
Football season and back to school may be waiting just over the horizon, but there's still plenty of time to fit in more summer family fun around Lafayette this August. There are tons of great activities that you can enjoy near Lafayette homes for sale anytime, as well as some family-friendly special events that are well worth circling on your calendar. Our real estate agents have all of the details on fun, family-friendly activities for you to discover in Lafayette this August.
Kids Fitness & Storytime – 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
Moncus Park is home to a variety of family-friendly events throughout the summer, including the first two entries on our list. First up is Kids Fitness & Storytime on August 19, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. The event is a unique combination of fun physical activity and fascinating stories. There will also be a Library Bookmobile on-site, perfect for stocking up on books for the kids.
Family Game Night – 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
Next on the list at Moncus Park is Family Game Night, which you can look forward to on August 15, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. Immerse yourself in a wide variety of tabletop games with the Acadiana Tabletop Guild while enjoying fare from some of the best local food trucks. There are games for all ages so that the whole family can participate, which also makes this event a great place to connect and make new friends.
Children's Museum of Acadiana – 201 E. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year at the Children's Museum of Acadiana, with tons of events to keep the kids busy while school's out. There are still plenty of events left to enjoy in August, along with all of the usual fun, hands-on educational activities that kids love so much when they visit this local favorite.
Miko's Playhouse – 5421 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
Outstanding coffee with comfortable seating for adults and a truly unique, creative indoor play area for the kids – who could ask for more? Miko's Playhouse is a wonderful place to visit for families with young kids, designed with children age 6 and under in mind. Kids love spending hours in the play town, complete with fire stations, grocery stores, and many more "buildings" for imaginative play. This is a popular destination, so it's worth reserving a spot before you visit.
Escape Room Lafayette – 5520 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503
Looking for a fun, air-conditioned activity for one of those hot August days? Escape Room Lafayette is capable of providing hours of exciting entertainment, with 8 different puzzle-filled rooms for you to try your luck at escaping. Kids under 15 are welcome but do require an adult guardian, and you can check the description to see if a particular room is considered "scary" before trying it with kids.
Surge Entertainment – 2723 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508
With bowling, arcades, a trampoline park, and more, Surge Entertainment is definitely a place that kids love. It's even been known to bring out a bit of the inner child in adults who visit. There's plenty of great food to dine on between play sessions, and there are some softer play areas designed specifically with younger kids in mind.
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