Things To Do In Lafayette, Louisiana With Kids
Looking for the best things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana with kids? We share family-friendly events in Lafayette, LA all year long, with activities for every budget and interest, from free community events to to the best indoor play places in Lafayette. Whether you’re visiting Lafayette with kids or you’re a local family, you’ll find plenty of kid-friendly activities and family outings on our monthly Lafayette, LA family events calendar, including outdoor markets, story times, community festivals, and special traditions like our Lafayette crawfish guide (because nothing says South Louisiana family fun like crawfish season!).
Summer is just around the corner. From splash pads, swimming lessons, pool recommendations and summer camp guide, we’ve made summer planning easy! We’ve also rounded up the best family vacation ideas within driving distance of Lafayette, Louisiana, perfect for an easy weekend getaway.
Click each month below to see all the things to do in Lafayette with kids!
June | July | August | Recurring Monthly Events
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ONGOING :: Monthly Events Around Lafayette
Home Depot Kids Workshop :: held on the first Saturday of the month, this workshop puts your kids building skills to test with this curated kits.
DIY-U by Lowes :: accessible and interactive do-it-yourself experiences for the whole family, and it’s all free. We offer monthly in-store workshops where children ages 4 and older are invited to build memories and basic DIY skills with their families. Must register in advance!
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More than half of these things are not in Lafayette, LA…literally the first one is in Mississippi?? Maybe give it a different title. I’m here for the weekend and can’t do hardly any of these because they aren’t actually local.