In this week's newsletter, our spotlight is still on the 2025 Back to School Guide as most public and private schools will be heading back for the new school year over the next few days. We've added a few new events and other resources to our guide, so be sure to get all the details.
I shared a little bit of my travels last week as I had on of the hardest back-to-school experiences as a mom: bringing one of my twins to college. We enjoyed the 16 hour drive with a stop in Cincinnati and then a few days in Holland, Michigan.
I am finding a new normal, as my last two kiddos have officially graduated and are on the cusp of creating their adult life. I plan on releasing some great college planning tips and some insight from my homeschool experience with my twins over the last eight years. If you are a parent in one of those categories looking for information, make sure to stay connected to our weekly newsletter.
I also have other exciting news to announce this week, as I have officially taken over as Publisher and Owner of Macaroni KID Houma. I will bring the same insight and resources to Macaroni KID Houma that I have developed over the last four years with Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge. There is just something magical about our smaller towns and cities and I am excited to begin to spotlight the amazing places from Acadiana to the Bayou Region.
We have some great articles and events to recommend for our families this week. From parenting tips to fun crafts, recipes, family-fun events, here is the news you can use to prepare for this week:
- Hey Kids, Look Up! The Year's Best Meteor Shower is Happening Now
- Easy, Get-Your-Veggies-In Recipe: Zucchini, Tomato, and Feta Frittata
- Hike the StoryWalk Trail at Palmetto Island State Park in Abbeville
- Homeschool 101: Craft Your Own Fun with a Lesson on Lighthouses
- What Parents Should Know About Back-to-School Vaccines
- Don’t Shop for School Supplies Until You See This List
Now on to the top picks for this week's family-fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City!
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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. Latanier Cookers: Dutch Oven Gathering - Abbeville
Saturday
August 9, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Latanier Cookers Dutch Oven Group at Palmetto Island State Park for the monthly Dutch Oven Gathering this weekend. Demonstrations begin at 9:00 am and tasting begins at 11am. Free to attend. Park admission fees apply.
2. August Market at The Grub Lot - Erath
Saturday
August 9, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Make plans for family-fun at the Back to School Market this August at The Grub Lot in Erath. Shop for specialty items, enjoy live music, food trucks, activities for the kids, and more. Free.
3. The Ville Splash Bash - St. Martinville
Saturday
August 9, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Ville Splash Bash will include food vendors, music, and games for the kids. Cool off at the Edna Landry Aquatic Center pool and splash pad. There will be free hot dogs and burgers too. Free.
4. Back to School Fun Day - Judge Carl Williams Park - Breaux Bridge
Saturday
August 9, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring the kids for family-fun activities, free snowballs and pizza, a live DJ, fun jumps and more. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed during the event. Free.
5. Craft Night at Chick-fil-A - New Iberia
Tuesday
August 12, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring the kids to Chick-fil-A in New Iberia for Craft Night every Tuesday evening. Free.
. Looking for more family fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City? |
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