Happy Monday, Central Louisiana!

We hope you had a great weekend. Here is the list of all of the great, family-fun events happening this week!

Cenla Events

Sorted by parish:

Rapides Parish:

  • Light of Mine Playhouse Cafe Story Hour | 10AM-11AM, Oct 28 (More Info)

    • Location: Light of Mine Playhouse Cafe

    • Description: Contact the Light of Mine Playhouse Cafe for more info at (318) 704-1110.

  • Majh at the Museum | 1PM-3PM, Oct 21 (Subscriber Submitted)

    • Location: Alexandria Museum of Art

    • Description: Come play Mah Jongg with us every Tuesday at the beautiful museum. All levels are welcome. Whether you’re brand new or have been playing for years. Please bring your tiles. Membership to the AMoA is $25/seniors and $30/individual. It’s such a lovely place to spend time. We are a warm, friendly group. We’d love for you to join us and help support the AMoA as well!

      Email Mary for any questions you may have. Your seat is waiting. [email protected]

  • Trick or Treat and Murph Challenge | 3PM-6PM, Oct 28 (More Info)

    • Location: 5615 Jackson St Suite H, Alexandria, LA 71303

    • Description: Come by for a Scary Good time at our 2nd Annual Trick or Treat and Murph Challenge! This Halloween, we’re combining fitness with festivities. Conquer the legendary Murph Challenge or simply trick or treat featuring local vendors, games, and plenty of candy. Bring the whole family for a spooky good time! Get your sweat on, grab some candy, and make some memories. See you there! Halloween costumes are encouraged!!

  • AMoA: Yoga in the Gallery | 5:45PM-7PM, Oct 21 (More Info)

    • Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

    • Description: Free Yoga at the Alexandria Museum of Art – Every Tuesday from 5:45PM – 7:00PM. Free and Open to the public.

  • LSUA Trick or Treat Street | 5PM-7PM, Oct 23 (More Info)

    • Location: LSUA

    • Description: Join LSUA for its annual Trick or Treat Street on the LSUA Campus. Children can trick or treat in a safe environment with over 40 Student Organizations and community members. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-trick-or-treat-street-tickets-1393108859099?aff=oddtdtcreator

      Everyone entering Trick or Treat Street will need to purchase a ticket. Children 2 and under do not need a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for LSUA Student Organizations.

  • Spirits Sunset Club with Live Music on the Patio | 6PM-9PM, Oct 30rd (More Info)

    • Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

    • Description: Join us on Thursdays on the patio at Spirits Food and Friends for great live music, great food, great friends, and hopefully, great weather!

  • 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:

  • Turn Up Thursday: Low Impact, High Wellness | 10:30AM-11:30AM, Oct 30 (More Info)

    • Location: Zoom Call

    • Description: Give your body a boost today! This virtual fitness class with personal trainer Frederick Griffith is packed with smooth moves, classic grooves and feel-good energy. The low-impact workout is gentle on joints but powerful for preventative care, incorporating aerobics, strength training and other exercises to help improve balance, mobility and strength while reducing injury risk.

      No stress, no pressure, just fun, music and movement. Bring water, wear comfy clothes, and let’s vibe! Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.

      How to Join:

      Sign in to your aarp.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.

  • 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:

  • RCC Trunk or Treat | 6PM-8PM, Oct 29 (More Info)

    • Location: 1110 College Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457

    • Description: You’re Invited! No tricks, just God’s treats! Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family for safe trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, games, and lots of candy! Date: Wednesday, October 29th Time: 6pm to 8pm Location: The River Community Church Parking Lot Costumes are welcome (nothing too spooky) and fun is guaranteed! Tag your friends, share the invite, and let’s make this a community night to remember!

  • FREE Movie Night | 6:30PM-8PM, Oct 30 (More Info)

    • Location: 103 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457

    • Description: The City of Natchitoches and the Natchitoches Parish Library are teaming up to bring you a FREE Movie Night on the Downtown Riverbank! Thursday, October 30 Movie starts at 6:30 PM Downtown Riverbank Free & open to the public Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite candy, popcorn, and drinks (please, no glass bottles). Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun evening under the stars with your community!

  • FREE Movie Night | 6:30PM-8PM, Oct 30 (More Info)

    • Location: 103 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457

    • Description: The City of Natchitoches and the Natchitoches Parish Library are teaming up to bring you a FREE Movie Night on the Downtown Riverbank! Thursday, October 30 Movie starts at 6:30 PM Downtown Riverbank Free & open to the public Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite candy, popcorn, and drinks (please, no glass bottles). Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun evening under the stars with your community!

  • 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.

Allen Parish:

  • Oberlin Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM, Oct 29 (More Info)

    • Location: W 6th Ave, Oberlin, LA, 70655

    • Description: Oberlin Farmers Market offers Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, chickens, jelly, syrups, Honey, locally baked goods and more!

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 Friday morning at 8AM!

The Know Cenla Team