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Spring Break 2018 Family Fun Guide

By Jennifer Ercoli - Publisher Macaroni Kid Lafayette March 29, 2018

The kids have off of school for an entire week, and although they are beyond excited it can be daunting for us parents. Macaroni Kid is here to help you by providing an extensive list of family fun activities all in one spot. No time to research, don't! It's all right here. Although the guide contains plenty of information you will be thrilled to know that our monthly calendar of daily events has even more ideas. Click here to view the monthly calendar. And now you are on your way to have an amazing spring break!

*Click on hyperlinked events for more information. The daily events are only highlights and more events such as story times and open plays can be found on our website calendar by clicking here


All Week:

Acadiana Nature Station has an activity every day of the week during Spring Break in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. Educational talks, hikes, and animal viewings. 



Michael's Craft Store has Spring Make Camp Monday - Friday. Activities are separate for 3-6 yr olds ($2) and 6 and older ($5) from 10 am - 12 pm.

Play and Learn With Me - Open Plays from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.


Monday: 

Harry Potter Puzzle Room: Main Library - 1 pm - 4 pm​


Tuesday: 

Play Days! at The Music Garden - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

2.5 Hr Single Day Spring Break Camp Drop Off/The Learning Train - 9 am - 11:30 am 



Wednesday: 

Spring Break Free Day at the Lafayette Science Museum - 9 am - 5 pm

Toddler Time at the Art Museum - 10 am - 11 pm


Thursday: 

2.5 Hr Single Day Spring Break Camp Drop Off/The Learning Train - 9 am - 11:30 am

Harry Potter Puzzle Room: East Regional Library 1 pm - 4 pm

Toddler Time at Sky Zone - 9 am - 10 am

Rhythms on the River in River Ranch - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm


Friday: 

Bach Lunch - Downtown Lafayette - 11:15 am - 1 pm

Friday Night Parking Lot Racing at Big Boy Toys - 6 pm - 10 pm

UL Baseball - 6 pm at Russo Park

Downtown Alive! 6 pm - 9 pm Downtown Lafayette

Movies In The Field at St. Julien Park - Lego Ninjago 6 pm - 9:30 pm


For a full list of events on Saturday April 7th click here

For a full list of events on Sunday April 8th click here



Spring break hours to some of your favorite family fun businesses: 


Sky Zone Lafayette

Monday-Friday: 11 pm - 8 pm

Planet Ice

Wednesday: 6 pm - 8 pm   

Friday: 12 pm - 4 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm

Jump Zone

Tuesday: 9:30 am - 11: 30 am

Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Friday: 4 pm – 10 pm

Fun Nation

Monday – Friday: 12 pm – 4 pm

Kart Ranch

Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm

Friday: 10 am – 10 pm

Elevation Station

Monday – Friday: 10 am – 9 pm

Southern Stone Indoor Climbing

Tuesday – Friday: 3 pm – 9 pm

Epic Entertainment

Monday – Friday: 5 pm – 10 pm (5 pm – 7 pm $10 unlimited play wristbands)