Sun and fun are on the menu, and these New Orleans Summer Weekends are stocked to the brim with good times to be had by all!
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
If you want a world-class experience for your next travel destination, look no further than Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Treat yourself to modern amenities in the 300-room all-glass tower, featuring breathtaking design, superior service, and bathrooms that feel
more like a spa.
Enjoy the warm seaside air at the Lava Links Golf Club, 18 holes surrounded by lush gardens, refreshing waterfalls, and an erupting volcano! And when the sun is at its highest, cool off with a refreshing artisan ice pop from Pop Brothers, offering flavors the whole family will enjoy! The combination of vibrant elements and entertaining music offers a one-of-a-kind setting for a memorable day on the course.
_ With luxurious accommodations and an extensive selection of games, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is your number one travel destination on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Please contact 888-752-9772 for details and pricing.
The National WWII Museum
In recognition of its 25th anniversary and to highlight the continued importance of its mission, The National WWII Museum will host a slate of celebratory events on its campus and in the City of New Orleans from May 29 to June 7. These events will reflect on the Museum’s achievements over the past two decades and share how the institution plans to expand its efforts over the next decade to educate and inspire audiences for generations to come.
The Museum’s 25th Anniversary Celebration events include: the 2025 American Spirit Awards (May 29 – 30), Preserving the Legacy: Creating The National WWII Museum Book Launch and Reception, and a special Remembering the D-Day Fallen tribute (June 5). Finally, on June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day and the 25th of the Museum, The National WWII Museum will feature an H-Hour Remembrance Gathering, a Heroes’ Welcome for WWII veterans, Home Front workers, and Holocaust survivors, and many more commemorations throughout the day.
Learn more at nationalww2museum.org.
Big Bay Lake
Big Bay Lake, a one-of-a-kind planned community on one of Mississippi’s largest private recreational lakes, is the perfect solution for those looking to live the “Lake Life” 24/7. Located only 90 minutes from New Orleans, Big Bay Lake’s waterfront and water-view homesites range in price, starting at $50,000, and include several resale homes available for immediate purchase. This is not a short-term rental property but a lasting community providing unique opportunities to create the perfect home or weekend getaway to relax and unplug. Whether you are a boating aficionado, fishing enthusiast, or just a family who loves to make a big splash, come enjoy fun-filled days and star-kissed nights at Big Bay Lake, where the little things make life…“Big!”
Call for a boat tour today at 877-4BIG-BAY or visit bigbaylake.com.
Dorignac’s Food Center
Dorignac’s Food Center is your premier family-owned and operated grocery store, specializing in difficult-to-find and top-quality local items. Built on a foundation of customer service, convenience, and quality products, Dorignac’s has become known region-wide as a unique slice of New Orleans culture from the first store’s opening in 1947 to today. With Summer on the horizon, Dorignac’s has everything you need for a delicious time of sun and fun. Take a trip around the cheese circle to find something succulent for a charcuterie board or visit the meat department for something special to make your backyard barbecues the talk of the town. And if you can’t decide on just one thing, no sweat because Dorignac’s is ready to cater your event to perfection.
From the beginning, Dorignac’s has prided itself on supplying all the grocery items you need, all in one place. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Dorignac’s!
Learn more at dorignacs.com.
The French Market
The 39th annual French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival, June 7th and 8th, 2025, will host two days of live music on three stages, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum Cooking Demonstration Stage, a free dance lesson stage, and a variety of food booths featuring Creole Tomato dishes and Bloody Marys! With music stages at the French Market Flea Market, in Dutch Alley, and indoors at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Festival will feature celebrated fan favorites including Charmaine Neville, Partners N Crime, Fully Dressed Poboys, and Alicia Renee (aka Blue Eyes) as well as fifteen food vendors offering up a delicious assortment Creole tomato dishes including, Fried Green Creole Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade, Seafood stuffed Creole Tomato, Creole Tomato Jambalaya & more!.
The French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival also offers several free kids’ activity vendors, including Mardi Gras Umbrella decorating, bead bracelets, glitter art, and more! Free family activities include dance lessons and live alligator petting!
The Creole Tomato Festival is free and open to the public. Hours are 11am-5pm. Visit frenchmarket.org to learn more.
Juan’s Flying Burrito
Now entering their 26th year, Juan’s Flying Burrito is a lively, hip Creole Taqueria located in the Gulf South with a menu of dishes that combines the freshest in local seafood and produce with classic taqueria staples like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, with vegan and vegetarian friendly options available. Taking inspiration from the culinary heritage of the region, bold flavors and great times are always on the menu.
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than a delicious creole/mex dish and a refreshing cocktail. Juan’s top-shelf bar selections have just the thing to get your party started right with a “Honeysuckle Lemonade” featuring Cathead Honeysuckle vodka, strawberry lemonade, and mint. Pair it with some “Tuna Bowl”, blackened tuna, mango salsa, white rice, lettuce, avocado, radish, sriracha sour, flour tortilla spears, with creamy cilantro dressing on the side, for a drink/meal combo that hits the spot and beats the heat.
So, whether you’re in the mood to share nachos and dips, feast on a mission-style burrito, or try our gulf shrimp tacos and a top-shelf tequila at the bar, Juan’s is your New Orleans Creole taqueria.
Learn more at juansflyingburrito.com. •
