We have officially moved into Spring although with the low temps we had in New Iberia earlier this week, you would have thought we were moving into Winter!
However, things are warming up and that means we have tons of events and happenings in New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City, and Breaux Bridge coming up this Spring. To get all the details, be sure to check our 2023 Spring Festival Guide which was released last week. We are updating the guide weekly with new events, so check back often.
I don't know about you but I love the list of national holidays and celebrations that are featured on National Today. Some of them are silly but others can bring awareness to struggles, sensitive topics, and other cultures that we might not get to learn more about. For example, today is National Puppy Day, so I of course wanted to give my two fur babies a shout-out!
Another holiday that was recognized this week was National Single Parent Day on March 21. I have been a single parent before and I know that it can bring many different challenges that need to be navigated while raising your children. We have several publishers for Macaroni KID that are single parents and one of them wanted to bring a spotlight to some of the challenges as well as the rewards of being a single parent. Be sure to check out her article!
We also have another guide hot off the press this week and we wanted our subscribers to see it first! The 2023 Easter Family Fun Guide is ready for you to plan all your Easter fun this season. We have events listed throughout Iberia Parish as well as St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes, as well as crafts, recipes and other ideas you can use this Easter. The next few weekends are filled with plenty of bunny fun for your family to choose from. We will continue to update the guide with any new events that we find between now and Easter Sunday.
This week also has a chance for you to get a letter from the Easter Bunny and a cute, simple craft for preschoolers to create some Easter magic. You know we love crafting!
Did you catch us on News 15 this Wednesday for our kids craft with the Morning Show? We made an Easter Bunny Farm with Alex Worstell using some of the leftover items your probably have at home from last Easter. It is an inexpensive craft and perfect for kids of any age. Check out the pictures of how our craft came out to see which Morning Show member was the farmer and which ones were the bunnies and chicks!
Now, on to our recommendations for your family fun this week:
| It's officially Spring in New Iberia and that means festival season for us in Acadiana. Get the details of all the festivals and events happening in Iberia, Vermilion, St. Martin, St. Mary parishes this season!  Image via CanvaPro |
1. Maltrait Spring Bazaar - Holy Rosary Cabrini, Kaplan
Friday, March 24th, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Enjoy a street fair with carnival rides, live music, bingo, silent auction, and more. On Friday night, be sure to get your seafood kick satisfied at the Seafood Extravaganza.
2. Creole Fest - Albania Mansion, Jeanerette
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a day along the banks of Bayou Teche in Jeanerette at Creole Fest at the historic Albania Mansion. Enjoy food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities, live music, health screenings, tours of the mansion and more!
3. Sicilian Heritage Festival - Abbeville
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Head out to downtown Abbeville to celebrate at the Sicilian Heritage Festival. The Blacksmith Shop Museum will be open for tours and demonstrations, items available for purchase in the gift shop, and be sure to enjoy the live music and Italian specialties offered during the event.
4. Loreauville Park - Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 am
Get the kiddos ready for a hopping good time at Loreauville Park. There will be Easter egg hunt for children ages 4 to 11 years old. (Hunts are broken up by age groups) There will also be relay races and prizes to be awarded as well. First hunt begins at 10:15 am.
5. Spring Car Show @ Cajun Fast Track
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy the Spring Car Show featuring specialty cars, bikes, trucks and more at Cajun Fast Track all to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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