10 Great Kid-Friendly Activities for Families in Lafayette, LA

Lafayette is a wonderful place to visit. There’s something for everyone. If you happen to be visiting with the family, then you’ll be happy to hear that there is no shortage of fun and interesting things to do with your kids. Here are 10 of the best for you to consider.

1. Kart Ranch

Kids of all ages can enjoy the attractions at Kart Ranch. It has:

• Go Karts and Kiddie Karts
• Bump ‘N’ Blast Boats
• Adventure Golf
• Batting Cages
• Kiddie Train
• Battle Botz
• Indoor Soft Play Area
• Arcade
• Water Wars
• Castle Clash

2. Southern Stone Indoor Climbing

Newbies, as well as experienced wall climbers, are welcome. There are harnesses, climbing shoes, and chalk bags for rent. Please note that, due to pandemic restrictions, children under 5 are not currently allowed in the building, and others under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

3. Sky Zone

All ages are welcome at Sky Zone, and there are age-appropriate activities for everyone. Some of them are:

• Free Climb
• Ninja Warrior Course
• Sky Joust
• Warped Wall
• Foam Zone
• Ultimate Dodgeball
• Freestyle Jump
• Skyslam
• Skyladder

There is Toddler Time, Family Night Mondays, Skycamp, and more.

4. Clayfish Bisque

Pottery painting for everyone! Choose to paint tiles, coffee mugs, figurines, plates, piggy banks, and more. There are templates, stamps, and stencils available as well as every color you could imagine. Staff will fire it up to set the colors, and you can pick up your project a week later.

5. Zoosiana

A child-sized zoo that’s just 20 minutes outside town, it surprisingly has over 750 different kinds of animals, including giraffes, lions, and llamas.

6. Children’s Museum of Acadiana

There are so many hands-on exhibits here for the kids. They can visit the dentist, go grocery shopping, explore a real ambulance, and a whole lot more. While this is geared toward younger kids, older ones may enjoy the Science Museum right next door.

7. Science Museum

While the older kids may enjoy this more than the Children’s Museum, there is still quite a bit for younger kids to enjoy, as well. It has dinosaurs, a virtual aquarium, a planetarium, and more.

8. Evangeline State Park

Where the prairie meets the swamp, this park has so much to offer for families to enjoy. There is some fascinating history. There’s a mansion to explore that belonged to wealthy Creoles and a small cabin that belonged to poor Acadians to compare it to.

9. Vermilionville

This is an entire historic 18th-century village to explore. It has 23 acres of period homes, a school, a blacksmith, a church, and much more. There are employees in costumes strolling around and ready to answer questions.

10. Acadian Village

This is a Cajun bayou community from the 19th century. In addition to authentic homes you can explore, there is also a Native American museum and lots of Pokemon Go creatures on the 32 acres.

While you’re driving around the area checking out all these fun attractions, stop by Service Chevrolet Cadillac to find something to drive around in that you’ll like even more!

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