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Macaroni KID Recommends: 5 Things To Do This Week for Families

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

By Tracie Ysaguire, Publisher for Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge August 28, 2025

Labor Day is around the corner and that means the 'ber months are almost here! From September to December, we are here covering the fun and important resources that local families in New Iberia, Abbeville, and Breaux Bridge may need. It is definitely one of the busiest times of the year for us as a whole! 

If you'd like to help support us, I have an ask. Please share our content, like and follow our social media pages, or forward our newsletter to someone that you know. It's the support from our local families and small businesses that mean the most. It means we are able to continue to highlight the important information and local resources that support families in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Erath, St. Martinville, Franklin, Jeanerette, and Morgan City.

Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge isn’t just about events; it’s about every stage of family life. Families grow, needs change, and we’re here every step of the way to guide local families to the resources, activities, and events they may need. 

I am excited to be back next year at the Community Wellness 2nd Annual Volleyball Jamboree next Saturday, September 7, 2025 in Abbeville. Find out about the event and make plans to come out and support these great causes for families in Vermillion parish. I'll be refereeing the volleyball games again and let me tell you, those folks are serious about playing those games! It's all in great fun, and it's not too late to get a team together, as entries will be accepted through September 1, 2025. If you're not interested in putting a team together, just come out and watch the games, enjoy the music, some food, and have a little fun with the kids. 

We have our top article picks we recommend our parents to check out this week:  

Now, on to the top picks for this week's family-fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Morgan City! 



Find out how you can get involved in this year's 2nd Annual Volleyball Jamboree from Community Wellness  in Abbeville this September!
Images Tracie Ysaguire | Logo by Community Wellness | Canva


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 Shrimp and Petroleum Festival - Morgan City 

All Weekend 

The annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is back for 2025, taking place from Thursday, August 28, 2025 through Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2025. The festival is free to attend, however there will also be paid events throughout the weekend as well. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, royalty and children's parade, art show, a children's village, and more.


2. The Berry Queens Present: Beauties & Beauxs - New Iberia

Saturday
August 30, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

The Berry Queens of New Iberia is back for Beauties & Beauxs this homecoming season to offer high school students the opportunity to shop for FREE homecoming attire. Teens can shop for dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry, ties and other accessories at no charge. First come, first served.


3. JA Jewels Homecoming Free Shopping Event - Abbeville 

Sunday
August 31, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Get to shop for free at the JA Jewels Homecoming Event for Vermilion Parish high school students. The event is free to attend for all high school students to shop for the perfect homecoming outfit at NO cost! Everything about this event is free: entry, dresses, dress shirts/pants, jewelry, accessories, etc. There will be set times for shopping: 

Girls Shopping Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Boys Shopping Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

All students must bring Student ID. 


4. Remembering Francisco Bouligny - Downtown New Iberia 

Monday
September 1, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

New Iberia is celebrating the founding of our city this Labor Day. The Remembering Francisco Bouligny event will kick off with breakfast at Pie Bar, and include a walking parade from the plaza to the Sliman Theater, presentations, and re-enactment of the arrival of the Spanish families in New Iberia. Free. 


5. College Talk Series - Iberia Parish Library Main Branch - New Iberia

Tuesday
September 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The College Talk Series will provide information on college admissions, offer insights to the admissions process, and answer questions for those interested in pursuing enrollment. The first college in the series for the month of September will be Nicholls State University. There is no cost or registration requirements to attend. 

 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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