Hello Macaroni KID Families!
Spooky season is almost here as we approach the arrival of October next week. Can you believe it? Now that we have officially moved into the fall season, we are ready to release one of our guides to help you plan your fall family fun. Be sure to get the details of fall festivals happening in the four parish areas we cover for St. Mary, Iberia, Vermilion, and St. Martin in Music, Food, Family, and FUN: Welcome to Our 2024 Fall Festival Guide. Make sure to tell them you heard about it on Macaroni KID New Iberia!
We even listed a few other festivals in Louisiana because we know our state has a festival for just about everything! We'll add more events to the guide over the month so be sure to check back for new events. Also, stay tuned next week as we release the 2024 Halloween Family Fun Guide for all the details on the trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and other family-friendly fall events to keep your weekends busy for the month of October. We also have a list of 5 Fun Things We’re Doing This Fall with Our Family to help you plan some activities with your kids. This is always the busy time of the year!
One of the festivals happening next month Shake Your Trail Feather takes place on land and water. Happening on Bayou Teche in Breaux Bridge, Shake Your Trail Feather is a festival that offers music, food, a paddle parade, and an after party in Parc des Ponts in Breaux Bridge. Get the details on how to be a part of this annual celebration to support Bayou Teche and The T.E.C.H.E Project.
If you have a preschooler and are looking for some ideas for easy, fun fall crafts, then be sure to check out Discover, Learn, & Create: 3 Fall Crafts for a Curious Preschooler. These crafts are easy for them to do and will keep them entertained while also helping them develop creativity and work on fine motor skills.
As we move into October, that means a new set of holidays and causes to recognize on our calendars. Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar have officially spiced things up by moving National Taco Day from October 4 to the first Tuesday of October each year. So we also have 3 Quick Taco Recipes for Busy Families for you to try for dinner. Let us know which is your favorite.
I want to thank our newsletter sponsor this week, Louisiana Spirits for supporting Macaroni KID New Iberia! They would like to invite the public to celebrate the spooky season with them next month at the Dinner & Spirits events happening in downtown New Iberia on October 26, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Main Street. Get all the details on our event calendar!
Now, on to more of our weekly recommendations for your free or low-cost family fun this week from New Iberia to Morgan City:
| Thank you to Louisiana Spirits for sponsoring this week's newsletter! The team will be back in New Iberia this October with another investigative event on Main Street, Dinner and Spirits. Enjoy a meal at Church Alley Café and then investigate with the team at three prominent locations in on Main Street in downtown New Iberia! Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Contact Marci at mlee@laspirits.com to reserve your spot now!  Image via Louisiana Spirits |
Please note: Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other unexpected issues after the publication of this article.
Please be sure to follow up with the original event or host for details or questions about any events listed.
1. Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival - Downtown New Iberia
Friday, September 27, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024
The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival is back in beautiful downtown New Iberia this September with plenty of events planned over the 3 day weekend to keep you and your family entertained! Participate in and enjoy events like the 5K run, Blessing of the Crops, a Coronation Ball, a Fais Do Do, a Street Fair, parades and much more. Times and ticket prices for events will vary. See our event calendar for details.
2. Parks Family Fest - Cecile Poche Park - Parks - St. Martin Parish
Saturday
September 28, 2024
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Join St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Louis Mission Chapel for their annual Parks Family Fest this September in St. Martin Parish! Enjoy a day of family-fun with live music, a Chicken Wing Cook-Off, food, sweet treats, raffles, and more. Enjoy live music from Corey Ledet, and Nik-L-Beer.
3. Witches Walk - Inaugural Halloween Parade and Party - Patterson
Saturday
September 28, 2024
5:00 pm
Witches and Wizards of all ages welcome to join the walking, golf cart, and bike parade to catch your fill of treats! Costumes of all kinds are welcome but organizers are asking you to keep them tasteful as this IS a family event. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. Stick around for an after party in Morey Park where you'll be able to enjoy food and drinks from Patterson's Small Businesses, music and more!
4. Boogie in the Park - Turnley Park - Kaplan
Wednesday
October 2, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get ready to Boogie in the Park this fall in Kaplan with free concerts every Wednesday evening at Turnley Park! The first event will kick of this October and give you five weeks of free, family-fun enjoying local bands and performers.
5. National Night Out Celebration - Baldwin
Thursday
October 3, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring the family out and celebrate National Night Out with local law enforcement and other area community responders and organizations. Enjoy activities and foster communities ties.
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.
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