April has basically come .. and gone! As we wrap up the end of April next week, we are excited to announce yet another giveaway for our subscribers as we move into May. Jurassic Quest is coming to the Cajundome next month and we have a family 4-pack of tickets to giveaway to one lucky subscriber. Find out how to enter and get on the list.
We love sharing children's crafts and ideas for at-home play and learning with our families. This week we have a great way to spark your child's imagination! Get the details on How to Build an 'Inventor's Box' to Spark Your Child's Imagination in our newsletter this week. I'll be back on the air next week with Alex Worstell crafting some dino-riffic fun to promote and celebrate the upcoming Jurassic Quest heading to Acadiana next month. Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am to Good Day Acadiana for our next segment.
Need some inspiration for a Mother's Day gift? Vitamix is offering up to $100 off on some of its most beloved products so be sure to get the details on this promotion happening now through May 18, 2024. We'd also love to promote local businesses offering discounts or specials as well this Mother's Day. If your business is offering specials or discounts, reach out to us about advertising with Macaroni KID New Iberia this May. Send an email to mackidnewiberia@macaronikid.com for the details on our advertising packages and get listed in our 2024 Mother's Day Gift Guide.
I love this time of year because of all the beautiful blooms and plants that come to life in New Iberia. Teaching your child how to take care of plants can be a great way to instill responsibility and help them feel accomplished. Find out about some easy indoor plants you can get for your home to have fun and learn something new.
It will be a busy weekend in New Iberia as we have several events happening downtown and in City Park. Get the list of upcoming events on our calendar and check out the recommendations below!
Now, on to our recommendations this week:
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1. Festival International - Downtown Lafayette
Friday, April 26, 2024 through Sunday, April 28, 2024
The event that celebrates music, food, and culture from all around the world is back in downtown Lafayette this spring making it one of the best FREE festivals in the world! Celebrate with food, meeting up friends, children's events and activities, a vendor and craft show, live music, and so much more!
2. Neighborhood Block Party - Church on the Rock, New Iberia
Friday
April 26, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The community is invited to join the fun at Church on the Rock in New Iberia at the Neighborhood Block Party. There will be food, fun, an outdoor movie and free clothing and shoes for those who attend.
3. Beauty and the Beast Auditions at Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL)
Friday, April 26, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
IPAL will be holding auditions for the upcoming youth production, Beauty and the Beast. Auditions are open to children between the ages of 10 and 19 years of age. Connect with IPAL to register your child for auditions and get more information.
4. Festival of Live Oaks - City Park - New Iberia
Saturday
April 27, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
It will be a busy day in City Park! The community is invited to join in on the fun with a BBQ Cook-off, live music, craft booths with local vendors, petting zoo, train rides, fun jump and more. Bring your chairs and blankets and plan for a day of family fun in New Iberia. The Festival of the Live Oaks will now run in conjunction with the New Iberia Spring Vendor and Craft Event.
If you're in town, be sure to stick around for the Downtown Art Walk happening in New Iberia later in the evening!
5. Po-boys & Puppies - Fundraiser for IPAC - New Iberia
Saturday
April 27, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Let's get together and have some fun, while helping the sweet furbabies in our community at the same time. Come out and support IPAC, enjoy free BBQ sausage po-boys, face painting and fun for the kids, and live music by Jason Meche.
There is no cost to enter but we are asking if each family to bring at least one or more items from this list:
Purina Cat or Kitten Chow
Diamond Puppy Food
Purina (Can) Kitten or Puppy Food
Royal Canon Nursing Mom or Kitten Transition Food
Kitten or Puppy Powder Milk
Pill Pockets
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New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City, St. Martinville, and Breaux Bridge.
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