A Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours and Adventures
Captain Billy Gaston conducts each tour through scenic bayous, showing birds, turtles, and alligators. Guests can expect a comfortable 49-passenger, covered vessel. Tours take place Monday – Saturday at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Alligators fed daily on time. Call for reservations.
251 Marina Drive
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 868-4625
Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade
A Christmas boat parade that begins at dusk in Bayou Terrebonne at Bourg Volunteer Fire Station. Local pleasure boats decorate with Christmas lights and parade down the bayou to the Humble Canal Bridge. People gather along the sides of the bayou to watch the parade. Families gather, and light fires line the bayou sides.
Bourg Volunteer Fire Station
4317 LA-24
Bourg, LA
985-209-1771
Annie Miller’s Son’s Marsh and Swamp Tours
Enjoy Mandalay Wildlife Refuge, marsh, swamps, bayous and wildlife. Learn about Alligator Annie. Call for reservations. No credit cards.
1109 Dunn Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 868-4758
Ardoyne Plantation
Tour times: Tues.-Sat. 9:30am, 11:30am and 2pm.
Step back in time with this historic tour of a grand scale Victorian gothic sugarcane plantation. Although the mansion was not built until 1888, it has been continually lived in by the original builders family for 6 generations and contains ALL original family furniture, china and plantation memorabilia. Ardoyne Plantation house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as possibly the largest and most elaborate example of Rural Victorian Gothic Architecture in the state of Louisiana.
2678 Highway 311
Schriever, LA 70395
(985) 804-2271
Bayou Cane Sports Bar
Neighborhood Sports Bar proudly serving Hunt Brothers Pizza & Wings!
Pool, Darts, Golden-Tee, Jet-Pong & more!
Join us for CLUB BAYOU CANE every Friday & Saturday night! The area’s hottest DJ’s spinning today’s biggest hits from 10pm – 2am
6613 W. Park Avenue, Ste. 8 and 9
Houma, LA 70360
985-873-0773
Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie Festival
Join in for a day of food, festivity, and teamwork. In addition to mounds of pork, there will be a white bean cookoff, live music, and the now-famous Cajun Cup (a series of bayou-themed competitions).
Downtown Houma
8043 Main Street
Houma, LA
Bayou Terrebonne Distillers
Weekend Live Music, Comedy Night on Fridays and much more!
Closed Monday thru Thursday. Friday 5pm to 10pm. Saturday 2pm to 10pm. Sunday 12pm to 5pm.
8043 W Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum
Waterlife Museum celebrates the industries and traditions that collectively comprise our unique culture! The museum gift shop offers Louisiana-themed art, jewelry, clothing, and merchandise. A Cajun music band plays on Tuesdays from noon to 3:00 p.m. The museum also offers an event rental space in the Bayou Gallery, overlooking Bayou Terrebonne.
7910 Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 580-7200
Bayou Wave Runner Rentals
Experience the thrill of wave runner rental services for recreational use and water sports enthusiasts.
160 St. George Road
Schriever, LA 70395
985-688-9225
Cajun Boats & Floats
Ready to explore the waterways of Louisiana’s Bayou Country? Cajun Boats & Floats has got you covered! Whether you’re craving a leisurely pedal boat ride, a peaceful kayak journey, or a classic canoe adventure, this Downtown Experience has it all. With flexible rental options—choose from half-day, full-day, or weekend escapades—you can float your way through the bayou at your own pace. Prefer the gear delivered? No problem! Cajun Boats & Floats offers both pick-up and delivery. Just call 985.772.2937 to book your rental. Payment is a breeze with Venmo or cash. Get ready to make a splash in Houma!
7591 Main St. Houma, LA 70360
985-772-2937
Cajun Jam
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month at C’est Bon Café to enjoy delicious food and the unique musical stylings of the Cajun Music Preservation Society and local favorites that will make you want to tap your toes. All ages welcome!
6pm – 8pm
* Event subject to change. For more information visit the Cajun Music Preservation Society’s Facebook page.
1687 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA
Cast Iron Cookoff Crawl
The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cookoff presented by Transech LLC features 30+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware. For just a small admission fee, you can taste everything, vote for your favorite, and support a great cause!
All event proceeds benefit the many local service projects of the Rotary Club of Houma, including education, leadership, and veteran projects in our community.
In addition to delicious food, the Cast Iron Cookoff will have live local music, a Cast Iron Crawl throughout downtown Houma, and local artists displaying their work. You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!
Downtown Houma
7856 Main Street
Houma, LA
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Nicholls State University Art Studio
Named as one of the Top 25 Most Amazing Sculpture Gardens in the World by BestValueSchools.com. http://www.bestvalueschools.com/25-most-amazing-sculpture-gardens-in-the-world/ The garden has more than 100 concrete sculptures and is open from dawn to dusk. Free to the public.
5336 Bayouside Drive
Chauvin, LA 70377
(985) 594-2546
Craftin Cajuns Craft Show and Marketplace
Barry P Bonvillain Civic Center
346 Civic Center Blvd
Houma, LA
985-850-4657
Daiquiris & Company
Lobby, Patio and Drive Thru
Monday thru Thursday 11am to 12am. Friday 11am to 1am. Saturday 10am to 1am. Sunday 10am to 12am.
276 S Hollywood Road
Houma, LA 70360
985-873-9981
6203 West Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
985-876-5566
821 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
985-857-8578
Down the Bayou Shrimp Tours
Learn the ins and outs of the seafood industry from this multigenerational family business. View shrimp boats and nets, learn about safety regulations, walk through the processing plant and freezers and finsh with a delicious, fresh seafood meal from Kim’s Suga Shack.
Available upon reservation: Call 985-257-1200 to book today.
8238 Grand Cailliou Rd.
Dulac, LA 70353
(985) 257-1200
Downtown Houma Makers Market at the Library
It is at the Terrebonne Parish Library parking lot to the right of the front entrance every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 3 pm to dark.
151 Library Drive
Houma, LA
985-876-5861
Faith Family Shrimp Tours
From the bayou to the bag, learn how dried shrimp is made during an hour-long guided tour.
8167 Redfish Street, Chauvin, LA 70344
(985)-594-2067
https://sites.google.com/faithfamilyshrimp.com/faith-family-shrimp-co/home
Finding Our Roots African American Mobile Museum
Celebrating African-American history in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary Parishes.
Stationed at the Explore Houma Visitors Center every Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
114 Tourist Drive
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 855-9202
Greenwood Gator Farm and Tours
See large alligators at a live show. Catch and hold baby alligators and learn about the art of alligator hunting. Open 7 days a week. Tour times at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Call for reservations. Credit cards accepted.
125 Gator Court
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 804-0744
High Tide Bar & Billiards
Pool Hall, In House Music, Cocktails
Open daily 4pm to 2am
202 Monarch Drive
Houma, LA 70364
985-879-3238
Houma Downtown Christmas Festival
The annual Christmas parade starts at Terrebonne High and rolls down Main Street. From there, it will turn right on Barrow and end at the corner of School Street.
A tree-lighting ceremony follows in the Courthouse Square, Main and Church streets.
Downtown Houma
985-873-6408
Hypervelocity Race Track
Our all-electric mini go-kart has zero emissions that will get your adrenaline pumping as you speed around the world of HyperVelocity. Our 11,700 square-foot facility houses family-orientated activities for all ages, both beginner and experienced drivers; every one is designed to have fun and make a lasting memory. Come with your family, friends, colleagues, or opponents for the ultimate racing experience.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
5953 West Park Avenue, Southland Mall
Houma, LA 70364
985-746-5210
Intracoastal Club
Houma’s home to the underground arts w/ music, performance art and more!
5PM – 2AM Monday through Friday.
8448 Main Street, Houma, LA, United States, Louisiana
(985) 746-5028
https://www.facebook.com/p/Intracoastal-Club-100036361608282/
It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere
Neighborhood Bar, DJ and Karaoke
Open daily 12pm to 2am.
5781 West Main St.
Houma, LA 70360
985-868-8533
Jeaux’s New Horizons
Karaoke, DJ Nights, Weekend Live Music, Dancing
Open daily. 11am to 11pm.
713 Hwy. 182
Houma, LA 70364
985-805-1794
Jude-O’s Bayou Tavern
DJ, Karaoke, Live Music
Open daily 3pm to 2am.
6271 W Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-223-0031
Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne
Le Petit is Houma’s only live theatre house. The Theatre is listed on the Louisiana Historic Registry.
7829 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-4278
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; Saturday – Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm.
LUMCON operates from the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie. Includes educational exhibits focusing on Louisiana’s coastal resources. The marine center is open for self-guided tours.
8124 Highway 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
(985) 851-2800
Luminate Houma Downtown
Free concert! Bring your Chairs and enjoy the essence of local musicians and artists showcasing their talents.
Next to Lumiere Blues and Jazz Bistro.
See our events calendar for dates.
7913 W. Main St.
Houma, LA 70360
985-873-6408
Mahony’s
Irish Pub
Closed Sunday. Monday thru Friday 2pm to 2am. Saturday 6pm to 2am.
7832 W Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-262-3990
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
The Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge is a 4,212 acre refuge composed of freshwater marsh and Cypress-Tupelo Swamp. The refuge is only accessible by boat and provides excellent habitat for waterfowl, wading birds and neotropical songbirds. A one mile walking trail is available to the public from dusk to dawn.
3599 Bayou Black Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 853-1078
Market at the Marina
Monthly Farmers Market, Downtown Houma Marina
1st Saturday Each Month
8am – noon
8226 E Park Ave
Houma, LA
Maw Maw Walker and Tailgate
Put on your Muu-Muus and walk away the blues! As we endeavor to build our community back, we are coming together to celebrate our resolve, and more importantly, each other! 100% of proceeds to benefit revitalization efforts Downtown Houma! Another event not to be missed!
Event by Hache Grant Association, Inc.
Bayou Terrebonne Distillers
8043 W Main Street
Houma, LA
https://www.facebook.com/events/bayou-terrebonne-distillers/maw-maw-walker-tailgate/586750169559566/
On The Canal Bar
Live Music
Monday 4pm to 12am. Tuesday 1pm to 8pm. Wednesday thru Friday 1pm to 2am. Saturday 11am to 2pm. Sunday 11am to 9pm.
1109 Dunn Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-746-5806
PAC Kayak Rentals
Owners Eddie and Lisa Mullen offer kayak rentals and guided kayaking excursions in the beautiful Pointe-Aux-Chenes area.
179 PawPaw Ct.
Montegut, LA 70377
(225)573-4085
Pirate and Boots Festival
Keep Terrebonne Beautiful will hold a celebration in conjunction with Keep Louisiana’s Beautiful Love the Boot Week. The celebration will have vendor booths, music, activities for kids, and food. Of course, we have a Jean Lafitte look-alike contest and a treasure hunt. The purpose of the event is two-fold. First, we want to celebrate our bayou heritage and keep our area clean. Second, we will be raising money to further the mission of Keep Terrebonne Beautiful.
Downtown Houma Marina
8228 Park Avenue
Houma, LA
https://www.facebook.com/events/downtown-houma-marina/pirates-boots-festival/311196134391260/
Pointe-Aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area
With 35,000 acres of wetlands, this area is composed primarily of freshwater wetlands and provides an important habitat for wintering waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway. From its two birding decks, visitors can see year-round resident wildlife including white tail deer, otter, alligators and diverse bird species. It is also home to nesting rookeries of heron, egret and bald eagles. Public boat launch available.
2951 Hwy 665
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 594-5494
Pours Tavern
Karoke and DJ.
Monday thru Wednesday 11am to 2am. Thursday 11am to 11pm. Friday 11am to 2am. Sunday 11am to 10pm.
1527 Polk St.
Houma, LA 70360
985-746-5488
Regional Military Museum
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am-4:00pm. Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm.
The museum is a living history of the area’s rich military past. Vehicles really run and weapons really fire. The library acts as a place of research for both family military history and educational instruction. Veteran volunteers offer first-hand accounts of their service.
1154 Barrow Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 873-8200
Southdown Bar and Grill
Sports Bar and Restaurant
Open Monday thru Friday 1pm to 2am. Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 2am.
216 Mystic Blvd.
Houma, LA 70360
985-876-7126
Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival
Southdown Marketplace is a One-Day Artison Craft festival that features more than 300 local and national vendors with unique hand-made products including jewelry, clothing, wood crafts, original art, garden items, seasonal items & more!
Southdown Plantation
1208 Museum Drive
Houma, LA
985-581-0154
Southdown Plantation & Terrebonne Museum
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Southdown Plantation House is a 19th century manor house, slave quarters, gift shop, and worker’s cabin! FREE mini-tours to all visitors. Credit cards accepted.
1208 Museum Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 851-0154
St. Patrick’s Day on the Bayou
Whether you’re looking to embrace your Irish roots, or you just want to don your greenest attire and have a bit of fun, we’ve got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day!
It’s no secret that in Houma, we enjoy our festivals and parades. No holiday goes uncelebrated here, including St. Patrick’s Day. Houma’s St. Patty’s Day festivities honor the long-standing history of Irish Americans in Terrebonne Parish and celebrate their many contributions. So put on your best green and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—Bayou Country style!
West Main
Barrow Street Route
985-688-2026
Sunrise Bud and Burger Championship
This annual Rotary Club of Houma Sunrise Bud and Burger Championship is our fundraiser for the bicycles we give away at Christmas every year. Come taste the best burgers around while listening to great music. Think your burger is the best around? Come compete in one of our three categories: Restaurant, Corporte, Backyard Grillers.
Southdown Plantation
Buquet Pavilion
1208 Museum Drive
Houma, LA
985-804-3949
Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Original art by local artists. Located in the heart of Houma’s Historic District.
630 Belanger Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 851-2198
Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Dedicated to preserving Cajun culture, the center offers classes on Cajun dancing, cooking, crafts and decoy carving.
317 Goode Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 873-6545
TFAE Run for Excellence and Cajun Food Festival
TFAE’s 5k Run for Excellence and Best of the Fest, presented by Terrebonne General Health System, will have more entertainment and pre-race activities than ever before.
TFAE’s 5k Run for Excellence and Best of the Fest is scheduled this spring. There will be a pre-race second-line, a battle of the high school bands, live music, and The BEST OF THE FEST food competition.
Downtown Houma
7910 Main Street
Houma, LA
985-868-5881
The A Bar
Night Club. Live Entertainment.
Closed Sunday thru Wednesday. Thursday, 5 pm to 11 pm. Friday 5 pm to 2 am. Saturday 8 pm to 2 am.
7181 Main St, Houma, LA, United States, Louisiana.
985-746-5225
The Balcony
Cocktails, Live Music
Closed Sunday thru Thursday. Friday 12pm to 2pm, 8pm to 2am. Saturday 8pm to 2am.
7834 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-262-3990
The Boxer and The Barrel
Cocktails, DJ, In House Music, Live Music
Closed Sunday. Monday thru Saturday 4pm to 2am.
7817 W Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-856-6229
The Conveaux Club
The Conveaux Club is a live podcast event that takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 8:00pm. It is a collective of creators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists who love to tackle various topics. It’s an open forum format that allows audience members to discuss and engage. This event happens every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 8:00 pm. It is recorded live at The Balcony above Mahony’s Bar in Downtown Houma so guests can enjoy the live show and order drinks. Admission is $10.
7832 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360
The Houma Golf Club
9-hole golf course. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. until dark. Hours vary by season. Call for tee times on weekends. Walking player $9 per person per 9. Riding player $15 per person per 9. No credit cards.
6433 Alma Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 868-5051
The Music Cove
Live Music
Closed Sunday and Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 2am
227 Howard Avenue
Houma, LA 70363
985-223-1000
The Patio
Milano’s restaurant. Regular live entertainment.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Tuesday thru Thursday 5pm to 12am. Friday 4pm to 2am. Saturday 5pm to 2am.
312 Belanger Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-879-2426
The Pour House
Pour your own beer! Occasional weekend live music.
Closed Monday. Tuesday thru Thursday 10:30am to 9pm. Friday and Saturday 10:30am to 10pm. Sunday 10:30am to 9pm.
541 Corporate Drive
Houma, LA 70360
985-872-0006
Volumnia Farm
1828 Robert Ruffin (RR) Barrow purchased the property from James Bowie in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, near Houma. This property would later become Residence Plantation, named so because RR owned many plantations, but Residence Plantation was where he resided. Residence Plantation has been continually owned and operated from that time until the present by the same family, making it one of the oldest, if not the oldest, family-owned businesses in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
8951 Park Ave.
Houma, LA 70363-3780
(985) 414-2284
White Boot Stroll
Celebrate the best of Terrebonne Parish’s arts and culture at the White Boot Stroll in historic downtown Houma. In addition to having the chance to buy locally made products and art, guests will also enjoy live music, art installations, photo opportunities, special promotions from restaurants, and more. At this community-wide block party, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
317 Goode St
Houma, LA
985-868-2732
https://www.louisianatravel.com/events/cultural-events/white-boot-stroll-2023
Wildlife Gardens
Walk through a live cypress swamp. Small alligator farm with small to large alligators and a 110-pound loggerhead turtle. Nature trails. Bed and breakfast cabins available in the swamp. French-speaking host. Gardens open Tues-Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No credit cards.
5306 N. Bayou Black Drive
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 209-9677