UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

April 2023

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Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! To learn more visit the website: marketatmoncuspark.com.  , ...
Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade in the spring and fall. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events, including the 50 & 75-yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the 1-mile run. Kids compete each week for a , ...
Hopefest Music Charity Festival – St. Thomas More
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
THIS EVENT IS PRODUCED BY ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. This is not a Moncus Park event. The St. Thomas More Catholic High School junior class is hosting the 16th annual Hopefest Music Festival and 5K on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at Moncus Park. The day begins with a 5K race benefiting the STM Options program a , ...
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Second Annual Cumulus Media Easter Egg Hunt
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The event is free and open to the public. Location: Great Lawn , ...
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Kids Gymnastics with The Little Gym
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Come join us for a 30-minute class to play in the Park! We will run, jump, and giggle while using our creative brains! This program is for ages walking to 5 years old! Program attendees will receive a free class pass from The Little Gym to try out their facility. Location: Lafayette Lawn , ...
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Community Conversations led by The Confidence Campaign
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Confidence Campaign is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create confidence and empowerment through self-awareness by establishing programs and workshops focused on healthy hygiene habits and body positivity for girls and women of all ages. The spring series of health and wellness education will focus on , ...
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Yoga in the Park
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for Yoga in the Park every Wednesday! Good Wolf Power Yoga Studio hosts this week’s class. *Bring your mat and dress comfortably.* Location: Lafayette Lawn , ...
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Power Gem Fit Camp
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get your blood pumping and join us at Power Gem Fit Camp! Power Gem Fit Camp is a 60-minute workout consisting of strength and cardiovascular conditioning in a circuit training format. Location: First Horizon Amphitheater , ...
Community Wide Drum Circle
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Autumn Lee Productions hosts a Community-Wide Drum Circle! TRINITY is 3 musicians in one with their drums! They play the djembe drum, the traditional drum used to bring about drum circles at parks, in schools, on stage, etc. Class participants will learn the origin of the drum, the cultural treasure of the drum, and th , ...
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Food Truck Friday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Food Truck Friday brings local vendors, delicious eats, and fun to Moncus Park every Friday! Check out our schedule and details below! Food Truck Friday presented by Home Bank 2023 Schedule: Weekly | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Extended Hours | March 3, June 30, November 17 | 11 am to 8 pm April 28, 2023 | CANCELED to , ...
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Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! To learn more visit the website: marketatmoncuspark.com.  , ...
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Why Care About Birds?
9:00 am - 10:00 am
In this program, For the Birds of Acadiana will cover a variety of topics, including simple actions to protect birds around your home or workplace and steps to take if you find an injured, ill, or orphaned bird. Location: First Horizon Amphitheater   , ...
Native Plant Walk with Acadiana Native Plant Project
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet volunteers from the Acadiana Native Plant Project for an informal native plant walk around the park. Experts will point out natives in the landscaped and natural areas as well as non-native invasives posing challenges. Learn how these plants and designs support ecological functions like pollinators, birds, and sto , ...
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Yoga in the Park
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for Yoga in the Park every Wednesday! Grace Bailey hosts this week’s class. *Bring your mat and dress comfortably.* Location: Lafayette Lawn , ...
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Power Gem Fit Camp
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get your blood pumping and join us at Power Gem Fit Camp! Power Gem Fit Camp is a 60-minute workout consisting of strength and cardiovascular conditioning in a circuit training format. Location: First Horizon Amphitheater , ...
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Food Truck Friday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Food Truck Friday brings local vendors, delicious eats, and fun to Moncus Park every Friday! Check out our schedule and details below! Food Truck Friday presented by Home Bank 2023 Schedule: Weekly | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Extended Hours | March 3, June 30, November 17 | 11 am to 8 pm April 28, 2023 | CANCELED to , ...
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Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! To learn more visit the website: marketatmoncuspark.com.  , ...
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Garden Talks with Master Gardeners
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn from a Master Gardener about all things plants in their monthly “Garden Talks” series. This season, topics include Composting, Basic Garden Bed Design, and more! Location: Blakewood Oaks , ...
The Lafayette Public Library Bookmobile
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lafayette Public Library’s GoGo Biblio Bookmobile visits Moncus Park for curbside service of books, movies, crafts, and storytime! The bookmobile arrives at the Play Area at 2:00 pm for activities! To learn more about the Lafayette Public Library visit their website at www.lafayettepubliclibrary.org. , ...
Yoga in the Park
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for Yoga in the Park every Wednesday! The Space Yoga Studio hosts this week’s class in Lafayette Lawn. *Bring your mat and dress comfortably.* , ...
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Franklin Method + Natural Movement = Improved Movement, Balance, Posture!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This health & wellness program includes a Franklin Method warm-up and embodiment to release tension and improve efficiency! The warm-up will follow with using the natural features of Moncus Park’s terrain to work on movement skills, such as balance, jumping/landing, throwing, and coordination! Location: Lafay , ...
Power Gem Fit Camp
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get your blood pumping and join us at Power Gem Fit Camp! Power Gem Fit Camp is a 60-minute workout consisting of strength and cardiovascular conditioning in a circuit training format. Location: First Horizon Amphitheater , ...
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Food Truck Friday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Food Truck Friday brings local vendors, delicious eats, and fun to Moncus Park every Friday! Check out our schedule and details below! Food Truck Friday presented by Home Bank 2023 Schedule: Weekly | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Extended Hours | March 3, June 30, November 17 | 11 am to 8 pm April 28, 2023 | CANCELED to , ...
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Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! To learn more visit the website: marketatmoncuspark.com.  , ...
Springfest – A Moncus Park Showcase
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Springfest is a Park showcase highlighting Moncus Park during the most beautiful time of the year! Visitors can visit our symposium to learn about native plants, historic Live Oaks, and our ecosystem, enjoy guided canopy tours, kite-flying, interactive kid’s activities, food trucks, park tours, and more!  KEY , ...
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Yoga in the Park
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for Yoga in the Park every Wednesday! Zen Den Lafayette hosts this week’s class. *Bring your mat and dress comfortably.* Location: Lafayette Lawn , ...
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Power Gem Fit Camp
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get your blood pumping and join us at Power Gem Fit Camp! Power Gem Fit Camp is a 60-minute workout consisting of strength and cardiovascular conditioning in a circuit training format. Location: First Horizon Amphitheater , ...
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Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! To learn more visit the website: marketatmoncuspark.com.  , ...
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