Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
![New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2023/06/attachment-RS39110_GettyImages-638250692-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters
There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend.
![McNeese Announces Fan Fest For August 17th](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/05/attachment-McNeese-Football.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McNeese Announces Fan Fest For August 17th
Be sure to mark your calendar for the PokeNation Fan Fest. This is going to be awesome!
![Things To Know Before You Go To Marshland Fest In Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2022/07/attachment-Marshland-Festival-2.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Things To Know Before You Go To Marshland Fest In Lake Charles
You will need to know these things before you head to the festival this weekend.
![Paw Patrol Live Coming to Lake Charles Event Center](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-cbc_pawpatrol_ott_background_v02.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Paw Patrol Live Coming to Lake Charles Event Center
Paw Patrol is heading to Lake Charles! Here's everything you need to know...
![Southland Conference Hosting Football Media Day Today](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/05/attachment-McNeese-Football.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southland Conference Hosting Football Media Day Today
The McNeese Cowboys will take the stage at Southland Conference Media Day. Here's everything you should know...
![McNeese's Gary Goff Discusses Fall Camp & Upcoming Season](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/02/attachment-Gary-Goff.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McNeese's Gary Goff Discusses Fall Camp & Upcoming Season
Hear from Head Coach Gary Goff ahead of the upcoming fall camp and season.
![Pirate Night At The Ballfield This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pirate Night At The Ballfield This Weekend
Its going to be a Pirate Invasion this Saturday Night in Lake Charles at the Joe Miller Ballpark!
![Concerts, Festivals, And Events In Lake Charles This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2018/04/Festivals-2020.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Concerts, Festivals, And Events In Lake Charles This Weekend
Here is a list of concerts, festivals, and events going on this weekend.
![Warrior of the Week: James "Cory" Newton](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-warrior-of-the-week-2-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Warrior of the Week: James "Cory" Newton
Each week, we want to salute the true heroes among us. This week, our Loggerheads and Riverside Resort Warrior of the Week is Mr. James "Cory" Newton!
![Popular SWLA Cajun Restaurant Announces New Location](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-T-Dougs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Cajun French Music Fest This Saturday, July 20 In Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2023/11/attachment-Accordion.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cajun French Music Fest This Saturday, July 20 In Lake Charles
Two-step and Waltz to your favorite Cajun music this Saturday in lake Charles. Here is who's playing.
![When Will Smalls Sliders In Lake Charles Open? What We Know...](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/02/attachment-Smalls-Sliders.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When Will Smalls Sliders In Lake Charles Open? What We Know...
We're getting closer and closer to Smalls Sliders opening right here in Lake Charles. When is it going to open? Here's what we know...