Friday, September 18th, 2026
Community Engagement Forum with The Mama Joe Project
| 6:00 pm | Health Seminars and Screenings | Bayou Bijou Theater at University of Louisiana Lafayette Student Center | Lafayette
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm
| 8:00 am | Shopping | Moncus Park | LafayetteShop & Stroll @ Acadian Village
| 9:30 am | Local Events | LARC's Acadian Village | LafayetteLibrary and conversation
| 10:00 am | Library Events | AFL | LafayetteCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteGulf Brew
| 3:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Downtown Lafayette | LafayetteLSU Football @ Ole Miss
| 6:30 pm | Sports and RecreationLouisiana Football vs UAB
| 7:00 pm | Sports and Recreation
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Seize the Day Warrior Walk
| 8:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Moncus Park | LafayetteLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | Lafayette
Trahan & Sons HVAC
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
The Buzz on Bugs
| 5:30 pm | Kids | Moncus Park | LafayetteSouthside Chapter Banquet
| 5:30 pm | Celebration | Broussard Event Center | Broussard
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and FairsTinsel & Treasures
| Shopping | Cajundome Convention Center | Lafayette
Heartstrings & Angel Wings
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and FairsTinsel & Treasures
| Shopping | Cajundome Convention Center | LafayetteDowntown Rising
| Arts and Entertainment | Parc International | LafayetteCoffee in Broussard
| 7:00 am | Local EventsBach Lunch featuring SADNEY
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Parc Sans Souci | LafayetteCrochet in the Park
| 6:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Moncus Park | LafayetteBack to Blackham
| 6:00 pm | Celebration | Blackham Coliseum | LafayetteGirl Named Tom
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater | Lafayette
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Downtown Rising
| Arts and Entertainment | Parc International | LafayetteHi Sugar 5K Run
| Sports and Recreation | Bayou Fitness | New IberiaLouisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and FairsTinsel & Treasures
| Shopping | Cajundome Convention Center | LafayetteLSU Football vs Texas A&M
| Sports and RecreationLouisiana Football @ Charlotte
| Sports and RecreationLafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm
| 8:00 am | Shopping | Moncus Park | LafayetteLibrary and conversation
| 10:00 am | Library Events | AFL | LafayetteParks Family Fest
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Cecile Poche Park | ParksLouisiana Mosquito Festival
| 10:00 am | Special Interest | Landon Pitre Memorial Park | CanktonSugar Cane Festival
| 11:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Main Street | New IberiaCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteFall Music Festival
| 4:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | LARC's Acadian Village | LafayetteHikes & Hops
| 5:00 pm | Local Events | Moncus Park | Lafayette
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and FairsLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteBrandford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves with the Branford Marsalis Quartet
| 3:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Heymann Performing Arts Center | Lafayette
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Paint The Town Red Businesses
| CelebrationPrairie Seed Collection
| 5:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Moncus Park | LafayetteJersey Boys
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Heymann Performing Arts Center | Lafayette
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Paint The Town Red Schools
| Celebration
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Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Family Game Night at Moncus Park
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Moncus Park | LafayetteMonsters on Main Halloween Parade
| 6:00 pm | Celebration | Main Street | BroussardAmerica At 250
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Heymann Performing Arts Center | LafayetteThe Creole Continuum: Transcending Tradition
| 7:30 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater | Lafayette
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Louisiana Cattle Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | LA Cattle Festival Association | AbbevilleRagin' Cajuns Club Hangout
| CelebrationTour de Teche Canoe Race
| Local EventsFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteDowntown Alive! featuring LeTrainiump
| 5:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Parc Sans Souci | LafayetteSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
Homecoming Parade
| CelebrationLouisiana Cattle Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | LA Cattle Festival Association | AbbevilleFootprints Forever 5K
| Sports and Recreation | River Ranch Town Square | LafayetteLouisiana Football vs Arkansas State
| Sports and Recreation | Cajun Field | LafayetteTour de Teche Canoe Race
| Local EventsRoberts Cove Germanfest
| Celebration | RayneLafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm
| 8:00 am | Shopping | Moncus Park | LafayetteDelcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
| 9:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavillion | DelcambreSPPS Festival of Knights
| 10:00 am | Celebration | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School | ScottLibrary and conversation
| 10:00 am | Library Events | AFL | LafayetteCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteSugar Jam
| 6:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Sugar Mill Pond Town Center | YoungsvilleLSU Football vs McNeese
| 6:45 pm | Sports and RecreationSunday, October 4th, 2026
Spaynation Drive Thru Rabies Clinic
| Animals/Pets | CAJUNDOME | LafayetteLouisiana Cattle Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | LA Cattle Festival Association | AbbevilleRoberts Cove Germanfest
| Celebration | RayneTour de Teche Canoe Race
| Local EventsSugarman Triathlon
| 7:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Sugar Mill Pond | YoungsvilleSPAYNATION for Dogs
| 8:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | CAJUNDOME | LafayettePatch at the Park
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheater | YoungsvilleLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | Lafayette
Trahan & Sons HVAC
Monday, October 5th, 2026
Accordion Building Demonstration
| 5:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Moncus Park | LafayetteTuesday, October 6th, 2026
National Night Out - Broussard
| 5:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park | Broussard
Heartstrings & Angel Wings
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Preschool Open House
| 9:00 am | Schools and Education | Ascension Episcopal School - River Ranch Campus | LafayetteTrivia Night at Moncus Park
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Moncus Park | LafayetteVillage Beats Concert Series
| 6:00 pm | Local Events | Town Square at West Village | ScottBrooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Cajundome | LafayetteFriday, October 9th, 2026
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Girard Park | LafayetteFrench Table at Valsin Broussard House
| 8:30 am | Local Events | Valsin Broussard House | BroussardFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteBach Lunch featuring Jason Harrington & The Specklers
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Parc Sans Souci | LafayetteConnections Monthly Luncheon at The Petroleum Club
| 11:30 am | Business, Chamber, Networking | The Petroleum Club | LafayetteWWE Presents Friday Night Smackdown
| 6:30 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CAJUNDOME | LafayetteSaturday, October 10th, 2026
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Girard Park | LafayetteLSU Football @ Kentucky
| Sports and RecreationLouisiana Football @ LA Tech
| Sports and RecreationWorld Championship Gumbo Cookoff
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaCourir à la Musique
| 8:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Girard Park | LafayetteLafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm
| 8:00 am | Shopping | Moncus Park | LafayetteThe 25th Annual Kiwanis of Acadiana Pancake Breakfast
| 8:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | Parc International | LafayetteShadows Arts & Crafts Fair
| 9:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Shadows-on-the-Teche | New IberiaLibrary and conversation
| 10:00 am | Library Events | AFL | LafayetteAcadiana Out of the Darkness Walk
| 10:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | Foster Memorial Park | YoungsvilleCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteArt Walk
| 5:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Downtown Lafayette | LafayetteSunday, October 11th, 2026