Events

If you want to get your scream on this Halloween season, then perhaps a trip to New Orleans is the ticket for you.

The 35th anniversary season of Downtown Alive! kicks off tonight at Parc International in Lafayette as Lane Mack & The Balladeers with special guests Sweet Cecilia will take the stage.

Audubon Zoo Lights, which will be presented by Children's Hospital, is scheduled to kick off the Friday after Thanksgiving and run through December 30th.

PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" is coming to the Cajundome in Lafayette in late October and they want to do something nice to recognize a deserving teacher in Acadiana.

The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Department will be holding the annual Ragin' Cajuns Fan Day, presented by Cox, on Saturday, August 11 at the Cajundome Convention Center.

Vermilionville is inviting everyone out to their annual Acadian Culture Day this Sunday, August 12th from 10am to 5pm.

Kids of all ages have something to look forward to as later this year in New Orleans, a touring bounce house tour called 'The Big Bounce America' is making a stop.

"Toughest Monster Truck Tour" is ready to truck it on back Lafayette and throw some dirt all over the Cajundome! Here is your ticket information and pre-sale code.

Will rain impact your plans for celebrating the 4th?

Looking for family fun this 4th of July? We've got your complete rundown of events throughout the Acadiana area.

This marks the kickoff for the annual Eat Lafayette campaign, which is a summer-long showcase of the Hub City's locally owned restaurants.

The 30th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair is scheduled for May 24 through June 3 at the Cajundome.

PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue", an action-packed, music filled production, will be coming to the Cajundome on October 26-28, 2018.

The Daily Advertiser will be hosting their 3rd annual Acadiana Sports Awards banquet on Tuesday, May 15 at the Cajundome Convention Center and the guest speaker has changed.

Festival International means fun, but also long drink lines and port-a-potties. Organizers have designed the Festival Pass Program so you can avert both!

No cash. No tickets. You will only be able to purchase drinks and merchandise at Festival International this year if you have a wristband. And it needs to be loaded with cash. Registration for the RFID wristband payment system began April 13.

Where do I park for Festival International? It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions. Here are the suggestions for getting to Acadiana's biggest music event.

Festival International takes over downtown Lafayette Wednesday, 4/25, through Sunday, 4/29. "International" is the operative word, as the entertainment lineup features everything from homegrown Grammy winners like Terrence Simien to the Czech Republic glamtronic/electro-pop group Mydy Rabycad.

It's a great 3-day family-friendly event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) that features exciting rides, arts and crafts, a phenomenal music line-up, a fireworks show and, of course, delicious food!

This weekend has a buffet of fantastic festivals, sporting events, and family friendly activities.