July Festivals in Acadiana
As we move quickly into July, the Louisiana summer heat is on full display. While the thought of sun rays pouring into your skin can be a bit discomforting, this…
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July 4th Events in Acadiana: Celebrating 250
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…
Terrebonne Parish Library Free Art and School Supply Swap
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…
Terrebonne Parish Library Summer Events and Free Snacks
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…
Free Screening of Acadiana-Made "Pointe Noire" Film in Crowley
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…
Make a Splash: Water Activities Around Acadiana
Being engulfed by water — literally — can be a blessing for Acadiana during the intense heat of deep summer that can be summoned up in southern Louisiana. Whether relief is found in the refreshing waters of lakes, rivers and…
Things to Do This Summer Around Acadiana
A new dining concept, All Day, is taking over the space formerly occupied by SoLou (now prevailing in Baton Rouge). Instead of focusing on traditional formats, All Day foregoes timelines, shifting from breakfast offerings (which will be available all day)…
What the Acadiana Snowball Experts Order
If you’ve ever spent time in south Louisiana during the summer months, there’s a chance you’ve had a sweet treat unique to the region — snowballs. Perhaps you have enjoyed an Olde Tyme po’boy and followed it up with a…
Lafayette to Host "Traveling with Denella Ri’chard: America 250"
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…
Pinky the Pink Dolphin and More Sights in Cameron
Pinky’s not hard to spot. The albino bottlenose dolphin was birthed a bright Pepto-Bismol color due to a lack of the pigment melanin. She frequents the Calcasieu Ship Channel and surrounding waterways below Lake Charles, sometimes traveling as far down…
UL Lafayette Chosen to Host Inaugural NIIMBL eXperience
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…
Lafayette Parish Will Host USSSA National All-State Championship
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…
Free Bach Lunch + Downtown Lafayette Summer Events
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…
Notre Propre Histoire Project at French Table in Rayne
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 Historic City Hall Showcases "Lake Area Music"
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) - The Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a new opening date for its upcoming exhibition, "Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms and…
