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18 Things to Do with Your Littles When ÇA FAIT CHAUD
Children’s Museum of Acadiana
This is more for the 7 and under crowd, but the Children’s Museum of Acadiana is a sweet place to let your babes roam and explore.
Hours
Timed Admission: Each admission starts at the scheduled time with 150 capacity limit for each session. 30 minute and 15 minute closing announcements will be made prior to the end of each session.
Tuesday – Saturday
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
12:15 PM – 2:45 PM
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
3:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Pricing
Children & Adults: $7
Children 12 months & Under: Free
Lafayette Science Museum
This is more for the older kiddos, but my preschoolers really like it too. The Lafayette Science Museum features rotating exhibits and a planetarium show. It’s a HUGE upgrade from the planetarium I remember growing up.
Hours
Monday – Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Pricing
Adult (18-61): $5 plus tax
Borden’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Gold. Brick. Sundae. get you some. Don’t forget the drive thru!
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-10:00pm
Kart Ranch
A fan favorite since I was a kid. The indoor play area recently got a major upgrade, and the bumper boats and go karts are “so much fun, you gotta come back.”
Hours
March 1st – August 31st
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-10pm
September 1st – February 28th
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-10pm
*Outside rides open at 12:00 PM on school days (per LPPS calendar)
✓Hours subject to change
✓Kart Ranch may close on certain holidays; please call ahead
Cajun Fast Track
Indoor, air conditioned, go karts, arcade, laser tag, mini golf, tot spot, bumper cars, and an XD theater. All in Henderson, LA!
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday : 4pm-9pm
Friday : 11am-10pm
Saturday : 9am-10pm
Sunday : 9am-8pm
Rates
Prices Range from $5-$7 per ride/experience
Summer Kids Flicks at the Grand 14 on Ambassador
The Grand theaters offer discounted tickets to morning features starring your kids’ favorite characters during the summer. Check their Facebook page for the most updated pricing and summer schedule.
Surge Entertainment Center
Hours
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am 10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am 12:00am
Saturday: 09:00am 12:00am
Rates
Bowling:
$24 HR/LANE – NORMAL HRS
$28 HR/LANE – PEAK HRS
Trampoline:
3hr Jump $27.9
2.5hr Jump $24.95
2hr Jump $21.95
1.5hr Jump $17.95
1hr Jump $13.95
Sports Simulators: Check HERE.
Karaoke:
“Normal Times” $28 / hour
“Peak Times” $45 / 1st hour
Peak Times:
Friday after 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday all day and selected holidays.
Sky Zone
The first trampoline park in town underwent recent renovations and now features a Ninja-Warrior-esque obstacle course. They also feature Toddler Time where younger kiddos can jump without fear of being squashed by pre-teens, AND special 2-for-1 jump times.
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am-11pm
Sunday: 10am-8pm
Pricing
Prices range from $12.99 – $22.99 depending an age and the length of time
Elevation Station
A little drive to Broussard will score some fun inside this air conditioned trampoline park including a toddler area #nobigkidsallowed
Hours
Rates
Tax not included.
Age: Over 6 Years Old
1-Hour Jump: $13
2-Hour Jump: $20
Age: 3 – 6 Years Old
1 Hour Jump: $10
2 Hour Jump: $15
Age: Under 3 Years Old
Free with an adult ticket purchase
Jump! Zone
An indoor inflatable park let’s your little one moon bounce to their hearts content while you sit in the A/C.
Rates and times may vary so see website for details
Premier Lanes and Premier Laser Tag
Indoor bowling, snacks, arcade games, and bumper cars and a new laser tag course
Hours
League Play Monday-Thursday with limited lanes 5:30pm-9pm
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-11pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am-2am
Sunday: 11am-11pm
*No bowling lanes available due to bowling leagues*
Sundays 4pm-8:30pm
Mondays 2:30pm-9pm
Tuesdays 4pm-9pm
Wednesdays open-2:30pm
Wednesdays 4pm-9pm
Thursdays 4pm-9pm
LIMITED LANES AVAILABLE:
Thursdays 9pm-close
Call ahead for lane availability at (337) 981-4034.
Bowling Rates
Rates vary by day, time, and hours. See updated pricing HERE.
Laser Tag Rates
Rates vary by day, time, and hours. See updated pricing HERE.
Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette
Come pass a good time whether you are bowling, dining, or listening to a live band!
Hours
Thursday – Sunday: 4pm – Til
Call for availability (337) 534-8880
Rates
Bowling is $25 an hour per lane
Maximum of 6 bowlers per lane
$1 shoe rental
Exposure: A Selfie Experience
Lafayette’s newest indoor selfie studio with 30 different installations that rotate every 90 days. The perfect way to get creative and have fun too!
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday & Friday: 3pm – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm
Rates
General Admission tickets start at:
$24.95 – ages 14 and up
$14.95 – ages 3-13
FREE – ages 2 and under
Lafayette Public Library
Each branch offers a variety of storytimes targeting different age groups as well as other special interest activities.
For hours of operation and to discover programming offered at your branch, check out the current calendar HERE.
The following are NOT indoor or air conditioned, but they do involve water, so that’s a win.
Splash Pad at St. Julien
The supa deluxe splash pad in town Broussard. snack stand INCLUDES SNOWCONES
Splash Pad at Parc Lafayette on Kaliste Saloom Road
Best thing about this splash pad is its location adjacent to INDULGE
Splash Pad at Parc Sans Souci
Located in Downtown Lafayette adjacent to Agave, it’s a fun spot to let the kiddos splash around while Mama sips on a margarita.
Splash Pad at Girard Park
Tiny little splash pad, but the kids can play on the playground and come cool off in the water as needed
Splash Park at Palmetto Island State Park
A short drive to Abbeville, La will afford you access to the fun splash park at Palmetto Island State Park. Pack a picnic lunch a make some memories!
Hours
Site is OPEN DAILY
Gate Opening Times
Sunday-Thursday: 7am-10pm
Friday, Saturday, and days preceding holidays: 7am-10pm
Entrance Station Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday, Saturday, and days preceding holidays: 8am-8pm
Entrance Fees
$3 per person
FREE for seniors (62+)
FREE for children 3 & Under
So that’s everything I can come up with! I hope you enjoyed this post!
