Events

Bryce Leatherwood, Darryl Worley and 38 Special are all scheduled to perform at the 2026 Bash at the Bridge in Breaux Bridge.

Rain is coming to Acadiana Thursday through Sunday. Acadiana High's homecoming game moves to Thursday, October 1. UL Cajuns baseball scrimmage also moves to Thursday.

Village Beats returns to West Village in Scott every Thursday in October with free live music. Geno Delafose, Dustin Sonnier, Leroy Thomas, and more perform 6–10 p.m.

Zoosiana's Boo at the Zoo returns all October 2026 with daily Halloween fun, weekend specials, and four themed weeks. Normal admission applies — members get in free.

Village Beats at West Village in Scott features Wayne Toups & Zydecajun and DJ RV on Thursday, September 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Free, open to the public, no outside food.

The Krewe of Dolly's Celebration of Life is September 25, 2026 in New Orleans. A French Quarter parade begins at Armstrong Park at 5 p.m. New Orleans officially celebrates "Dolly Day."

Hunters for the Hungry's Clean Out Your Freezer Day is August 23, 2026, with 20+ drop-off locations across Louisiana. Donate frozen game, fish, and other proteins before hunting season.

The Broussard Fire Department is hosting Ember's 7th Birthday Party and City-Wide Water War at Arceneaux Park on July 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a water gun.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making three Acadiana stops July 23–24. Rouses on Camellia Blvd and in Youngsville Thursday, then Children's Museum of Acadiana Friday.

Vitalant's Race Against the Clock Blood Drive runs July 13–17 across Acadiana. Donate at 20+ locations in Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and more. Win a car or t-shirt.

Audubon Zoo's Sip + Dip adults-only summer series runs select Fridays through August 28 in New Orleans. Cool Zoo splash pad, Gator Run lazy river, cocktails, and DJs. $55 admission

Hero Fest returns to Houma September 18–20 with free admission. Drowning Pool and Eli Young Band headline Saturday. Wayne Toups and Keith Frank close Sunday.

The Lafayette Animal Shelter is offering free dog and cat adoptions through July 26 during the nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign.

From Youngsville on July 3 to Lafayette Stars & Stripes on July 4, Acadiana has a full weekend of Independence Day fireworks, live music, and family events

Erath's 90th Fourth of July celebration features Wayne Toups, Dustin Sonnier, carnival rides, a parade, water fights, and fireworks.

Moncus Park's summer lineup includes Sunset Sessions concerts every Thursday in June, a Father's Day pop-up June 21, and National Food Truck Day June 26. All free.

The 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair runs May 22–31 at the Cajundome in Lafayette. Free parking, $5 general admission, carnival rides, Dino Takeover, and live music.

Youngsville's free Red, White & Boom Independence Day celebration returns July 3 at the Sports Complex Amphitheater. Marc Broussard headlines with fireworks to close.

Downtown Lafayette has three events Saturday, May 16: Parish Proud Cleanup, Wing Wars of Acadiana at Parc International, and Rock the Block with Corey Ledet Zydeco.

Lafayette Stars & Stripes returns July 4, 2026 at Parc International. Free admission, live music, food trucks, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. for America's 250th anniversary.