Featured Events in Lake Lafayette in April, 2025 (May Updated)

Acadiana Bird Club - Bird Fair aim is the preservation of all bird species through public education on the proper care and breeding of birds and to promote the health and well being of all pet and breeder birds. Information Source: Acadiana Bird Club, INC. | expotobi

Information Source: Kenry lewis | eventbrite

Tickets at doors: $7.00 Free limited parking Information Source: Cherryvale | eventbrite

The Lousiana Families in Need of Services Association invites you to join us for our annual training conference. Our chosen theme aims to highlight ways we can successfully partner with families and local and statewide agencies to best serve the needs of our young people and their families. We aim to focus on ways to reduce status offenses and connect our youths and their families to support services to reduce their involvement in the Juvenile Justice System and increase prosocial activities. Breakfast will be provided on Day 2 and 3 as well as snacks and drinks throughout the training. TENTATIVE Agenda provided below. Doubletree Reservations can be made here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/lftlddt-fin-b37af7f4-8fe3-4edc-92cc-7c5da06078f4/ Group code: FIN ***CEU's will be applied for and provided. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH YOUR ORDERS, INCLUDING REFUND REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT AGUILLOT@JPJC.ORG OR JWINFREY@JPJC.ORG Information Source: LA FINS Associaiton | eventbrite

Workshop 7: Tulips– I had the great fortune to visit Amsterdam in 2022 and have many photos we can use for inspiration. Tulips can be painted in a loose and fun way or very detailed. If time allows, we will touch on how to paint a field of tulips with perspective. These classes have workshop in the title because each class will be delving into learning specific techniques and “mini” because they are only 2-1/2 hours long. The beauty of this format is that you can pick and choose which specific classes that you want to take based on your own interests and schedule. No long-term commitment is required. However, it is highly recommended that you have some previous watercolor experience or have taken a beginning watercolor class before. pARTiculars has several beginning watercolor class options available through this or other instructors. NOTE: In this class you might NOT complete an entire painting, as each class will be instruction on specific techniques that can be used in your own individual future paintings. Instructor: Laurie Adams ( www.loreleiarts.us ) Adults & Teens 13 and over – Minimum 2, maximum 8 Prerequisite: Some previous experience required. For beginning watercolor students who have taken a watercolor class before, existing watercolor artists whose techniques are rusty, or artists who want some continuing instruction or who want to learn new techniques. If you have no experience, I suggest you take a beginning watercolor class prior to this class as some of the techniques may be more difficult without some prior basic watercolor technique knowledge. Information Source: pARTiculars, inc. | eventbrite

Central Indiana Gun Show Lafayette will feature handguns, long guns, ammo, optics, knives, hunting gear, and lots more. Buy Sell or Trade. Information Source: Central Indiana Gunshows LLC | expotobi

Already took a Mahjong lesson and want MORE? Come review the basics, learn strategy, blanks, concealed hands, and scoring! $75 per person with treats and drinks available for purchase. Free parking lot parking available! Information Source: Hub City Mahj | eventbrite

Lafayette Area Utility Coordination Council "Diggers Night Out" is finally here! Join us for a fun evening at River Oaks Event Center . This in-person event is a great opportunity to network, socialize, and learn more about damage prevention with fellow utility professionals. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with others in the industry and enjoy a night out! See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

Calling all princesses ages 7-14. Your presence is requested by Princess Tiana for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy a mini-concert from Princess Tiana herself while you delight in a full afternoon tea service. Be sure to wear your best smile for your commemorative photo shoot and coronation ceremony. Princess fancy attire is requested. Each child (or group of children) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Information Source: Te'Aqua Custom Blended Teas | eventbrite

We are the Digbytown Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.). Our chapter is comprised of local Firefighters from both volunteer and paid departments from Lafayette, Indiana, and the surrounding area. Our mission as a group is to preserve Firefighter tradition and brotherhood as well as provide training and instruction to firefighters in our local area. Our core value is brotherhood above all. We organize benefits to assist not only firefighters but our local communities as well. We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual "April F.O.O.L’s Ball." This will be an adult-only formal event to celebrate our first responders, where we can all dress up in formal attire and enjoy some time away from our stressful career. The event is open to all those who serve their community, to include Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Nurses. We are extremely greatful to the Rat Pak for providing us an amazing venue this year in downtown Lafayette. The Rat Pak venue describes themselves as a premier venue with over 3000 square feet of space including a ball room and a lounge with a private bar. They occupy one of Lafayette's historical buildings on 3rd Street across from the Lafayette Court House. Their venue is located on the second floor above Nom Nom Tacos.There will be a photo booth for each couple or group to get some quality photos together, and we will also have some quality items provided for bid through a silent auction. Drinks will be sold at the private bar all night, and a DJ will provide the music and entertainment. The Digbytown FOOLS look forward to enjoying the evening with you! Information Source: Digbytown FOOLS | eventbrite

This class is designed for all ages - Kids 8 and up, teen, families and adults. You will create a special hand painted silk scarf. You will learn how to use a liquid resist to create your design on the silk. We will take a short lunch break while the resist dries and then paint the scarf with special silk dyes. We will set the dyes and wash and iron to finish your piece. Your creation is a perfect gift to give a loved one for a special occasion - you can have the whole family participate. More than one person can work on a scarf if it is being made as a gift.  Contact Suzanne if you want to schedule a special birthday celebration workshop with friends.  Contact:  szconnollyhowes@gmail.com  303-499-0635 Information Source: pARTiculars, inc. | eventbrite

Cacti Grafting & Plant Alkaloid Extraction Workshop For those of you who couldn't make our last cactus grafting workshop, come join us on Sunday, April 27, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM , at the historic Shulgin Farm for a workshop led by Dr. Paul Daley and Bo. This educational and practical workshop will explore: Cactus Grafting Techniques : Learn how to graft Trichocereus cacti, an essential propagation method for improving growth rates in rare and desirable specimens. This session will include a hands-on tutorial covering practical techniques to ensure successful unions. No prior cactus cultivation experience is required. P lant Alkaloid Extraction (Non-Cactus) : A demonstration of safe methods for extracting legal alkaloids from plant material, offering an introduction to the fascinating chemical properties of plants. Participants will receive a grafted cactus cutting planted in a small pot to care for and nurture at home. All proceeds go to Shulgin Farm non-profit. Information Source: Shulgin Foundation | eventbrite