Take 5 with Tron Pheiffer
October 24, 2018
Hospital Volunteer greets visitors with a smile
October 24, 2018
8th annual Pumpkin Patch of Houma
The pumpkins have arrived! Pick the best of the patch to bring home and enjoy games, a maze, bounce house and many photo opportunities. Craft vendors join in the fun on the weekends with homemade treasures and foods. It’s Movie Time at The Patch! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join as “Hocus Pocus” is shown on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Patch.
Through October 31, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Sun. noon – 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, Houma
St. Anne’s Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy some Fall family fun at the pumpkin patch! There are arts and crafts and games for children including bowling, mini golf, bean bag toss and more. Admission is free. Food will not be sold, but feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the property.
Through October 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Bourg
Houma Pumpkin Patch
Shop for pumpkins and enjoy hayrides, live music, and much more at Houma’s largest Pumpkin Patch. Admission is free. Jambalaya and hamburgers can be purchased on the weekends. Bring your camera to capture the memories. Events on Sunday, Oct. 28 are being hosted by Houma Christian School. Many free games will be offered. A craft tent for kids and an HCS art sale will benefit African orphanages. They will have live performances of the HCS cheer squad, pep squad, band, flagcorps, and a trivia contest hosted by HCS quiz bowl.
Through October 31, Mon-Dat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun. noon – 6 p.m.
Living Word Church Property, Houma
Pumpkin Patch
First Methodist Church of Thibodaux brings hundreds of pumpkins for patrons to pick from at this 23rd annual event. A country store filled with crafts and homemade goodies is also open Pumpkins are for sale in the courtyard every day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church’s ministries and local charities. A Pumpkin Patch Playland is also held on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to give families an additional chance to enjoy holiday-themed activities.
Through October 30,
First Methodist Church of Thibodaux
Bitty Boo-Seum
Bayou Country Children’s Museum hosts this pint-sized version of their annual Halloween event specifically for toddlers. Dress up and head to the museum for a morning of activities and more.
October 25, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bayou Country Children’s Museum, Thibodaux
French Food Festival
Experience the soul of Cajun culture at the Larose French Food Festival. Delicious Cajun cuisine, rich Cajun heritage and wonderful music are just some of the highlights of this great festival. Music and dancing, carnival rides and games, art show, petting zoo and various contests make this a festival you don’t want to miss. New this year is the Troll Dinner and Movie and bonfire.
October 26-28,
Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, Larose
Chauvin Fest
Terrebonne Advocates for Possibility presents the 9th Annual Chauvin Fest. This two-day festival has a lineup of entertaining musicians that will rock the stage and talented artists selling unique, eye-catching items from their booths. The festival will also feature a jambalaya cook-off on its first day.
October 27-28
American Legion, Chauvin
Just Kids at Art
St. Matthew’s Episcopal School presents their annual fundraiser event, Just Kids At Art. This fun and interactive event encourages children of all ages to be creative and stretch their imaginations.
October 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal School
Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival
Looking for unique handmade crafts and fine arts? The Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival has you covered with jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, furniture, and so much more.
November 3, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Southdown Plantation, Houma
Cajun Fly-In 2016
EAA Chapter 513’s Cajun Fly-In encourages pilots and aviation enthusiasts to meet and hang out at the Houma Airbase. Kids have a chance to get close-up looks at different types of aircraft and the event also features Louisiana’s Largest Pilot Shop on Taxiway G. This event is free and open to the public.
November 3, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Houma-Terrebonne Airport, Houma
Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival enjoys its third year in Raceland for this one-day celebration of all things Cajun. Highlighting local and regional Cajun bands, this year’s line-up features The Daiquiri Queens, Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rodailleurs, Les Ferrailles, and Les Freres Michot. This event is free and open to the public.
November 3, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Lafourche Central Market, Hwy. 90 at LA 1, Raceland
PoV Pop-Up!
Join Point of Vue magazine for our first PoV Pop-Up Party! This fun event showcases local artisans who create art, jewelry, fashion and more at a one-day only Pop-Up Shop. Get your holiday shopping started and support our local artisans!
November 8, 5-7:30 p.m.
Spigots Brew Pub, Houma
Thibodeauxville Fall Festival
Pass a good time at the 26th annual Thibodeauxville Fall Festival. Thibodaux is the place for excitement with dozens of arts and crafts booths, 5-and 10K races, music, food and more during Thibodeauxville. The music line-up includes Rockin’ Dopsie, Foret Tradition, and the Cajun Music Preservation Society. The famous Duck Race takes place at 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is free.
November 10
Downtown Thibodaux •
A field full of select pumpkins for autumn festivities and family-friendly activities are offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma, beginning Oct. 14. FUMC of Thibodaux also makes available its pumpkin patch beginning Oct. 10.
