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Macaroni KID New Iberia Recommends: 5 Things To Do This Week!

Get the scoop on local resources and events happening this week from New Iberia to Morgan City!

By Tracie Ysaguire, Publisher for Macaroni KID New Iberia May 31, 2024

May is wrapping up and we are getting ready to move into the full swing of summer in New Iberia! June has several events and holidays you can recognize with your family. Get the details on local celebrations and holidays happening this June.

We celebrated summer fun on our bi-weekly segment this week with Alex Worstell on Good Day Acadiana. We have three easy, creative ideas on how to make a suncatcher with your kids to celebrate the start of summer.

Backyard grills are already lighting up for savory burgers and grilled goodies. But what about a grilled dessert? Find out how to Grill Up the Ultimate Summer Treat in our newsletter this week.

Boredom and budgeting go hand in hand when you have kids! You don't want to break the bank with summer fun activities and need a few inexpensive ideas to enjoy your summer with the kids. Check out Beat Boredom on a Budget with 17 Cheap Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids for a few ideas.

As Louisiana residents, we know all too well about festivals! We have a festival for just about anything. If you are interested in experiencing other festivals around the country on your summer travels, we have the list for you! Make sure to read State-By-State: 50 Unique & One-Of-A-Kind Festivals & Fairs for a breakdown the best one-of-a-kind festivals in each state.

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


Summer officially kicks off next month and 
we are here to help you plan for all the fun June holidays and events
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1. Summer Kick Off Party - Main Library - New Iberia

Saturday
June 1, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am 

Join the fun at the Main Branch of the Iberia Parish Library as they kick off their summer reading programs! There will also be a fun performance from Jimez Alexander. After the performance children can get a treat courtesy of RocStar Cafe. While you're there, don't forget to sign up for the summer reading program, open to all ages!


2. Daylily Festival & Garden Show - Abbeville 

Saturday
June 1, 2024
8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Downtown Abbeville is the spot to be for this flower filled fun festival! The Daylily Festival is back this June offering educational speakers, a selection of plants and flowers available for purchase, as well as other gardening tips and items.


3. Delcambre Seafood and Farmer's Market - Bayou Carlin Cove - Delcambre 

Saturday
June 1, 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

They are celebrating Father's Day this weekend at the market. Shop with over 50 vendors featuring Louisiana fresh seafood, handmade items, jellies and canned goods, health and and much more. The market also has kid's activities and events as well as live music for attendees to enjoy.


4. 2024 Summer Splash Pad - Willow Wood Park - New Iberia

Sunday
June 2, 2024
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

It's summer in New Iberia and the splash pads at Iberia Parish Recreation parks are ready for summer! The splash pads will be open from June 1, 2024 through August 4, 2024. 


5. Dance with The TMM Project - Breaux Bridge Branch - St. Martin Parish Library 

Wednesday
June 5, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the Breaux Bridge Branch of the St. Martin Parish Library for a live performance from The TMM Project. Kids will sing loud, jump high, and dream big at this musical performance for all ages. No registration required.

  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 

you heard it on Macaroni KID New Iberia!

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