We celebrated Earth Day this week with Alex Worstell on Good Day Acadiana for our latest children's craft segment. Earth Day has become a much bigger deal and celebration in recent years, especially in Louisiana with Love the Boot week which kicks off on April 20, 2024. There are several events from New Iberia to Morgan City that you can sign up to volunteer at with your kids happening throughout the next week.
It's the perfect time to talk about important environmental issues with your family like recycling, and what it means to go green, and instill in them the concern we should all have to save our planet from any more harm. Our recycled magazine flower garden craft this week is fun, and creative, and offers a great way to begin a conversation with your kids.
We released our 2024 Spring Festival Guide last week and several new events have been added. This is one of the best times to visit Louisiana so make sure to share this article with someone who may be interested in traveling to our state this spring. We will continue to add more events over the next couple of months.
Speaking of spring festivals, we know the foodies love our festivals for the creative Cajun dishes our area festivals offer. But if you like the fair goodies like funnel cake, we have a great recipe this week for you. Try these 5 Classic Fair-Inspired Delights You Can Make At Home.
April is also recognized as Autism Awareness Month and we have a great article from one of our publishers sharing her journey with autism, Embracing Difference: The Journey of Autism Awareness and Acceptance. It offers insight into understanding what autism is and how you can teach your children to embrace diversity.
We are slowly wrapping up April and moving into May which means the end of the school year, proms, graduations, and of course, Mother's Day will be right around the corner. We have a fun quiz for our moms to try this week Which TV Mom Are You? I got Claire Dunphy from Modern Family and I love it! Be sure to share this with all the moms you know!
Now, on to our recommendations this week:
Which TV Mom Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out! Image by Maksim Tkachenko | Canva |
1. New Iberia Spanish Festival - Downtown New Iberia
Friday, April 19, 2024 through Sunday, April 21, 2024
Be sure to join in on all the fun this April in downtown New Iberia at the New Iberia Spanish Festival. There are both free and paid events and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Just a few of the events include a parade, karaoke contest, live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides and more!
2. Friends and Family Day at the New Iberia Research Center
Saturday
April 20, 2024
8:00 am - 11:00 am
The University of Louisiana Lafayette is hosting an open Friends and Family Day at the New Iberia Research Center this April. Tour the facility and find out about the research happening in Iberia Parish. Must RSVP for this event.
3. Abbeville Farmer's & Artisan's Monthly Market - Downtown Abbeville
Saturday
April 20, 2024
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.
4. St. Rita Annual Church Fair - Catahoula
Saturday
April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Enjoy a family fun event at the St. Rita Annual Church Fair. There will also be food and refreshments for sale, live and silent auction, craft booths, and more. DJ on site from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Live music begins at 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
Also, the rescheduled Easter egg hunt sponsored by The Catahoula Lake Volunteer Fire Department for kids 12 and under will take place during the fair at 12:30 pm.
5. The First Annual NIC Fest - Lake End Campground - Morgan City
Saturday
April 20, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April is Autism Awareness Month and the community in Morgan City is celebrating with the First Annual NIC (Neuro Inclusive Community Festival). There will be activities for all including live music, a kid's corner, crafts and vendors, raffles, and more.
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