Slow the pace a bit and waltz into the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. Discover the life of Louisiana's prairie Cajuns through ranger programs, exhibits, artifacts, and films. Kids can explore the center and earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. The center's bookstore has books, music, children's books, and craft items on sale. Admission to the center is free. Click here for directions and program listings for specific dates.

250 West Park Avenue, Eunice
337-457-8499                                                                                                                 Open Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Closed December 25. Useful information about public transportation, regulations on pets, etc., is available here.

Regularly scheduled programs:

• Free Cajun music and dancing every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Let the center's volunteers teach you how to kick up your heels Cajun-style! (No program Saturday, December 26)
• Free cooking demonstrations every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Rangers and volunteers share the secrets of gumbo, etouffee, and other local favorites. (No demonstration Saturday, December 26)
• Rendez-vous des Cajuns every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and zydeco music known locally as "the Cajun Grand Ole Opry" at the Liberty Theater next door to the center.  (No performance Saturday, December 26)

Special events and programs

• Field trips for schools and other groups by reservation.
• Girl Scout programs for Daisies, Brownies, and Junior Girl Scouts.
• Summer day camps for kids. 

For more on things to do in Eunice and for information on Cajun history and culture, check out

• www.eunice-la.com
• www.acadie1755.ca
• www.cajunfrenchmusic.org