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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 22, 2023

We have a packed newsletter for you this week folks so let's get to it! 

We wanted to make sure to share the details with our subscribers first: Macaroni KID New Iberia has partnered with PASA - Performing Arts of Acadiana to giveaway tickets to the upcoming performance of Mutts Gone Nuts! at The Heymann Center on October 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm. One (1) eligible winner will be selected from our entry form for a family pack of 4 tickets to the show! The contest opens on September 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and closes on September 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. To be eligible to enter, be sure to follow all the details as listed in We Have a Pawsitively Hilarious Giveaway for You! Good luck!  

And we have more doggone family fun recommendations for you in this week's newsletter! Everyone's favorite pups are back in the theaters this week with PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. It's bounding into theatres September 29, 2023. Find out all about this family favorite in 5 Reasons Why Families Should See 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway and the residents of New Iberia love to celebrate our Hispanic heritage! Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, is a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. We have an amazing recipe for you to try this week, honoring the Hispanic influences in our culture. Be sure to read about grandma's empanadas and find out how to make this delicious treat for dinner or a snack this week. 

Looking to get a little more active this fall? How about a family hike at one of the many wonderful outdoor parks and trails all around the United States? Be sure to bookmark From Coast to Coast: 50 Family-Friendly Hikes Across 50 States for future reference! The article list some of the best hiking trails for your family to try and truly see the beauty of our country.

We had a blast crafting this week with Alex on News 15 Today and we have the details for a super fun fall craft for kids of all ages. Get the details on how to make this paperback book pumpkin to add to your fall décor!

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


Image by Mia Barletto    

1. Community Walk-A-Long - Baldwin 

Friday, September 22, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am 

The Healthy St. Mary Coalition invites the community to this event. Meet up at the Baldwin Town Hall, ready with your walking shoes and a bottle of water. The event is being held to locate great places for local youth to walk, find any issues in walking paths, and identifying important walking routes for local residents to use.


2. Farmers Parade - Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival - Downtown New Iberia 

Friday, September 22, 2023
6:00 pm 

Kick-off the weekend of the 2023 Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival at the Farmers Parade in downtown New Iberia as tractors of every kind roll down Main Street showcasing the festival queens. 

The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival will be held all weekend in downtown New Iberia with plenty of events planned over the 3-day weekend to keep you and your family entertained! Participate in and enjoy events like the 5K run, Blessing of the Crops, a Coronation Ball, a Fais Do Do, a Street Fair, parades and much more. Times and ticket prices for events will vary.


3. Sugar in Their Blood Screening at The Sliman Theater - Downtown New Iberia

September 23, 2023
9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm 

Enjoy one of the free screenings on Saturday of Sugar in Their Blood at The Sliman Theater during the celebration of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival. 


4. Toddler Tuesdays with Macaroni KID New Iberia @ Chick-fil-A  

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
9:00 am - 10:00 am 

Join Macaroni KID New Iberia as we lead the morning with fun crafts at Chic-fil-A in New Iberia for Toddler Tuesday! Join in the fun with themed crafts, snacks, and story time. 


5. 2023 Sounds on the Square - Abbeville 

Thursday,  September 28, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

Sponsored by the City of Abbeville, the free concert series is back in Abbeville this fall every Thursday evening. This week the concert will feature the Ethan Hunt Band. Free entry to the event and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event.


   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. 

If you head out to any of these events, please tell them 

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