We are getting ready for Mother's Day and have free printables, crafts, and more happening over here at Macaroni KID New Iberia this week!
We did our bi-weekly segment yesterday with Alex and News 15 and demonstrated these easy, fun crafts that the kids can do for mom to celebrate Mother's Day next weekend. I realized when I got to the studio that I did not have my crafts to display on air. Total Mom-brain right? So, we got busy with Alex and made some new ones on the spot!
The crafts are easy and use basic craft supplies as well as a few other household staples. Be sure to get the details of how to make your own paper plate garden and/or pen flower holder for Mother's Day.
Did you know that Wednesday was recognized as National Paranormal Day? We had so much fun last year with Louisiana Spirits participating in the paranormal investigations around New Iberia that we are back at it for 2023! We released our first article for the New Iberia Haunts series yesterday. Make sure to read all about what happened in this investigation of a private residence in New Iberia. If this is your jam and you would like to attend a class and investigate with the team, they have a class and investigation planned for June 17 and still have a few spots left. Note: Participants must be 18 years of age and older to join.
We are working behind the scenes to gather up the details for our Summer Camp Guide right now. If your organization has summer camp, day camp or other event planned for our youth this summer and would like to be a part of the guide, please contact us! You can expect that to be released later this month. We do have a program happening in New Iberia this summer with TECHE project for local youth. Get the details on the GEAUX Paddle Workshop and other programs with TECHE Project here.
Parents, if you have daughters then you know as they approach their teen years, being able to talk openly about what is happening with their bodies is so very important. If you are looking for some tips on how to talk to your daughter about her period we have a great article for you this week. We love that our Publishers work together to create content like this to keep our parenting skills on point! It takes a village, right?
Don't forget we have a summer camp giveaway happening right now (you have until May 11, 2023, to enter), but we also have a discount for Camp Invention for those who have children that may be interested in a STEM summer camp. I checked on the locations finder and we have several around Louisiana, including Youngsville and Metairie. Check it out!
Now, on to our recommendations for your family fun this week:
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1. Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 7th
Enjoy three stages of music, crawfish, and plenty of fun all weekend in Breaux Bridge. Arts and crafts vendors, Cajun dance lessons, carnival rides, dance contests, crawfish eating contest, cook-offs and so much more. For a full list of details on the events, go here.
2. May Fest @ Vermilion Catholic
Friday, May 5th through Saturday, May 6th
It's festival season and Vermilion Catholic wants to celebrate with you! Beginning on Friday May 5th and running through Saturday, May 6th, bring the family out to enjoy games, live music, cake bingo, fun jumps, vendor booths, and more.
3. Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival
Saturday, May 6th
The 20th annual Bayou Tech Black Bear Festival is back in downtown Franklin. Enjoy education activities for the entire family, live music, kid's zone, 5K Walk/Run and more.
4. Bike or Walk the Bridge - Morgan City/Berwick
Saturday, May 6, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a walk or a bike ride over the Long-Allen Bridge in Morgan City. They only open on specified days so this Saturday is your chance to grab the kids, get some fresh air, and hike over the bridge.
5. Acadiana 500 Tricycle Race - New Iberia City Park
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am
The New Iberia Optimist Club is back with the Acadiana 500 Tricycle Race in City Park. The events by the New Iberia Optimist Club are held to support our youth and programs for children in Iberia Parish. Make it a day! Bring the kids to the park to watch the teams compete as they race around the park and then have a picnic.
Looking for more fun in and around New Iberia?
Our event calendar covers family fun events for all families in
New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City and Breaux Bridge!
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