City of Slidell, Louisiana

11/01/2026

Mayor Randy Fandal and the Slidell City Council invite you to join them for a Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 9.

Slidell Town Hall Meeting - Our Development Process and New Unified Development Code
📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second Street

There has been a lot of discussion and misinformation circulating in our community about development and we want to make sure our residents understand how the process works.

Representatives from the City's Planning and Building Safety departments will discuss the development process, explain the City's new Unified Development Code, and answer questions about the rules and regulations that guide development in Slidell.

The presentation will include a question-and-answer session, so come ready to ask questions and learn more!

11/01/2026

A Hidden Gem of Olde Towne Slidell: The Bonfouca Museum & Research Center 📚

From the waterway of Bayou Bonfouca — pulling from the Native meaning of "People of the Waters" — to the railway of Slidell's train station, Queen Chief Warhorse of the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, welcomes all to experience the Bonfouca Museum & Research Center. Serving as the perfect gateway to Olde Towne Slidell, this treasure trove of preserved culture and tradition of the Chahta people awaits your arrival at the Slidell Train Depot.

With several window exhibits on full display right as you step off the train, and plenty of artifacts to explore inside, you'll time-travel back through history with a new appreciation for the indigenous culture that remains deeply rooted in the land.

For thousands of years, Chief Warhorse's tribe was the foundation for those who now call St. Tammany Parish home. The resurrection fern on their logo symbolizes the healing and survivor spirit of the Chahta Tribe, especially as more and more people learn of their powerful impact. As a descendant of the mound builders, Chief Warhorse's stories of her ancestors bring visitors from all over to listen closely and sit on the edge of their seats.

If you're ready to learn more about the rich, boundless culture and history of the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, be sure to follow Bonfouca Alive and book a tour. 📍1827 Front St. Slidell, LA

Once a month, the Bonfouca Museum & Research Center will have an Archeology Day, where an archeologist from the State of Louisiana Department of Archeology will present artifacts and historical records about The Tchefuncta Site.

10/30/2026

🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY CONCERT 🇺🇸

We are honored to host a special Bayou Jam concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra as a tribute to our veterans. This Veterans Day concert is our way of saying thank you to the men and women who fought to protect the freedoms we revere.

Veterans Day Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra
📅 Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
🕐 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
📍 Slidell Municipal Auditorium - 2056 Second Street, in Olde Towne Slidell
🍿 Concessions available for purchase
🎟️ Free Admission

Thank you to the Northshore Community Orchestra for helping us celebrate these heroes. We encourage all Slidell residents to join us for an afternoon that honors their service and sacrifice.

10/30/2026

Join us next Friday, Nov. 6, for the opening of a special art exhibition celebrating local artists, community spirit and a project that supports a great cause!

"The Story of Us" opens Friday, November 6, with a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the George Dunbar Gallery in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall.

Curated by Connie Born and Charlotte Collins, the exhibition features eight artists who volunteered their talents for the Community Spirit Art Project, which supports the Hospice Foundation of the South and its goal of building a second Hospice House.

The exhibition features artwork by Charlotte Collins, Keith Delaune, Tracey Hammill, Matt Litchliter, Mandie Manzano, David Miller, Terrance Osborne, and Michael Reed.

There's something special happening on opening night, too!

Anyone who makes a donation to Hospice House during the reception will have the opportunity to select a 100-year-old slate roof tile salvaged from the original Dixie Brewery building and use it as a canvas to create their own artwork. It's a chance to take home a piece of history.

The Story of Us: Our City, Our Culture, Our Spirit
📅 Friday, November 6
🕔 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 George Dunbar Gallery at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall, 2055 Second Street
💻 https://myslidell.com/cultural-and-public-affairs/the-story-of-us-exhibit-celebrates-slidells-spirit-while-supporting-hospice-house/

Come out, meet the artists and enjoy an evening of art, community and giving back to the Hospice House.

10/30/2026

Heritage Park will be closed to the public on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, for NOLA Zydeco Festivalt.

Bayou Lane will also close to through traffic beginning Friday, October 30, at 6 p.m. The road is scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 2.

NOLA Zydeco Fest brings two days of Louisiana music, food, dancing and culture to Heritage Park! The festival will feature live performances by some of the area's favorite Zydeco artists, a Gumbo Cook-Off, dance lessons and competition, a Trick or Trunk Car Show, food vendors, arts and crafts, and much more.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Want to join the fun? Get your tickets and find the full entertainment schedule at nolazydecofest.com.

10/29/2026

Today was D-Day in District A, and city crews from Public Operations and Parks & Recreation spent the day working throughout the district, cleaning sidewalks, cutting grass, removing debris, repairing small projects, making improvements at parks, and tackling beautification projects.

And there was even a little Halloween fun mixed in! Our employees were treated to lunch by a few special servers dressed as Minions!

Councilman Washington provided a special meal, and our crews certainly enjoyed the treat.

"It was an honor to have a dish prepared that my father once made for the city employees during his tenure as councilman, his famous alligator sauce picante!" said Councilman Landon Washington who serves District A. "Thank you to Andre Pichon for bringing his recipe to the cooking pots once again. I hope the city employees enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed spending time and talking with all of them. You are all appreciated!"

A big thank you to our hardworking city employees for all they do for our citizens, and to Councilman Washington for showing them a little appreciation!

10/29/2026