Happy Friday, Central Louisiana!
We hope you had a great week. Here are the events happening around the area this weekend for you and the family to enjoy!
— The Know Cenla Team
Cenla Events
Sorted by parish:
Rapides Parish:
Annual Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist | Oct 23-27 (More Info)
Location: 2727 Jackson St, Alexandria, LA 71301 (In the parking Lot across the street)
Description: October 23–27th, 11AM-6PM Daily. Come take some family photos and buy a pumpkin to support the First United Methodist Preschool while you’re here!
Campfire Cookin’ with Ms. Elizabeth Walker | 10AM-12PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site
Description: Join us at the Forts as Re-Enactor Ms. Elizabeth Walker presents mid-1800s campfire cooking techniques!
Trick or Treat at Indian Creek Recreation Area | 10AM-7PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: Indian Creek Recreation Area
Description: Pet Costume contest @10:00am
Costume judging @1:00pm
Campsite judging @2:00pm-4:00pm
Trick or Treat @5:00pm-7:00pm
Food Vendors on site
$8.00 admission per vehicle (up to 5 occupants)
$10.00 admission per vehicle (over 5 occupants)
Fall Festival Fundraiser for the First United Methodist Preschool | 12PM-3PM, Oct 26 (More Info)
Location: 2727 Jackson St, Alexandria, 71301
Description: Family-friendly games, Music-Jumpers-Treats, Arts & crafts, activities for kids, Jambalaya plate lunches PLUS visit our Pumpkin Patch!
Bring the whole family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this festive day! $1 for game tickets/$20 wristband
Grant Parish:
Colfax Farmers Market | 10AM-1PM, Oct 25 (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:
Dark Woods Haunted Attraction | 7PM-10PM, Oct 24 & 25 (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.
Farmers Market | 8AM-1PM, Oct 25 (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.
Witch Way to Main Street | 10AM-1PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: Front Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
Description: Witch Way to Main Street is back again this year with more fun than ever before! Join us for trick-or-treating, costume, games, and FUN!
Kids Halloween Cookie Decorating Class | 2PM-4PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: 524 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
Description: Kids’ Halloween Cookie Decorating Class with the Cupcake Fairy Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Join us for a spook-tacular kids-only (parents are welcome to decorate with your kids for add-on price of $15) Halloween cookie decorating class. Each child will decorate two cookies with festive Halloween designs, colors, and plenty of sweet icing magic. This is the perfect activity to get into the spooky spirit and let their creativity shine! Spots are limited, so grab your ticket HERE before they vanish into the night! Includes light snacks and lemonade. Costumes encouraged! Price: $35* Adult Add-On: $15!
Come Paint a Pumpkin! | 1PM-3PM, Oct 26 (More Info)
Location: Fort St. Jean Baptiste | 155 Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Description: To celebrate spooky season, Fort staff will offer pumpkin painting. Individual-size artificial pumpkins will be available for visitors to decorate. Anyone visiting the site will have the opportunity to decorate a pumpkin and take it home. All ages are welcome.
Avoyelles Parish:
Alligator Feeding Show | 4PM-5PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: Paragon Casino Resort
Description: Join us the last Saturday of each month for our free live alligator feeding show in the hotel atrium . Bring the kids for photos with a baby gator and “holding snake” after each show! You will also hear traditional songs and stories of south Louisiana’s flora and fauna performed by Tunica-Biloxi tribal members Donna Pierite and family.
Halloween Movie Night | 5PM-8PM, Oct 25 (More Info)
Location: Big Bend Museum & Sarto Old Iron Bridge | 8554 Hwy. 451, Moreauville, LA, United States
Description: Event begins at 5PM For more information, please call 318.500.4036 Sarto Old Iron Bridge.
Vernon Parish:
Free Billiards at American Legion 145 | 12PM-10PM, Oct 26 (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
