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November 2023
Holiday Light Safari
Create wonderful holiday memories with a casual stroll through the Zoo’s colorful environment sparkling with thousands of lights and whimsical lighted animal figures. Holiday Light Safari will be open Nov. 24-26; Dec. 15-17; Dec. 1-3; Dec. 20-23; Dec. 8-10; and Dec. 26-28. Holiday Light Safari is a separately-ticketed event; FOTAZ Memberships and other Zoo Passes are not valid during Holiday Light Safari.
Find out more »The Nutcracker
Red River Dance Theatre Company presents its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic. With magical moments from Drosselmeyer, curiosity and persistence of a young girl, an epic battle scene with a toy hero that saves the day and dazzling snowflakes, one can’t help but beam with delight. Performances begin daily at 2:00pm; Saturday evening performance begins at 7:00pm.
Find out more »SBA Lender Match Event
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana District Office and local/regional lenders will be on hand to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse lending products designed to support business owners in securing the funding they need for both startup and expansion endeavors. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations with these lenders. A light continental breakfast will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »AlexWinterFete
The award-winning holiday festival AlexWinterFête returns offering a fun-filled, family-friendly festival filled with the activities that have made the event a major attraction, including ice skating, Indie Village, Jolly Junction, Santa Claus, and a fireworks display. Interact with talented stilt walkers, fire breathers, enjoy live music, shopping and food trucks!
Find out more »December 2023
97th Annual Christmas Festival
Come to Louisiana’s premiere holiday event. Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana’s oldest city. Enjoy our daylong festival filled with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and our famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake. The Mistletoe Market will open at 7:00am; the Festival of Lights Parade rolls at 1:00pm; Pete & Paul Band at 2:30pm; Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs at 5:00pm; and Fireworks over Cane River Lake at 6:00pm!
Find out more »River Oaks Annual Porch Sale
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at River Oaks! Cost: Free.
Find out more »Tidings of Comfort and Joy
The Symphony will be joined by the Louisiana Christian University Chorale in traditional holiday music, including familiar carols, music from holiday-themed movies like Home Alone and The Polar Express, and our traditional audience sing-along. This concert also features seven of our region’s best high-school aged musicians in our “Side by Side” program.
Find out more »Creativity Launch Pad—Watercolors
Launch your creativity in this on-going adult (21+) art education series for any and all skill levels seeking a relaxed creative environment in which to learn, receive instruction, experiment with mediums with other adults. Launch Pad classes offer a rotation of mediums to provide a well-rounded art experience, designed for the beginner, intermediate and advanced students. All supplies are included. Classes meet on the first Tuesday of every month.
Find out more »Renegade Tour with Santa
Join AMoA guest tour guide Santa Claus for a Renegade tour of current exhibition The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality. Renegade tours are led by selected community members and offer unconventional tour experiences at AMoA.
Find out more »DRUMLine Live! Holiday Spectacular
The “DRUMLine Live Holiday Spectacular” takes you on an unforgettable musical journey through the most beloved chart-topping holiday classics. Imagine the festive sounds of holiday cheer combining Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Motown rhythms, and The Nutcracker Suite mixed with a hip-hop beat and the driving force of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band.
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