Coming soon: Fireworks, crawfish and wedding expo among 5 things to do in the Houma area

Edith Nevis, The Courier
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A Disney musical, Christian entertainment, a fireworks show, a fishing workshop and a wedding expo are all on tap in the coming days in the Houma area.

Here are 5 things to do in Terrebonne and Lafourche:

'Disney's Newsies Jr.' comes to Thibodaux

Thibodaux Playhouse will stage "Disney's Newsies Jr.", a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical based on the 1992 film.

Aimed at children 4 and older, it's inspired by the true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City.

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Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. this Tuesday through Saturday at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve, 314 Saint Mary St.

For tickets, visit thibodauxplayhouse.com.

Christian entertainment

Christian entertainer Trevor Thomas will perform Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church.
Christian entertainer Trevor Thomas will perform Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church.

Christian actor and entertainer Trevor Thomas will deliver a free performance at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church, 2066 Coteau Road.

His nationally touring live act includes music, comedy and dramatic sketches. Thomas creates characters people can laugh at, cry with and learn from.

For more, visit trevorthomaslive.com.

Crawfish and fireworks

A fireworks show will end the Freedom Fest Crawfish Boil Cook-off on Saturday at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever.
A fireworks show will end the Freedom Fest Crawfish Boil Cook-off on Saturday at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever.

Bring the family to enjoy an all-day concert, a crawfish cook-off, jump houses, obstacle courses, face painting, food trucks and an end-of-night fireworks show.

The Freedom Fest Crawfish Boil Cook-Off is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Fletcher Technical Community College, 1407 La. 311, Schriever.

The event is being organized by South Louisiana Veteran Outreach in Houma.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 and free for children 2 or younger.

For details, including a link to purchase advance tickets, visit slvo.org/upcoming-events.

Learn to cast a line

A fishing workshop for residents 4 and older is scheduled for June 29 in Thibodaux.
A fishing workshop for residents 4 and older is scheduled for June 29 in Thibodaux.

Residents 4 and older can learn how to cast a line and get other fishing tips during a free workshop June 29 in Thibodaux.

It's scheduled for 1-2 p.m. at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve, 314 St. Mary St.

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Lafourche Library staff members will lead the workshop. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department will provide the equipment.

Registration is required at lafourche.org/summer-experience-2022.

Wedding Expo

Dozens of vendors will show off fashion, food and more at the Houma Wedding Expo on June 29.
Dozens of vendors will show off fashion, food and more at the Houma Wedding Expo on June 29.

Check out some of the latest trends in fashion, food and photography at the Houma Wedding Expo.

It's scheduled for  6-9 p.m. at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.

Admission is $10 at the door.

The event is sponsored by Louis Mohana Furniture.

Engaged couples are encouraged to preregister for express check-in, special offers and email updates at houmaciviccenter.com/weddingexpo.

This article originally appeared on The Courier: Five things to do in Terrebonne and Lafourche