The Ultimate Guide to Family Holiday Events In and Around Lafayette

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The 2025 Guide to Family Holiday Events In and Around Lafayette

In Acadiana, the most wonderful time of year comes alive during vibrant festivities and activities found no place else than South Louisiana! While there is always a lot for kids to do in Lafayette, the holidays are especially full of family friendly activities. There’s no end to the festivities and fun that the holiday season brings to Lafayette; we hope this holiday guide leads you to the joyful spirit of the season that infuses every corner here in Acadiana! We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of family-friendly holiday events in and around Lafayette. We’ve also included a “Worth the Drive” section containing more holiday fun not to be missed! Check back frequently; we will be adding more Lafayette and Acadiana area holiday events as they are announced. 

The entire team at Lafayette Mom wishes you and your family a peaceful, festive, and fun holiday season. Be sure to make time to see the fabulous holiday lights around Acadiana, too.

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The 2025 Guide to Family Holiday Events In and Around Lafayette

Check out our event categories included below and jump straight to that section by clicking below to see all of the HOLIDAY FUN and Events in and around Lafayette this Christmas Season!

Festivals & Holiday Shopping | Santa | Performances & Entertainment | Fun Runs | More Fun | Give Back | Worth the Drive | Additional Resources

Christmas Festivals & Holiday Shopping In and Around Lafayette, LA ::

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Photo Courtesy of Downtown Lafayette
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Where to See Santa In and Around Lafayette, LA ::

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Photo Courtesy of Downtown Alive!
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Holiday Performances and Entertainment In and Around Lafayette, LA ::

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Photo Courtesy of Moncus Park
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5k’s & Fun Holiday Runs ::

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Photo Courtesy of Acadiana Fitness
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More Holiday Fun In and Around Lafayette, LA ::

Photo Courtesy of Moncus Park
Photo Courtesy of Moncus Park
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Where to Give Back and Community Service In and Around Lafayette, LA ::

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Photo Courtesy of LARC

What better way to get into the Holiday Spirit than to get into the community spirit? Lafayette Mom is encouraging you to give back to Acadiana’s families by participating in one (or more) of the following activities this season. A local mom has compiled a complete list of “Ways to Give Back to Acadiana This Holiday Season.”

Holiday Festivities Worth the Drive  ::

Holly Jolly Holidays :: Take a ride to Holly Jolly Holidays in Oxford, MS, for family-friendly fun from November 22 to January 4. Enjoy Oxford on Ice and the Walk of Lights!

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival :: Starting November 29, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, visit with Santa Claus, and hop on a train at the Train Station. Join us for a magical coastal holiday experience filled with memories to last the whole family a lifetime! 

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COPYRIGHT 2017 BRAD FERGUSON
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Emily Miller
Emily is a dual citizen, residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, yet a temporary visitor in her other residency of Germany. She is a wife of four years and full time working mother to two kids: a 2.5 year old girl (C) and 5 month old boy (H). Having graduated from LSU with her bachelors, she continued her education by getting her Masters in Business Administration from UL. Working in management in retail, her schedule frequently varies and consists of unusual hours, but she embraces that as extra time with her children. While off the clock, Emily pours herself a cup of decaf coffee, plays in a room filled with toddler toys, teaches her children German, and attempts to be a scrunchy Montessori inspired mama with goals of raising independent children.

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