We are full blast into the busiest time of the year for local parents and there is no shortage of events and activities happening in and around Acadiana.
Our 2025 Halloween and Family Fun Guide has been updated.... several times since Monday! And as I continue with other projects, I see that even MORE events are being scheduled and shared to the socials. Make sure to bookmark the guide, share it with friends and family, and find your perfect event to enjoy a day with the kids.
Have you entered our giveaway for a family pack of 4 tickets for the Shake Your Trail Feather Paddle Trail next weekend? The giveaway is open to both new and existing subscribers, so be sure to enter today! It will be a great day on Bayou Teche with the Breaux Bridge community. It's about the memories when you have kids, and this will be a great one to add to your list.
👉🏻Quick tip: Did you know that you can add the events from the Macaroni KID calendar directly to your Google or Apple Calendar? It's simple!
Make sure you're signed in to your calendar. Then, head to the Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge event calendar, select your event, scroll to the bottom of the event and select one of the options listed.
Now, you can set your own personal reminder so you don't miss out on all the family-fun events, news, and resources you can use!
We have a few top article picks for our parents to check out this week:
- Hike the StoryWalk Trail at Palmetto Island State Park in Abbeville
- Get Ready for Halloween with this Easy Halloween Craft for Kids
- Grand Réveil Acadian 2025 Celebrates in Several Parishes this October
- Are Kids Ever Too Old for Trick-or-Treating? The Halloween Age Debate
- The Pumpkin Patch is Back in Loreauville this October
- Is Your Home Safe? Why Window Blind Cords Can Pose a Risk for Kids
- Want to Boo Your Neighbors? Printable + 9 Boo Basket Ideas Inside
Now, on to the top picks for this week's family-fun in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Franklin, St. Martinville, and Morgan City!
It's time for some boo-tiful fun this October!  Inset Images by: Imágenes de Andrés Diaz | annakraynova | 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. World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off - Downtown New Iberia
Saturday, October 11, 2025 and Sunday, October 12, 2025
10:00 am
This annual free, family-friendly event brings families, businesses, and community organizations together from all over Iberia Parish to cook, dance, and enjoy plenty of entertainment. Enjoy two days of food, music, and fun with the community. Free admission.
2. 8th Annual Patterson Main Street Fall Festival - Morey Park
Saturday
October 11, 2025
11:00 am
The 8th annual Patterson Main Street Festival is bringing live music, local craft vendors, face painting for the kids and other fun activities to Morey Park this October. This one day, family-friendly event offers a chance for the community to come together and get in the fall spirit. Free.
3. Grand Réveil Acadien - Vermilion Parish Host Day - Abbeville
Saturday
October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Vermilion Parish Host Day for the Grand Réveil Acadien will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in beautiful downtown Abbeville around Magdalen Square. Several activities are planed from live music, to French tables and free seafood gumbo. Free.
4. Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park - Breaux Bridge
Saturday
October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy arts & crafts, face painting, fun jumps, food and vendor booths and more. And of course, plenty of pumpkins! Join the Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce for plenty of fall fun. Varies.
5. Fall Festival at Crossing Place Fellowship - Franklin
Wednesday
October 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy food, games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, pony rides, and much more. Family-friendly costumes are welcomed. Free.
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