It’s the holiday season and many are counting down the days until Thanksgiving day. This is the holiday when foodies unite and families gather to enjoy all the traditions that fill our table. For those looking for a way to cut back on the carbs this Thanksgiving, we have an easy low-carb fake-out party potato dish for you to try this holiday.
Thanksgiving is usually a busy one for us, and we spend a few days in the kitchen to prepare. While parents are busy cooking and prepping for the holiday feast, it’s not uncommon for the kids to get bored or whine about wanting to help out. We have a great craft idea for you this week that will keep the kids busy while also making them feel like they are helping for the holiday. Try these Thankful Turkeys crafts with the kids while they are home for the Thanksgiving holiday. We also have a fun Thanksgiving printable for the kids this week, so check that out as well!
If you are planning on traveling over the holidays, you may want to visit a museum or two. We have the details for you this week in Museums for All that allows families to participate in free or very low-cost admission to 1,200 museums across the country for families with a SNAP EBT card.
This November Macaroni KID is celebrating 16 years of being the go-to for parents everywhere who are looking to answer the question, “Mom, what can we do today!” From crafts and family resources, to local events and holiday deals, I’m honored to be a part of the Macaroni KID team that highlights our wonderful community in New Iberia and the surrounding areas. I absolutely love meeting folks at the events and the kids are such a delight. I met so many amazing kids at the last two events I did!
Another one of of the great things we can offer to our Macaroni KID subscribers is giveaways and contests and we have a new one for you this week! Macaroni KID and Live Nation are getting into the holiday spirit by giving away four $250 LiveNation gift cards! Find out how you can enter now!
Now, on to our recommendations for this week:
Teach the kids about gratitude with these easy, Thanksgiving crafts! Let them be a part of making your holiday special!  Image via CanvaPro |
1. Abbeville Farmers & Artisans Monthly Market
Saturday, November 18, 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.
2. Gueydan Museum Vendor Market
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate this holiday season by enjoying the vendor market at The Gueydan Museum and Cultural Art Society. Enjoy shopping with local vendors and artisans for one of kind items and specialty crafts.
3. 1st Annual Pie Day Celebration - Cane River Pecan Company - New Iberia
Saturday, November 18, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cane River Pecan Company is proud to announce their 1st Annual Pie Day Celebration. Enjoy live music, pie baking competition, poetry contest, pecan art contest for kids, and more. Fin the registration links and get details on the day's events, at www.caneriverpecan.com/pieday.
4. Toys for Tots Application Day - Jeanerette
Sunday, November 19, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kingdom of God Church is sponsoring the Toys for Tots program in Jeanerette. Applications are being accepted from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays beginning on 11/5/23 at the St. Julia Empowerment Center at 405 Henkle Street in Jeanerette. The office will be open during these same hours each Sunday in November to assist families with applying to the program.
5. Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Iberia Parish
Thursday, November 23, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This Thanksgiving community partners have joined together to provide Thanksgiving meals to those who need a helping hand. Meals will include turkey, pork roast, baked spaghetti, green beans, corn maque choux, rolls and dessert. Several sites around Iberia Parish will be distributing the meals:
- West End Park / Community Center
- Little Zorah Church in Olivier
- Word of Hope Church - 705 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.
- Duperier Ave. & Henry St.
- The Gazebo in Bouligny Plaza (downtown New Iberia)
- Corner of Hopkins St. and Robertson St.
- Bank St. Park
- Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce
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