Helloooo October!
Parents, get ready for packed weekends offering the best food and music festivals along with trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches from Houma to Thibodaux and everywhere in between! October is not only the beginning of the last quarter of the year, but every weekend will be filled with PLENTY of family-friendly events for all to enjoy.
We've got our 2025 Fall Food, Music, and FUN Festival Guide for your viewing pleasure in this week's edition! We are still adding events every day so check back often. And subscribers stay tuned for the release of our Halloween Family Fun Guide for the Houma-Thibodaux area next week. This will be a subscriber first release!
Now, here are a few of the top article picks for our parents this week:
Grand Réveil Acadian 2025 Celebrates in Several Parishes this October
October Fun & Traditions: 10 Holidays & Events You Won't Want to Miss
A Don't Miss List of Fall Festivals Near YOU
4 Apple Recipes Your Family Will Devour + a Bonus Apple Experiment!
The Ultimate Guide to the Scariest Haunted Houses in Every U.S. State
Keep calm and carry on ... we're doing the work. You have the fun! Thanks for being a part of our Macaroni KID family!
Do you have an event or know of an upcoming fall festival you'd like to share with our readers?
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Now, on to the top picks your family-fun this week in the Houma-Thibodaux area!
Ready for a one-tank trip this fall? We've got the list of 7 great pumpkin patches you can check out with the kids around Louisiana!  Image Credit: carcar797 from Getty Images| Canva |
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. La Fete des Vieux Temps - Raceland
Friday, October 3, 2025 and runs through Sunday, October 5, 2025
Known as the Festival of Old Times, the La Fete des Vieux Temps is back in Lafourche Parish this October. Enjoy traditional Cajun food, music, and dancing, as well as arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, and cook-offs. Varies.
2. Market at the Marina - Downtown Houma Marina
Saturday
October 4, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shop for locally grown produce and fruit, meats, seafood, signature jams, jellies and other canned items, and enjoy delicious treats from local vendors. There will be live music and kids activities, perfect to entertain the entire family. Free.
3. 2025 Maw Maw Walker - Downtown Houma
Saturday
October 4, 2025
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Make plans to be at one of the most unique events that downtown Houma has to offer this October! You can walk in your best house gown among the crowds! Registration to the event means you are entered into the costume contest and the chance to win raffle prizes, and get some cool swag! Varies.
Saturday
October 4, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a dog-friendly, family-friendly festival at Laurel Valley Plantation. Enjoy live music, food, a kid's zone, arts & crafts vendors, pet costumes and trick contest and much more. $5.00 per person.
5. Nicholls State Women's Volleyball Home Game - David R Stopher Gymnasium - Thibodaux
Thursday
October 9, 2025
6:30 pm
Bring your favorite aspiring volleyball players to watch the women's team in action and show your support for local sports and entertainment at Nicholls State University. All home games are free.
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Our event calendar covers family fun events and resources for all families in Houma, Thibodaux, Schriever, Cut Off, Raceland, and Galliano, Golden Meadow, and Raceland. If you head out to any of these establishments or events, please tell them you heard it on Macaroni KID Houma!
