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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 January 31, 2025

Hello February! Well, not yet because we are in the 87th day of January! 

This has surely been a month, hasn't it? From a beautiful surprise snowfall last week, to the winds of change, we have the top events happening this weekend for families in New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge and Morgan City. 

Here are some other fun and interesting reads to share with you 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. If you head out to these events, please let them know you heard about it on Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge!



Hello February! Stayed tuned for our upcoming article with details on all the local valentine's day events happening this month. Know of an event? 

You can submit it directly to our event calendar!


Image by Tracie Ysaguire 



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. Boys & Girls Club Glow Party - West End Park - New Iberia

Friday
January 31, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana in New Iberia invites the kids to Glow Party this Friday. Entry to the event is FREE but based on sign-up, concessions will be sold during the event. Must register in advance. 


2. Author Talk with Terysa Ridgeway (All Ages) - Main Branch - Iberia Parish Library 

Saturday
February 1, 2025
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

Join the folks at the Main Branch of the Iberia Parish Library for an author talk and book reading with Terysa Ridgeway, author of the children's book series Terysa Solves It. Come listen to her story about being a woman in STEM and an author!  Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 


3. Mardi Gras Bingo - Acadiana Reading Center - Breaux Bridge 

(Note: This event was cancelled after this publication and will be rescheduled at a later date.)

Saturday
February 1, 2025
6:00 pm

Join the Acadiana Reading Center in Breaux Bridge for Mardi Gras Bingo in February! To play, bingo entry is $10.00 and will include 4 bingo cards.


4. Family Friendly Bingo Night - Franklin 

Saturday
February 1, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Family Friendly Bingo Night is a carnival fundraiser for Brittany's Project. Grab your family and friends and head to Franklin for a fun game night. Costumes and table decorations encouraged. Concessions will be sold. Cash bar also will be available.


5. Bayou Mardi Gras Parade - Downtown New Iberia

Sunday
February 2, 2025
2:00 pm

Kick off the Mardi Gras parades for the 2025 season with the annual Bayou Mardi Gras Parade in downtown New Iberia. The parade will roll at 2:00 pm following the traditional route in on Main Street.


  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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