November 2025 Calendar-at-a-Glance

Art

Ongoing-February 14: Saratoga Collection: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). Donated to the museum by Marcel L. Wisznia and curated by Terrence Sanders-Smith, the Saratoga Collection 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. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 8: Second Saturday at the Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). Enjoy the Alexandria Museum of Art without admission charge on the second Saturday of the month. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 8: AMoA Curator Tour, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 11:00am-12:30pm. An exclusive tour with Terrence Sanders-Smith, who will regale patrons with the story of the Saratoga Collection and his deep personal connection with its works and artists. Adam Falik is a writer of fiction, drama, and cultural criticism. He wrote the artist synopses included in this exhibition and its corresponding catalog.  Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 8: Art Together – Fuzzy Figures, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 1:00pm 4:00pm. Inspired by the work of artist, Alex Podesta from the Saratoga Collection, participants will create their own miniature fuzzy figures, using mixed media. Bring the family or bring a friend and create a Layouyou! This class is best for ages 6 and up. Cost: AMoA Members Free (up to 4); $20.00 non-members (up to 4). Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 11: AMoA Creative Roundtable, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 5:30pm-7:00pm. Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join the Creative Round Table! Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let’s talk about it! Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 16: Urban Sketching Art Meetup, Buhlow Lake (Pineville), 12:30pm. The Urban Sketching art ministry is going on a picnic! In November, our sketching is on the lake on the airport side of Buhlow. Supplies will be provided as needed. All are welcome. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-5696.

November 22: Festive Watercolors with Jerry Havens, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 1:00pm-4:00pm. Just in time for the holiday season, join local watercolor artist Jerry Havens as he guides the class through the creation of his signature gnomes. Please pre-register. Cost: $35.00. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

December 6: River Oaks Christmas Porch Sale, River Oaks Square Arts Center (1330 Second Street, Alexandria), 9:00am-3:00pm. Original works of art just in time for the gift giving season! River Oaks’ Annual Porch Sale steadily grows to feature new artists from across the region. River Oaks is also home to a sales gallery which features exclusive works by the Louisiana Crafts Guild. This seasonal sale continues to be a major shopping event for artists, members and patrons. Over twenty artists are featured with sales stations as well as additional works from artists across the South! Cost: Free. Call: 318-473-2670. riveroaksartscenter.com

Music

November 7: Frank Foster in Concert, Paragon Casino Resort Mari Showroom (711 Paragon Place, Marksville), 8:00pm. Don’t miss Louisiana native and “blue-collar country” favorite Frank Foster when he brings his unique blend of traditional country, Southern rock grit and outlaw country attitude to the Mári Showroom stage. Must be 21+. Cost: $30.00+. paragoncasinoresort,com/entertainment

November 15: Boos & Blues II, Paragon Casino Resort Mari Showroom (711 Paragon Place, Marksville), 7:30pm. Get ready for an electric night of Swingout, Nouveau Zydeco, and Southern Soul when “Line Dance King of the World” Cupid, Chris Ardoin, and Marcellus the Singer take the Mári Showroom stage, presented by DJ Troy-D! Cost: $35.00+. paragoncasinoresort,com/entertainment

November 21: One Night of Queen, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center (1202 3rd Street, Alexandria), 7:30pm. For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert. Gary Mullen & The Works will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen. Cost: $40.00+. Call: 318-484-4474. louisiana-arts.org

December 7: A Worldwide Yuletide, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center (1202 3rd Street, Alexandria), 2:30pm. The LSUA Empty Space players will be our travel guide to various locales and traditions. Familiar Christmas music from Britain, Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia will be heard among pieces from other winter holidays, including Hannukah and Chinese New Years. The NSU Steel Drum Band will bring a Caribbean flair to the show. Our American traditions will be celebrated by Natchitoches-based vocalist D’Nissa Hester, who will join the orchestra, culminating with an audience sing-along, and hopefully a special visitor from the North Pole! Cost: $25.00 Adult; $15.00 (Seniors 65+); $10.00 Students; $50.00 Family (2 adults + 4 children). Call: 318-442-9709. rapidessymphony.org

Theatre

November 10, 17, 24 & December 1: Military Monday at the Movies, Grand Theatre Alexandria (2039 North Mall Drive, Alexandria). All military personnel and first responders can enjoy the ultimate movie experience at Santikos Entertainment for just $5.00. Along with $5.00 movie tickets, they’ll also have access to a $5.00 large drink and a $5.00 large popcorn, making their cinema experience even more enjoyable and unforgettable. Valid ID required. Cost: $5.00.

November 14-16: Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical,” Lagniappe Theatre Event Center (7521 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria). Get sucked into the flip side of “happily ever after” and get your hands clapping until you can’t stop chanting, “Bad is the New Good!” With incredible music, awesome dance numbers, huge laughs, and a story of choice and redemption, this is a show that is great for the whole family. Call: 318-487-8243. lagniappetheatre.com

Events

Ongoing-November: New Hope Al-Anon Group, Horseshoe Drive Methodist Church (1600 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria), 7:00pm.  The New Hope Al-Anon Group meets each Tuesday and Thursday evening. Al-Anon is a mutual support group for anyone having experienced a problem with someone else’s drinking or addiction. You are free to ask questions or to talk about your situation or just listen. Every meeting is different. Each meeting has the autonomy to be run as its members choose, within guidelines designed to promote Al-Anon unity. Cost: Free.

November 7, 14, 21: Mah Jongg at FUMC, First United Methodist Church of Alexandria (2727 Jackson St, Alexandria), 1:00pm-3:00pm. Join in for open play Mah Jongg. Please bring your 2025 National Mah Jongg League, Inc card if you have one. Cost: Free.

November 8: Jaguar Cub Debut, Alexandria Zoo (3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria), 9:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy a day of wild excitement as the Alexandria Zoo proudly presents its newest star! Join us for the public debut of our adorable jaguar cub! Beginning at 11 AM indulge in a complimentary slice of celebratory cake, courtesy of Atwood’s Bakery (while supplies last). Mom, Philly, and her cub will be able to move freely between their indoor and outdoor areas. Because the family has free choice to move around their habitat, we cannot guarantee a view of the cub. Cost: Regular Zoo Admission; FOTAZ Members Free (w/ ID). thealexandriazoo.com

November 8: 32nd Annual Sugar Day Festival, Kent Plantation House (3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria), 9:00am-4:00pm. Our reproduction 1840s sugar mill will be fired up, and we’ll be making some delicious syrup and sugar! There will be live period music, tours of Kent House, plenty of demonstrations of old-time trades including blacksmithing, corn grinding, wood carving and more. There will also be local vendors selling handmade food and arts & crafts items, plus plenty of interesting children’s activities including a petting zoo! You do not want to miss this fun, family-friendly festival! Cost: $5.00 (Ages 4+). Call: 318-487-5998. kenthouse.org

November 8: AMoA Stitching Circle, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 11:00am-3:00pm. Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

November 10: Professional Women’s Network of Cenla (PWN), Brocato’s (5515 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria), 12:00pm-1:00pm. PWN will hold its monthly lunch meeting. No reservation needed. Lunch available for purchase prior to meeting. Cost: Free. Call Anh Stubbs: 318-451-7722.

November 11: Safe Sitter Class, RRMC Education Center (211 Fourth Street, Alexandria), 8:30am-4:00pm. This is a class designed to teach boys and girls, aged 11-14 years old, how to be safe babysitters. It is a fun way for babysitters to learn important topics such as how to handle emergencies, how to entertain kids, CPR/choking rescue for children and infants, basic child care skills, babysitting business skills, and how to keep themselves safe while babysitting. Space is limited; please pre-register. Cost: $45.00. Call: 318-769-4440.

November 11, 18, 25 & December 2: Alexandria Farmer’s Market, First United Methodist Church (2727 Jackson Street, Alexandria), 3:00pm-6:00pm. The Alexandria Farmers Market is a weekly gathering that connects the community of Alexandria with the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural artisans of Central Louisiana. This connection strives to improve the physical, social, and economic well-being of the region by providing access to fresh, healthy, local food for residents, fostering community relationships, and serving as a business incubator for growers and producers. Cost: Free. Call: 318-441-3407.

November 12: Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon, Alexandria Convention Center (2225 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria), 12:00pm. Come early and shop our Silent Auction featuring Gifts, Baskets & More! Our special guest speaker Sue Bohlin will present “How to Handle the Things You Hate but Cannot Change”. Also joining is Annie Collins with Glass Act Recycling. Cost: $25.00. Call: 318-447-4673.

November 12: Child Safety Seat Check, Rapides Regional Medical Center Main Entrance (211 4th Street, Alexandria), 2:00pm-5:00pm. A trained child passenger safety educator will take a look at your car seats, make sure they are not under recall, make sure the seat is installed properly and show you how to install the car seat. The car seat check process takes between 15-25 minutes, depending on how many car seats are in the vehicle. The seat checks normally are held the second Wednesday of each month. Cost: Free.

November 12: LSUA Cavanaugh Lecture Series, LSUA’s Coughlin Auditorium (Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria), 6:00pm. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler, author of sixteen novels including A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, has earned national acclaim and honors such as the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature, two National Magazine Awards in Fiction, and multiple Pushcart Prizes. His work has been published in The New Yorker, Esquire, Harper’s, The Atlantic Monthly, and GQ. Cost: Free.

November 13: Diabetes Management Class, Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital Cascade Room (501 Medical Center Dr, Alexandria), 5:30pm-7:00pm. This program is designed for adults with newly diagnosed diabetes and for people needing a refresher course in diabetes management. This is a basic diabetes program; therefore, no physician referral is required. The program content follows the American Diabetes Association guidelines and uses a variety of teaching methods to enhance learning. Topics include meal planning, monitoring blood sugar, medications, complications, and learning to deal with a chronic disease.  The course is taught by a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian. Space is limited; please pre-register. Cost: Free. Call: 318-769-4440.

November 16: Central Louisiana Orchid Society Meeting, St. James Episcopal Church EYC Building (1546 Albert Street, Alexandria), 2:30pm. Learn everything you need to know about orchids and how to grow them. Get hands on help with your plants! There is a monthly plant raffle, blooming orchid entry for Show and Tell plus refreshments. In addition, there are opportunities to attend American Orchid Society shows/sales throughout the year.

November 19: FriendsGiving Supper, First United Methodist Church (2727 Jackson Street, Alexandria), 5:00pm. Celebrate the season with a warm community FriendsGiving Supper featuring roasted turkey and dressing, gravy, sweet potato casserole, green beans, salad, rolls, and dessert. Reservations required by November 16th. Cost: $18.00 Max per Family, $6.00 Adults, $3.00 Children (ages 4–12), ages 3 & under Free. Call: 318-443-5696.

November 20: Cenla Author’s Club Meeting, Westside Regional Library (5416 Provine Place, Alexandria), 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Cenla Authors’ Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven’t written your first word (yet!). This month’s speaker will be LEH Award-Winner Jason Berry, author of many works including “Render Unto Rome; The Secret Life of Money in the Catholic Church” and “City of a Million Dreams; A History of New Orleans at Year 300,” and many other works. Cost: Free. Call: 318-442-2483.

November 20: 2nd Annual CLHC “Home For Christmas”, Hotel Bentley (200 Desoto Street, Alexandria), 6:00pm. The evening will include live music by H.B. Smith and Auctioneer Lance Harris who will engage the audience to bid on stunning Christmas trees that will be fully lighted and adorned with ornate decorations. The audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree. Cost: $25.00. Call: 318-443-0500.

November 22: 19th Annual Christmas Extravaganza, Paragon Casino Resort (711 Paragon Place, Marksville), 8:00am. Shop for all your holiday needs, support local vendors, and grab the shirt everyone will be talking about, available exclusively at the Extravaganza. Cost: $5.00. marksvillechamber.org

November 22-January 6: 99th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival, Historic Downtown Natchitoches Riverfront. This year marks the 99th season of sparkle. Enjoy the famous Christmas lights, fireworks every Saturday, and events for residents and visitors to enjoy creating memories that last a lifetime. Turn on the Holidays on November 22nd with the official start to the Christmas season featuring live music, fireworks and a drone show! Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee and WNBA All-Star, Vickie Johnson, will be the grand marshal for the Festival of Lights Parade on December 6th. This year’s festival is entirely cashless. Cost: Free (Sundays-Fridays); $15.00 (Saturdays after 1:00pm). natchitocheschristmas.com

November 29: Thanksgiving Guided Tour, Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site (135 Riverfront Street, Pineville), 10:00am-11:00am. Relax after all the turkey with a quick guided tour through our museum and walking trail. Demonstrations of soldier’s kit and musketry included! Cost: $10.00.

November 29: Live Gator Feeding Show, Paragon Casino Resort Hotel Atrium (711 Paragon Place, Marksville), 4:00pm. Join the crowd in the hotel lobby on the last Saturday of each month for a live alligator feeding show. Bring the children for photos with a baby gator after the 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. Cost: Free.

November 30: Pineville Christmas in the Pines, Riverfront Street in Pineville, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Pineville Christmas in the Pines is an evening packed with holiday cheer. We’ll have live music to set the festive mood, unique vendors perfect for finding that special gift, and a dazzling fireworks display! The grand finale? Our annual Christmas tree lighting! Cost: Free.

December 2: Christmas on the Quad, LSUA (8100 Highway 71 South, Alexandria), 5:00pm. Join LSUA for its annual Christmas on the Quad! The community is invited to come to this annual event that includes snow, Christmas photos, letters to Santa, fireworks, food, and the big man himself, Santa Clause and Tank, the LSUA mascot. Cost: Free. LSUA.edu

December 5-7: AlexWinterFete, Downtown Alexandria. Glide across the outdoor skating rink, marvel at the dazzling fireworks over the Red River, and explore Jolly Junction, a magical children’s area filled with activities. Enjoy the thrill of live performances, including stilt walkers, fire breathers, and live music. Don’t forget to browse the downtown shopping vendors and savor the delicious food that Fêtes are famous for. The celebration kicks off with the traditional lighting of the tree during Holiday Magic and Santa’s arrival at Santa’s Village. Cost: Free. alexwinterfete.com

December 6: Experimental Aircraft Association 1st Saturday Breakfast, Buhlow Lake Airport (200 Lake Buhlow Road, Pineville), 7:30am-10:00am. Come enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, grits, potatoes, milk, orange juice, and more! Anyone interested in aviation and general cordial chatter with lakeside ambience is welcome and invited to come to enjoy breakfast with us! Cost: $10.00 Donation.

December 6: FOTAZ Breakfast with Santa, Alexandria Zoo (3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria), 8:00am-10:00am. Celebrate the holiday season at this exclusive, FOTAZ Members-Only festive morning with a light continental breakfast, free train ride, special keeper chats, visit with Santa, and fun, holiday-themed activities! RSVP at the Zoo website. Not a FOTAZ member yet? There’s still time! Join at the Zoo or online! Must be a current FOTAZ member at the time of the event to attend. Only those individuals included in your membership may attend. Membership cards and photo IDs will be checked at the entrance gate. Cost: Free FOTAZ Members (w/ ID). thealexandriazoo.com

December 6: Central Louisiana Dutch Oven Cookers First Saturday Gathering, Indian Creek Recreation Area (100 Camp Ground Road, Woodworth), 9:00am-12:30pm. A delicious day with Dutch oven cooking enthusiasts. There is no charge for food, however, donations are accepted. Regular park admission applies. Call: 318-625-1762.

Sports

November 8: 3rd Annual Strides for Diabetes Awareness, England Airpark Community Center (1718 Kegleman Blvd, Alexandria), 8:00am-10:00am. Proceeds from this 5K and Family Fun Run help with diabetes research and to support the summer camp for diabetic children and youth at the Louisiana Lions Camp in Anacoco. https://shorturl.at/8g34Q

November 11, 18, 25 & December 2: Yoga in the Gallery, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 2nd Street, Alexandria), 5:45pm. Chill out every Tuesday with yoga classes taught by Learn with Laci. Registration is not required. Cost: Free. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org

*All events subject to change.