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Family Friendly Trip Ideas

Whether you’re coming for the day or planning an extended vacation or staycation with the family, the Happiest City in America has plenty of family friendly things to do. From foodie families, history and cultural buffs, and geocachers to the more adventurous outdoor families, Lafayette has the perfect experience waiting for you. Below you will find resources and stories from our blog to help plan your trip to the Heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country. So what are you waiting for? Allons!

Family Friendly Events

Whether you’re coming for the day or planning an extended vacation or staycation with the family, the Happiest City in America has plenty of family friendly things to do.

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Lafayette Weekly

Lafayette Weekly

An all-star cast from the Lafayette music community will gather this Sunday afternoon to raise funds to help one of their own. Keith Blair's Recovery Benefit will feature…

Downtown Rising 2024

Downtown Rising 2024

Downtown Rising is gearing up for its September concert featuring Marc Broussard. Both Downtown Rising and Marc are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Downtown Rising…

July Events Spotlight

July Events Spotlight

If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in July, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly rundown…

Getting to Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

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