Family events in Lafayette, LA

Test your knowledge at a free community trivia event at Moncus Park, hosted by Pigeon Post Trivia. Bring friends or form a team, flex your brain, and see how you measure up. The series runs monthly and welcomes all ages. Summer sessions feature themes that include the United States, honoring America’s 250th anniversary with questions on history, culture, and landmarks, as well as Disney, spanning classic films, theme parks, and favorite characters. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Collectors of sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, and other memorabilia will find a broad marketplace at the Heymann Center, featuring more than 100 sellers' tables and plenty of opportunities to purchase, sell, or trade. Submissions to PSA, BGS, and SGC are accepted. It welcomes families, with free admission for children 12 and under and a $5 ticket for other attendees. Table space for vendors is available. The event is dedicated to growing the hobby in Acadiana and sets its sights on becoming one of the largest card gatherings in Louisiana.

Scrappie Studio brings hands on art experiences to Moncus Park with a free community program open to everyone. This monthly summer series invites people of all ages to make, explore, and get a little messy in the best way, no experience required. This session features DIY Butterflies, a colorful craft where participants create their own butterfly to take home.

Chess Night is held every Wednesday at Sojourn Tea & Goods, welcoming players of all ages and experience levels.