every year and features century-old oak trees adorned in thousands of lights. There are also a number of exhibits and attractions...

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New Orleans Daily Deals (November 28, 2011)

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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival: November 20

Head down to Oak Street on November 20, 2011, for the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. All held in celebration of the almighty po-boy, the festival features great food, live music and more. There are 45 food booths in all featuring food from such restaurants as Cafe Reconcile, Boucherie, Palace Cafe,...

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St. Bernard Farmers Market Every Saturday

Head out to Aycock Barn in historic Old Arabi every Saturday for the St. Bernard Farmers Market. It runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and features fresh produce and seafood along with arts and crafts. There are also market exhibitions, live entertainment and children’s activities. For more...

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New Orleans Fringe Theatre Festival: November 16-20

See and experience all kinds of wild, strange and fresh theater this week at the New Orleans Fringe Theater Festival. The event runs from November 16-20, 2011 and features 63 performing groups and over 150 performing shows at 22 venues across the city. There’s also a parade that rolls on...

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Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond every weekend through December 11

If you ever wanted to take a step back in time, travel out to Hammond for the annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival. The event has grown so big that it’s essentially a mini theme park with an entire English village featuring over 100 shops, 50 shows and dozens of demonstrations every day....

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Tin Men at Concerts in the Courtyard: November 18

Head to the Historic New Orleans Collection on September 16 for Concerts in the Courtyard. It’s their monthly concert series and features music by the Tin Men. The concerts are $10 at the door and FREE for TNOC members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music runs from 6-8 p.m. For more...

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$34 in coupons for Whole Foods

Visit this page for $34 in coupons for products at Whole Foods Market. Some of the coupons include: 2 365 yogurts for $1 $1 off 365 ricotta cheese $1 off organic chicken breast strips For more deals and discounts at Whole Foods Market, check out The Whole Deal.

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Free New Orleans Saints Kids’ Football Clinic: November 1, 8 and 29

Head to Academy Sports and Outdoors for a FREE New Orleans Saints Kids’ Football Clinic which will include demonstrations and lessons with a New Orleans Saints player and an in-store autograph session. The dates and locations include: November 1 (800 S. Clearview Pkwy.), November 8 (1000 W....

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Swamp Fest: November 5-6

Head down to the Audubon Zoo on November 5-6, 2011 for Swamp Fest. The event celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture and heritage with food, live music, demonstrations and arts and crafts. Some of this year’s performers include: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Christian Serpas &...

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