1-11 Summer Sailing Camp. First of five sessions taught by U.S.-sailing-certified instructors. Learn the basics of sailing and get the chance to sail on Flying Scots, Optimists, 420s, and Sunfish. Ages 8-18. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Tues-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm. Members, $250; non-members, $300. 10 percent discount applied for two or more children per family and/or two or more sessions. 626-3192. www.pontyc.org.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Features Pack 117, Den 2 Boy Scouts. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

1-30 Paris Moderne: Art Deco Works from the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Celebrates the rich decorative style of domestic interiors in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. Mississippi Museum of Art, 201 East Pascagoula St., Jackson Miss. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $3. (601) 960-1515. www.msmuseumart.org.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits and much more! 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

4 Kids’ Fest. Children’s art festival. Heritage Park, Slidell. 11am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

4-25 Marvels of the Marsh. Examine the bio-diversity of plants and animals that inhabit the marsh. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Fri, 5pm. 624-4442.

5 Fishing Clinic. Hands-on clinic for ages 10 and above. All supplies included; registration required. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 9am-12pm. 792-4652.

5 History Hayride. Ride on a hay wagon for a historical tour of the park. Registration required. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. 624-4442.

5-6 5th Annual Ponds for Charity Tour. More than 30 homeowners in the Baton Rouge area show off their unique ponds. $15 for a self-guided tour; bus tour on June 5 is $34, including a box lunch. Proceeds benefit Woman’s Hospital. 10am-5pm. (225) 756-2720.

5-6 Louisiana Reptile & Exotic Expo. Thousands of reptiles, exotic mammals and birds on display and for sale. Educational seminars and entertaining shows by local and national experts, petting zoo, camel and pony rides. Castine Center in Pelican Park, Mandeville. 10am-5pm. Adults, $7; children under 5 free. Alex Russell, (919) 495-3233.

5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

6 53rd Annual Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races. Pirogue races, crafts, food, and games for children. St. Genevieve Church, Hwy. 433, Bayou Liberty. 12-7pm. Free. A.L. Pichon, 643-2581.

7-8 Pre-K Play. Educational program for parents and their children. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9:30-10:15am. Members, $15/mo.; non-members, $21/mo. 898-4435.

10 Park Play Day. Water play day; bring sack lunch, swimsuits for the kids, sunscreen and bug spray. Sponsored by the Parenting Center. Mandeville Trailhead Fountain. 10am. Free. 898-4435.

11 1st Annual Louisiana Lions Crippled Children’s Camp Golf Tournament. Royal Golf Club, Slidell. Tee time, 8am. Four-player scramble; registration fee, $75. 649-1644. www.lionscamp.org.

12 Boot Camp for New Dads. Orientation for rookies on the realities of fatherhood includes caring for babies and new moms. Taught by veteran dads. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9am-12pm. $35. 898-4435.

12 Folsom Centennial Celebration. Magnolia Park, Hwy. 40, Folsom. 10am-9pm. Free. Debbie Wactor, 796-9833.

12 Ginger Ford Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. Features food, dancing, and a silent and live auction. Music by the Magnolia Sisters. Ponchatoula Community Center. 6:30pm. For ticket information, call 542-6866.

12 Jazz ‘n the Vines. Outdoor concert series featuring Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

12 Northshore Cajun Dance. Monthly live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

12 Snapshot Series. Mixed media exhibition featuring Memise Burslem. Arts & Frames Gallery, 503 N. Columbia St., Covington. 867-9080.

12 ZOOMobile. Audubon Nature Institute’s ZOOMobile visits the park for an interactive program. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. 624-4442.

12-30 Exhibition featuring Susan Johnston and Lauren Leonard. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Opening reception June 12, 6-8pm. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

12-30 Super Cool: The Art of Glass. Featuring Wes Koon and Carol Lapari. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Opening reception June 12, 6-9pm. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. 892-1841.

14-15 Pre-K Play. Educational program for parents and their children. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9:30-10:15am. Members, $15/mo.; non-members, $21/mo. 898-4435.

15-25 Summer Sailing Camp. Second of five sessions taught by U.S.-sailing-certified instructors. Learn the basics of sailing and get the chance to sail on Flying Scots, Optimists, 420s, and Sunfish. Ages 8-18. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Tues-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm. Members, $250; non-members, $300. 10 percent discount applied for two or more children per family and/or two or more sessions. 626-3192. www.pontyc.org.

16 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Historic downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

18 Blueberry Picking. Enjoy the fun of picking local fruit. Wear long pants and a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt. Bring bug spray. You pay for what you pick: $1/bucket for kids; $3.50/gallon for adults. Sponsored by The Parenting Center. Keaton’s Blueberry Farm, 80001 Keaton Rd., Bush. 898-4435.

18 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on the Bogue Falaya River featuring Les Amis. Concert-goers are welcome to bring chairs, food and beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

19 Bug Day Afternoon. Audubon Nature Institute’s BugMobile visits the park. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 1-3pm. 792-4652.

19 History Hayride. Ride on a hay wagon for a historical tour of the park. Registration required. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. 624-4442.

19 Juneteenth Celebration. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African-American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Celebration will include a day of song, guest speakers, family gatherings and more. Heritage Park, Slidell. Kittie Cousin, 646-4329.

20 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Antique bicycle exhibits, flea market, log pull, bike contests, FAT tire clinic, prizes and more. UCM Museum, 22275 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs. 11am-5pm. Free. John Preble, 892-2624.

21-22 Pre-K Play. Educational program for parents and their children. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9:30-10:15am. Members, $15/mo.; non-members, $21/mo. 898-4435.

25-27 Bayou Lacombe Crab Festival. 28th annual festival features live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides and lots of crab specialties. John Davis Park, Hwy. 190, Lacombe. Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 12-10pm. Fri, free; Sat-Sun, $4; under 12 free. Dorothy Calderone, 882-5528.

26 Jazz ‘n the Vines. Outdoor concert features The Last Straws. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

29-July 9 Summer Sailing Camp. Third of five sessions taught by U.S.-sailing-certified instructors. Learn the basics of sailing and get the chance to sail on Flying Scots, Optimists, 420s, and Sunfish. Ages 8-18. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Tues-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm. Members, $250; non-members, $300. 10 percent discount applied for two or more children per family and/or two or more sessions. 626-3192. www.pontyc.org.

July

1-11 Paris Moderne: Art Deco Works from the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Exhibition celebrates the rich decorative style of domestic interiors in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. Mississippi Museum of Art, 201 East Pascagoula St., Jackson, Miss. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $3. (601) 960-1515. www.msmuseumart.org.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Features Danielle Rayborn. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2 July Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza. Zemurray Park, Hammond. Roy Dauzat, 542-3532. www.hammond.org.

2-4 Mandeville Seafood Festival. 26th annual festival features great seafood, arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, classic car show and fireworks. Mandeville Lakefront, Jackson Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. Fri, 11am-12am; Sat, 11am-12am; Sun, 11am-11pm. Adults, $7; seniors and children under 10, free. Bill Dobson, 624-9762.

3 Celebration to Honor our Soldiers. Parade will honor more than 50 northshore troops who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Downtown Ponchatoula. Time TBA. Sheri Stephens, 969-2343.

3 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. Ponchatoula Recreation Park. 370-7000.

3 Old-Fashioned Family Fourth. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy food and drinks provided by the Kiwanis and Lions Club. Live entertainment and fireworks. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. Pam Keller, 892-1873.

3-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits and much more! 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

3-31 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

4 Slidell Heritage Festival. Features great Louisiana cuisine, foot-stomping music, children’s events, and fireworks over Bayou Bonfouca. Historic Olde Towne, Slidell. All profits go to local charities. 10am-9pm. Free. Brenda Case, 643-1234.

9-10 Lend Me a Tenor. Comedy. Command Performers Playhouse, 1320 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond. 8pm. Adults, $10; seniors and children under 12, $8; Southeastern students, $5. Linda Broussard, 345-7154.

10 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Historic downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

10 Jazz ‘n the Vines. Outdoor concert features Eh La Bah. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

10-31 Divas 2004. Featuring beaded bustiers. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Opening reception July 10, 6-8pm. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

10-31 Fort Isabel & Friends. Invitational exhibition. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Opening reception July 10, 6-9pm. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. 892-1841.

13-23 Summer Sailing Camp. Fourth of five sessions taught by U.S.-sailing-certified instructors. Learn the basics of sailing and get the chance to sail on Flying Scots, Optimists, 420s, and Sunfish. Ages 8-18. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Tues-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm. Members, $250; non-members, $300. 10 percent discount applied for two or more children per family and/or two or more sessions. 626-3192. www.pontyc.org.

15-31 Give My Regards to Broadway. The most entertaining, toe-tapping musical of the season. Playmakers, Inc., 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun matinee, 2pm. No performance July 28. 893-1671.

16 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on the Bogue Falaya River featuring Porch Rockers. Concert-goers are welcome to bring chairs, food and beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

16-18 Lend Me a Tenor. Comedy. Command Performers Playhouse, 1320 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Adults, $10; seniors and children under 12, $8; Southeastern students, $5. Linda Broussard, 345-7154.

17 Teen Seminar. For teenage girls and their parents, the seminar will be conducted in two sessions by Dr. Katherine L. Williams, M.D. Topics include the changes experienced in becoming a young woman, as well as a brief overview of sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and the emotional consequences of an intimate relationship. Each session will be followed by a question and answer session for teenagers only. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Mandeville. 9-11:30am. Registration required. 867-4362.

23-24 Lend Me a Tenor. Comedy. Command Performers Playhouse, 1320 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond. 8pm. Adults, $10; seniors and children under 12, $8; Southeastern students, $5. Linda Broussard, 345-7154.

24 Boot Camp for New Dads. Orientation for rookies on the realities of fatherhood includes caring for babies and new moms. Taught by veteran dads. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9am-12pm. $35. 898-4435.

24 Jazz ‘n the Vines. Outdoor concert features Sentimental Fox Trot Orchestra. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

24 Northshore Cajun Dance. Monthly live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

27-August 6 Summer Sailing Camp. Final session, taught by U.S.-sailing-certified instructors. Learn the basics of sailing and get the chance to sail on Flying Scots, Optimists, 420s, and Sunfish. Ages 8-18. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Tues-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm. Members, $250; non-members, $300. 10 percent discount applied for two or more children per family and/or two or more sessions. 626-3192. www.pontyc.org.