Who's ready for a holiday weekend? I know I am! Labor Day weekend is here, and we have details on family-friendly events and other resources your family can use.
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The older we get it seems many of us struggle to either fall asleep or stay asleep for a good night's rest. One thing I find helpful is to move my phone away from the bedside table. It's all too easy to wake up in the middle of the night and reach for that phone! The brightness of any electronic device triggers our brain into thinking, "Hey it's time to get up and go" which makes it much harder to fall back asleep. We have 4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should) to give busy parents some tips on what they can do to get a good night's rest.
It's not quite fall but we have already had a few festivals this month in Iberia Parish. Up next up is the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival happening this weekend in Morgan City. You can get all the details on our calendar! We have a great article to share this week to get you in the festival mood. Try one of these 5 Classic Fair-Inspired Delights You Can Make At Home.
Grandparents Day is coming our way on September 8 and we have a couple of great ideas for a craft the kids can do to show grandma and grandpa just how much they love them. Get some crafty inspiration on Grandparent's Day is September 8 and We've Got Fun Crafts to Celebrate. We have three easy and fun ideas for the kids!
Now, on to our weekly recommendations for your free or low-cost family fun this week from New Iberia to Morgan City:
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1. Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival - Morgan City
Friday
August 30, 2024
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The 89th Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend in Morgan City. Enjoy live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, a children's village, 5K fun run / walk and so much more! The festival will run from Friday through Labor Day in Morgan City.
2. Sugar Cane Football Jamboree - Loreauville
Friday
August 30, 2024
6:00 pm
Support hometown football at the Sugar Cane Jamboree featuring four local high school teams:
Game 1: Delcambre vs Jeanerette and Game 2: Loreauville vs Highland Baptist.
3. IPAL Presents: The Addams Family Musical - New Iberia
Saturday
August 31, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
IPAL is proud to present something creepy and fun for theater buffs in New Iberia! The Addams Family Musical opens on August 30, 2024 and will run through September 8, 2024. Catch one of the performances at The Essanee Theater this September and support local theater.
4. Pancake Breakfast - Pere Megret Center - Abbeville
Sunday
September 1, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring the whole family out for a pancake breakfast! Join the community at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church for their first pancake breakfast. This is a fundraising event for the Life Teen program. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and all the fixings for a good cause.
5. College Talk Series - Main Library - New Iberia
Tuesday
September 3, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Iberia Parish Library is hosting three events this September geared to support high school students. The College Talk Series will provide information on college admissions, offer insights to the admissions process, and answer questions for those interested in pursing enrollment. The schedule will be as follows:
- South Louisiana Community College, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- UL Lafayette, Monday, September 9, 2024
- Nicholls State University, Monday, September 16, 2024
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Our event calendar covers family fun events and resources for all families in
New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City, St. Martinville, and Breaux Bridge.
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