What’s Happening In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend?
Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] It feels so nice out. The humidity is down and so is the temperatures so you have no excuse to get out and do something this weekend. What is going on in Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana this weekend, you ask?
We've got you covered with everything we found happening in town. We made a list of things you can get out and do this weekend, Oct. 9th-11th, 2026.
Country music legend Travis Tritt will be in Lake Charles for a big concert this Saturday night, October 10th. He will be performing inside the Golden Nugget at its Grand Event Center. The show starts at 8:00 pm Saturday night.
Louisiana Football Schedule For October 10th & 11th
The McNeese Cowboys are on a bye week
The LSU Tigers will travel to Lexington to take on the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday night. Kickoff for that game is set for 6:00 pm and will be on ESPN.
The New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at Noon in the Superdome in New Orleans. The game will be on FOX.
Movies Under The Stars is back in Lake Charles on Friday night, put on by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. This Friday, Oct. 9th, it will be at the Mallard Junction Park located at 599 August St. in Lake Charles. The movie this week will be “Goat,” which is about a determined young goat pursuing a chance to play the high-energy sport of roarball. The event is free and open to the public.
If you're looking to cool off, check out the Gator waterpark in Westlake, Louisiana. We have the pictures below for you. Enjoy your weekend!
Lazy Gator Waterpark in Westlake
Gallery Credit: Mike Soileau