Santa on the Bayou [Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008] Begins Near St. Joseph's Church, Santa and his elves plan to launch their floating sleigh and proceed the 15 miles down Petit Caillou Bayou to arrive at the end of Cocodre at 12:30 p.m. Santa and his elves will be throwing fishing tackle and candy to kids (of all ages) that have lined the bayou banks. , 985-594-2067

AMC Houma Palace 10 5737 West Park Avenue, Houma, LA 70364, AMC Theaters offer first-run movies, entertainment and concessions., 985-876-5058

Jolly Inn 1507 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360, Houma's only authentic Cajun music dance hall and cafe. Cajun and Zydeco music Friday night and Sunday. The cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. , 504-872-6114

Dooley's Nightclub 1548 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360, Dooley's features three television, including a 60" screen for your favorite events. They also have music, video poker, and drinks. Play a game on their card tables. Open 10 a.m. until - seven days a week. , 985-872-0333

Voice of the Wetlands Festival [Friday, Oct. 10, 2008] 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, LA, Plantation House/The Terrebonne Museum, This festival features musical entertainment from international touring artists and local musicians. It also features local cooks & chefs preparing traditional South Louisiana cuisine. Children will enjoy activities and child-friendly educational programs. The festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. , 985-798-5665

Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne 7829 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, Located in the Downtown Historic District, Le Petit Theatre's performance season runs from July through May. , 985-876-4278

Summer Fun Kid's Day [Saturday, Jul. 19, 2008] 346 Civic Center Boulevard, Houma, LA, Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, A day of family fun with live entertainment for the kids, costumed characters, interactive games, and activities & vendors to shop for the latest kid-friendly products and services., Sponsored By: Synergy Bank, Cenac Towing, 985-850-4657

SLECA Farmer's Market and Craft Festival [Saturday, Sep. 27, 2008] 2028 Coteau Road (Highway 660), Houma, LA, SLECA Grounds , An arts and craft festival with live music, food, petting zoo and pony rides for children. , Sponsored By: South Louisiana Electric Co-Operative Association , 985-876-6880

Grand Bois Cajun/Swamp Pop/Zydeco Music Festival [Friday, Oct. 17, 2008] 470 Bourg-Larose Highway, Houma, LA, Grand Bois Park, A cajun and swamp pop music festival featuring local musicians. In addition to great music, you can also enjoy cajun food and drinks. Hours are Friday from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. , Sponsored By: Terrebonne Indian Association, 985-594-7410

Annual Festival De Bayou [Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008] 4694 West Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, Evergreen Cajun Center, Enjoy cajun music by Yvonne Smith & Cajun Friends and also by Treater Band. There will be cajun food, dancing, auctions, raffles, and door prizes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Sponsored By: Bayou Cajun Chapter of the Cajun French Music Ass., 985-851-1867

Annual International Fishing Rodeo [Friday, Aug. 1, 2008] Headquarters at East Park Recreation, The Terrebonne Sportsman League sponsors this annual international fishing rodeo. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for offshore, shoreline, blue water, fresh water and scuba., 985-601-4110 or 985-851-4537

Tri-State Annual Fall Rodeo [Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008] 221 Moffet Road, Houma, LA, Houma Airbase, Features a livestock show, rodeo and rodeo queen crowning. , Sponsored By: Terrebonne Livestock Association , 985-232-0001

Children's Christmas Parade [Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008] Bobtown Fire Department, Begins at 12 p.m. at Bobtown Fire Department, proceeds down Grand Caillou Road to Buquet Bridge onto Shrimper's Row then proceeds to Bobtown Bridge where it disbands. , Sponsored By: Grand Caillou Fire Department, 985-563-4112

Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade [Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008] Enjoy the parade of boats that are decorated for the season (large and small) with Santa leading on the first boat. Parade begins at dusk at the Fire Station in Bourg then travels Bayou Terrebonne to Montegut and ends one mile past Sacred Heart Church. , 985-876-3230