9 Unique Activities in Lafayette, LA
People are creatures of habit, often following a routine day after day, week after week, but sometimes, shaking it up can be just what you need to bring a little more joy to your life. Thankfully, the Acadiana region makes stepping outside your comfort zone a little easier. Here are nine unique activities in the Lafayette, LA, region that are sure to help you get out of your rut and have fun.
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1. Pottery Alley
Tap into your crafty side at Pottery Alley in Lafayette, LA, a community clay studio. Welcoming artists of all ages and skill levels, this hands-on destination offers everything from three-hour introductory courses to comprehensive monthly classes in wheel throwing and hand-building techniques, like slab work, coil building and sculpture. Its experienced instructors guide everyone, from beginners to advanced clay artists, in a supportive, fun environment.
2. The Bougie Bar
Get more in touch with your creative side at The Bougie Bar (named for the Parisian French word “bougie,” which means “candle”), a candle-making studio in Lafayette. Instructors will walk you through making your own candle, from picking a container to melting wax to adding the scent of your choice. All the while, you can sip on wine and chat with your fellow candlemakers. The setup is best utilized for parties, so grab some friends and make it a group activity you won’t soon forget.
3. Escape Room Lafayette
If brain-game activities are more your speed, head to Escape Room Lafayette in Lafayette, LA. The venue offers multiple themed rooms of varying levels of difficulty. You’ll have one hour to unlock clue after clue and solve the room to escape.
4. Acadiana Gelsoft
Grab some friends and buckle in for an epic adventure at Acadiana Gelsoft in Broussard. What is gelsoft, you might ask? It’s the happy medium between paintball and airsoft. Teams compete against one another using gel blasters that shoot at one-third the speed of a paintball gun, using a material that lessens the impact. It’s less painful and easier to clean than the alternatives.
Experiencing Acadiana Gelsoft is one of many Lafayette, LA, area activities that is perfect for group outings or even corporate teambuilding.
5. All the Rage
As the name suggests, All the Rage in Broussard is a place to go when you want to get out some pent-up aggression – or just be silly and have fun. All the Rage allows you to recreationally demolish things, and the bats, golf clubs, hammers, breakables and safety gear are provided. The space also has a “splatter room” and an ax-throwing section, where paint and axes fly.
6. Sky Craft
Looking for activities in the Lafayette, LA, area that aren’t like regular fitness classes? Try something completely different at Sky Craft, an aerial arts studio in Lafayette. Here, you can experience movement in a new and exciting way, using the beautiful, flowing fabric from the ceiling to propel yourself both on and off the ground. It’s guided by expert instructors, of course! These classes will challenge you physically, help you build strength and increase your flexibility.
“We’re more than just aerial arts; we also do circus art,” says Rachel Adams, co-owner and instructor.
7. The Axe Throwing Place Lafayette
What started out as a trend is clearly here to stay, as ax throwing has become a staple social activity across the U.S. Axe Throwing Place Lafayette is a testament to that, with its fun setup providing the perfect backdrop for bonding. In addition to axes, you can throw ninja stars and batarangs (bat-shaped throwing weapons) at different targets. From date nights to full-blown parties, The Axe Throwing Place Lafayette is sure to entertain.
8. Parish Brewing
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at how Parish Brewing makes its epic brews by taking a tour of the facility. Tours are free and take place on Saturday afternoons. Afterward, spend time sampling flights in Parish’s artsy, colorful taproom. Of course, you’ll be able to decide for yourself what your favorite brew is, but a must-sample is Ghost in the Machine, a hazy double IPA that’s a fan favorite.
9. Fleurish Forever
One of the best activities to try in the Lafayette, LA, area is Cajun or zydeco dancing, as these styles are largely part of the region’s culture.
Moriah Hargrave, owner of Fleurish Forever, offers group and private lessons in many different styles of Cajun and zydeco dances at the West Village Athletic Club in Scott.
“I teach very traditional Cajun dancing and not-so-traditional zydeco dancing,” Hargrave says. “The people who take my classes end up finding community, having a lot of fun and learning more and more.”
This article is sponsored by the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, Lafayette Economic Development Authority and One Acadiana.