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Macaroni KID New Iberia Recommends: 5 Things To Do This Week!

Get the scoop on local events, resources, and parenting tips in and around New Iberia this week

By Tracie Ysaguire, Publisher for Macaroni KID New Iberia September 15, 2023

Have you noticed the somewhat cooler temps we have had this week? Of course, the afternoon showers have helped cool things off a bit and they are helping the fall-like weather get to us in New Iberia a little more as each day passes. If you are as excited as I am for fall, then check out our free fall bucket list printable now available for you to download. Share this with your friends who may also be looking for more ideas to celebrate this fall. 

The Halloween and Fall Fun Guide is always one of our biggest attractions for families from New Iberia to Morgan City and we are working hard to get this community guide out for our followers the end of this month. If you are interested in sponsoring our guide, let us know by sending an email to mackidnewiberia@macaronikid.com! Or, if you know of any free or low-cost, family-friendly events that our followers would like to know about, you can submit the info directly on our event calendar here.

This week we have a fun craft that you can do to add to your fall fun or to add to your Halloween costume. Find out how to kick it in color and make your own tie-dye shoes. I think this is one I will try with my teens!

Speaking of crafts, we will be back on the air next week, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 with Alex Worstell and News 15 Today for our next crafting segment from 7:00 am to 9:00 am to celebrate the arrival of fall! Be sure to tune in! And if your littles are looking for more crafting fun, be sure to come visit us at Chick-fil-A in New Iberia on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 as we lead Toddler Tuesdays. I am excited for this one and we hope to make this a once a month event for local families. 

We have a great recipe share this week that celebrates the Rosh Hashanah holiday with Enjoy this Delicious Jewish Apple Cake to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah. This dish would make a great addition to any holiday table. 

Macaroni KID New Iberia is proud to support our local restaurants with the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce. They have released the next meet-up for the Iberia Chamber Supper Club this month. Get all the details here and make plans to meet and mingle with the community. 

As a homeschooling family, we are always on the watch for upcoming classes or events that will help us learn. Now that my teens are in high school, college is getting closer and closer than ever before. If you have or know of any high school junior or senior who is interested in a science major, then make sure to get the information on Science Day 2023 happening at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this October. Registration is now open and available on a first-come, first-served served.

Now, on to our recommendations for your family fun this week:


Want more info on the fall music and food festivals happening in our area? We have them listed here for you!
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1. Family Karaoke Night - Main Branch - Iberia Parish Library 

Friday, September 15, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join the Main Library for this 80s themed karaoke night! Totally, for sure come dressed in your best 80s night get up and be ready to sing the best hits from the 80s.


2. 8th Annual Rice and Gravy Cook Off - Parc Hardy - Breaux Bridge 

Saturday, September 16, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

The Breaux Bridge Lions Club is putting on their Annual Rice and Gravy Cook-Off this September. Enjoy live music, kid's games, food and fun for the family. There will be three divisions you can enter for the cook-off contest including meat, poultry, and seafood. Sampling bracelets can be purchased for $5.00 but admission to the event is FREE.


3. YAW "You Are Wonderful - The Unity Community Picnic - West End Park 

Saturday, September 16, 2023
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join in on the fun and come together with the community. The YAW Unity Community Picnic is happening at West End Park this September. Enjoy music, food, and games for the family.


4. Abbeville Farmers & Artisans Monthly Market 

Saturday, September 16, 2023
8:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Downtown Abbeville is the place to be every third Saturday of the month. Enjoy seasonal items, crafts, one of kind items, fresh foods, baked goods, live music and more.


5. Silver Screen Classics @ Teche Theater - Franklin

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
2:00 pm 

Every third Tuesday of the month, join the Teche Theater in Franklin for a free screening of a silver screen classic movie.


   Looking for more family fun in and around New Iberia?    

Our event calendar covers family fun events and resources for all families in 

New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City, St. Martinville, and Breaux Bridge. 

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