We are full of New Year wishes in this week's edition!
From fun crafts to creating your New Year's resolutions, we have the details for you this week to help your family celebrate the end of 2023 and welcome 2024 with gusto!
If you are the parent of littles, staying up until midnight to ring in the new year may be tough. So, why not create an easy at-home celebration with them? We have some great ideas for you this week on how to do that.
I did our final craft of 2023 with Alex Worstell this week on News 15 Today. Find out about making a vision board and wishing wand with your kids this weekend to help them set goals and bring more positivity into 2024. Both crafts are fun for kids of all ages.
As adults, we know the routine of making resolutions each year. Some don't believe in it, some plan their entire year around it. No matter which category you fall into, there are 5 Things You Should Know Before Making New Year's Resolutions to welcome 2024.
And of course, as we say goodbye to 2023, we want to make room for the new things of 2024. Instead of waiting until spring, use the winter season to declutter items around your home. Make Room For Your New Year's Resolutions By Cleaning Out the Clutter has some great tips for you to get organized this year.
Now, here are our top recommendations for your family this week:
Sending the warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to you and your family in 2024!  Image by CanvaPro |
1. Live Music at The Pie Bar - New Iberia
Friday, December 29, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy live music each Friday evening at the Pie Bar at Cane River Pecan Company in New Iberia. Bring the kids or make it a date night!
Saturday, December 30, 2023
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Visit with all the animals at the Morgan City Petting Zoo! Children 2 & under enter free. The zoo will be open in the morning and the afternoon for visitors to enjoy.
3. City of Franklin New Year's Eve Celebration - Downtown Franklin
Sunday, December 31, 2023
8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Enjoy the New Year's Eve celebration in Franklin to end 2023 and ring in 2024! They will celebrate with the annual lowering of the lamppost from 7 stories from the St. Mary Parish Courthouse at midnight. The night will begin with DJ Fab at 8:00pm, along with other live musical performances. This is a family-friendly event with live music, food, and fun.
4. Yoga in the Library - Breaux Bridge - St. Martin Parish Library
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Start off the new year with a free yoga class! Join the Breaux Bridge Branch of the St. Martin Parish Library for Yoga in the Library each Tuesday.
5. Red Nose Reindeer Craft - Bird on the Bayou Craft & Vintage Market - New Iberia
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
10:45 am - 12:45 pm
The Bird on the Bayou Craft and Vintage Market is holding an open craft event to create a holiday reindeer. This is a great activity to do with the kid's while they are still on the Christmas break. Be sure to dress for a mess. Must register in advance.
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