Events

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