Here’s Where You Can Find Santa Around Lafayette, Louisiana

If you are still working to figure out when you will get a picture of your children with Santa Claus, you still have time, and we can help you with a list of places he plans to be in and around Lafayette, Louisiana.

Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe (Scott and Rayne)

While you need reservations for the events at Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe, a quick call to them at 337-264-6945 will give you the information you need. They are offering lunch with Santa. (There is a fee for this event).

Acadiana Mall

You can visit Santa at Santa's Workshop at the Acadiana Mall. Santa will be at the mall through Tuesday, December 24 this year. If you plan to visit him on Saturday, he will be there from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you plan on visiting on Sundays, he will be there from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. If you want to visit him on a weekday, he will be there from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can even set up an appointment time with him.

Noel Acadian Au Village 

This annual festival of lights at Noel Acadian Au Village always has a unique visitor, and you guessed correctly, it's Santa Claus. To see all of the beautiful lights, hear wonderful music, and experience the fun of the season, you can click on LARC's website to learn more about the village Christmas experience. The lights and experiences can be seen nightly from 5:30 p.m. through 9 p.m. each night through Monday, December 23.

Christmas in Crowley

Christmas in Crowley is happening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 14. The Rotary Club is putting on the event along with others, including the fire department, and the day features a parade. Opportunities to get a picture with Santa will happen that day.

Lafayette Public Library East Regional Branch

Santa is planning a visit to the Lafayette Public Library East Regional Branch in Youngsville on Monday, December 23, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. After the pictures with Santa, children can work on some crafts and enjoy candy canes.

Old Time Winter Family Day at Vermilionville

The Old Time Winder Family Day at Vermilionville will feature a chance for demonstrations and families to make Christmas ornaments. Their special guest for the event will be the French Santa Claus, Papa Noel! The event happens on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Christmas at Moncus Park

First Horizon Bank presents Christmas in the Park at Moncus Park, Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15. The event will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night, and free parking will be offered. The event features music, sneaux via a Sneauxville station, s'mores, and pictures with Santa.

Santa's Workshop on Antigua

AJ Miller welcomes people to his home, which is decked out in Christmas lighting, animatronics, and Santa Claus.