Southern Garden Festival

This gathering in the gardens of Sarah and Harold Schoeffler will benefit Family Promise of Acadiana, a nonprofit helping families without homes reach and sustain their independence. In addition to acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, attendees will enjoy artist displays and demonstrations; live music in the gazebo; master gardener presentations; and coffee, tea, and refreshments.  9 am—3 pm Saturday ($10 at the gate, free for kids twelve and under). familypromiseacadiana.org.