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

Sept. 28 - Oct. 27 - Frightmare on Main Street - Last 3 Fridays and the last 4 Saturdays in October + Sunday before Halloween. This terrifying outdoor trail is located on the grounds of the Historic Hot Sauce House on Main Street New Iberia. This secluded home location provides the perfect creepy backdrop for the trail, which will take you through several sets and attractions with live scare actors. Beware what is lurking in the dark corners! The Hot Sauce House on Main, 924 E. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 967-2072, Website, Facebook

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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

Oct. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, - 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

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 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

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Friends With a Twist Crafts - Join Church Alley Cafe for a fun craft night every Wednesday in October. Step-by-step instruction and all supplies/tools provided each week. Preregistration required. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 608-8292, Facebook

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 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

Oct. 3, 17 - Bingo! With Heart - Play for a cause every 1st and 3rd Thursday 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

Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 - 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

Oct. 4 - Spanish Festival King's Ball - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia's annual King's Ball hosted by La Asociacion Espanola de Nueva Iberia. Live band, food, cash bar. Royalty presentation and crowning at 7:30 PM. Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 6-10:30 p.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

Oct. 4 - 6 - Tour du Teche Canoe Race - Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and pirogue race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop. Held the first full weekend in October (Fri-Sun). Bayou Teche, Port Barre to Patterson, (630) 605-0671, Website, Facebook

Oct. 5 - Lake Fausse Pointe Halloween Movie Night - Family fun watching the Halloween movie Casper. Popcorn and juice provided. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville, 5-8 p.m., (337) 229-4764, Facebook

Oct. 5 - 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

Oct. 5 - Shadows' Lecture on Schooling in the Antebellum South - Dr. Sarah Hyde will explore private and public education systems before the Civil War in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

Oct. 5 - Spanish Festival Children's & Queen's Pageant - Join the festival to crown the next royal court! Children's Pageant at 10 a.m. Queen's Pageant at 4 p.m. Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

Oct. 9 - The Main Cup's 1st Anniversary Celebration - Beverage specials all day with live entertainment by Matt Castille from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate one year of serving the community. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Oct. 10 - "Toss Up Thursday" at The Main Cup - Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Featured event will rotate and include a variety of fun, group or individual activities, such as game board night, karaoke, etc. Check the cafe's Facebook for the current activity. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 6-8 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Oct. 10 - 12 - Pumpkin Patch in Loreauville - Fall festival games, photo booths, pumpkins, fall flowers and more. Loreauville Park Building, 601 Ed Broussard Rd., Loreauville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 577-7515, Facebook

Oct. 11 - Live Music at The Main Cup - Live music at The Main Cup in Loreauville. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 6-9 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Oct. 12 - Lake Fausse Pointe Fall Fest - Family fun under Pavilion 1 where games will be played and prizes given out. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville, 12-3 p.m., (337) 229-4764, Facebook

Oct. 12 - 13 - World Championship Gumbo Cookoff - Every 2nd weekend in October. Family oriented food festival in historic downtown New Iberia. Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children's activities, live music all weekend and more. Cajun/Creole food midday Saturday, nothing but gumbo midday on Sunday. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. & Sun: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. No pets or ice chests. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

Oct. 12 - Shadows Arts & Craft Fair - Over 100 vendors from around Louisiana with diverse hand-made items from fine art to food and furniture. A special tour is included in the fee. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

Oct. 12 - Lydia Cancer Association Trunk Or Treat - Trick or treat at Weeks Park at the fun event. $2 per person admission for everyone entering. Wear costumes and bring treat bags. Food and drinks will be sold. Weeks Park, 4412 Weeks Park Rd., New Iberia

Oct. 12 - Ça C'est Bon Cooking Demonstration Dinner - Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a five-course seafood dinner demonstration prepared by Chef John Reason of Chef J.P. Outdoors, Chef Willie Gaspard of Cypress Bayou Casino with drink pairings by Distillerie Acadian, live music by Brandon Menard and a live painting by Paul Schexnayder. Bambino's Burgers, 114 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4-7 p.m., (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

Oct. 12 - Halloween Haunted House - Get your spooky time on at the Delcambre Project Graduation haunted house. Admission is $5 per entry or $10 unlimited entries for the night. Sunday night 6-8 p.m. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 611 S. Richard St., Delcambre, 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 13 - DHS Trunk or Treat - Get your candy fix at Delcambre's Trunk or Treat event! Admission is $5 and concessions will be sold. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 611 S. Richard St., Delcambre, 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 16 - 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

Oct. 18 - 27 - IPAL Presents "Murder on the Orient Express" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

Oct. 19 - Lake Fausse Pointe Kids Halloween Bingo Night - Family fun for everyone, the Conference Center will host 8 games of Halloween themed bingo. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville, 2-4 p.m., (337) 229-4764, Facebook

Oct. 19 - Think Pink Brunch - Join The Main Cup and wear pink to benefit the Lydia Cancer Association, and enjoy live entertainment by Matt Castille, brunch and beverage packages, door prizes and goodie bags. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Oct. 20 - New Iberia Beneath the Balconies - Series of theatrical presentations and musical performances on select balconies along New Iberia's award-winning Main Street. Performances start at Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 E. Main St.) at 1 p.m. Bring lawn chair. Before the event, enjoy food and music on the grounds of the Shadows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Street, New Iberia, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 298-7964, Website, Facebook

Oct. 20 - 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

Oct. 24 - Halloween Candy Bar Bingo - Every 4th Thursday of the month. Bring the kids, play bingo and help feed a family in need. 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,

Oct. 25 - Live Music at Church Alley - Join Church Alley Cafe for live music with singer/songwriter Abi Clair. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, 6 p.m., Facebook

Oct. 26 - Tailgating Cook-off - A family fun day with live music, cooking competition, cornhole tournament, arts and craft vendors and fun jumps for the kids. Come out and sample the best tailgating food around and watch a great game of cornhole. Loreauville Park, 601 Ed Broussard Rd., Loreauville, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., (337) 577-3852, Facebook

Oct. 26 - Boo! Cake Decorating Workshop - Stacey Dempsey of The Frosted Apron will host a step-by-step jack-o-lantern cake decorating class at The Main Cup. Prepayment is required to reserve your seats (call (337) 944-6003). The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 1-3 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

Oct. 26 - Beats on the Bayou - Bad Boys Band - Live concert for campers under the Isle of Iberia's pavilion. Come out, meet friends, listen to live music and dance the evening away. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook

Oct. 26 - New Iberia Halloween Parade - Join the City of New Iberia in front of city hall when they color the fountain black before parading down Main Street for Halloween! Parade will begin at Prairie St. and end at Railroad St. New Iberia City Hall, 457 E. Main St. #300, New Iberia, 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 26 - Spirits of Church Alley - Join Louisiana Spirits after the New Iberia Halloween Parade for a night of paranormal investigation and dinner. Reservations and prepayment required. Church Alley Cafe & Bistro, 116 Church Alley, New Iberia, 5-10 p.m., Facebook

Oct. 26 - Lake Fausse Pointe Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treat - Prizes will be awarded at 4:30 p.m. for costumes of all ages (including 12+). Trick or Treat starts at 6 p.m., walk public areas of the park where campers overnight to receive goodies. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville, 2-8 p.m., (337) 229-4764, Facebook

Oct. 26 - Chick-fil-A New Iberia Trunk-or-Treat - Join Chick-Fil-A for Halloween fun. There will be candy, activities, music, face painting and family fun as local New Iberia businesses and first responders gather for the annual community event. Chick-fil-A, 1116 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 255-9843, Facebook