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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Acadia-St. Landry

Restaurant, gift, and craft ideas, plus itinerary suggestions she's sure to love

By Courtney J., Macaroni Kid Publisher May 9, 2024

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in Acadia-St. Landry!

On May 11th we celebrate the moms and mom-figures in our lives by letting them know how much we appreciate everything they do for us the other 364 days of the year.


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Here are Acadia-St. Landry restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in Acadia-St. Landry, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 



A special meal out

Looking for restaurants in Acadia-St. Landry to enjoy a special meal out for Mother's Day? Check out these local restaurants offering Mother's Day specials:

Mother's Day Brunch @ Whitetails
Location: 24399 Highway 190, Krotz Springs
337-566-2800

Make plans early on Sunday, May 11th for a special Mother's Day Brunch menu @ 11am. 

Little Big Cup
149 Fuselier Rd. Arnaudville
337-754-7147

Mother's Day Lunch on the Bayou: Buffet special with a featured menu selection from 10am to 3pm. 

Chef Roy's Frog City Cafe
1131 Church Point Hwy., Rayne

Big Hill Cafe at Brent's 
234 Martin Luther King Dr. Grand Coteau
Mother's Day Buffet. Call for reservations at 337-662-4003



Where to shop for Mother's Day in Acadia-St. Landry

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Acadia-St. Landry business all at the same time! 

Spring Pop Up Shop hosted by Grayson's Closet 

Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Sophisticated Look at La'Bellevue 

Opelousas Downtown Mother's Day Market 
Date: May 10th
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: 215 S. Court Street, Downtown Opelousas

Fresh vegetables, local artisans, unique handmade gifts, home-cooked food, and family fun!


Mother's Day Events in Acadia-St. Landry

Muffins with Mom

Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Sophisticated Look at La'Bellevue 

Muffins With Mom at Sophisticated Look at La'Bellevue on 126 East Bellevue Street in Opelousas. $15 person. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 30.




Mother's Day Activities for Kids

Check out these activities at your local library for kids to make handmade crafts!

Mother's Day Flower Craft- Morse Library May 5

Mother's Day Kids Handprint Flowers - Rayne Library May 5

Church Point Kids Corner - Mother's Day Photo Frames May 5

Mother's Day Flower Frame Craft - Crowley May 5

Mother's Day Flower Craft - Mermentau - May 6

Crafts for the kids to make

Handmade gifts are all about the heart. Help the kids make gifts for mom she's sure to treasure: