2nd Annual Hoppin’ Spring Market

Hessmer High School 4153 East School St, Hessmer, LA, United States

Gather up the family and join in for a fun filled day of shopping, Easter Egg Hunt, and more.

39th Annual Louisiana Czech Festival

Czech Hall 94 Industrial Rd, Pineville, LA, United States

Each year, community members and interested outsiders—some also of Czech descent—come to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Bohemian and Moravian founders of the community. Featuring traditional dancing, music, food, pysanky eggs, shopping, and more!

Free

41st Annual Cabrini Ball

Edward G. Ned Randolph Riverfront Center 707 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

The evening will feature signature drinks from Jack’s, a gourmet 3-course dinner by Southern Creations, a luxury Live Auction, and a special musical performance from Downtown Fever, a 12-piece, high-energy, Dallas-based party band.

$250

Medicare Education Classes

Libuse Branch Library

Join Cori Richerson, Medicare Benefits Specialist, for a 1-hour Medicare overview class at the library. Get your questions about Medicare answered and an honest, straightforward overview of the facts that are important to you. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Free

Avoyelles Arts Council Pop-Up Restaurant

Joffrion-Roy-Luke Home 626 North Monroe St, Marksville, LA, United States

This premier event features a five-course meal paired with wines and served by the Avoyelles Arts Council board members. Chef Matt Morgan from the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria is the 2024 Pop-Up guest chef who will prepare the evening culinary experience served by the Avoyelles Arts Council Board!

$125

Spring Strawberry Workshop

LSUAg Center 300 Grady Britt Dr, Alexandria, LA, United States

LSU AgCenter horticulturists Michael Polozola and Sara Shields will present a workshop on cultivating strawberries. Registration includes 4 strawberry plants. Registration required; class size limited.

$20

Cenla Plant Swap

Buhlow Lake 135 Riverfront St, Pineville, LA, United States

Bring your seeds, cuttings, multiplying plants, pots, anything plant related that you want to share!

Free

Cenla Author’s Club Meeting

Westside Regional Library 5416 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA, United States

Dr. James P. “Jim” Barnett, author of over two dozen books covering Louisiana history will be the featured speaker.

Free

Pockin’ on the Bayou

Downtown Cottonport

Come for the fun, leave with a memory and maybe a trophy! On Holy Saturday, the Cottonport Women’s Commission capitalizes on a local tradition with the Pockin’ on the Bayou Easter Festival. Head to the Cotton Queen Square for the Easter Bonnet contest, pirogue races, a 5K run, and much more, leading up to the […]