COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Community programs aim to expand the community’s engagement with the park that they helped create! Programming at Moncus Park is geared towards diverse audiences of all ages and focuses on health & wellness, arts & culture, and environment & nature.

All programs are FREE and open to the public. Registration IS NOT required. Check out the calendar below!

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1 Yoga in the Park 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 , ...
2 Power Gem Fit Camp 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 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 , ...
3 Food Truck Friday Food Truck Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 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 , ...
4 Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market 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 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 , ...
5 Pure Barre Pop Up Pure Barre Pop Up 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Pure Barre for a special pop-up class! This class is FREE for all attendees and will be held at the First Horizon Amphitheater. Pure Barre will host a 40-minute class with a combination of yoga, pilates, and ballet. This is the exclusive cardio Pure Barre Classic Express Class and Pure Empower Express Class. All , ...

6 Kids Gymnastics with The Little Gym 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 , ...
7 Community Conversations led by The Confidence Campaign 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 , ...
8 The Lafayette Public Library Bookmobile 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 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 , ...
9 Power Gem Fit Camp 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 , ...
10 Food Truck Friday 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 , ...
11 Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market 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 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 , ...
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14 Why Care About Birds? 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 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 , ... Community Conversations led by The Confidence Campaign 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 , ...
15 Garden Talks with Master Gardeners 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 , ... Yoga in the Park 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.* , ...
16 Franklin Method + Natural Movement = Improved Movement, Balance, Posture! 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 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 , ...
17 Food Truck Friday 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 , ...
18 Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market 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 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 , ...
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21 Community Conversations led by The Confidence Campaign 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 , ...
22 Yoga in the Park 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 , ...
23 Power Gem Fit Camp 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 , ...
24 Food Truck Friday 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 , ...
25 Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market 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. , ... Lovefest Lovefest 8:00 am - 8:00 pm THIS EVENT IS PRODUCED BY LOVEFEST. This is not a Moncus Park event. Love your body, love your mind, Love Lafayette! This health and wellness festival takes place at the First Horizon Amphitheater and features live music, yoga, vegan food options, and more! , ... Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring 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 , ...
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28 Community Conversations led by The Confidence Campaign 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 , ...
29 The Lafayette Public Library Bookmobile 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 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 , ...
30 Power Gem Fit Camp 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 , ...
31 Food Truck Friday 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 , ... An Evening Under the Oaks Gala An Evening Under the Oaks Gala 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us at this year’s annual gala, “An Evening Under the Oaks: Let the Legacy Begin,” presented by First Horizon Bank. Guests will enjoy an elegant springtime gala experience overlooking blooming Louisiana native irises and sparkling Lake Reaux. Save the date and don’t miss this unforgettable even , ...
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