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Hello The Bayou! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: School partner fair, dinosaur experience, and $5 paint night workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Building stronger school ties: Love Our Schools will launch 2026 CAFÉ July 31 at the University of Louisiana Student Union’s Atchafalaya Ballroom, with 7:15 a.m. breakfast, programming and partner fair connecting schools and community -- join the school partner fair.
Connect with top employers: SoLAcc and LEDA will host the Industrial Trades Career and Hiring Event in Lafayette on August 19, with 50-plus employers recruiting for construction, manufacturing, offshore trades, free to attend -- see the hiring lineup.
A corridor finds new life: Cameron Street goes international as immigrant-owned spots like Martha's Mini Mart and La Chapina Y La Catracha revive Lafayette's first commercial corridor with early breakfasts, low rents and new neighbors -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend game plan: Bayou Country Sports Park is your easy fix for cabin fever in Houma, with room to play, space to breathe, and enough action to wear out even the most sugar-fueled kiddos; grab a ball, grab your friends, and turn a random evening into a mini victory lap.
Date-night upgrade, Houma: Ember Kitchen + Cocktails nails the sweet spot with American bistro plates, a full pizza menu, and cocktails worth lingering over, right in downtown Houma. Perfect for catching up this week with friends or sneaking in a low-key date that still feels special.
Level up your lounge: FURNITURE CITY HOUMA is the spot when your sofa’s given up and the mattress is plotting against your back. Plenty of comfy couches, sleep-worthy mattresses, and rugs that can handle Bayou life, all under one roof so your place feels put together again this week, fast.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Aligned Beginnings: The Floor Series @ Mama's Chiropractor (Houma) | Friday (7/24) at 9:00 AM – Four Fridays of guided floor time for moms and babies, 3 to 12 months, right on the bayou, from tummy time to crawling. Expect individual check-ins, a brain-building why-it-matters lesson, and, as Bluey says, not a race.
🎨 $5 Paint Night Workshop @ Thibodaux, LA | Friday (7/24) at 5:00 PM – Bisou Créative is hosting a $5 paint night with an 11x14 canvas, paints, drinks, and appetizers included. Bring a date, the kids, or your inner Picasso, then enjoy air-conditioned small talk with new neighbors. These nights sell fast, because value still exists.
🦖 Dinosaur Experience @ Terrebonne Parish Library - Main Library (Houma) | Monday (7/27) at 10:00 AM – If you have a dino-obsessed kid or grandkid, or your Jurassic Park phase never ended, the Main Library is hosting the Dinosaur Experience. A life-sized puppet powers an immersive, educational program that is low on shushing, high on wonder, and proudly prehistoric.
🧺 Park Picnic and play date @ Summerfield Park (Houma) | Monday (7/27) at 1:00 PM – Homeschoolers meet at Summerfield Park every fourth Monday for a laid-back picnic, a nature scavenger hunt, and playground chaos. Pack a small lunch, a blanket, and sealed snacks, then let the kids call it science while you trade tips and actually finish a sentence.
🪗 Cajun Music Jam @ Gina's At The Legion (Thibodaux) | Wednesday (8/19) at 6:00 PM – Ready to two-step without the festival chaos? Hit Gina's at the Legion in Thibodaux for a family-friendly Cajun jam, open to all, with fiddles, accordions, and toe-tapping that counts as cardio. It lands the first and third Wednesdays, and yes, there’s food for purchase.
✨ Morning of Magic Character Breakfast @ Rendezvous (Thibodaux) | Saturday (8/22) at 10:00 AM – Give the littles a morning of magic while you make frequent trips to the breakfast buffet for bacon, eggs, and grits. Costumed performers sing on stage, then work the room for meet and greets, photos, and table visits. Syrup, smiles, lemonade, and zero dishes.
🎭 Terrebonne Comic Con 2026 @ Main Houma Library | Saturday (9/12) at 1:00 PM – Capes, comics, and quality people watching, all free and right here in town. Terrebonne’s comic con brings cosplayers, nerdy vendors, and legit panels, so bring your inner 12 year old, your reading glasses, and a tote. No gatekeeping, just community level geekery.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Bayou report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 81°F — Precip: 62%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 112. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 108. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 60%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Acadia Plantation packs 2,767 square feet of living space and an impressive 1,300-square-foot enclosed patio. The first-floor primary suite brings easy living, while the chef’s kitchen shines with custom cabinetry and a six-burner gas range. An oversized garage, workshop, and whole-home generator add serious bonus points.
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