Lake Charles events round-up - August 1, 2024

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish.

For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org.

You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE.

END OF OUR SUMMER ERA: TAYLOR SWIFT KARAOKE

PRICE: Free

WHO: The Village Coffeehouse

WHEN: August 2, 2024; 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

WHERE: The Village Coffeehouse, 121 S. Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663

WHAT: Celebrate the end of summer with us! Join us for a “Bejeweled” night of fun at our Taylor Swift “End of the Summer Era” Karaoke Night! Sing your heart out to your favorite Taylor tracks and channel your inner “Fearless” star. Craft your own friendship bracelets with your besties and use our 1989 Polaroid Photo Booth!!

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

PRICE: Free

WHO: Prien Lake Mall

WHEN: August 3, 2024; 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

WHERE: 496 W. Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

WHAT: Back to School Bash! Get Ready to Kick Off the School Year with Style and Excitement!

Activities Include

• Complimentary Goodie Bag: Filled with essential school supplies - while supplies last!
• Exciting Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win throughout the event!
• Fun Activities: Face painting and freeze modeling!
• Back to School Fashions: See the latest trends in action!

Mark Your Calendars! Bring Your Family for a Day of Fun and Preparation for the Upcoming School Year!

We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

PRICE: Free

WHO: Ward 3 Recreation

WHEN: August 2, 2024; 7:00 PM

WHERE: Ward 3 Recreation, 2009 Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615

WHAT: Join us for FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES, showing Disney’s The Little Mermaid, our summer community event series. Admission is FREE and we’re providing free popcorn, sodas, pizza, hot dogs, fun jumps, games, and prizes.

CAMERON LIONS CLUB FISHING FESTIVAL

PRICE: Friday: $10; Saturday: $15; Two-Day Pass: $20; Children 12 & Under: Free

WHO: Cameron Lions Club

WHEN: August 2, 2024 - August 3, 2024; Recurring daily

WHERE: Lighthouse Bend, 189 Davis Road, Cameron, LA 70631

WHAT: Join us for the 20th Annual Cameron Lions Club Fishing Festival! This multi-day event is packed with fishing competitions, live music, auctions, family-friendly activities, and delicious food. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement!

Event Highlights

Friday, August 212:01 AM Offshore Fishing Competition Begins12:01 AM Bay Fishing Begins3:00 PM Weigh Station Opens (Parking lot across from Marina)4:00 PM Festival Gates Open5:00 PM Silent Auction Opens6:00 PM Leroy Thomas6:00 PM Blessing of Fleet6:00 PM Weigh Station Closes8:00 PM Live Auction8:30 PM Layne Touchet10:00 PM Festival Closes

Saturday, August 311:00 AM Festival Gates Open11:00 AM Silent Auction Opens1:00 PM Corn Hole Tournament1:30 PM Backroads Band2:00 PM Weigh Station Opens2:30 PM Wands and Whimsy – Fairytale Characters4:00 PM Children’s Crab Races (crabs provided)4:30 PM Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie5:00 PM Weigh Station Closes7:00 PM Live Auction & Fishing Awards8:00 PM Beau Young Band10:30 PM Festival Closes

GATE FEES: Friday: $10, Saturday $15, Two-Day Pass $20, Children 12 & Under: Free

Activities: Waterslide, Games & FunAdditional Information:

Registration and details: //CameronLionsClub.com/Cameron-Fishing-Festival

Festival Information: 337-775-5713 or 337-540-4623

Fishing Information: 337-775-5713 or 337-274-8501

Come celebrate with us and be part of this exciting community tradition!

JR. MARINE BOOT CAMP/TOYS FOR TOTS CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST COLLECTION DRIVE

PRICE: Free

WHO: City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks

WHEN: August 3, 2024; 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

WHERE: Goosport Park, 1619 Cessford St., Lake Charles, LA 70615

WHAT: Join the City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks to train like a marine at the Junior Marine Boot Camp. This event will also serve as a collection site for the Toys for Tots Christmas in August Collection Drive.

COMMUNITY PLAYDATE!

PRICE: Free

WHO: Families for Inclusion

WHEN: Recurring monthly on the 1st Sunday; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

WHERE: Pinederosa Park, 2901 Westwood Rd, Westlake, LA 70669

WHAT: Come hang out and socialize from 2-4 at the Pinederosa Park in Westlake, LA! The Westlake Rotary Club will be providing snacks!

Families for Inclusion is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making SWLA more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

PRICE: Free

WHO: Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) and City of Lake Charles

WHEN: August 6, 2024; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

WHERE: Lake Charles Event Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601

WHAT: On Tuesday, August 6, from 6 – 9 p.m., the Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) and City of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event at the Lake Charles Event Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.).

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Officers from the Department and view demonstrations from the various divisions. LCPD will be joined by numerous other local agencies for equipment displays and more. Free resources and information from a variety of vendors will also be available.

National Night Out will also feature a jambalaya and pastalaya cook-off, with free servings for the community while supplies last, activities for children, giveaways and more. Fun jumps, a car show, and food trucks for concession purchases will round out the National Night Out celebration.

FAMILY KARAOKE HOSTED BY DJ SHAWNIE V

PRICE: Free

WHO: Rikenjaks Brewing Company

WHEN: Recurring weekly on Monday; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

WHERE: Rikenjaks Brewing Company, 3716 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605

WHAT: Everyone is welcome at the Family Karaoke night at Rikenjaks where you’ll enjoy delicious food, games, and popular tunes sung by YOU! Don’t forget kids eat free on Mondays!

JUSTIN GARCIA’S “IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK” EXHIBITION

PRICE: Free

WHO: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

WHEN: Showing through August 17, 2024, Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

WHERE: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

WHAT: Explore the powerful and inspiring art of Justin Garcia in his exhibition, “If These Walls Could Talk.” This international art installation features messages of strength and positivity from children around the world, created with the help of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Immerse yourself in the heartfelt “writings on the walls” and experience the simplicity and beauty of aging walls and the passage of time.

CHARLESTOWN FARMERS MARKET (DOWNTOWN) - LAKE CHARLES

PRICE: FREE

WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

WHAT: The Downtown Charlestown Farmers Market happens each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and highlights Louisiana-made products, including grains such as brown jasmine rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, gumbo, canned goods, baked goods, plants, and homemade arts and crafts, and boutique clothing and jewelry shops.

The first Saturday of the month is Meet Me at the Market, where food trucks and live music also accompany the market. The market is pet and family-friendly.

Check the Facebook page for the latest updates.

MOSS BLUFF FARMERS MARKET

PRICE: FREE

WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: 325 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611

WHAT: Shop local at the Moss Bluff weekly farmers market where you’ll find locally produced goods including grass-fed beef and pork, BBQ, Jalapeno Mustard, Salsa, Jellies, Pickles, sugar-free jellies, fresh bread, stuffed breads, baby items, wood crafts, hand sewn items, caramel popcorn, cookies, homemade soaps, custom artwork, and more seasonal items from 30+ vendors each weekend.

Located in front of Little Bit of This and That Monograms and next to McDonald’s.

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, reach out to Linda Harvey Fontenot via the Moss Bluff Farmers Market Facebook page.

WESTLAKE FARMERS MARKET

PRICE: FREE

WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: 1514 Sampson St., Westlake, LA

WHAT: The Westlake Farmers Market is held every Saturday outside of Miller’s Super Saver (1514 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669)—weather permitting.

CASH & CARRY FARMERS MARKET - LAKE CHARLES

PRICE: FREE

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 3:30-4 p.m. Seniors; 4-6 p.m. General Public

WHERE: Cash & Carry Building - 801 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601

WHAT: The Cash & Carry Farmers Market happens each Tuesday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at the beautifully restored historic Cash & Carry building on the corner of Enterprise and Broad in downtown Lake Charles.

Here, you will enjoy a unique market experience with friendly vendors from Lake Charles and the surrounding area, providing fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and other homemade products like bread, jams, and jellies.

The market experience includes live music from locals as they entertain us with the homegrown sounds of some great bluegrass and zydeco tunes.

Visit the Facebook page for the most up-to-date list of weekly vendors. Listen to episode 11 of Louisana’s Playground podcast for a fun conversation with market manager Giva Foy about all that’s happening at the Cash & Carry Farmers Market.