Moncus Park today announced its full summer season of free events and programming, running June through August at the nonprofit conservancy's 100 acres in the heart of Lafayette. The season includes four nights of live music at the new Sunset Sessions concert series, a Father's Day family pop-up, National Food Truck Day, and more than 50 weekly programs in fitness, wellness, art and community connection, all free to attend.
New this summer, Moncus Park is also debuting two major additions including an expanded parking lot that will bring significantly more parking to the park, making it easier than ever to visit for daily use, weekly programs and signature events and a new schedule of rotating food trucks that will be on site daily throughout the season.
"Lafayette has a culture worth celebrating, and our community deserves a real place to come together and do that. Whether it is two-stepping on a Thursday night, fishing with your dad on Father's Day or just showing up for a walk on a Wednesday morning, we want this park to be that place for every person in Acadiana,” said JP MacFadyen, Executive Director of Moncus Park.
SIGNATURE SUMMER EVENTS
Sunset Sessions | Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 | 5 to 8 p.m.
Presented by Welborn Hargett Injury Attorneys, Sunset Sessions brings four Thursday evenings of live music, food trucks and professional dance instruction to the Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion and b1BANK Backyard. Free dance lessons by Britlyn Delahoussaye run 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Live music runs 6 to 8 p.m. The lineup: June 4, Latin Night featuring La Tran-K Band; June 11, Cajun Night featuring Chère Élise; June 18, Zydeco Night featuring Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble; June 25, Country Night featuring Dyer County. Admission is free; parking is $10 per vehicle. Sunset Sessions is made possible by Welborn Hargett Injury Attorneys, Service Chevrolet Cadillac, Jean Baptiste Rum, KRVS, News15 and Lafayette Town Planner. Learn more at moncuspark.org/sunsetsessions.
Father's Day Pop-Up | Sunday, June 21 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Moncus Park will host a free community pop-up on Father's Day featuring food trucks, yard games and a live fly-fishing demonstration at Lake Reaux from Acadiana Flyrodders. The demonstration runs 11 a.m. to noon, with fly rods available for participants to try and hands-on instruction in casting, fishing and fly tying for all ages and skill levels. Food trucks will be onsite serving food, drinks, and treats. Learn more at moncuspark.org/fathersdayfishing.
National Food Truck Day at Moncus Park | Friday, June 26 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Presented by NFP, National Food Truck Day at Moncus Park is a free, all-ages event featuring more than a dozen local food trucks, free yard games, face painting, and a live sunset concert from 4 to 8 p.m. by Q Major and Dwight James and The Royals at the Doerle Pavilion. A full bar opens at 4 p.m. Parking is $2 per hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then a flat $10 per vehicle for the concert and bar hours. All parking proceeds benefit Moncus Park. Admission is free. Learn more at moncuspark.org/foodtruckday.
EVERY SATURDAY AT MONCUS PARK
Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market | Every Saturday | 8 a.m. to noon
The Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market brings together local farmers, artisans and craftspeople every Saturday morning at Moncus Park, offering fresh produce, handmade goods and a weekly Cajun jam. Free to attend. More at marketatmoncuspark.com
FREE SUMMER PROGRAMMING
In addition to its signature events, Moncus Park delivers a steady lineup of free, mission-driven programming that advances accessible wellness and meaningful community connection across Acadiana. A full list of programs can be found at moncuspark.org/programs.
Health and Wellness
The Fit for All Series, presented by Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists and Orthopedic Urgent Care, runs all summer with Yoga in the Park every Wednesday at 6 p.m., Tai Chi on July 23 and Aug. 27, and Pilates at the Park with Club Pilates South Lafayette on Aug. 24.
Mom Walks, presented by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry and hosted in partnership with Acadiana Baby Steps, meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Kids Fitness with KidStrong is June 8 and Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. This program is open to children from walking age to 11 and focuses on strength, confidence and movement.
Sound Bath with Ann Kergan in the Kergan Meditation Garden is June 15 at 6 p.m. The session uses sound frequencies, gentle vibrations and mindful stillness to quiet the mind and restore balance to the body.
Community and Belonging
The Community Hour Series brings Family Game Night on July 2 and Aug. 6, Trivia Night with Pigeon Post Trivia on July 9 and Aug. 13, and Language Cafe monthly, celebrating Creole culture in June, South Asian Heritage Month in July and African Languages and Culture in August. All Community Hour programs run 6 to 7 p.m.
Pack Walks, presented by Camp Bow Wow Lafayette, takes place on the second Monday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. June 8 is Bloom in June. July 13 is Sparks Fly. Aug. 10 is Pups and Passports. All pups welcome.
Book Club with The Book Rack of Acadiana meets June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. for a free monthly in-person discussion for all ages. This summer's reading list spans dystopian fiction, cozy science fiction and nonfiction. Books available at The Book Rack, 2476 W. Congress St., or at the library.
Art in the Park with Scrappie Studio is June 16, July 28 and Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. Free hands-on outdoor art for all ages. No experience required. Led by Scrappie Studio, 2116 Johnston St., Lafayette.
For the full summer event guide including complete program descriptions, visit moncuspark.org/summer-at-moncus-park-2026-summer-schedule. All programs are free to attend. Parking is $2 per hour Tuesday through Sunday. Moncus Park's full summer schedule is available at moncuspark.org/events. Follow @moncuspark on social media for updates.
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