Events

“The Spring Migration of NeoTropical Songbirds has begun, and Grand Isle is the place to be,” said Jean Landry, Grand Isle Nature Conservancy, Program Manager. “Thousands of beautiful migratory birds are making this phenomenal spring flight across the Gulf of Mexico, many stopping in Grand Isle’s live oak/hackberry forest and grass fields.”

In honor of Second Chance Month, Louisiana Workforce Commission with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is hosting two local 2024 Second Chance Career and Resource Fairs. The fairs will take place in both Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, with over 50 exhibitors.

Spring has sprung and the weekend is packed with events! From food and music festivals to a race, a delightful luncheon, a play, and the tunes of our community orchestra, there's so much to enjoy.

Louisiana's largest Star Wars festival will bring a day of food, live music, costumes, and much more--while raising money for our local high schools. 

"Everyone's mothers are always running around like crazy-- so when we realized that the 5k was happening on Mother's Day Weekend, we wanted to pay homage to all the ma's out there with the name," chuckled Ross Jambon with Bless Your Heart Nonprofit. "We are just really looking forward to having the community out for a fun day." 

Rodney Woods, Jr. from Duke's Apothecary will be teaching the secrets of planning, prepping, and planting the perfect garden this spring.

Planning to attend the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center Ladybug Ball this Saturday? It's also the perfect opportunity to adopt your new best friend! 

Inspired by ABC Network's "Shark Tank," don't miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and watch local entrepreneurs live-pitch their latest business ideas.

Come enjoy a day of live music, with 10% of profits being donated to the Larose Civic Center for playground improvements. 

This annual celebration and market includes educational programs and demonstrations concerning native plants, organic pest control, fruit and vegetable vendors, arts and crafts vendors, plant sales, and lots of kids activities!