Lake Charles, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center in Lake Charles will open a special exhibition celebrating one of Louisiana’s most iconic artists, George Rodrigue. The exhibit, “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,” explores Rodrigue’s deep connection…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will open the "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods" exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 1 - 3 p.m. The exhibit showcases photographs contributed by residents of Opelousas, featuring everyday scenes, historic…
ACADIANA, La – Christmas Day planning, decorating, cooking and gift-wrapping is now over. After all of the hard work, it's time to celebrate 2025 and ring in a new year with Acadiana New Year's Eve Events near you. See the…
ACADIANA, La – Christmas Eve is here. It's time for food and family gatherings. But, if you're still looking to celebrate the season with Acadiana Christmas events you may have missed earlier, see the full list around the region below.…
Lake Charles, La (press release) — The City of Lake Charles announced that Entergy awarded a $10,000 annual sponsorship to support three of the city’s signature community events: Downtown at Sundown Red, White, Blue & You Light Up the Lake…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The United States Department of Agriculture selected the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) Initiative as the recipient of a $200,000 grant. The USDA’s Rural Development Grant will bring the REDI…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – "What the Constitution Means to Me," a play that explores how the U.S. Constitution affects our lives, will be on stage at the Theater at Baranco in Lafayette for one show only. Organizers share that…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Wednesday, Dec. 3, One Acadiana (1A) hosted its 2025 Regional Celebration, honoring the organization’s tenth anniversary and celebrating major milestones. “Acadiana’s success over the past ten years has demonstrated that a united, regional approach drives…
LAFAYETTE, LA (press release) – LoudMouth Entertainment, a subsidiary of LoudMouth Marketing, announced the debut of its documentary screening series. The series, which starts Jan. 16, will feature the highly acclaimed Independent Lens…
LAFAYETTE, La – With less than 10 days until Christmas and just over two weeks until the new year, don't miss out on your last chances in 2025 to celebrate the holidays in Lafayette. See all of the Lafayette holiday…
The holiday season is ramping up. This is a time for joy, celebration, giving, friends, family – but, mostly, it's time for snacking. Whether it’s bonding with Grandpa over which pre-dinner dish on the table is the best, or using…
Your curated Acadiana Holiday Drinks list from local favorite spots is here! Holiday parties are in full swing as 2025 comes to a close. The pressure is on. Will you meet the expectations that last year's host set at the…
ACADIANA, La – Shop Acadiana with One Acadiana's local online business directory. One Acadiana (1A), the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, encourages shopping small and locally this holiday season. 1A shares that local businesses are the heart of Acadiana. To…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — Moncus Park will transform into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Park, presented by First Horizon Bank, Friday, Dec. 12 - Sunday, Dec. 14. Supporting year-round operations, maintenance, safety and environmental care of the…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) —The City of Lake Charles announced the schedule for the Christmas Glow Show, a festive and immersive holiday projection experience running until Dec. 26 on the front lawn of Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural…
ABBEVILLE, La (press release) – The City of Abbeville announced that its annual Abbeville Christmas Stroll is rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. As part of the reschedule, the Tree Lighting Ceremony originally planned for Dec. 4…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — Grammy Winner David Phelps will bring his festive "One Wintry Night Tour" to the South Lake Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The one-night only tour in Lake Charles features Christmas classics…
LAFAYETTE, LA – LARC's Acadian Village has its 45th annual Christmas festival fundraiser, Noel Acadien au Village, Dec. 1 - 23. Organizers of the event share that proceeds from the Christmas festival fundraiser benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with 300,000 attendees. 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Festival International de Louisiane. To honor…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the latest episode of its original video series "Gumbo People," featuring Erica Fox, the curator and story keeper behind Maison Creole de Freetown, Lafayette’s African American history museum. "My passion comes from…
Once labeled as The Devil Dance, the Xactci Dance has returned. But why now? Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache, based in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, presented the once-forbidden Xactci Dance for the first time…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — This year, the City of Lake Charles will add a new Christmas Walking Parade to its annual Light Up The Lake celebration at the Lake…
RAYNE, La (press release) — The Acadia Parish Tourism Office nominated the City of Rayne to participate in the nationwide contest "America’s Favorite Small Towns," presented by Parade magazine and…
Ready to celebrate the holidays? As November ends, a range of holiday events in Lake Charles leads up to December. Enjoy the full guide below on everything holiday-related. "The Nutcracker" at Lake Area Ballet Theatre This season, the Lake Area…