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

Get the scoop on local resources and events in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge and Morgan City!

By Tracie Ysaguire, Publisher for Macaroni KID New Iberia December 6, 2024

I am excited to introduce this week the newly branded Macaroni KID New Iberia - Abbeville - Breaux Bridge! 



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One of the biggest things this change will allow is deeper community connections and engagement, as well as provide more information and resources in the cities and towns we cover. You will slowly begin to see the official name changes on our website, logos, and socials. Stay tuned for a huge announcement as we celebrate this exciting rebrand as we move into 2025! 

The holiday season is PACKED with events and today alone I have added over 12 new events to our event calendar for the areas we cover. The 2024 Holiday Family Fun Guide will be updated with them as well. Please share our guide with everyone you can! 

One of the fun events happening this month will be with Healing Hands by Nicole during A Very Berry Christmas Quest in New Iberia on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Find out all about the fun activities and events planned that day for participating families.

If you have a child in Iberia Parish 4-H, the Winter Wonderland is back in New Iberia this week for kids in 4th - 6th grade. Iberia Parish 4-H members are allowed to bring one non-member guest to the dance to enjoy the holiday fun and find out about more about the Iberia Parish 4-H program. Get more information in There's Winter Wonderland Coming to New Iberia this December!

The holiday season and cookies just go hand in hand! If you are searching for a new recipe to try with the kids this year, we have Three Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes to Make with Your Kids. Let us know if you give them a try!

Have you gotten all of your holiday decorations down from the attic or out of storage? When it comes to decorating, How Much Are We Spending on Holiday Decorations? (Spoiler: It’s A Lot)? Find out about the holiday trends and ideas to keep it festive without breaking the bank.

Now, on to more of our weekly recommendations for your free or low-cost family fun this week in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, and Morgan City:



Get all the details on family fun holiday events this season from in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, and Morgan City in our 
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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. Pancakes with Santa - Southern Spread - Abbeville 

Saturday
December 7, 2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am 

Relay for Life of Vermilion Parish is holding a fundraiser this holiday season. Make plans to bring the kids to Pancakes with Santa at Southern Spread in Abbeville. Kids will enjoy breakfast, face painting and photo ops with Santa. The kids will also have a visit from the police and fire department as well.


2. Annual Children's Christmas Party - Breaux Bridge Volunteer Fire Department

Saturday
December 7, 2024
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join in for the holiday fun with Santa at the Breaux Bridge Volunteer Fire Department to take photos, share your Christmas list, have fun with the firefighters. Drinks, hot dogs, chips and a desert will be provided.


3. Christmas in Erath Holiday Market and Family Fun Event - Vermilion Parish

Saturday
December 7, 2024
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

The holiday season is here and it's time to celebrate at the Christmas in Erath holiday event. Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities, like train rides, selfies with Santa, concessions, live music, a holiday market, kid's crafts and much more. 


4. A Night in Bethlehem - Highland Baptist Church - New Iberia 

Saturday
December 7, 2024
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm   

Bring the family out for A Night in Bethlehem, a free community Christmas event at Highland Baptist Church this December. Join in for a wonderful evening featuring a live nativity scene, walk through Bethlehem, crafts and activities, photo opportunities, hot cocoa, petting zoo, train ride, and much more! 


5. Holiday Tours at Albania Mansion - Jeanerette

Sunday
December 8, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

The Jeanerette Creole Fest Committee is hosting tours this holiday season at Albania Mansion to benefit the Jeanerette town renewal. Walk the grounds and enjoy the festive décor and learn about the history of the home, family, and the life of Albania Mansion.  

  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 Abbeville Breaux Bridge.

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