Happy Monday, Central Louisiana!
This week marks the beginning of October, and thankfully it’s bringing some cooler temperatures along with lots of great events for the whole family happening across Cenla throughout the month!
Now scroll down and enjoy the week ahead!
— The Know Cenla Team
Restaurant of the Week: Jim Deggy’s
Source: Jim Deggy’s Facebook Page
Jim Deggy’s: Fantastic Brick-Oven Pizza
What to expect:
Specialty & build-your-own pizzas with plenty of classic and creative topping combos.
Shareables like cheesy bread/garlic-style starters to kick things off.
Fresh salads for a lighter add-on beside your pie.
Kids-friendly picks so everyone at the table is covered.
Where: 3497 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360
Find out more: Check their menu and hours →
Cenla Events
Here are some notable events happening around Cenla this week, sorted by parish:
Rapides Parish:
Light of Mine Playhouse Cafe Story Hour | 10AM-11AM, Sep 30 (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, Sep 30 (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]
AMoA: Yoga in the Gallery | 5:45PM-7PM, Sep 30 (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.
Ladies Bible Study Group | 6:30-7:30PM, Oct 1 (More Info)
Location: Cross Branded Cowboy Church
Description: Every First Wednesday of each month, we have a ladies bible study group. A space for women to grow, connect, and be refreshed in God’s word. Our Ladies Bible Study is open to women of all ages and stages of life. Each session is filled with scripture-based teaching, heartfelt conversation, and encouragement rooted in truth. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just beginning your walk with the Lord, you’ll find community, support, and spiritual renewal here. Come as you are, bring a friend, and lets draw closer to Jesus-together! Light refreshments will be served.
Spirits Sunset Club with Live Music on the Patio | 6PM-9PM, Oct 2 (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!
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ | 7PM, Oct 2-4, 2PM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: Martin Performing Arts Center at LCU
Description: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ performed by the LCU Theatre department.
Safari Smash Pickleball Tournament | All Day, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: 98 Sylvester Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Description: Get ready to hit the courts for a cause! Serve, smash, and support Alexandria Zoo at this fun-filled, competitive event for pickleball players of all skill levels. The tournament is open to players ages 10 and up. Food trucks will be on site.
Divisions: Junior’s (10-14), Men’s, Women’s, Mixed
Skill Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Register online: https://thealexandriazoo.com/Pickleball.html
HEARTY BREAKFASTS on FIRST SATURDAYS on BUHLOW LAKE | 7:30AM-9:30AM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: Buhlow Lake Airport
Description: HEARTY MONTHLY BREAKFAST at BUHLOW LAKE AIRPORT in AIRCRAFT CLUBHOUSE!
Kent Plantation House Fall Herb Day/Arts & Crafts Festival/Yard Sale | 8AM-1PM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303
Description: Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Kent Plantation House’s Fall Herb Day/Arts & Crafts Festival and Yard Sale! Shop for quality herbs, plants, local crafts and food items. And don’t forget our gigantic indoor Yard Sale with bargains galore! FREE ADMISSION!! Herb Day and the Yard Sale serve as fundraisers for educational programs at Kent Plantation House. Please support our mission to preserve Central Louisiana’s history and culture.
AMoA: Block n’ Roll Print Day | 10AM-5PM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Description: Printing fun for all ages and skill levels! Join us for a day of printmaking. This new event will feature ‘print your own” stations for apparel, kids’ printing activities and live carving and printing on a mechanized press and a steamroller! There is no fee to attend the event, however some stations like the t-shirt and apparel printing will have a charge associated with them. Kids activities like the veggie and lego printing will be free of charge.
Grant Parish:
Turn Up Thursday: Low Impact, High Wellness | 10:30AM-11:30AM, Oct 2 (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, Oct 4 (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:
Northwestern State University Fall Graduate and Career Fair | 10AM-2PM, Sep 30 (More Info)
Location: Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA
Description: College & Career Fair hosted by RoyOMartin this Tuesday, September 30th.
Robeline Heritage Festival | 5:30PM-10PM, Oct 3, 10AM-10PM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: 122 Depot Street, Robeline, LA 71469
Description: Celebrate the history and culture of generations past at the annual Robeline Heritage Festival. And promises to be our best yet! Reminisce and remember the good times!
Dark Woods Haunted Attraction | 7PM-10PM, Oct 3 (More Info)
Location: Dark Woods Adventure Park – Natchitoches, LA
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.
The UA Junior Tour | Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: The Club at Huntington Park
Description: The Under Armour Junior Tour is officially making its way to Louisiana! This exciting tour is open to boys and girls ages 6–18 and offers young golfers the opportunity to grow their game, gain competitive experience, and represent the UA brand with pride.
Whether you’re new to the sport or preparing for the next level, this tour is built to challenge, inspire, and support junior golfers across the state. With PGA Champion Jordan Spieth now backing the UA Junior Tour, the momentum behind junior golf has never been stronger—and it’s arriving right here in North Louisiana.
Winn Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Winn Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
LaSalle Parish:
Have an upcoming event in LaSalle Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Catahoula Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Catahoula Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Concordia Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Concordia Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Avoyelles Parish:
Bunkie Trade Days | 7AM-3PM, Oct 4 (More Info)
Location: Bunkie Main Street in Bunkie, LA
Description: Flea Market, Food, Arts & Crafts Vendors For more information call 318-346-2575
Allen Parish:
Oberlin Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM, Oct 1 (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, Oct 5 (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
