Newsletter
Oct 5, 2026
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4 min read
A free downtown fall market, a major SWLA job fair, a sunset bat walk, haunted history, live music and more.
Guides
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Sep 30, 2026
7 min read
From live jazz and bakery mornings to brunch buffets, brewery patios, and Mexican brunch, here’s where to go Saturday and Sunday.
Sep 28, 2026
Pumpkin patches, the Lake Charles Pet Expo, spooky-season plans, and two October dates worth saving.
Things To Do
Sep 22, 2026
Four pumpkin patches, one full-day farm experience, and a few extra fall events worth putting on the family calendar.
Getaways
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
Skip the usual routine. These nearby escapes mix hidden gems, interesting stays, local food, and unexpected stops worth building a weekend around.
3 min read
Your weekly shortcut to what’s happening around Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana — Sept. 21–27.
Eat and Drink
Sep 18, 2026
5 min read
From po’boys and boudin to date nights, brunch, seafood, and casual local staples, here’s where to start when you’re trying to decide what to eat around Lake Charles.
A local-first guide to parks, museums, family activities, outdoor adventures, and a few places around town worth rediscovering.
Jun 9, 2025
12 min read
This Week in Lake Charles — What to Know, Where to Go Issue: June 9-15, 2025
May 26, 2025
This Week in Lake Charles — What to Know, Where to GoIssue: May 26 - June 1, 2025
