NOTE: Events are ongoing as of email release date. Please check our web calendar for up to date changes.

Nov. 18 - Dec. 23 - Church Alley Glowing Grove - Stroll through the City of New Iberia’s Church Alley pocket park and experience a myriad of lighted, decorated Christmas trees, donated by local businesses and organizations. Visit Church Alley's Facebook for details and special “pop-up” events. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, (337) 608-8292, Facebook

Nov. 18 - Dec. 29 - Santa's Workshop - Experience a touch of Santa’s workshop magic at Church Alley Cafe with their selfie/photo op Christmas display available during operating hours. Visit Church Alley's Facebook for details and other fun events. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, (337) 608-8292, Facebook

Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 - Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens - Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, (337) 359-8525, Website, Facebook

Dec. 1 - Sounds of the Season - Free Christmas concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association, featuring familiar Christmas songs as well as classical selections. St. Peters Church, 108 E. Saint Peter St., New Iberia, 3-4:30 p.m., (337) 298-7964, Website, Facebook

Dec. 1 - 21 - Downtown Advent Activities - A "surprise" month long offering of family activities for the community to enjoy. Each day "open" the next day's activity live on the event's Facebook page. 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 207-1628, Facebook

Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Table Beausoleil - "Table Beausoleil" in honor of Beausoleil Broussard and the first Acadian settlers will meet every Tuesday morning to speak French. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 7-8:30 a.m., (337) 349-7343

Dec. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 - Teche Area Farmers Market - Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handmade cypress yard objects, homemade bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7-11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoon from 2-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

Dec. 4, 11, 18 - GLC Farmers Market - Every Wednesday. Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. The market also keeps produce in the GLC Farm Store during the week. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2-6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, Website, Facebook

Dec. 4 - Di-Di's Holiday Drop-in Craft - Join DiDi’s holiday craft project of the week or bring your own and work alongside friends. Visit Church Alley's Facebook for each week's craft. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 608-8292, Facebook

Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Bayou Teche French Table - Every Thursday. Celebrate our Cajun culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and Francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-10 a.m., (337) 519-7942

Dec. 5, 12 - Bingo! With Heart - Play for a cause at 10-game bingo night, benefiting non-profits and charities. It is $20 to play and reservations are accepted and encouraged. Each game will be a different charity partner to "split the jackpot" on winnings. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 6-8 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Dec. 6 - 15 - IPAL Presents, "A Christmas Story: The Musical" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 - Pie Bar Live - The first Friday of each month will feature local Cajun music while remaining Fridays will feature a variety of singers, songwriters as well as local legends. Pie Bar will offer a 10% discount on all menu items, every Monday, to all residents of New Iberia. Residents will simply show their drivers license (or other ID) to receive 10% off their food and drink order. Happy Hour is from 3:14-5 pm with beer or a glass of wine at 1/2 price. Cane River Pecan's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 5-8 p.m., (337) 321-4201, Website, Facebook

Dec. 7 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from March to December except July. Enjoy what's fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

Dec. 8 - Delcambre Main Street Christmas Parade - Main Street Parade with Santa Claus, marching bands and dance groups. It will begin on W. Main Street at the corner of Saunier Dr. and ends at the Shrimp Festival Building. Delcambre Main Street, 2-4 p.m., (337) 519-2541

Dec. 14 - Pancakes & PJs with Santa - Spend a morning with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy tons of fun Christmas activities, photo-ops and delicious food. Advance tickets will be sold. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8-11 a.m., (337) 207-5670, Website, Facebook

Dec. 14 - Delcambre Project Graduation Gumbo Cookoff - Sample all you can eat gumbo, live music and fun booths all day long. Gumbo servings to the public will begin at 12:30 p.m. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 319 E. Main St., Delcambre, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., (337) 519-4362

Dec. 14 - Church Alley Artisans Nook - This new, outdoor, pop-up mini-market will offer artisan designed and crafted gifts, toys, scents and more. The event is an official stop of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce's Very Berry Christmas Quest, but everyone is invited to shop. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 608-8292, Facebook

Dec. 14 - Very Berry Christmas Quest - The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local businesses, will be hosting a family scavenger hunt to celebrate the Christmas season in Iberia Parish. Families will pick up goody bags filled with coupons and holiday treats at the chamber's office, along with their quest cards which track the activities they participate in throughout the day. Families able to collect stickers on their cards will be entered in a drawing to win prizes. Visit their website for more information. Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, 111 West Main Street, New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

Dec. 14 - Holiday Sing Along with Santa - Join in the holiday fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing-along with musician, Matt Castille, and enjoy brunch and holiday beverages. The event is an official stop of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce's Very Berry Christmas Quest, but everyone is welcome to join in the fun. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Dec. 14 - Queen City Christmas Parade - Bayou Traditions Inc. will present the annual Downtown New Iberia Christmas parade. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. 100,000+ lights have been installed along the parade route, which runs from Lee Street to Jefferson Street. There will be Christmas floats, dance schools and band performances along with plenty of Christmas throws. New Iberia Main Street, 5:30-7:30 p.m., (337) 207-5670, Website, Facebook

Dec. 18 - Les Cadiens Du Teche Cajun Dance - Every third Wednesday of the month. Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Association) dance to Cajun music with a meal, door prizes, cake walk, 50/50 and camaraderie, at their monthly public meeting. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 258-1876, Facebook

Dec. 19 - Christmas Candy Bar Bingo - Candy Bar Bingo every 4th Thursday of the month. Santa will be calling Bingo and taking selfies. Wear your Christmas jammies, and bring the whole family for a fun, holiday evening. Bring non-perishable food items which benefit Loreauville's Our Lady of Victory Food Pantry. "Buy in" for bingo is 5-regular sized candy bars per 5-game pack. Kid friendly, but reservations accepted and encouraged. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 6-8 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Dec. 21 - Super Saturday Downtown Shopping - Shopping event that takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month. The event includes vendors setup along East and West Main Street in front of downtown businesses. Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 339-2826

Dec. 21 - Jeanerette Christmas Parade - Join the Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce for their annual Christmas Parade. Lineup starts at 3 PM with the parade rolling at 4 PM. Jeanerette Main Street, 3-5 p.m., (337) 241-1972