Things To Do In Lafayette, Louisiana With Kids
There are so many things to do with kids in Lafayette, Louisiana year-round! We strive to share ideas for every family’s budget and interests. Whether you are visiting Lafayette with kids or you live in and around Lafayette year-round, there are tons of kid-friendly outings to choose from. Below are local family friendly events happening each month in the Lafayette area. We are sure you will find at least one or two (or ten!) to add to your family’s calendar each month!
This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide {we maintain a full calendar of events right here}. We’ve pulled out a select number of events for your family to enjoy throughout the month. If you have suggestions or additions, please leave a comment!
September 2023
Sep
22
Downtown Alive! with Tommy McLain ft. CC Adcock & special guests with Jon Cleary
5:00 pm
This fall, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited wraps up its 40th year of Downtown Alive!, presented by Evangeline Maid. Promoting the city center’s food, music, culture, and commerce – we proudly kick-of...
Sep
22
Fall Parent’s Night Out – Hangtime TNT Gymnastics
6:30 pm
Spots are still available for our PNO Friday, September 22nd 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Call/text 337-706-8888 to sign up today. We hope to see you there!
Sep
23
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival (New Iberia)
8:00 am
Celebrate 80 years of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Sept. 21-24! The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival loves to celebrate our sweet commodity, SUGAR! How do we celebrate all things SUGAR?
Sep
24
Le Bal du Dimanche – The Revelers
11:00 am
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK. This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-...
Sep
25
Les Vues — “Rivers Run Deep — the Atchafalaya”
Our September selection for our FREE Les Vues Film Series is “Rivers Run Deep–the Atchafalaya.”
Sep
28
Toddler and Me Yoga
10:30 am
Toddler and Me Yoga Begins! Calling all moms and toddlers! We’re thrilled to announce the start of our Toddler and Me Yoga classes, designed for little ones aged 2-5 years.
Sep
29
Downtown Alive! Presents: Localpalooza ft. Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars + Special Guests
5:00 pm
This fall, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited wraps up its 40th year of Downtown Alive!, presented by Evangeline Maid. Promoting the city center’s food, music, culture, and commerce – we proudly kick-of...
Sep
30
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Sep
30
2023 Bayou Fest & Boat Parade
11:00 am
Save the date for one of the best days on the bayou all year ’round! Gather your friends, your canoe, your cooler, your fiddle, your best costumes, your dog, whatever,
Sep
30
Eddie B. – Teachers Only Comedy Tour
7:00 pm
Eddie B soared to new heights with his series of comical videos titled “What Teachers Really Want to Say”. In a matter of hours, his content sparked the attention of
Sep
30
Night Hikes Weekend Nature Talks
8:00 pm
Join us on the last Saturday of each month for an evening hike through the Acadiana Park Nature Trail. We begin with a slide show about nocturnal life at the
October 2023
Oct
3
“Master Gardeners in the Park” with Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners
5:30 pm
Enjoy some one-on-one time with the Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners in the park! Once a month, you can learn a seasonal hands-on maintenance technique, ask your pressing garden questions, and
Oct
7
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Oct
7
LSU Ag Center Corn Maze (Baton Rouge)
8:00 am
If you’re up for a short drive, the LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge offers an exciting corn maze adventure. Get lost in the twists and turns of the maze, and
Oct
7
Weekend Nature Talks
1:00 pm
Weekend Nature Talks The first Saturday of each month, we offer a nature talk at 1-2pm. There will be a different topic each month about all the awesome plants and
Oct
7
Weekend Nature Talks
1:00 pm
Weekend Nature Talks The first Saturday of each month, we offer a nature talk at 1-2pm. There will be a different topic each month about all the awesome plants and
Oct
12
Downtown Rising
5:00 pm
-Downtown Rising announces its return to Parc International on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 with gates opening at 5:00 PM. This year’s electronic-funk lineup includes Boogie T, Boogie T.rio, Ice...
Oct
13
Halloween Themed Drive-Thru Light Display at Bridge Point Productions
6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing Halloween-themed drive-thru light display. Enjoy the festive ambiance with your family while driving through a dazzling spectacle of lights. Tickets can be purchased ...
Oct
14
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Oct
14
Pot & Pour at Coffeeweed Cottage
6:00 pm
Grab your friends and join us for a fun and cozy custom candle making and plant potting experience. Join us for the Pour & Pot Party! Get ready for an
Oct
21
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Oct
21
Boo Bayou Fall Fest at Vermilionville
10:00 am
Join the Boo Bayou Fall Fest for a day of trick-or-treating, old-time games, face painting, and more. This delightful event at Vermilionville offers a taste of nostalgia and Halloween fun for the
Oct
28
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Oct
28
Trunk or Treats
11:00 am
Lafayette is bustling with trunk-or-treat events. One of them is hosted by Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool. Join in the festivities with food, games, prizes, and of course, lots of treats.
Oct
28
Autumn in the Oaks presented by Home Bank
3:00 pm
Experience the ultimate fall celebration at Moncus Park’s “Autumn in the Oaks,” a free festival featuring seasonally themed kids’ activities, hayrides, fun jumps, delicious foo...
Oct
28
Slothtoberfest
5:30 pm
Join us for an adults-only event with local beer samples! Proceeds will be donated to Kids Saving the Rainforest! Kids Saving the Rainforest was founded by two 9-year-old girls in
November 2023
Nov
4
Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch! Every Weekend Sept 30 – Nov 5th
This year, each weekend is different at our pumpkin patch! September 30th, October 1st, 21st, 22nd, and November 4th and 5th will be our Prehistoric Patch! October 7th and 8th
Nov
4
Weekend Nature Talks
1:00 pm
Weekend Nature Talks The first Saturday of each month, we offer a nature talk at 1-2pm. There will be a different topic each month about all the awesome plants and
Nov
10
St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival
8:00 am
St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival 3 Days • 1500+ Attendees • 25 Celebrated Chefs from Mississippi & Louisiana • 40+ Notable Wines from Boutique and Small-Batch Wineries • C...
Nov
17
Food Truck Friday Night Out presented by Home Bank
11:00 am
Savor the last taste of the year at Moncus Park with the grand finale of Food Truck Friday Night Out, where a diverse array of food trucks will be serving
December 2023
Dec
8
NEW GONZALES HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT LAMAR-DIXON EXPO CENTER WITH A WINTER WONDERLAND OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING DEALS
Gonzales Holiday Market Show December 8-10, 2023, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The inaugural holiday market will feature a ho-ho-whole lot of new deals for shoppers to get their hands
