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

Nov. 2 - Dec. 30 - L'Acadian Art Guild Fall Exhibit - Interpretations of the Sun, fall exhibit by the L'Acadian Art Guild. A reception will be held on Thurs., Nov. 2, 3 - 5 p.m. The public is invited to the reception where they can view the exhibit and meet the artists. Open library hours. Iberia Parish Library - Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 380-4844, Facebook

Nov. 27 - Dec. 31 - Rip Van Winkle Gardens Victorian Christmas - Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, operating hours, (337) 359-8525, 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. New Iberia, (337) 207-1628, Website, Facebook

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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 3:14-5pm with beer or a glass of wine at 1/2 price. Cane River Pecan's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 4-7 p.m., (337) 321-4201, Website, Facebook

Dec. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 - 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. 2 - 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. 2 - Christmas in the Village - A small town family Christmas event. Tree lighting, food, vendors, music, kids activities, photos with Santa and special surprises. Loreauville Town Hall, 103 S. Main St., Loreauville, 5-9 p.m., (337) 519-1331, Facebook

Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 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. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2-6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, Website, Facebook

Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 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. Vive le français! Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-10 a.m., (337) 519-7942

Dec. 7 - Books Signing & Reading - Artist-Poet Melissa Bonin will be reading from her new coffee table book that features her bayou paintings and poetry. The book is in French and English, and will be on sale and signed by the artist. A&E Gallery, 335 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 5:30-7 p.m., (337) 321-1956, Facebook

Dec. 8 - 10 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. Friday starts at 6 p.m.; Saturday starts at 8:30 a.m.; Sunday starts at 9 a.m. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

Dec. 8 - 17 - IPAL's "Nunsense 2" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

Dec. 9 - 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. 9 - 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, 8-10:30 a.m., (337) 207-5670, Website, Facebook

Dec. 9 - 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 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

Dec. 9 - Holiday Shopping on Da Bayou - Vendors will offer a wide variety of crafts will come together for this holiday shopping event. Featuring live music, pictures with Santa, face painting, food and drinks and more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 256-4214, Website, Facebook

Dec. 9 - Delcambre Christmas Boat Parade - Lighted boat parade and family fun. Delcambre Docks, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, 6-9 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, Facebook

Dec. 10 - 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. 20 - 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