Lafayette Easter Events, Spring Events and Spring Break Camps
We have rounded up your favorite Easter events and activities for kids and families in and around the Lafayette area. A guide complete with Easter Bunny pictures, egg hunts and other spring events, there is no shortage of fun to be hand. If you are looking for egg hunts to host at home, lent approved dinners or a Cajun pacque-ing tradition, we’ve also got you covered! While there are a lot of things for kids to do in Lafayette during spring break, we have also included day camps for the kids, available for a single day or all Spring Break week! Check back frequently as we add to the never-ending list of fun here in Lafayette and the Acadiana area as events are announced. Let’s hop to it!
The entire team at Lafayette Mom wishes you and your family a festive Easter season and fun filled spring break!
Where to See the Easter Bunny in Lafayette
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (March 9) :: Join us for a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Last year we had so much fun so I hope that you can join us. Help raise awareness and funding for mental health services for families in South Louisiana. Buy a Ticket – Give a Ticket: Your purchase of a ticket will allow a child in need to attend for FREE. We will be partnering with Foster the Love and CASA and distribute tickets as needed. We will have fun activities for the kids as well to cope with stress. Tickets: $10/person ages 2+
Easter Bunny Breakfast (March 9) :: The Easter Bunny is coming to your local Chick-fil-A in New Iberia! Join us for a special morning to take some pictures! Don’t forget to order breakfast with us and receive a free Chicken Biscuit when you bring your little ones. *Only one free chicken biscuit per child*
Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Jockey Lot (March 9) :: Hippity Hop the Easter Bunny is making his way! Saturday March 9th from 10:30am-3pm at the Jockey Lot Flea Market. Booth Number will be posted the week of. No appointments are needed. Professional Photos starting at $8.00.
Spring Tent Sale (March 9) :: Come Join Us for our Annual Spring Tent Sale!
Saturday March 9th 10am-5pm! Select Items will be 50%-75% Off!! The Easter Bunny will be here from 10am-3pm for photos. You will need to bring your own camera. We will have refreshments and candy for the kids!!
Easter Bunny Pictures at Melodi’s (March 16) :: Join us for Easter Bunny Pictures to get in the Easter spirit! Dress your best and come picture ready! $10 to participate with proceeds benefiting animal welfare efforts and Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority!
Easter Market 2024 at The Grub Lot (March 16) :: We are looking forward to live music by Ethan Wayne & Special appearance by The Easter Bunny!!
Pictures with The Easter Bunny (March 23) :: Join us for our first annual pictures with the Easter Bunny at The Chippy Cottage! Photography with Brooke Rochelle Photography!
Easter Bunny at Caroline’s Cookie (March 23) :: Join us at our Lafayette location from 10am-4pm for cookies & 11am-1pm to visit with the Easter Bunny
Acadiana Baby Steps Easter Walk (March 27) :: Join us on Wednesday March 27th at 10 am at Moncus Park for special walk with a surprise guide: The Easter Bunny!
Easter Egg Hunts in Lafayette
Eggfest (March 16) :: Eggfest is a free community Easter Egg Hunt.
Everyone is welcome, with activities for all children, and egg hunts for ages 2-11. Eggfest offers pictures with the Easter Bunny, pony rides, fun jumps, food, games, giveaways, and more! Admission is free. For children to be eligible for the giveaway drawings, a simple registration is required. You can pre-register now at tpolchurch.com/eggfest.
Easter Event at Surge Entertainment (March 23) :: Hop into the Easter spirit with Surge Entertainment! Enjoy egg-citing activities like free pictures with the Easter Bunny, an indoor egg hunt, and a chance to win $25 game cards hidden in golden eggs.
Healthy Start, A Branch of The Family Tree, Presents Family Fun Day (March 23) :: Join us for a delightful morning of Easter joy at Acadiana Park on Saturday, March 23, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! Bring your little ones for an egg-citing adventure with: Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt and Free Refreshments!
Parc de Oaks Easter Celebration (March 23) :: Join us March 23rd from 12-5pm! Food Trucks, Get your Game on virtual gaming truck, Teddy Bear Mobile of Acadiana, Face Paint by Grace’s Faces, Crafts sponsored by Let’s Create, Easter Bunny photos from 12-3pm. Easter egg hunt sponsored by Get Your Game On Mobile Virtual Reality Truck
Saketini’s 5th Annual Egg-stravaganza (March 24) :: We are EGGS-ited to welcome you to our March pop up event!Since Easter is around the corner, we will be hosting our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt @ 12:00pm. There will also be a kids station, bounce house, face painting, AND MORE!! As usual, we will have COMPLIMENTARY mimosas, live music by Cliff Bernard, and Cj’s Snowballs will be providing some yummy snacks and treats. This is a free event. We can’t forget about the amazing local businesses we will have joining us on the fun!
Maggie’s Organic Market Easter Egg Hunt (March 24) :: Bring your little bunnies and let them dash through the grass in search of over 2,000 “hidden” eggs! From golden eggs with special surprises to filled eggs with treats and goodies, the thrill of the hunt will have your kids jumping for joy!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt (March 24) :: Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Northwood! It will take place immediately following our morning Palm Sunday worship service (which starts at 10:30 AM). We will have a fun jump, egg hunt divided by ages, a golden egg prize in each hunt, snowballs, fun pops, music and more!
Easter Egg Hunt (March 27) :: Easter Egg Hunt Event. Family Friendly Fun. Kids 5-12
Culumus Media Easter Egg Hunt (March 29) :: Don’t miss the Cumulus Media Easter Egg Hunt at Moncus Park.
Easter Event at Surge Entertainment (March 30) :: Hop into the Easter spirit with Surge Entertainment! Enjoy egg-citing activities like free pictures with the Easter Bunny, an indoor egg hunt, and a chance to win $25 game cards hidden in golden eggs.
Duson Welcome Committee Easter Egg Hunt (March 30) :: An Easter Egg Hunt with lots of free activities! Face Paining, Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, Train Rides, and more!
Grand Easter Brunch (March 31) :: Highly anticipated Grand Easter Brunch, taking place on Sunday, March 31st. This event is not to be missed, as the Easter Bunny himself will be making a special appearance and there will be an exciting egg hunt for children aged 12 and under.
Easter Treats in Lafayette
Peeps French Macarons (February 24) :: In this class students will learn how to properly pipe, fill, assemble and decorate these cute colorful bunny and chick shaped macs! Each student will pipe enough shells to make up to 9 large macs! It’s Just a Cookie staff will bake them off. While in the oven you will see how the infamous mac batter comes together. Learning the tips and tricks to master this temperamental cookie! Once cooled students will receive their macs and can begin filling and assembling. They will also learn about stuffing their macs with countless filling combinations!
Bunny Tart Cookie Class (February 24) :: It’s Just A Cookie is hosting a Bunny Tart Cookie Class for Ages 6 and older. In this class students will assemble two bunny tart cookies adorned with candies, chocolate, button macs, sprinkles and more!
Pretty Peeps Cookie Class (March 2) :: Perfect beginners class!! Learn all the basics and some fun additional easy flowers accents just in time for Easter!!! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie
Hop Pops Cookie Class (March 2) :: Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie. Students 8-11 must have a paid adult accompany them to attend class. No exceptions.
Perfect for every one! Learn all the basics and some fun additions!
Bunny Butt Cake Pops (March 3) :: In this class you will learn how to make these adorable little cake pops! Each student will make and take home 9 cake pops complete with sweet little pink bows! You will learn all the tricks to making the perfect cake pop dough, how to properly measure and form them into perfect spheres and lastly how to dip them with little to no lumps, bumps and cracks! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie
Peeps Cake And 8 (March 9) :: Can’t decide on cake or cupcakes or Cookies??? Well, here’s the class for you! Learn how to make this super adorable Bento Style box! Each student will decorate a 6″ Cake adorned with 3 decorated cookies sprinkles as well as 8 cupcakes! We will be using a rich velvety smooth Swiss meringue buttercream on a flavorful butter vanilla cake and cupcakes! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie
Peeps Petit Fours (March 10) :: This is a “hands on demo” style class. Rachel will show you how to prep your cake, cut into the perfect squares, coat them in a delicious sweet glaze and of course how to decorate them with beautiful tasty accents. Each ticket will get 12 squares of cake that they will glaze and decorate themselves to bring home and enjoy!!! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie
Spring Coconut Cream Cake (March 16) :: New techniques that lean on the trendier side with vintage piping. With 8 layers of delicious vanilla cake and a traditional coconut cream filling. Take your skills to the next level and impress all your friends and family! Each Student gets to choose their own colors making their creation one of a kind!!! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie
Easter Cookie Decorating Class (March 17) :: Each participant will be able to decorate a total of 5 different sugar cookies! Refreshments will also be provided for your enjoyment! During the class, you’ll have the opportunity to learn various decorating techniques, including piping, flooding, and creating intricate patterns. You’ll also get to take home your beautifully decorated cookies, so you can impress your family and friends with your newfound skills.
Robin’s Eggs French Macarons (March 23) :: In this class students will learn how to properly pipe, fill, assemble and decorate these whimsical Egg shaped macs! Each student will pipe enough shells to make up to 9 large macs! It’s Just a Cookie staff will bake them off. While in the oven you will see how the infamous mac batter comes together. Learning the tips and tricks to master this temperamental cookie! Once cooled students will receive their macs and can begin filling and assembling. They will also learn about stuffing their macs with countless filling combinations!
Nailed It Kids BFF Easter Edition (March 23) :: Sign up with your BFF to battle it out against other teams for bragging rights of being the Best Sugar Artists In South LA!!! Plus a special prize for the winning team!! Hosted by It’s Just A Cookie.
Bouki’s Baker Easter Cookie Class (March 30) :: Hop infor a fun afternoon of cookie decorating at the best kept secret in Lafayette-Coffeeweed Cottage. All levels welcome. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the class.
Spring Events in Lafayette
EggstravaganZoo (March 2 – 30) :: Celebrate daily during normal business hours, weather permitting with an Easter Egg-Themed Scavenger Hunt! Candy treat bag upon exit (for children 12 and under). Photo Opp Spot for this year’s Easter Family Photo! Normal zoo admission and Zoosiana Members get in free!
Standing Egg Workshop (March 2) :: Come and create a beautiful standing egg (15.5” x 21”) to add to your spring decor! In this fun workshop, you will use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and IOD-Iron Orchid Designs transfers and stamps. You will have many options to choose from to create your style! All supplies are included.
Egg Adventure (March 22) :: Join us for a spring-themed story and egg hunt, then make a craft and play with bubbles! Ages 2-5. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before program date.
Easter Market (March 23) :: Celebrate Easter at Flightline Market.
Easter Egg Painting & Sensory Bins (March 25) :: Toddlers can paint paper Easter eggs with holiday-inspired items and explore colorful fizzing sensory bins. Dress for a mess! Ages 18 months – 3 years. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the program start date.
Easter Shake Up Session 1 (March 25) :: Join us to prepare for Easter through a variety of Easter-themed crafts and activities! Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the program start date.
Easter Shake Up Session 2 (March 25) :: Join us to prepare for Easter through a variety of Easter-themed crafts and activities! Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before the program start date.
Easter Egg Painting & Sensory Bins (March 27) :: Toddlers can paint paper Easter eggs with holiday-inspired items and explore colorful fizzing sensory bins. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. Ages 18-36 months.
Lafayette Touch-A-Truck Easter Event (March 30) :: Rev up the fun with your kids at our touch-a-truck! Enjoy complimentary popsicles, popcorn, and engaging activities for everyone. Join us for a day of FREE family-friendly excitement!
Pacques in the Parc (March 30) :: A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and supporting music and art. We got together in 2022 with the idea to bring friends and family and surrounding areas together during Easter Weekend to share the best food, music, and traditions that the Creoles and Cajuns cultures have to offer.
Spring Break Camps in Lafayette
Elevation Station :: March 29 – April 5
Epic Family Entertainment Center :: March 29 – April 5
The YMCA :: March 25 – 29 and April 1
The Little Gym :: April 1 – 4
Camp Calvary :: March 25 – 28