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Macaroni KID 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 Abbeville Breaux Bridge December 27, 2024

Goodbye 2024! Hello 2025! 

Whoa! Did I really just type that? 

I can't not believe this year has already come to an end. I know I am not the only one feeling the shock at just how fast this year has flown by. We have a few recommendations this week for you for free or low-cost family fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City this week while the kids are enjoying winter break. If you are looking for more ideas to do with the kids over winter break, check out Your FREE Family Winter Bucket List: Make the Most of the Season

With the new year right around the corner, we also included a couple of resources you can use to help you plan, declutter, and celebrate the new year. Check out these top stories in our newsletter this week: 

Now, on to the fun, free or low-cost family events happening in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City this week!



Happy New Year! 
Sending you the happiest wishes for a blessed and prosperous New Year. Welcome 2025!  
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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. The Legend of Papa Noel: A Cajun Christmas Story - StoryWalk - Palmetto Island State Park - Abbeville 

This December bring the kids to Palmetto Island State Park to enjoy a holiday themed StoryWalk adventure in Abbeville! StoryWalk is a part of the kid's trail at Palmetto Island State Park and gives the kids a chance to safely explore nature, breathe fresh air, and read a fun story all at the same time! 

Be sure to read about StoryWalk at Palmetto Island State Park in Abbeville. Each month, the trail will feature a new children's book on the kid's trail for families to enjoy. 


2. New Year's Craft - Abbeville Branch - Vermilion Parish Library

Friday
December 27, 2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

Bring the kids to the Abbeville Branch of the Vermilion Parish Library for a fun craft to celebrate the new year. 


3. Morgan City Petting Zoo

Saturday
December 28, 2024
8:30 am - 1:00 pm 

Spend a day with all the animals at the Morgan City Petting Zoo! Children 2 & under enter free.


4. Movie Day at the Library - Breaux Bridge Branch - St. Martin Parish Library

Monday 
December 30, 2024
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Make plans for movie day at the Breaux Bridge Branch of the St. Martin Parish Library and watch Inside Out 2 (Rated PG). 


5. All Ages Time Capsules - Franklin Branch - St. Mary Parish Library 

Thursday
January 2, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Join the Franklin Branch of the St. Mary Parish Library for a fun craft in the new year. Create a personalized fun time capsule to open in 2030, capturing memories, dreams, and aspirations. Include personal items that reflect memories with loved ones to preserve this moment in time.

  Looking for more family fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City?   

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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