We have officially moved into the dog days of summer as we celebrated the Summer Solstice this week on 6/21/22. As the summer months continue to pass us by, be sure to keep coming back and checking our event calendar to stay up to date on the happenings in and around New Iberia.
If you are looking for some outdoor creative summer fun, how about some mega bubbles? This is a great activity to do for kids of any age! (Yes, big kids meaning mom and dad too!) This activity will keep them busy, keep their minds creating, and allow for some good time backyard fun!
Who's up for a parade? Besides the Summer Solstice this week, we have other astronomical events happening as well. If you are up for it, head outside tomorrow, Friday 6/24 about 30 to 45 minutes before dawn to see the planet parade! No telescope is needed to see the planets Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn line up in their true order! As a homeschooling parent, this is the fun type of stuff we incorporate into our learning during the year, but it also brings some true quality time with the kids. So be sure to get outside and do some early morning sky watching!
Most of us do a lot of outdoor grilling over the summer months. One of my favorite things to throw on the grill is corn on the cob! We usually grill up several batches of corn as it goes perfectly with everything else! If you are looking for some new ways to cook up some corn, be sure to read 4 Ways to Cook Corn On the Cob.
And finally, if you are into the paranormal like me, then you want to stay tuned to my upcoming series Ghost Hunting 101: A Paranormal Experience. I am so excited to be invited to an official paranormal investigation this weekend with Louisiana Spirits!
I will be joining the trained professionals of Louisiana Spirits and following along as they investigate and educate new investigators while at one of the historical landmarks on Main Street, The Sliman Theater. I will give a full report on my experience and what I learned during the event. Nothing like a good nighttime ghost hunt to keep cool over the hot Louisiana summer!
Now, on to our top recommendations for family fun this week:
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June 24, 2022
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New Iberia Church of Christ & Heart for Iberia is proudly sponsoring this free event in downtown New Iberia. Live music with Broken Meaux Jo taking the stage so we can dance the night away! Free food and refreshments will be provided during the event.
2. 6th Annual Battle for the Paddle Shrimp Cook Off
June 25, 2022
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a good shrimp cook off and support the volunteer firefighters of Delcambre! The serving of the shrimp will start at noon. There will be live music, silent auction, market vendors on site from 8am to 2pm. Dustin Sonnier & The Wanted take the stage from 3pm to 5pm.
3. Stars and Stripes Musical Celebration
June 26, 2022
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra is providing a free concert to honor our WWII veterans at the Sugar Cane Festival Building in City Park. Music will be patriotic themed, including Jazz, Broadway, and WWII era.
4. 3rd Annual Pride Ride in Jeanerette
June 26, 2022
5:00 pm
The organizers are inviting local organizations, businesses, churches, and residents to join us this year and create another positive and uplifting PRIDE RIDE. The parade begins at the Jeanerette Pavilion on Main Street.
5. Crescent City Circus - Abbeville Library
June 27, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Crescent City Circus with the Maurice Library
June 27, 2022
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The circus is coming to the Vermilion Parish Library this week! The events are happening at the Abbeville and Maurice locations. You must register in advance for both events.
Looking for more fun in and around New Iberia?
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