Goings On

16th ANNUAL LADYBUG BALL April 25

More than 100,000 ladybugs and 201 butterflies are released at this spring family affair. Includes plenty of children’s activities, storytelling, clowns and a ladybug dress-alike contest. Bug cages are welcomed and may be purchased on the grounds. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. @Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma.

5th ANNUAL FAKIER OPEN

April 20-25

The professional golf tourney with the Adams Pro Tour benefits the Mary Bird Perkins Center at TGMC. Also includes the Taste of the Tournament Par-Tee and Auction. @ Ellendale Country Club, Houma. 985-851-8661 or www.mbptgmc.org/fakier.

LUMCON OPEN HOUSE

April 25

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the R/V Pelican. Enjoy critter encounters, airboat rides, lab activities, games and prizes, tours and lunch.

@ Defelice Marine Center, 8125 La. Highway 56, Cocodrie. www.lumcon.edu.

SPRING ART SHOW April 20 thru May 6

Open to all local and regional artists, all mediums are eligible in the competition. Place ribbons and cash awards are given. The opening reception and awards ceremony is set for 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 19.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday @ Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma.

COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BANQUET April 23

CCA Louisiana is the largest marine resource conservation group of its kind in the state.

@ Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma.

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER 5

April 24

VooDoo Bayou entertains free at the Houma courthouse. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Food and beverages sold.

5:30 p.m. @ Downtown Houma Courthouse Square. 985-873-6408.

RELAY FOR LIFE of TERREBONNE PARISH

April 25

The community celebrates those fighting cancer and honors those who have lost their fight to the disease. The fundraiser includes live music, food, games and children’s activities. Admission is free. The American Cancer Society sponsors the event. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma.