"Family Fun" during the month of April

Apr. 20; 20th annual LSU Fighting Tigers Celebrity Golf Tournament (Houma) at the Ellendale Country Club, Hwy. 311. The shotgun start is 7:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. The 18-hole, five-man scrable (four golfers with one LSU coach, LSU past athlete or LSU celebrity) event has a maximum full handicap of 18. The deadline to enter is April 12. For more info: (985) 868-3500 or (985) 868-0303.

Apr. 20; Lockport Food Festival (Lockport) in downtown Lockport. The event features food, music, dancing and a carnival midway. For more info: (985) 532-3285.

Apr. 21; Seventh Annual Ladybug Ball (Houma) at the Southdown Plantation House, 1208 Museum Dr., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include the release of 100,001 ladybugs. It features food, games, music and entertainment. The Zoo Mobile, Insect Mobile and Wildside table from Audubon Zoo will also be on hand. For more info: (985) 851-3999.

Apr. 21; Spring Concert (Houma) at Southland Mall Shopping Center, near the JC Penney Court, 5953 W. Park Ave., at 6:30 p.m. The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band will perform. The concert is free and open to the public. For more info: (985) 637-3894.

Apr. 21; 11th annual Panda Meander (Houma) at St. Bernadette’s Catholic School, 309 Funderburk Ave. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the half-mile fun run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served, and children’s activities will be available. A talent show will follow at 11 a.m. For more info: (985) 872-3854.

Apr. 21; Art Under the Oaks: A Fine Arts Festival (Thibodaux) at E.D. White Historic Site, La. State Museum, 2295 St. Mary St., La. 1. Features a “petting zoo” where children can explore the musical instruments of NSU music students. Food, music, arts and crafts. For more info: (985) 876-7831.

Apr. 21; Cajun Comedy Night (Cut Off) at the Cut Off Youth Center, 205 West 79th St. Dinner and a social hour begins at 5 p.m.; the humor begins at 6:30 p.m. For more info: (985) 632-7676.

Apr. 27; Spencers Theatre of Illusion (Houma) at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., at 7 p.m. The Broadway Series show combines original theatrical elements with cutting-edge illusions, audience interaction, dramatic lighting, special effects, music, movement and stage magic. Admission is $16.28 to $27.13. For more info: (985) 850-4657.

Apr. 27; Downtown Live After 5 (Houma) 6 to 10 p.m., at the Courthouse in Downtown Houma. The Upressors will perform free. Food and beverages will be sold. For more info: (985) 873-6408.

Apr. 27; Family Fun Festival (Larose) at the Larose Regional Park, La. 308. The festival includes Cajun food, music, dancing and carnival midway. For more info: (985) 693-7355 or, online, visit www.bayoucivicclub.org.

Apr. 28; Terrebonne Parish Cancer Relay for Life (Houma) from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., from 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish American Cancer Society, the outdoor festival raises money and awareness for cancer research. Includes food, music, and a tribute to cancer survivors. For more info: (985) 851-0193.

Apr. 29; Holy Family Boat Blessing (Houma) at Holy Family Church, 6641 Grand Caillou Road, La. 57. A fisherman’s mass begins at 10 a.m, followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Blessing of the boats begins at 2 p.m. For more info: (985) 563-2325.

Apr. 29; Laurel Valley Spring Festival (Thibodaux) at the Laurel Valley Store, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info: (985) 447-5216 or (985) 446-7456.

Throughout April; Historic Thibodaux Walking Tours (Thibodaux) at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary St., at 2 p.m. daily. For more info: (985) 448-1375.