Free events in Lafayette, LA

Residents of Lafayette Parish can meet with the Lafayette Parish Assessor's Office during a community pop-up in Scott. Staff will be available to help with assessments, answer questions about homestead exemption and ownership records, and walk through how the assessment process works. The aim is to make services easier to reach by bringing assistance directly to neighborhoods across the parish. Stop by City of Scott to speak with the team and get the information needed to better understand your property assessment.

Cardio Tennis is a complimentary group clinic for all skill levels that pairs upbeat music with a high energy workout on the courts. Expect a blend of repetition drills, match play, and cardio focused movement for a fun, fitness driven session. The clinic takes place at the City Club at River Ranch tennis courts. No sign up is required, and participants can arrive ready to play.

The Book Rack of Acadiana leads a free, in-person book club at Moncus Park that welcomes all ages. Readers move at their own pace, then gather for friendly conversation focused on stories of loyalty, purpose, and the natural world. The current selection is The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, a nonfiction look at how apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes have shaped human culture through our long relationship with plants. Two versions are available to suit different readers, including a Young Readers edition and the original adult edition, and discussion may include references to marijuana. Earlier picks this season have included A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C. A. Fletcher and A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers, offering a range from dystopian adventure to cozy science fiction. Books can be found at The Book Rack of Acadiana, other local bookstores, online, or through the library.

Parish Pop-up: Carencro brings the Lafayette Parish Assessor's Office into the community to provide in-person support for taxpayers. Team members will be available to discuss property assessments, homestead exemptions, and ownership records, and to explain how the assessment process works. The goal is to make services easier to access by meeting residents where they live and work. This pop-up will be held at City of Carencro Government.

Learn the essentials of Medicare in a free educational seminar in Rayne. The session covers Parts A, B, C, and D, along with what beneficiaries are responsible for and the choices available. It is strictly informational in keeping with CMS regulations, with no sales content. The presentation also explains why it can be important to review stand-alone Part D or Part C plans during AEP or MA OEP. Questions are welcome during and after the talk to help clarify the process. Attendees are asked to RSVP so materials can be prepared for each person. To respond or to request a one-on-one appointment if the scheduled time does not work, call 337-393-4122 or email EJBerken@BerkenInsurance.com.

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.