# Events & Things To Do In Lafayette on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lafayette on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Lafayette on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Lafayette

- **Event Name**: Hank Williams Jr.
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cajundome
🏠 Address: 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506
🌆 City: Lafayette
📍 Location: 30.2184, -92.0389🌟 Be part of history at Hank Williams Jr., an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The pres
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/hank-williams-jr/3200029544769653
  - **Venue**: Cajundome
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Hank+Williams+Jr.&date=Sat+Apr+18+2026+at+12%3A30+am&bg=4
- **Event Name**: Festival of Life
  - **Description**: Get ready, Lafayette! The Festival of Life is coming to Lafayette, LA, on April 18th and 19th. This free event is all about giving back to our local community. We've held four successful festivals in other cities, and they've been amazing! Enjoy free give
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/festival-of-life/200029881430905
  - **Venue**: Northgate Mall Lafayette Louisiana
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMGM0NjNjNDgyZDRmOGIzNjk4OGM1YWQyNjI4OWYyOTlhNjY5MDBkYzVmZDk1MTUxMzU0NDY1ZjJkOTY5YWM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MjItZGNmZWZlZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY0MDM1MzQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Kids
- **Event Name**: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
🏠 Address: 194 Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506
🌆 City: Lafayette
📍 Location: 30.214, -92.0387✨ Discover the extraordinary at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/coastal-carolina-chanticleers-at-louisiana-ragin-cajuns-softball/3200029478945821
  - **Venue**: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNDU5ZWMyMC1mNGJiLTExZjAtOTM5ZC04ZDdmNGZlNWUzYWQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjNDM0NTQ3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2ODc3NDUwNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Lamson Park in the heart of Lafayette,
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/louisiana-lafayette-ragin-cajuns-vs-coastal-carolina-chanticleers/2300026261544350
  - **Venue**: Lamson Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80YmM0M2RlMC0zOWQ3LTExZjEtOWFlOC0zMTlkOWVlZWI4YTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTcxNTE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjM3MzIyOA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 5
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Armed Rhymery Farewell Show
  - **Description**: Join us for the last Armed Rhymery show in Louisiana before we relocate to Colorado. 

Our set will include classics, recent music and even some unreleased music that we’d like to get ears on. Essentially an ode to our time in Lafayette. 

Doors open at 7
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/armed-rhymery-farewell-show/200029854814954
  - **Venue**: Blue Moon Saloon
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jNjMxNzIwYzJkNzUwMDMzZDhiYjk3MzIyMmRjMjA5NTkzM2MxYjZhMDY0NmIyNWIxNjA4YjZhMzI4Zjk1ZTA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmZWVmZjEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3OTE4NzE.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Festival de Succès
  - **Description**: Since 2016, Leading Home Care has proudly hosted Festival de Succès, Acadiana’s first festival dedicated to celebrating the abilities and talents of individuals with developmental disabilities. This special FREE event brings together clients, caregivers,
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    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/festival-de-succès/200029772219243
  - **Venue**: 206 La Rue France , Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70508
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MDE3NDc3MWU2ZTJlYWMxZjY0M2Y0OTEzMWQ5MzZjNjk4ZjIxNjE1NDBjOWQ3Y2E3NzZlYmE1ZGQ4ZWMzYWRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y5ZjVlOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjEzNTY1Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: BYGONE: Wild Child Wines
  - **Description**: BYGONE an early evening dance series from 5-10p for the grown and grown-minded.About this EventBYGONE invites you to lose your shit on the dance floor courtesy of DJ Ann Glaviano from New Orleans of HEATWAVE! fame spinnin
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/bygone-wild-child-wines/100001985959318783
  - **Venue**: 210 E Vermilion St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81MDMzNWMzNzY4NGMzNWFmNTY2ZTg3M2FiNWRiOWRlY2NiYmQ0ZjBjZjE2NGQwNDI2YTBjNTI5OTVhYTU2ZjFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMWExNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUyNDQ2NjY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 20
- **Event Name**: 2026 LOUISIANA UNSIGNED SENIOR/UNDERCLASSMEN SHOWCASE
  - **Description**: POWERED by THE FORMULA-SCOUTING. Opportunity Awaits. Get discovered by college coaches with a big performance at camp.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a5e915e0-1eeb-11f1-8c59-7d35fb7764c4-rimg-w740-h7
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/2026-louisiana-unsigned-senior-underclassmen-showcase/100001985135295106
  - **Venue**: Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kN2IzZDVkOTA2YmJiNmM3OGM4NzUwMzFjZjU3N2VmY2I0NDkzYzJhYWY3ZjQwNDE5OWFhZTMxYTg3NDczZDE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzJmMmYyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM0MTMyOTY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 60 to 82
  - **Categories**: performances, sports, workshops, entertainment, football, contests
- **Event Name**: Moonlight Market
  - **Description**: 🌙 Moonlight Market 2026 – Save the Dates! 🌙
Join us under the magic of the Moon for an evening of community, creativity, and conscious commerce ✨
Expect local makers, mystical goods, intuitive services, and soulful vibes you won’t want to miss. Vendors &a
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/moonlight-market/200029473749747
  - **Venue**: 292 Ridge Road suite 9, Lafayette, LA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNTJiMmNkYTJhODNjZWYxMjc5ZWJkNGY2ODU2MmE4YTkxM2ViN2NhYzJjMTdhYzg4NzJlMjQzODRhYmUxYTcxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMxNzExMWUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY0MDIyMjg.avif
- **Event Name**: Louisiana French Children's Book Launch - Quoi t'après faire, Hibou Hébert ?
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 2p.m. – 4 p.m. for a book launch party celebrating the release of Quoi t’après faire, Hibou Hébert ? a Louisiana French Children’s book by Marguerite Justus, illustrated by Cayla Zeek. 

Local music educators will lead
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/louisiana-french-childrens-book-launch-quoi-taprès-faire-hibou-hébert/200029916028307
  - **Venue**: 1204 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNWU4ZDBlZTU5YmI1MGUyYTY4MWM5MjJlNzU4ZWE5YjI4NGZhMjY3YWQ4OWZlOGU5YTJjMDUxNDk0NzYwZjU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2M3ZWFmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc2NTgyNw.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Trash Bash 2026!
  - **Description**: Kick off Love the Boot week with Lafayette Consolidated Govt, Keep Lafayette Beautiful, and Bayou Vermilion District!About this EventTRASH BASH 2026Saturday, April 18th8 am – noonBVD’s Begnaud House
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/trash-bash-2026/100001984058307808
  - **Venue**: Vermilionville Historic Village
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mYzgyMWNlYmVlN2RlNDM2YmRhNDg1MDJkMTg5NjcxNGFmNTcyZGNjZTkwOWI3Yzc3ZmZhZTQ1NzE2YjE2ZGYxLXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDgwLWRjMTYxODE5LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjE4NjQ4Ng.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Sale: Help Us Reopen
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Sale: Help Us Reopen

Join us Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1210 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 for a community pop-up sale supporting The Salvation Army of Acadiana’s reopening efforts.

Items available may include:

Prom dresse
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/pop-up-sale-help-us-reopen/200029887779407
  - **Venue**: 1210 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81ZGFhMmU5NjI3ZWIyNWM1MDRkNTdkNmI4ODI0OWI3NTgxNjlmOGJkODdhZTE4ZDEyYTIwZmM1OTE2NmU1ZmU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OC1kY2Y1ZjJlYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTgxMjkxMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Opera Gala Concert: A Retrospective of the Last 27 Years
  - **Description**: The UL Lafayette Opera Theatre presents: Opera Gala Concert: A Retrospective of the Last 27 Years.

Featuring the UL Lafayette Wind Ensemble, Symphony, 4 pianists, and over 45 singers!

When: Saturday, April 18th, 7PM.
Where: Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium in
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/opera-gala-concert-a-retrospective-of-the-last-27-years/200029855484424
  - **Venue**: ULL Angelle Hall Doucet-Gilfry Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wYWZlZDlhMDg5ZDEyM2Y5MGM5OGZlMDVkMTcyNWU0MjhmZDRlZGM3MWYyZjBhN2VmYTM5MTIwZDY2NGM3MTgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMxZjFkMWYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5NDE3MjI.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Summer Adventure Sale at River Ranch
  - **Description**: If you're gearing up for a summer adventure, this is the event you can't miss! Save storewide on warm-weather adventure gear and score major on clearance items. Shop our selection of gear from your favorite brands for backpacking, camping, kayaking, trave
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    - Count: 315
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/summer-adventure-sale-at-river-ranch/200029829550759
  - **Venue**: 1916 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85NzdkZWVmYzA2ZDYyMDkyZjc2NjVkYzAwODNhZmIwNGIxYmRlOTZkMDc0Y2ZmZjg0ZjVlMDdiY2JiNTMyODU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzYxNjA1ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE0MjYxMw.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: USPA Iron House Open 8
  - **Description**: ENTRY FORM: 
https://form.123formbuilder.com/6894398/uspa-iron-house-open-8

Sanction#: 26-45383

Limited to 60 lifters

This is a non-tested event

Refund Policy: Refunds are only provided if the meet fills up and there is a waiting list and we can repla
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/uspa-iron-house-open-8/200029078278851
  - **Venue**: Iron House, 547 Vincent Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83Mzc1MGI5NTc4ZWI1YWY0ZjBlMjk0OGMyM2NjNGE4YjUxNjFjZTg4Mzc2ZWY3NDMzOWM1MGJhZWZmMjVmYzQwLXJpbWctdzk0Mi1oMjA0OC1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkyOTI0Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, contests
- **Event Name**: CC's Camellia Guess That Jam
  - **Description**: BREWED BEATS GAME NIGHT 🎵

Calling all music listeners!! 

Cue the throwbacks and get ready for a night of one-hit wonder fun! From iconic choruses to songs you forgot you knew every word to, this game night is all about the hits that had their moment. 🎶
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/ccs-camellia-guess-that-jam/200029890195849
  - **Venue**: 1315 Camellia Blvd Lafayette, LA 70508
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wZjQ2M2E2MGExMzNkZjc3Y2NiOWE3ZWJiMjBkYzU3NWViNDZlMjIxMzk5YWM3YWRkZTQwZDhjMWQ2MzNiZTUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzkyMmIyYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjMwNDM3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests
- **Event Name**: Autism Acceptance Spring Raffle
  - **Description**: 🎰🎟️ **AUTISM ACCEPTANCE PICNIC RAFFLE – GET IN THE GAME!** 🎟️🎰

Step right up and try your luck in our **Autism Acceptance Picnic Raffle!** This high-energy fundraiser helps power programs for the autism community right here in Acadiana — and YOU could wa
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/autism-acceptance-spring-raffle/200029946056746
  - **Venue**: Pathway Church
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Autism+Acceptance+Spring+Raffle&date=Sat+Apr+18+2026+at+03%3A00+pm&bg=2
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports, Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Purrr ents Paint & SIP Pawty
  - **Description**: 🐾 Purrr-ents of South Louisiana Paint Pawty 🐾

Get ready for a purr-fect afternoon of creativity, connection, and fun! Join us for a special cat-themed paint party designed for animal lovers, besties, and anyone looking to relax and unwind.

🎨 No experien
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    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/purrr-ents-paint-and-sip-pawty/200029872456035
  - **Venue**: 1014 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjMwMzc5MWQxZDNjZGM5NTExYjg5YmMzM2NiZmFhYTQ3ODUyNjk1OTYwZDc4YzM2MjIxODk3YzM3NGRmMjAxZi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MjctZGMxOTE3MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYzODI5Nzk.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, art, fine-arts, entertainment, drawing-painting
- **Event Name**: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita at 20
  - **Description**: Mark your calendar!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/hurricanes-katrina-and-rita-at-20/200029679222903
  - **Venue**: Acadiana Center for the Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84NmE5ZTk2NjY0YzZiMjMxMzVlMDJkODcxZGMyZjNiMmRhODFiZmI3NGE5ZDBlODBlMGEwMzdmZmEyMzM1ODNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzM3ODcwNjk.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Safe Sitter: For Families & Friends
  - **Description**: Safe Sitter is a medically-accurate course to help adults 17+ feel more confident in their ability to care for a younger childAbout this EventSafe Sitter is a medically-accurate course to help adults 17 years and up feel
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/safe-sitter-for-families-and-friends/100001829910223739
  - **Venue**: Foundation for Wellness Classroom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNDY1NzQwN2E5OTE0YjFiM2VlYjdmZTBkYjY3ZTNjZjY1OWRmNzEyNTMzZTI0MDIwYzAwZjI1MTM4YWMxZDdlLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2MDk1MzgwNA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 49 to 72
  - **Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Grown & Saxy presents 106 & Poetry
  - **Description**: BET’s 106 & Park countdown with Grown & Saxy shenanigans. Featuring poets, singers, comedians. Hosted by BM (BigMyke)  & True (TrueJustice)
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/grown-and-saxy-presents-106-and-poetry/100001985199685700
  - **Venue**: Antique Alley
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  - **Price**: USD 26 to 119
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, comedy
- **Event Name**: Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Lake Charles,LA
  - **Description**: Become a data professional in 4 days! Learn Python for data science, ML basics, data visualization, and real-world analytics projects.About this EventData Science with Python Weekend Training – 4-Day Practical Bootc
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/become-a-data-science-pro-4-day-python-weekend-bootcamp-in-lake-charlesla/100001985562738601
  - **Venue**: 2014 W Pinhook Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 4,499
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: CEH Certification Weekend Training Course in Lafayette, LA
  - **Description**: Join our weekend CEH training to learn ethical hacking, secure networks, and gain practical cybersecurity skills with expert-led sessions.About this EventCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 – Weekend Training Bootcam
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/ceh-certification-weekend-training-course-in-lafayette-la/100001986801685324
  - **Venue**: 2014 W Pinhook Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 2,999
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: PMI-CPMAI® Weekend Training –Project in AI Certification in Lafayette, LA
  - **Description**: Join our PMI-CPMAI® weekend training and master Project in AI. Learn AI project lifecycle, data strategy, and real-world implementation.About this EventPMI-CPMAI Weekend Certification Training – Project in AI
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/pmi-cpmai-weekend-training-project-in-ai-certification-in-lafayette-la/100001986116107743
  - **Venue**: 2014 W Pinhook Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 3,499
  - **Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence, job-fairs
- **Event Name**: Lafayette: Financial Literacy Month! Event Topic: Budgeting 101
  - **Description**: Join us for a Financial Literacy Month event focused on Budgeting 101—a practical session designed to help you take control of your finances and build a stronger financial future.

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
📍 Basin Arts
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/lafayette-financial-literacy-month-event-topic-budgeting-101/200029772204157
  - **Venue**: 126 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjc4MDY2OWM1Y2E5ZGNiMjk0MjM3OTc3OTNmNWFmZjAwOTljZWYzOTkwYjIzNmEyYjc5N2M1NzBlOGQ1OTE0ZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMwZjNkNTctZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5ODY4MzQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art
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## Trending Events in Lafayette

- **Event Name**: Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Lafayette Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/64ed846
  - **Venue**: Thomas Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Lafayette LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
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- **Event Name**: LaFayette Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Festival International de Louisiane
  - **Description**: Save the Date for FIL 2026! Celebrate 40 years of @Festival International de Louisiane 2025 with us APRIL 22-26. We have a completely incredible lineup planned, amazing food and art vendors, and the best vibes you can ask for! 

Visit https://www.festival
  - **Venue**: Various locations in Downtown Lafayette, LA 70501
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- **Event Name**: Rhiannon Giddens in Lafayette
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Rhiannon Giddens Live in Lafayette on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Rhiannon Giddens like never before? With chart-topping hits like Mountain Banjo, Forever Young - From NBC's Parenthood
  - **Venue**: Festival International de Louisiane
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- **Event Name**: 39th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza
  - **Description**: Get ready to dance and soak up some authentic Creole vibes at the biggest Zydeco festival of the year!About this EventGet ready for a day filled with lively Zydeco music, great food, and good times with friends and family
  - **Venue**: Blackham Coliseum
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- **Event Name**: JOURNEY – Lafayette
  - **Description**: Louisiana, get ready to feel the fire!
Journey’s stop at Cajundome promises emotion, lights, and legendary rock.
It’s more than a show—it’s a celebration of sound.

🎟️ Secure your tickets and join the fun!
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  - **Venue**: Journey – Lafayette, LA – June 28, 2026
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- **Event Name**: Brooks & Dunn with Tucker Wetmore and Caylee Hammack
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cajundome
🏠 Address: 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506
🌆 City: Lafayette
📍 Location: 30.2184, -92.0389🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Brooks & Dunn with Tucker Wetmore and Caylee Hammack, the most anticipated gathering of t
  - **Venue**: Cajundome
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  - **Description**: Get ready for the biggest Pre- Mother's Day celebration down south with live entertainment, music, and food for the entire family.About this Event🚨 LAFAYETTE, LET’S TURN UP! 🚨Satur
  - **Venue**: Parc International
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** Hank Williams Jr. (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am at Cajundome), Festival of Life (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Northgate Mall Lafayette Louisiana), Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park), Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lamson Park), Armed Rhymery Farewell Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Moon Saloon).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** Trash Bash 2026! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Vermilionville Historic Village).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Lafayette this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Hank Williams Jr. (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am at Cajundome), Festival of Life (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Northgate Mall Lafayette Louisiana), Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park), Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lamson Park), Armed Rhymery Farewell Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Moon Saloon).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Lafayette in April 2026?
  - **A:** Hank Williams Jr. (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am at Cajundome), Festival of Life (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Northgate Mall Lafayette Louisiana), Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park), Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lamson Park), Armed Rhymery Farewell Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Moon Saloon).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Lafayette on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Lafayette include Cajundome, Northgate Mall Lafayette Louisiana, Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Lafayette range from USD 5 to USD 4,499. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lafayette?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lafayette include Seat Geek, JCRevival Ministries, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Lafayette?
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