Opelousas Travel

06/02/2026

🏇 Louisiana Legends Night Returns to Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino this Sat., June 6th in Opelousas! It will be an evening filled with horse racing excitement and family fun!
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The 2026 Louisiana Legends Night at Evangeline Downs is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. This marquee event highlights the best Louisiana-bred Thoroughbreds with six lucrative stake races, anchoring the 60th season of racing.

Louisiana Legends Night 2026
🗓️Saturday, June 6, 2026Venue: Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
💰 Six lucrative stake races for Louisiana-bred runners ($100,000 guaranteed per race).

06/02/2026

🎶✨ Celebrate Culture, Heritage & Community in Opelousas! ✨🎶

You are invited to join in for two exciting events hosted by Rebecca D. Henry, owner of the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, as we honor Juneteenth and celebrate the rich traditions of our region!

🎩 LaLa Gala
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 Evangeline Downs Event Center
🎟 Tickets: $25 each

Enjoy an evening of music, culture, and celebration featuring live performances by Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. Dress to impress and experience a memorable night celebrating Louisiana Creole heritage!

🎉 42nd Annual Juneteenth Folklife Celebration
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Opelousas Farmers Market
🎟 FREE Admission

Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with live entertainment, delicious food, arts & crafts, cultural exhibits, and community fellowship as we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate African American history and culture.

For more information, please contact Rebecca D. Henry (337)945-5064 or Nia T. Henry (337)523-8079.

05/28/2026

☀🍧 SUMMER TIME SWEET TREATS IN OPELOUSAS! 🍦☀

Cool off and treat yourself to the sweetest flavors of summer right here in Opelousas! From icy snowballs piled high with flavor to creamy scoops of ice cream and refreshing fruit smoothies, our local spots are serving up the perfect way to beat the Louisiana heat.

Grab your family, call your friends, and make it a summer adventure discovering delicious treats around town! Whether you love classic flavors, tropical blends, or fun new creations, there’s something sweet waiting for everyone.

05/27/2026

What a wonderful morning at La Table Française des Opelousas!

Today’s French Table, hosted at Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas inside the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, was a sure success with a full house of attendees eager to learn and share Louisiana French.

The conversations were engaging and filled with laughter and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning. We look forward to seeing you again next month for more French conversation and community connection! 💙⚜

05/27/2026

Lunch Time Spotlight: Sweet Lucy’s Soul Food!

If you’re looking for that "cooked with love" flavor, make Sweet Lucy's Soul Food your next stop! From soul-satisfying plate lunches to classic favorites like juicy burgers, loaded nachos, and hot dogs, there is something on the menu for every appetite.

Whether you need a hearty meal to power through the day or a quick, delicious bite, Sweet Lucy’s is serving up the best of Opelousas comfort food.

05/22/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers, live this Saturday at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino! Doors open at 8:00 pm.

Lil Nate Live!
Fri.5.22.26
Evangeline Racino- Mojos [21+]
[Grown Folk Vibes Pt.III]
w/Dj Vos
(2235 Creswell Ln)
Opelousas, LA
9pm-1am

🎟GET TICKETS/TABLES/SECTIONS/AT THE DOOR ON THE EVENT DATE OR NOW ONLINE @ THE LINK BELOW ONLY🎟
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grown-folk-vibes-ptiii-w-lil-nate-dj-vos-tickets-1985594373221

Doors open at 8pm🚪

Security Strictly Enforced👮🏾‍♂️

Cash/Card Bar🥃🍺

Photo Booth Onsite📸

No Loitering 🚷

Physical/Electronic Photo I.D. Visible 📷

Online Tickets @ lilnathan.eventbrite.com

05/22/2026

🎶 Saturday Night in Downtown Opelousas 🎶

Get ready for a night of live music, great vibes, and downtown fun as Wyatt Shuff & Secondhand Smoke take the stage at Toby's Lounge & Reception Center !

📅 Saturday, May 23
🕣 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
📍 125 North Court Street

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live entertainment. 🎸🔥

05/21/2026

🎶 Saturday nights are better in Opelousas! 🎶

Make plans to head out to The Silos RV Resort on Saturday, May 23rd, for an evening of live music featuring Jake Knott & the Unwound beginning at 7:00 PM!

Bring your friends, relax under the Louisiana sky, and enjoy great music at one of Opelousas’ favorite gathering spots.

📍 5931 LA-31, Opelousas, LA
🕖 Music starts at 7 PM

For more information, visit:
https://www.campspot.com/book/thesilosrvresort

05/20/2026

During Historic Preservation Month, we’re celebrating a hidden piece of history right here in Opelousas at the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.

From 1854 to 1929, thousands of orphaned and abandoned children traveled by train from crowded eastern cities to new homes across America. Louisiana became one of the many destinations along these historic “Orphan Trains,” and Opelousas played an important role in preserving these stories for future generations.

In 2009, a historic freight depot was carefully restored and transformed into the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum. Nestled within Le Vieux Village Heritage Park, the museum preserves the history of the Orphan Train movement through compelling photographs, archival records, and personal stories that celebrate the strength of the children and the compassion of the families who gave them a home.

Historic preservation keeps these important stories alive and connects us to the people and events that shaped our communities.

Plan your visit and experience this meaningful piece of Louisiana history in Opelousas. For more information or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.laorphantrainmuseum.com/ or call (337)948-9922