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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 February 7, 2025

It's all about the love this week with our Valentine's Day edition of our weekly newsletter! 

We have the list of events and activities happening in and around New Iberia, Abbeville, and Breaux Bridge this February in Celebrate Valentine's Day in and around New Iberia with These Events! If you head out to any of these events, please tell them you heard about it on Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge.

Last week the Bayou Mardi Gras Association kicked of carnival season in Acadiana with the annual parade in New Iberia. It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed chatting with other families and watching as the parade marched down main street. Check out my TikTok of the parade:

@mackidnewiberia We’re one month away from #FatTuesday in #Louisiana as the first parade in #Acadiana rolled this past weekend in #NewIberia! It’s truly an experience for all families to enjoy! Missed this one? Well head to our website for the 2025 Family #MardiGras Guide for all the carnival fun in #Abbeville #BreauxBridge and #MorganCity ♬ Let's Go - JAXSON GAMBLE

A big thanks to the families who joined in on my fun and agreed to be part of my video! 

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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. 



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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
February 8, 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 noon. Ice chest are welcomed and make sure to bring your chairs and enjoy fellowship with the community. This event is open to the both members and non-members of the Latanier Cookers. 


2. February Market at The Grub Lot - Erath

Saturday
February 8, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

The first market of 2025 is happening this February at The Grub Lot. Enjoy live music, food trucks, activities for the kids, and shopping with local vendors. 


3. A Prelude to Spring Concert - St. Peter's Catholic Church - New Iberia 

Sunday
February 9, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

St. Peter's Catholic Church will be hosting the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra for the annual Prelude to Spring. The community is invited to attend a free concert featuring a blend of classical music, opera, and Broadway tunes and celebrate the arrival of spring. 


4. Marvel Trivia Night - Fat Pat's Bar and Grill - Breaux Bridge

Tuesday
February 11, 2025
7:00 pm 

Grab a burger, a few friends, and get your team together for a fun evening Marvel Trivia Night at Fat Pat's in Breaux Bridge. Play to win gift cards and other prizes. 


5. Polymer Clay Hearts Craft - Iberia Parish Library - New Iberia 

Wednesday
February 12, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bring the kids for a fun Valentine's Day Craft to create unique hearts using polymer clay at the Main Library. Must register to attend. This craft is geared to children ages 10-12 years of age. 


  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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