Lake Charles, LA – Looking for the best things to do in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana this weekend, April 11th-13th, 2025? From Easter egg hunts and family movie nights to art exhibits and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend filled with fun and excitement.

View a full list of events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana below the article.

Friday Night Entertainment:

Start your weekend with a dose of local music! Head to Panorama Music House for Cadillac Possum or enjoy recurring favorites like Live Music at The Max and Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita’s. Get your dance on at The Hottest DJ’s in Lake Charles at Cajun’s Wharf. Other options include Linda’s Lounge, Chasers Bar, Ray’s Lounge, The Social Club, or Kaw-Liga’s. If you’re looking for a unique twist, consider Ladies Sip n Chip at the Contraband Bayou Golf Club. Bring the family for a free movie night at Mallard Junction Park for Movies Under the Stars: DC League of Super Pets. Relax and unwind with Yoga by the Lake Free Community Flow. The Louisiana Railroad Days Festival kicks off in DeQuincy with a jam-packed schedule. Don’t forget to view exhibits recurring weekly such as Cody Broussard Art Exhibition, Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil,Joie de Vivre: Celebrating the Black Creole Heritage of Lake Charles, LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting,April Week 2: Adult Programs at the Library April Week 2: Children/Family Programs at the Library Exquisite Miniatures!

Saturday: Easter Festivities, Art, and Community Events

Saturday is packed with family-friendly Easter celebrations! Join the City of Sulphur Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Square or participate in the Citywide Easter Egg Hunt throughout Lake Charles. Get creative with Easter and Earth Day Crafts at Butterfly Language School. Support the community and check out the Sale Street Showcase Car Show. For the art lovers, head to The Art Factory at Prien Lake Mall for Spring into Art. Join in with Wind, Waves, and Wheels as you take in Southwest Louisiana in the outdoors. Those hoping to relax and be in nature should visit SWLA’s Annual Yoga Fest! Shop the unique and vintage crafts at Gillis Trade Days Farmers Market. For more entertainment visit the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, catch Endless Road at Panorama Music House see Jarvis Jacob & The Gents visit Karaoke Night at Ray’s Lounge see Analog at Riverside Event Center or enjoy Shadow Road and Alicia’s Big Bad Birthday Party. The Social Club will feature DJ Rooster, and Zach Edwards will be performing at Rikenjaks Brewing Company. Another music option is Twisted X at Kaw-Liga’s in Sulphur.

Sunday: Brunch, Cars, and Open Mic

Wind down your weekend with delicious brunch options! Enjoy Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch w/ Zydecane at Rikenjaks, or a Sunday Jazz Brunch at either Luna Bar & Grill Downtown or Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp. For car enthusiasts, head to Chennault Airport for the SoWeLa SCCA Autocross. Shop the Annual Easter Pop Up Shop at The Golden Doors Event Center. End your night on stage with Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House. Zydecane and Rusty James can be found at the legendary Rikenjaks Brewing Company.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the weekend of April 11th-13th, 2025, promises a diverse range of activities in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Remember to confirm event details directly with venues before heading out. Have a fantastic weekend!

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Events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: April 11-13

Friday, April 11

Cadillac Possum

Date: April 11
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Ladies Sip n Chip

Date: April 11
Location: Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Time: 5:30 PM

Movies Under the Stars: DC League of Super Pets

Date: April 11
Location: Mallard Junction Park
Time: 6:30 PM

Yoga by the Lake Free Community Flow

Date: April 11
Location: Mantra Yoga Center
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Cody Broussard Art Exhibition

Date: April 11
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly until May 10, 2025

Interpretations of Nature Through Lens and Pencil

Date: April 11
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly until June 7, 2025

Joie de Vivre: Celebrating the Black Creole Heritage of Lake Charles

Date: April 11
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly until June 28, 2025

LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting

Date: April 11
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly until April 30, 2025

April Week 2: Adult Programs at the Library

Date: April 11
Location: Various Locations
Details: Recurring daily until April 12, 2025

April Week 2: Children/Family Programs at the Library

Date: April 11
Location: Various Locations
Details: Recurring daily until April 11, 2025

Exquisite Miniatures

Date: April 11
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly until May 3, 2025

Live Music at The Max

Date: April 11
Location: The Max Restaurant at The National
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly on Friday

Paul Piazza @ Tia Juanita’s

Date: April 11
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Details: Recurring weekly on Friday

The Hottest DJ’s in Lake Charles

Date: April 11
Location: Cajun’s Wharf Grill & Bar
Time: Fridays: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Louisiana Railroad Days Festival

Date: April 11
Location: DeQuincy
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Railroad Days Festival Full Schedule

Saturday, April 12

SWLA’s Annual Yoga Fest

Date: April 12
Location: Drew Park
Time: Starting at 11:00 AM

City of Sulphur Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Date: April 12
Location: Heritage Square
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Citywide Easter Egg Hunt

Date: April 12
Location: City of Lake Charles
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Easter and Earth Day Crafts

Date: April 12
Location: Butterfly Language School
Time: Starting at 11:00 AM

Sale Street Showcase Car Show

Date: April 12
Location: Sale Street Baptist Church
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Spring into Art

Date: April 12
Location: The Art Factory at Prien Lake Mall
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wind, Waves and Wheels

Date: April 12
Location: City of Lake Charles
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Endless Road at Panorama Music House

Date: April 12
Location: Panorama Music House
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Jarvis Jacob & The Gents

Date: April 12
Location: Brew Brothers
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Karaoke night at Ray’s Lounge

Date: April 12
Location: Ray’s Lounge
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Analog at Riverside Event Center

Date: April 12
Location: Loggerheads Bar, Lake Charles
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Shadow Road and Alicia’s Big Bad Birthday Party

Date: April 12
Location: The Social Club, Lake Charles
Time: Starting at 7:00 PM

Gillis Trade Days Farmers Market

Date: April 12
Location: Gillis Grocery & Cafe
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Details: Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday

DJ Rooster at The Social Club

Date: April 12
Location: The Social Club, Lake Charles
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Zach Edwards at Rikenjaks Brewing Company

Date: April 12
Location: Rikenjaks Brewing Company, Lake Charles
Time: 6:30 PM

Twisted X at Kaw-Liga’s in Sulphur

Date: April 12
Location: Kaw-Liga’s, Sulphur
Time: 8:00 PM – Midnight

Louisiana Railroad Days Festival

Date: April 12
Location: DeQuincy
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Railroad Days Festival Full Schedule

Sunday, April 13

Annual Easter Pop Up Shop

Date: April 13
Location: The Golden Doors Event Center
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

SoWeLa SCCA Autocross

Date: April 13
Location: Chennault Airport
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Pajama Jam Open Mic at Panorama Music House

Date: April 13
Location: The Panorama Music House
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday Fun Day Zydeco Brunch w/ Zydecane

Date: April 13
Location: Rikenjaks
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Luna Bar & Grill

Date: April 13
Location: Luna Bar & Grill Downtown
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

Date: April 13
Location: Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Zydecane and Rusty James at Rikenjaks Brewing Company

Date: April 13
Location: Rikenjaks Brewing Company, Lake Charles
Time: Zydecane @ 11:30 AM / Rusty James @ 6:00 PM