This July 4th, in addition to the normal Independence Day festivities, America celebrates its 250th anniversary. July 4th events in Acadiana range from large fireworks displays and full-scale festivals to local concerts and smaller community gatherings. Explore the list of…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – The Terrebonne Parish Library will host its Free Art and School Supply Swap on Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Library Large Meeting Room. Organizers share that this community-driven…
ABBEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative (LICI) is a Louisiana non-profit corporation that was initially formed to conserve Louisiana’s native iris species while restoring populations of the giant blue iris (Iris giganticaerulea)…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going…
SCHRIEVER, La. (press release) – Thirty Terrebonne Parish students celebrated a week of hands-on learning, creativity and career exploration during a final presentation and exhibition ceremony for the Girls Who Code STEM Camp on June 12, sponsored by Chevron in…
Chances are you've heard the phrase "dot cake" multiple times in the last few weeks, probably more than you ever have in your life – and maybe even for the first time. Recently, the…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – Children and teens can enjoy free weekly snacks at participating Terrebonne Parish library branches through the Summer Snacks at the Library program, offered in partnership with Second…
ARNAUDVILLE, La. – NUNU Arts & Culture Collective offers several community events to partake in this summer. From art and music sessions to French and Spanish table conversations, and more, NUNU Arts events offer unique summer activities to enrich your…
Editor's note: On June 15, Acadia Parish Tourism shared that Parade Magazine announced Lodi, California, as the contest's overall national winner. However, Rayne finished in third place nationally during the public voting phase, earning the town a place among the contest's…
SAN FRANCISCO (press release) – Nextdoor Holdings, Inc., a neighborhood network, released its 2026 rankings of Lafayette's most affordable neighborhoods. According to Nextdoor, its service is used by more than 110 million verified neighbors to connect with those nearby. Organizers…
CROWLEY, La. (press release) – Acadia Parish Tourism and the City of Crowley will host a free community screening of "Pointe Noire," a film by Louisiana filmmaker Pat Mire. The "Pointe Noire" screening, free and open to the public, is…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, Lafayette Travel, in partnership with the Galvez Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Acadian Memorial, will host a free screening…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – On June 3, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will host the inaugural NIIMBL eXperience, an immersive program that will give K-12 science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) teachers an inside look at the biopharmaceutical…
Lately, I've been consuming blueberries as my go-to fruit. I buy a big bag of the frozen ones at Target and top my Greek yogurt with them, making for a cold, healthy snack that is sweeter tasting than before but…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette Parish will host the USSSA National All-State Championship from July 28 to Aug. 2, bringing top youth baseball players from across the country to the region. The event features athletes ages 8U–14U who have…
LAFAYETTE, La. – On Friday, May 29, Downtown Lafayette will offer a free lunchtime concert, Bach Lunch, a part of a series held at Parc Sans Souci. Organizers share that Bach Lunch is a great way for families, college students and…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — OnPath Credit Union officially marked its entry into the Lafayette market on May 18 with a successful groundbreaking ceremony for its new, full-service branch at 1820 Camellia Blvd. The afternoon ceremony brought together local officials,…
RAYNE, La. – On May 7, at 9:30 a.m., a special post-graduate research project, Notre Propre Histoire, took place at the regular French Table Gathering in Rayne. According to Visit Acadia Parish, the City of Rayne hosts a weekly French…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) -Â The Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a new opening date for its upcoming exhibition, "Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms and…
OPELOUSAS, La. (press release) – A new Opelousas public art billboard, an Opelousas Museum project, will have its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. Over the course…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette’s music, food, tourism and French heritage will take stage this summer in Brittany, France, with a new Lafayette tourism presence planned for the upcoming Festival Interceltique de Lorient, one of France’s largest urban festivals,…
If you need a break from the abundance of crawfish in your life, or just an excuse to make a delicious shrimp dish, the perfect day for you is coming. May 10 is National Shrimp Day. I'm not sure how…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – Visit Lake Charles welcomed a new landmark with the grand opening of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu on Friday, April 17. Located in the heart of the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District, the…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, in partnership with the Center for Louisiana Studies (CLS) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, announced a collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as part of…