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Cenla Events
Sorted by parish:
Rapides Parish:
Spooktacular Trick-or -Treat Bash! | 4PM-6PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Rapides Parish Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
Description: Get your costumes ready and join us for a fun and festive Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Bash! Families are invited to stop by for a safe and spirited Halloween celebration filled with candy giveaways, music, and spooky fun. Whether you’re dressed as a ghost, goblin, or superhero, there’s a treat waiting just for you!
Pumpkin Palooza!! | 4PM-5:30PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Westside Regional Library
Description: Join us for all things PUMPKIN!!! PUMPKIN crafts for all! PUMPKIN cupcake walk! PUMPKIN bean bag toss! PUMPKIN face-painting! PUMPKIN smashing! (JK, no pumpkins will be hurt during the Palooza!) Stop by on your way Trick-or-Treating and enter the costume contest! We will have plenty of prizes and candy.
Main’s Family Fall Bazaar | 4PM-5:30PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Rapides Parish Library, Main Library
Description: Join us for Main’s Family Fall Bazaar. With fun games like Monster Bowling, Scary Bag Toss. Scarry Storytime and a Scavenger hunt. We will have a station to paint pumpkins, temporary tattoos and a backdrop for pictures. Come join us for fun times on Halloween!
Rrr… It’s A Halloween Festival! | 4PM-5PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Rapides Parish Library, Libuse Branch
Description: Ahoy mateys! Come by the Libuse Branch on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for piratey games, prizes, and treats. The Libuse Pirate Crew welcomes all to wear their Halloween costume and come by for a good time! Please register so the crew can have enough supplies aboard. Seating is limited. Registrations are required. See the RPL digital calendar to register.
Trunk and Treat with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | 5:30PM-7:30PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Description: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomes you to Trunk and Treat with us in our church parking lot.
Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church Lecompte | 5:30PM-7PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: First Baptist Church Lecompte
Description: Join us for a good time of fun, fellowship, costumes and tons of candy at our annual Trunk-or-Treat event on October 31st, at 5:30 PM. Located in the church parking lot at First Baptist Church Lecompte. See you soon!
Trunk-R-Treat at Philadelphia Baptist Church | 5:30PM-8PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Philadelphia Baptist Church Horseshoe Drive
Description: Philadelphia Baptist Church Horseshoe Drive | FREE CANDY, FOOD, DOOR PRIZES, & INFLATABLES!
Come join us for Trunk-R-Treat, a family friendly event, on Friday, October 31 at PBCHD. We will have food, inflatables, door prizes, LOTS of candy, and so much more!
This is a FREE family friendly event. Costumes are encouraged!
Young Adult Game Night at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | 7:30PM-9:30PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Description: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Presents Young Adult Game Night! Come hang out, have some food, and play games in our fellowship hall. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween Costume for some spooky fun and fellowship!
AMoA: The Saratoga Collection: Commemorating the 20the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina | 7:30PM-9:30PM, Nov 1 (More Info)
Location: 933 Second Street,Alexandria,LA,71301
Description: The Alexandria Museum of Art presents the first public viewing of the Saratoga Collection. Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection was previously housed in the Saratoga Building located at 212 Loyola Ave in New Orleans and features works created by artists living and working in the city in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The works in the collection are reflective of contemporary trends in art of the time and show some insight into the significance of this historic disaster on the art and culture of the city of New Orleans. Member opening reception, Friday, Nov 7/25 at 6:00 p.m.
$5.00 Admission to the Museum.
HEARTY BREAKFASTS on FIRST SATURDAYS on BUHLOW LAKE | 7:30AM-9:30AM, Nov 1 (More Info)
Location: Buhlow Lake Municipal Airport
Description: HEARTY MONTHLY BREAKFAST at BUHLOW LAKE AIRPORT in AIRCRAFT CLUBHOUSE.
Grant Parish:
Colfax Farmers Market | 10AM-1PM, Nov 1 (More Info)
Location: 611 8th Street, Colfax, LA 71417
Description: Go checkout the the Colfax Farmers Market this Saturday from 10AM to 1PM!
Natchitoches Parish:
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat | 3:30PM-6:30PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: Vaughn Chevrolet Buick in Natchitoches
Description: Trunk or Treat at Vaughn Chevrolet Buick in Natchitoches! This Halloween, skip the dark streets and join us for a safe, family-friendly Trunk or Treat at Vaughn Chevrolet Buick! On Thursday, October 31st, from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM, our lot will be full of festive fun, candy, and community spirit: Decorated Trunks with Candy – Local families, businesses, and our team will have their trunks decked out and ready to hand out treats. Games & Activities – Spooky fun for kids of all ages. Food Truck Eats – Delicious food to enjoy while you celebrate. Raffles & Prizes – Enter for a chance to win exciting giveaways! Halloween Fun & More – Surprises around every corner. Location: Vaughn Chevrolet Buick – Natchitoches, LA Date: Thursday, October 31st Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM Want to be part of the fun? We’re inviting vendors, small businesses, customers, and community members to set up a booth or decorate a trunk for the event. To reserve your spot, please message us directly here on Facebook or email [email protected] Dress up, bring your candy bags, and enjoy a safe and exciting Halloween afternoon with us at Vaughn Chevrolet Buick in Natchitoches!
Dark Woods Haunted Attraction | 7PM-10PM, Oct 31 (More Info)
Location: 4242 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Description: Once you enter Dark Woods Haunted Attraction… there’s no turning back. Step into over 20 acres of immersive horror, where every shadow hides something sinister. Experience award-winning sets, movie-quality effects, and a cast of monsters ready to make you scream. Pro Tip: Buy your tickets online to choose your time slot and skip the ticket line — popular nights sell out fast! Buy now with the code FRIGHT20 for a special discount.
CASA Superhero Run | 8AM-12PM, Nov 1 (More Info)
Location: 103 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Description: Every child needs a hero — but abused children need superheroes! Join us on November 1st at the Natchitoches Riverbank for a 5K, Fun Run, and Walk supporting the children served by CASA in Natchitoches, Red River, and Sabine Parishes. Come dressed as your favorite superhero — we’re hosting a costume contest with prizes for Best Individual and Best Group costumes! Bring your family, friends, and team spirit for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising. All proceeds go toward advocating for abused and neglected children in our communities. Let’s run for a cause — and be the heroes they need!
Farmers Market | 8AM-1PM, Nov 1 (More Info)
Location: 103 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Description: Start your Saturday the local way! Join us at the Natchitoches Farmers Market from 8 AM to 1 PM along the beautiful riverbank — fresh produce, handmade goods, and community charm await.
Vernon Parish:
Free Billiards at American Legion 145 | 12PM-10PM, Nov 2 (More Info)
Location: 304 E North Street, Leesville, LA 71446
Description: Free pool every Sunday at the American Legion 145
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Have a great week, Cenla! See you Monday morning at 8AM!
— The Know Cenla Team
