LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – We’ve a listing of family-friendly occasions this weekend occurring throughout Calcasieu Parish.
For a whole record of space occasions, you’ll be able to go to www.visitlakecharles.org.
You can too submit an occasion to Go to Lake Charles HERE.
PRICE: Free
WHO: Metropolis of Lake Charles Companions in Parks, Calcasieu Parish Public Library
WHEN: March 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Hillcrest Park, 2808 Hillcrest Dr., Lake Charles, LA
WHAT:
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Metropolis of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish Public Library’s E-book it to the Park Companions in Parks Collection is scheduled to return with a pop-up library set to happen at Hillcrest Park (2808 Hillcrest Dr.) from 11th of September am.
Attendees could have the chance to take part in a narrative stroll, go on a scavenger hunt, win prizes, journey Chuck the Prepare, and extra!
This occasion is free and open to the general public to attend. For extra data, name 337-491-1280 or e mail parks@cityoflc.us.
PRICE: Free
WHO: Black Heritage Competition of Louisiana
WHEN: March 13-15, 2025
WHERE: Varied places in Lake Charles
WHAT:
Be a part of us for the 2025 Black Heritage Competition, a celebration of African American tradition and heritage on March 13 & 15-16!
On Saturday, deliver the entire household for a day full of training and leisure, together with meals vans, meals distributors, merchandise distributors, dwell musical performances, empowerment periods, dance performances, band performances, our Children Zone, Well being Honest, and extra.
Schedule of Occasions:
- Senior Citizen Bingo on Thursday, March 13 at 9:30 AM on the MLK Middle, 2009 N. Simmons St, Lake Charles
- Black Heritage Day on Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM to five PM on the MLK Middle, 2009 N. Simmons St, Lake Charles
- Gospel Extravaganza on Sunday, March 16 at 6 PM at Christian Baptist Church, 202 N. Franklin St, Lake Charles
PRICE: Varies (Thursday is free); Friday ADMISSION $15, KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE; Saturday Admission $20, Children 12 & below free.
WHO: Iowa Rabbit Competition
WHEN: March 20-22, 2025
WHERE: Burton Coliseum Advanced, 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA
WHAT:
Rejoice the financial and culinary affect of rabbits in Southwest Louisiana on the annual Iowa Rabbit Competition! This distinctive, family-friendly occasion options excellent native and regional music, thrilling festivities, and mouthwatering delicacies.
March 20 – Household Evening – Free Entry
- Carnival Opens
- Craft and Meals Distributors
- No Alcohol
March 21 – ADMISSION $15; KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE
- Entertaiment inside Burton Coliseum
- Carnival Open
- Craft and Meals Distributors
March 22 – ADMISSION $20; KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE
- Entertaiment inside Burton Coliseum
- Rabbit Prepare dinner Off
- Rabbit Present
- Carnival Open
- Craft and Meals Distributors
All pageant proceeds help Iowa’s neighborhood, benefiting native youth organizations, colleges, and not-for-profit teams.
Come for the meals, keep for the music, and have fun the wealthy tradition of Southwest Louisiana at this one-of-a-kind occasion!
PRICE: Free
WHO: Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, First Federal Financial institution of Louisiana
WHEN: Beginning March 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
WHERE: Amphitheatre on the Lake Charles Occasion Middle | 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601
WHAT:
The 2025 Reside on the Lakefront live performance collection is again by in style demand and continues to be a implausible free-to-the-public music and artwork pageant. For the twelfth anniversary, Reside @ the Lakefront (L@LF) will function native bands, dwell artwork demonstrations, an outside artwork market , and a meals truck lineup to create a full-fledged music pageant expertise on the shores of Lake Charles.
L@LF will happen March 21, 28 and April 4 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM on the Arcade Amphitheatre.
March 21: Rome Murray Jr. and Infinite BusMarch 28: Justin Martindale & The Backstabbers, and The Loaded 44rzApril 4: Flamethrowers and Fools & Sages
Reside @ the Lakefront is offered yearly by The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA and First Federal Financial institution of Louisiana as a part of their continued dedication to spreading native arts and tradition initiatives. Beverage proceeds profit The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA.
For vendor functions or extra particulars on the occasion, go to www.artscouncilswla.org or contact the Arts Council at (337) 439-2787. If you’re thinking about sponsorship alternatives or have any questions, contact information@artscouncilswla.org.
PRICE: Free
WHO: Be Moore Fest
WHEN: March 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
WHERE: Downtown Leisure District on Broad and Ryan streets
WHAT:
Native music legend, bassist, guitarist and singer Brian Moore was the epitome of “Native Music Love”, and those who knew him had been without end modified by his spirit. He inspired everybody he met to pursue their desires and to help the desires or our neighborhood. As a musician, he helped to mentor and promote numerous aspiring musicians to achieve their potential.
This Yr, The Fourth Annual “Be Moore Fest” is again on March 22, 2025 within the Downtown Leisure District. Sponsorships and Donations are being solicited to profit Brian’s ardour, Reside Music in our Group. Funds raised will profit Music Makers 2 U, an area non-profit that gives Musical Devices to children in addition to a scholarship fund for a deserving music scholar at Sulphur Excessive Faculty, Brian’s Alma Mater.
Be Moore Fest is a very free and family-friendly music pageant that presents native and regional musical artists in a number of downtown venues. Commemorative shirts and merchandise will likely be out there. Quite a few Lake space musicians and bands will be part of collectively to play and keep in mind Brian Moore and his contributions to each music and positivity. We name upon Brian’s buddies within the music world to hitch us on stage.
Festivities will likely be held within the Downtown Leisure District on Broad and Ryan streets.
Taking part Venues:
- Buffi’s Peaux Boys
- Bux Nook Market
- The Emporium
- Luna Bar & Grill
- Panorama Music Home
- Stellar Beans
- Tia Juanita’s
Musical artists will embrace:
- Sulphur Excessive Faculty Jazz Band and Present Choir
- Barbe HS Present Choir
- Younger Band Nation
- The Throwbacks
- Jay Ecker Trio
- Cadillac Possum
- Tim Norris
- Misplaced Riders
- Loaded 44rz
- Snydley Whiplash
- Air Junkies
- And plenty of extra
Child-friendly until 9 pm.
To inquire about efficiency alternatives, sponsorships, or donations, please contact Jay Ecker at jayecker@hotmail.com
PRICE: Free
WHO: Area 5 STEM Middle
WHEN: March 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: LCB Academy, Lake Charles, LA | 1509 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
WHAT:
A novel, hands-on expertise that brings science to life! The Star Lab Expertise affords an interactive take a look at the wonders of area and STEM training.
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