Friday, October 9th, 2026
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Girard Park | LafayetteBach Lunch featuring Jason Harrington & The Specklers
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Parc Sans Souci | LafayetteFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteWWE Presents Friday Night Smackdown
| 6:30 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CAJUNDOME | LafayetteFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New Iberia
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Girard Park | LafayetteWorld Championship Gumbo Cookoff
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaROUX-dolph Run 5K & 1 Mile
| 8:00 am | Charity, FundraiserCourir à la Musique
| 8:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Girard Park | LafayetteShadows Arts & Crafts Fair
| 9:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Shadows-on-the-Teche | New IberiaAcadiana Out of the Darkness Walk
| 10:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | Foster Memorial Park | YoungsvilleCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteLSU Football @ Kentucky
| 6:00 pm | Sports and RecreationLouisiana Football @ LA Tech
| 6:30 pm | Sports and RecreationFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New Iberia
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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Girard Park | LafayetteWorld Championship Gumbo Cookoff
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaCommunity Harvest Market
| 9:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Sacred Bloom Studios | New IberiaLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | Lafayette
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Teche Area Farmers Market
| 2:00 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New Iberia
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CrowleyBayou Teche French Table
| 8:30 am | Local Events | Cane River Pecan Company, Pie Bar | New IberiaLanguage Cafe' at Moncus Park
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Moncus Park | LafayetteEarly James
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater | Lafayette
Friday, October 16th, 2026
International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CrowleyFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New IberiaFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New IberiaMartha Graham Dance Company
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Heymann Performing Arts Center | LafayetteKevin Gates Birthday Bash 23
| 8:00 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CAJUNDOME | Lafayette
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CrowleyTeche Area Farmers Market
| 7:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaMistletoe Market of Lafayette
| 9:00 am | Shopping | Heymann Center | LafayetteShake Your Trail Feather
| 10:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Breaux BridgeLSU Football vs Mississippi State
| 11:00 am | Sports and RecreationCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteLouisiana Football vs Troy
| 4:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Cajun Field | LafayetteIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New IberiaFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New Iberia
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | CrowleyLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteEvangeline's Daughters
| 2:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | The Lafayette Museum | LafayetteNew Iberia Beneath the Balconies
| 2:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Shadows-on-the-Teche | New IberiaIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 2:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New Iberia
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Teche Area Farmers Market
| 2:00 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaBird Walk & Survey at Moncus Park
| 5:30 pm | Local Events | Moncus Park | Lafayette
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Bayou Teche French Table
| 8:30 am | Local Events | Cane River Pecan Company, Pie Bar | New IberiaBasket Weaving
| 5:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Moncus Park | LafayetteLouisiana Women's Basketball vs LSU Alexandria
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Cajundome | LafayetteIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New Iberia
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Acadiana Eats Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | West Village Town Square | ScottFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteBach Lunch featuring Amelie Cecile
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Parc Sans Souci | LafayetteFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New IberiaIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New IberiaBTE Presents “Where the Suga Still Sweet” | A Play by Brian Egland
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater | LafayetteZach Top
| 8:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | CAJUNDOME | Lafayette
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Louisiana Football @ Southern Miss
| Sports and RecreationAcadiana Eats Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | West Village Town Square | ScottTeche Area Farmers Market
| 7:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaAcadiana Card Show
| 9:00 am | Shopping | Heymann Performing Arts Center | LafayetteBoo Bayou
| 10:00 am | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteLSU Football @ Auburn
| 11:00 am | Sports and RecreationCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteNew Iberia Halloween Fest
| 4:00 pm | Local Events | Downtown New Iberia | New IberiaZombies on the Bayou
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New IberiaIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New IberiaSunday, October 25th, 2026
Le Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteA Soldier’s Tale
| 2:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Scotty Walker Concert Hall at Lafayette High School | LafayetteIPAL: "The Savannah Sipping Society"
| 2:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Essanee Theater | New IberiaWaitress
| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Heymann Performing Arts Center | Lafayette
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Monday, October 26th, 2026
Les Vues Free Film Series
| 6:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteTuesday, October 27th, 2026
Teche Area Farmers Market
| 2:00 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaWednesday, October 28th, 2026
Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
| 9:00 am | Business, Chamber, Networking | Heymann Performing Arts Center | LafayetteThursday, October 29th, 2026
Bayou Teche French Table
| 8:30 am | Local Events | Cane River Pecan Company, Pie Bar | New IberiaLouisiana Women's Basketball vs Mississippi Christian
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Cajundome | LafayetteCommunity Drum Circle
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Moncus Park | LafayetteFriday, October 30th, 2026
C'est Bon Seasoning Festival
| Celebration | Pelican Park | CarencroBlackpot Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Vermilionville | LafayetteFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New IberiaCarolyn Wonderland
| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Acadiana Center for the Arts - James Devin Moncus Theater | LafayetteSaturday, October 31st, 2026
C'est Bon Seasoning Festival
| Celebration | Pelican Park | CarencroSweet Dough Pie Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Knights of Peter Claver hall | Grand CoteauBlackpot Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Vermilionville | LafayetteTeche Area Farmers Market
| 7:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New Iberia7th Annual Trunk or Treat
| 11:00 am | Kids | Westend Park | New IberiaCFMA Cajun Jam
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteFrightmare on Main Street
| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Frightmare on Main St | New IberiaSunday, November 1st, 2026
C'est Bon Seasoning Festival
| Celebration | Pelican Park | CarencroFall into Fashion: Sweet Styles
| 1:00 pm | Business, Chamber, Networking | Creme de la Creme | YoungsvilleLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Vermilionville | LafayetteLafayette Museum Lecture Series
| 2:00 pm | Local Events | Lafayette Museum | LafayetteMonday, November 2nd, 2026
Louisiana Men's Basketball vs Akron
| 7:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | CAJUNDOME | LafayetteTuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Teche Area Farmers Market
| 2:00 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Bouligny Plaza | New IberiaLouisiana Women's Basketball vs Xavier
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Cajundome | LafayetteThursday, November 5th, 2026
Bayou Teche French Table
| 8:30 am | Local Events | Cane River Pecan Company, Pie Bar | New IberiaFriday, November 6th, 2026
Broussard Music Festival
| Charity, Fundraiser | Arceneaux Park | BroussardFood Truck Friday : Fall Edition
| 11:00 am | Local Events | Moncus Park | LafayetteDowntown Alive! featuring Pine Leaf Boys
| 5:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Parc Sans Souci | Lafayette
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