Published May 21, 2025
Red, White & Local: Memorial Day Events You’ll Love

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Fun in Lafayette! 🎉🌭🎬
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and we’ve got an awesome lineup of events to help you kick off summer with fun, fitness, food, and family time! ☀️💙 From water workouts to food trucks and movies under the stars — there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the schedule below and make your plans!
🐾 Saturday, May 24 – Kick off the weekend with animals & water fun!
🐒 Columbian Park Zoo | 10 AM – 7 PM
Spend the day with your favorite furry (and scaly!) friends at Columbian Park Zoo! 🦁🦜 Bring the kiddos and explore everything the zoo has to offer — it's the perfect start to your holiday weekend.
💦 Tippicanoe Cove Water Park | 11 AM – 6 PM
It’s ½ PRICE admission day! 🎟️ That means more splashing and sliding for less 💸. Grab your sunscreen, swimsuits, and floaties — the lazy river is calling! 🌊🩱
🍔 Sunday, May 25 – Food, family, and a movie favorite!
🚚 Food Trucks Near Memorial Island | 12 PM – 4 PM
Come hungry! 😋 A variety of local food trucks will be serving up tasty eats near beautiful Memorial Island. Perfect for a chill afternoon picnic with the fam. 🧺🍦
🎥 Movie Night at Loeb Stadium | 7 PM
Ready to go under the sea? 🌊🐠 Loeb Stadium is showing Finding Nemo on the big screen — bring your blankets, snacks, and your favorite people for this family favorite flick under the stars. 🎬✨
🏊 Tuesday, May 27 – Make a splash with Water Walking!
🚶♀️ Water Walking Kick-Off Event at Tippecanoe Cove | 6:15 PM – 8 PM
Looking for a unique way to get moving? Join Tippecanoe Cove for a FREE Water Walking Kick-Off! 💪🌊 Whether you’re strolling with the current or powering against it, this stress-free workout is a great way to unwind and stay fit. Open to all fitness levels — come give it a try!
🎉 Whether you're relaxing at the zoo, floating in the lazy river, or enjoying a movie night under the stars — there's no better place to be than right here in Lafayette. ❤️🤍💙
Hope To See You There!