The New Orleans Boat Show features an array of boat makers and a total of more than 75 exhibitors. There are also seminars and games on boating, fishing, hunting and more. Casting demonstrations will take place at a 40-foot aquarium stocked with fish. There are also events for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, video game fans, and displays by the Louisiana National Guard. Other promotions include chances to win boat packages, trailers and other prizes. Tickets $9 adults, $5 youth (ages 13-15), children free, $15 adult 2-day pass. " Will Coviello

5 p.m.-10p.m. Wed.-Fri., Jan 9-11; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 13

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., Halls H-J, 780-1818; www.neworleansboatshow.com