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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Lafayette, LA

3 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Lafayette

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Vermilionville Historic Village wedding venue in Lafayette, LA🎨 Museum
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Vermilionville Historic Village offers an immersive journey into 19th-century Acadian, Native American, and Creole culture that brings history to life for curious kids. Set on 23 acres along the Bayou Vermilion, this living history museum features costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional crafts, restored historic buildings to explore, and hands-on activities that let children experience daily life from centuries past,from cooking demonstrations to traditional music performances.

🕑 2-3 hours
Heymann Performing Arts Center performing arts theater in Lafayette, LA🎭 Theater
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The Heymann Performing Arts Center is Lafayette's premier venue for introducing children to live theater, concerts, and cultural performances in a professional setting. This multi-purpose facility regularly hosts children's theater productions, family concerts, and educational performances that spark imagination and creativity in young audiences.

🕑 2-3 hours (including pre-show arrival time and intermission)
Mardi Gras World art museum in Lafayette, LA🎨 Museum
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4.4(5,257)$$

Mardi Gras World offers families a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of New Orleans' most famous celebration. Kids are mesmerized by the larger-than-life colorful floats, elaborate costumes they can try on, and watching artisans create new props right before their eyes,it's like stepping into a giant, whimsical art studio where creativity comes alive.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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