Work hard, play hard. That's our tradition here in French Louisiana. From Mardi Gras and Friday afternoon fais-do-dos (street dances), to festivals celebrating everything from Cajun and Zydeco music, crawfish and our French heritage, you'll find something every week in Lafayette.

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Festivals & Events

Sunday Fais-do-do at Vermilionville
Every Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission $5.
Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508
337-233-4077, www.vermilionville.org


Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Thru March 11
Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette
Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m. Adults $5, Seniors $3, Children $2.
This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it.
337-291-5544, www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org


Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Feb. 17-22
Festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.
Cajun Field, Lafayette
800-346-1958, http://lafayettemardigrasfestival.com


King's Court Mardi Gras at Parc Sans Souci
Feb. 21
Families are invited to gather and enjoy a full day of activities in Parc Sans Souci. People of all ages are challenged to test their creativity and Mardi Gras spirit during the annual King’s Court Costume Contest set for 9 a.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parc Sans Souci, 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette
337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org


Southwest Mardi Gras Association Pageant & Ball
Feb. 21
A pageant and ball marking the end of the Mardi Gras season. Free to the public, however, tickets are required and will be available at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. 
 Pageant: 8 p.m.; Ball: 9:30 p.m.
Heymann Performing Arts Center and Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, 1373 S. College Rd., Lafayette
337-291-5540



The Arts

Mardi Gras Exhibit
In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia.
Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors; $2 children 
1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette
337-234-2208


My Fair Lady
Feb. 28
The ultimate romantic story with memorable songs.  
7:30 p.m.  Admission: $47 & $43 plus handling fees 
Heymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S. College Rd., Lafayette
337-291-5555



Sports Events

Louisiana IceGators
Professional hockey team in the Southern Professional Hockey League.
Upcoming Games:
01/31/2012
02/03/2012
02/04/2012
02/08/2012
02/14/2012
02/24/2012
02/26/2012
Fri. & Sat. games start at 7:05 p.m.; Sun. games start at 3:05 p.m.
Cajundome, Lafayette
Adults $18; Children 12 & under $10.
337-704-4423, www.icegators.com