50+ Free Moncus Park Spring Events and Programs

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Nearly 60 free Moncus Park spring events and programs kick off this month across its 100 acres in the heart of Lafayette.

As a nonprofit park conservancy, it continues to serve as a vibrant civic destination rooted in nature, sustainability, health, wellness, community and belonging.

Signature Moncus Park Spring Events

• Movies at Moncus Presented by Home Bank

Saturday, March 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. (Movie begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Moncus Park will host a screening of Zootopia, inviting families to bring blankets and lawn chairs for an evening under the stars. The event features themed pre-movie activities, lawn games and local food vendors. Parking is $10 per vehicle, with proceeds supporting the ongoing operations and maintenance that keep Moncus Park running year-round. Learn more at moncuspark.org/moviesatmoncus.

• Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival at Moncus Park

Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Moncus Park will host Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival, a spring celebration set among one of the largest collections of cultivated Louisiana irises in the United States. The festival features iris tours, interactive self-guided Iris Walks presented by Kathryn Leonard in honor of Jim Leonard, an artisans market, live music by Q Major, The Violinist, food trucks, educational partners throughout the Iris Zone, children’s crafts hosted by Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry and iris plant sales. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle, supporting the ongoing operations and maintenance that keep Moncus Park running year-round.

• Weekly Spring Programming

In addition to its seasonal events, Moncus Park delivers a steady lineup of free, mission-driven programming that advances environmental stewardship, accessible wellness and meaningful community connection across Acadiana.

Nature and Sustainability

Environmental programs are grown by the MJ Sindler Family Fund for Culture and Media and include:

• • Conservation Club | March 3, April 7, May 5 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. 
  • Nature Walks | March 10, April 14, May 12 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
  • Bird Walk and Survey | March 17, April 21, May 19 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
  • Trail Trek | March 24 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
  • Garden Talks | March 31 and April 28 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Health and Wellness

Fit for All Series presented by Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists and Orthopedic Urgent Care:

• • Yoga in the Park | Every Wednesday | 6 – 7 p.m. 
  • Pure Barre in the Park | March 23, April 27, May 18 | 6 – 7 p.m. 
  • Tai Chi | April 9 | 6 – 7 p.m. 

Family Wellness Programs presented by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry:

• • Mom Walks | Every Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.
  • Mommy and Me | April 3 | 9:30 a.m. 

Youth Fitness:

• • Kids Fitness with KidStrong | May 4 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Community and Belonging

Community Hour:

• • Family Game Night | March 5, April 2, May 7 | 6 – 7 p.m. 
  • Trivia Night | March 12, May 14 | 6 – 7 p.m. 
  • Language Café | March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6 – 7 p.m. 
  • Community Drum Circle | May 28 | 6 – 7 p.m. 

Pack Walks presented by Camp Bow Wow:

• March 9 | Kickoff Welcome Walk | 6 – 7 p.m. 
• April 13 | Bunny Hop Celebration | 6 – 7 p.m. 
• May 11 | Mental Health Awareness Month Gathering | 6 – 7 p.m. 

See all at https://moncuspark.org/events/.

This season’s signature events and programs are made possible through the generous support of Home Bank, presenting sponsor of Movies at Moncus; Kathryn Leonard in honor of Jim Leonard and Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry, supporters of Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival at Moncus Park; media partners Cumulus Media and News 15; the MJ Sindler Family Fund for Culture and Media; Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists and Orthopedic Urgent Care; Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry; and Camp Bow Wow, along with our community partners Acadiana Native Plant Project, Acadiana Master Naturalists, Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners, Zenobia Wingate, Kayla Duhon, Toni Heinen, Jeanne Maria Lousao, Neil Gresham, Pure Barre, Acadiana Baby Steps, KidStrong, Pigeon Post Trivia, Faryal Atif with Language Café, and Lee Ann Broussard with Trinity.