Bucket List
Get out and about in New Orleans this season! From unique events to choose-your-own-adventure prompts, use this bucket list to curate a fun-filled summer without leaving town. Check off as many items as you can from June 1 through August 31 for a chance to win prizes!
How to Enter:
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Take a photo of each prompt and/or have it signed by the business/event.
Submit a photo or scan of your completed bucket list and accompanying photos by Tuesday, September 1
5 completed prompts = 1 entry; Bonus entries will be given for sharing on Instagram and tagging @thepearlneworleans and @gambitneworleans.
For the full list of rules and to submit your final list/photos, visit bestofneworleans.com/ bucketlist .
ACTIVITY
Attend Gambit Movie night at Prytania Theatre (Check @gambitneworleans on Instagram for the date!)
Visit The Sazerac House
Attend a Nola Gifts & Decor workshop
Celebrate Prince’s birthday and attend a Purple Takeover event (June 4-7)
Attend the New Orleans Pride Parade (Saturday, June 13)
Take a pottery class at Artsy Edge
Attend an Alice & Amelia puzzle night (The first one is Thursday, June 11. More dates to come!)
Sign up for a New Orleans Public Library Card
Attend Essence Festival (July 3-5)
Download the GoodTrash App and go on a treasure hunt
Attend a NOLA Speed Dating event
Drop off your glass recyclables to Glass Half Full
Attend White Linen Night (Saturday, August 1)
Host a game night at home Attend Satchmo SummerFest (August 1-2)
Sign up for NOLA Dogs “Race to the Rescue 5k” and enjoy early bird pricing (The race will take place on Sunday, October 11. Start training now!)
Attend a “Dog Days of Summer” event at The Garden District Book Shop
Visit a new-to-you museum during New Orleans Museum Month (August 1-31)
Attend a Tipitina’s Free Fridays concert
Visit Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park
FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a drink on the roof of Charles & Julia
Try a new-to-you snoball flavor
Visit a new-to-you restaurant during Restaurant Week (June 8-14)
Try a summer latte from BATTER a bakery
Enjoy Avegno’s All Day Happy Hour (every Tuesday-Thursday)
Attend Steak Night at Katie’s (every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m.)
Make a recipe using watermelon
Try the Summertime Frozen Matcha from Lamara Coffee & Kitchen
Host a happy hour at home
Visit Lagniappe Bakehouse for Bread Service (every Saturday starting at 4 p.m.)
Try a tiki-themed drink from Soon Enough (through July)
Make a meal using seasonal ingredients from a farmers market
Tip your barista 100% of your coffee order
Try frozen orange wine from Really Really Nice Wines
Visit a new-to-you restaurant during COOLinary (August 1-31)
Try a viral “dot cake”
Visit Ralph’s on the Park for “3 Appetizers + a Glass of Wine” (available at dinner through September 6)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Attend a NOLA Vibe Yoga Class
Get a full-body skin check at your dermatologist
Attend a Splash Society water aerobics class
Play pickleball at The Exchange
Attend a $15 class at barre3
Replace your expired sunscreen
SHOPPING
Replace your holey socks with a new pair from Bonfolk
Attend the Phina & The Basketry Warehouse Sale (Saturday, June 6)
Shop consignment at REwear by Wildflower Nola
Visit a new farmers market and treat yourself to something fun!
Shop ricRACK Nola’s Summertime Atrium Sale (Saturday, June 20)
Attend Louisiana Vintage Festival (August 22-23)
Refresh your space with a new summer accessory (door hanger, throw pillows, glassware, etc.)
Attend a trunk show at Sosusu