Good morning, Lafayette.

Habitat for Humanity is hosting Courageous Community Conversations at the Rosa Parks Transportation Center—doors open at 5:15 p.m. and discussions begin at 5:30 p.m. on October 13 for residents from Oasis, Quiet Town, and Resilience Rise and on October 14 for McComb‑Veazey, LaPlace, and Freetown to set priorities for 2026 and beyond.

Building permits for Oct 1-7 showed that Chart Construction secured permission to cosmetically remodel the dining room of the new Off The Hook seafood restaurant at 101 Liberty Ave while approvals were issued for retail, residential and aviation projects across Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville — permits ranged from $55,000 for minor renovations to $6.5 million for a Trader Joe’s expansion.

Gene Todaro, founder of Marcello's, will open his new Italian eatery, Cugino's, in mid-October at the former Mid-City Barbecue site on South College Road where guests will soon enjoy authentic Italian cuisine.

Managing partner Hunter Moody also expressed excitement about the new venture.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 2025 in Lafayette will offer three days of Cajun & Creole music, food, crafts, and family fun.

Candidates for the Gulf Brew Festival king and queen are raising donations for the Acadiana Center for the Arts — the festival will transform downtown Lafayette into a vibrant celebration featuring over 200 types of beer on October 18.

Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is taking place at Girard Park from October 10 through October 12 to celebrate Cajun and Creole culture with live music on five stages, local food, art exhibits, a symposium, and a 5K race on Sunday — all events are free to the public.

Civic and environmental leaders gathered at Vermilionville for the 6th Annual State of the Vermilion River celebration and discussed water quality, flood management, and wildlife and recreation improvements ahead of the Bayou Vermilion District's tax renewal vote on Saturday's ballot — warning that failure to renew the millage may reduce the river cleanup efforts and local support.

A Lafayette cleaning company is offering free home cleanings to cancer patients in partnership with Cleaning for a Reason—Platt Services hopes more families in Acadiana will learn about and use the program during breast cancer awareness month.

Louisiana released all week 6 high school football scores from games played Oct.

9 and Oct. 10, and additional matchups are scheduled for today—offering a full view of wins and losses across the state. This report details scores from teams like Belle Chasse and Lafayette, showing how each school fared in the ongoing 2025 season.

On Friday night, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy (5-0) lost 48-7 to Lafayette Christian Academy (4-1), ending their unbeaten run.

In another game, Northside shut out St. Thomas More 42-0 as Acadiana high school football reached its week six.

Sax in the City: Dee Lucas with The Dave Mouton EXPerience

7-10 p.m. — Brass Room — Tickets available — Experience a night of jazz featuring soulful saxophone and vibrant performances.

Treats at the Village

5-8 p.m. — LARC's Acadian Village — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a special trick-or-treat experience designed for individuals with special needs and their families.

Alyse Young Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — El Paso Mexican Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Alyse Young from Lafayette.

Rory Scovel Live Comedy Show

7-10 PM — Club 337 — Reserved Seating ($30) + General Admission ($25) — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Rory Scovel known for his appearances on Netflix, HBO, and Apple TV+.

Daryl Felsberg Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Cité des Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the larger-than-life comedian Daryl Felsberg.

Forged in the Fire: The Forgiven

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cité des Arts — Check event page for cost — A powerful stage play exploring redemption and forgiveness that promises to inspire.

Alyse Young Performance at Park Bistro

6-10 p.m. — Park Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music with local artist Alyse Young in a cozy bistro setting.

2025 Hometown Classic Golf Tournament

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Oakbourne Country Club — Registration required — Play in the 18th Annual Spring fundraiser supporting local initiatives at a beloved Lafayette course.

T' Monde: Blackpot Festival 2025

2-6 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Check back for ticket details — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cajun music performed by local talent Drew Simon.

Insiders' Salon

Evening — Acadiana Center for the Arts — RSVP required — Experience a soirée of art, conversation, and live music in a creative setting.