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Past Events

Summer Kickoff Pool Party!

Let's kick off the official start of summer in the USA, with a pool party and Mexican fiesta: guacamole and chips, taco bar... and margaritas, of course!

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Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch

It's springtime in Lyon! Come and celebrate with us Sunday, April 13th at 11:00 am with an Easter brunch. It will be a potluck, with names beginning with A-L bringing a savory dish and M-Z bringing a sweet dish. Drinks will be provided.

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Outlet Shopping Trip

Do you love shopping? Do you like brand-name clothes (Lacoste, Lancel, Levi’s, Pepe Jeans, Nike, and more) for a reasonable price? If so, please join us for the Outlet Village shopping in Roman, in the Region of la Drôme! (About 1h15 from Lyon by car)

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Tapas and Wine Evening

Join fellow American Club Members for an evening of tapas and wine at Cafe Thomas. Chef Thomas Ponson has received rave reviews for his fresh and delicious tapas.

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Karaoke Night

Get ready to rock! It’s time to sing your heart out and rock the night away! Sing the music that you love from the 60’s up to now. The Beatles or Lady Gaga, it’s up to you! The ACL has booked a private room so ensure that you book early as the places are limited.

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Chili Cook Off!

We're cookin' up something great! Think you have the best chili in town? Prove it! We're having a Chili Cook Off. If your recipe has not been perfected yet, we need taste testers as well. Join us for prizes and lots of fun!

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Family Trip to the Lyon Aquarium

Bring the whole family for a Sunday trip to the Lyon Aquarium! Centrally located just off the A7 in La Mulatiere, the Lyon Aquarium is educational fun for all ages.…

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Museum Visit with Café Français

Instead of meeting as usual at La Brioche Dorée, on Thursday, January 23, we'll meet at the Museum (address below) at 10:50am to see an exhibit about French fashion during…

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Family Bowling Day

Relax on Sunday, January 19th with an afternoon of bowling with the American Club of Lyon.

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Jazz Dinner!

Please join us on Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 pm to celebrate the New Year in one of the finest jazz restaurants in the city!

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Christmas Happy Hour

It's the most wonderful happy hour of the year! Meet friends for the year's final happy hour to celebrate the holiday season!

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NFL Game Night

Get your game on and join us on Sunday, November 10 @ 7pm for an NFL game or two. We will have access to all NFL games being shown on Sunday the 10th, so we'll watch what the majority rules (or watch a little of each game).

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Children’s Sunday Museum Visit

Let's meet at Musée Miniature et Cinéma in Vieux Lyon on November 17th at 3 PM and spend the afternoon touring the miniature museum. There are over 100 scenes created in miniature scale at the museum that make for a fun and interesting afternoon for both children and adults.

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Champagne Tasting

The American Club and America House are hosting a champagne tasting from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday 23rd November.

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Thanksgiving Family Potluck

Let’s celebrate the most American of holidays: Thanksgiving! Space is limited for this event, but everyone is invited to join in. The club will provide freshly cooked turkeys, and members are asked to bring their own beverages and favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert.

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Apple Picking in Reyrieux

Let’s meet for an afternoon of apple picking in Reyrieux. Meet at the orchard at 3pm on Saturday, October 5th. Please RSVP for location and directions. We…

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American Club Annual Halloween Party

Please join us in Brignais this year for our annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 12th at 5 PM. Children of all ages are welcomed to join us for this…

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Homecoming 2013

Please join us on Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 PM. for our first major event of the year, the ACL Homecoming Cocktail Party. Meet up with old friends and…

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September Hike

How about an enjoyable walk in the Beaujolais region around the village of Pommiers some 20 km from Lyon, at about the time of grape harvesting? This is a charming…

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