What’s Happening In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend Oct. 2-4
Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - Fall is officially here, and as we head into October, plenty is happening this weekend to kick off the new month. From a big football game and a family-friendly festival to movies under the stars, there are several ways to get out and enjoy the weekend.
The weather may not be cooperating, but the forecast could be a bit of a hit-or-miss situation. If the rain holds off, you may have just enough of a window to get outside, have some fun, and make the most of the first weekend of October. Here's what is going on.
Movies Under The Stars returns this Friday night in Lake Charles. This week's event will take place Oct. 2nd at Prien Lake Park, which is located at 3700 West Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles. This week's movie will be “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.” The weather is always unpredictable, so in case of inclement weather, updates will be posted on calcasieu.gov and the Police Jury’s social media pages.
Read More: October 2026 Lineup and locations for Movies Under The Stars
The McNeese Cowboys will travel to Baton Rouge to take on the LSU Tigers this Saturday night. The game kicks off at 6:45 pm and the game will be televised on the SEC Network.
Read More: Find Tickets for the LSU-McNeese football game
West-Fest is taking place in Westlake, Louisiana, this Saturday. The all-day event gets underway when the gates open at 1 p.m., with live music starting at 2:30 p.m.
2026 West Fest Entertainment Lineup
- The Kevin Barton Band
- Brandon Ledet
- Dani LaCour
- Steel Shot
Randall King will be here in Lake Charles on Friday, October 2, at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles. The concert starts at 8:30 p.m. and will take place inside the Grand Event Center. All guests must be 21 years old or older.
Get out and have some fun this weekend.
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