If you're looking to spend some time in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole Country and want to know what events are happening, you're in the right place! We'll give you a rundown of performance series, concert series, annual events, and special events in the Happiest City in America. For a complete, up-to-date list of events in the Hub City, click here.

Performance Series

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Home Alone in Concert: The Movie Live with the Symphony Dec 18

Conductor: Matthew Kraemer Celebrate the holidays with ASO, as you experience a true holiday favorite! This beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score, performed live to the film by Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin…

Mrs. Doubtfire - Evening Dec 23

Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical! December 23 | 7:30 pm AND December 24 | 1:00 pm Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Lafayette in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming…

Mrs. Doubtfire - Matinee Dec 24

Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical! December 23 | 7:30 pm AND December 24 | 1:00 pm Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Lafayette in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming…

Concert Series

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Free Concert Series

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Sugar Jam Ft. Pink Trailer Band Dec 20

Social Entertainment is proud to announce the 2025 schedule for Sugar Jam presented by Industrial Safety Solutions & Pink Trailer Productions, the beloved neighborhood concert series at Sugar Mill Pond! Save the Dates for every show and don’t miss this exciting lineup…

Holiday Events

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Noel Acadian au Village Dec 17

Noël Acadien Au Village. Acadian Village, Lafayette. 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the gate or $8 in advance. This festival fundraiser features half a million lights, displays, food, entertainment, and holiday shopping. 337-981-2364 or AcadianVillage.org. LARC’s Acadian Village…

St. Martinville Garden Club Christmas Tour of Homes Dec 06
  • Recurring on the 1st Sunday of December

Join St. Martinville's Garden Club for this special treat. Included are the Presbytere at St. Martin de Tours, 3 private homes and Thifty Way Pharmacy, along with a marketplace for ticketholders only. Tickets available at Company Salon or call Carolyn at 337-330-6250 or at…

The Creole Nutcracker Dec 20

The Creole Nutcracker puts a Louisiana twist on the 19th Century fairytale and immerses the audience in the captivating world that is unique to Louisiana. The production is seasoned with the food, the language, and the music of the charming Creole Culture.

New Year's Noon Carnival and Countdown Dec 31

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 29th Annual New Year’s Noon Carnival and Countdown at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana! This is the place to be for kids and families to welcome 2026! What to expect: 🎉 Double the Confetti Fun! A spectacular confetti blast inside…

Art Exhibitions

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Beyond the Botanical by Mare Martin Dec 17

Mare Martin, both artist and gardener, creates work rooted in reverence for the natural world. Raised on a farm in Opelousas and trained as a botanist, she blends scientific observation with intuitive perception. Her exhibition, Beyond the Botanical , draws on Goethe’s The…

Dark Wave / Light Room Dec 17

Dark Wave / Light Room, AcA’s fall main gallery exhibition features a select group of artists from the region who’ve created artworks that utilize a limited monochrome color palette in order to open up the many possibilities available in formal design. These artists have chosen…

Nervescape XI: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir Dec 17

New York-based Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir creates a monumental “Nervescape” that transforms the museum into a fictional forest of brilliant blues, shocking pinks and electric yellows. Known for her sculptures and site-specific instillations that blur the boundaries…

Recurring Events

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French Table at Valsin Broussard House Jan 09

Practice your French at the historic home of Valsin Broussard, founder of the City of Broussard. Whether you speak French fluently or you hardly know a word, there is a seat for you at our French table, guided by Marie Ducote with Cajun Food Tours. Sign up today at…

Opelousas Makers Market Dec 27
  • Recurring monthly on the last Saturday

Our goal of the Makers Market is to provide a place for St. Landry makers to display and sell their creations. We want to showcase a well-curated collection of makers with locally handcrafted goods, the best homegrown entertainment, chefs & bakers offering mouthwatering…