Boo Bash

Alexandria Mall 3437 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA, United States

Kids come in costume to enjoy candy stations, selfies, and a dance party with DJ Bow Wow Jones. Sponsored by Healthy Blue.

Free

Boo at Bringhurst

Bringhurst Field 1 Babe Ruth Dr, Alexandria, LA, United States

Enjoy hot air balloons, foam machine, gaming truck, food trucks, music and more! Sponsored by the City of Alexandria Division of Community Services.

Free

Van Gogh Gala

River Oaks Square Arts Center 1330 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

No one does galas like River Oaks, and this year’s Van Gogh Gala will be over the top as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. The theme this year is “The Surrealist Ball,” inspired by the eccentricities and genius of surrealists like Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo.

$70

Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K & Family Fun Run

England Air Park

The 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K & Family Fun Run will feature informational tables, stretching/warm-up, 1 mile fun run/walk, 5K and fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will be sent for diabetes research as well as to the Louisiana Lions Camp in Anacoco.

$25

2024 Cabrini Fest

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E Texas Ave, Alexandria, LA, United States

This fun-filled family event will feature music, food, games and raffles for the whole family to enjoy.  Gumbo tickets will be sold before and after the Masses at St. Frances Cabrini Church the weekends of October 12-13 and October 26-27. Raffle and game tickets are $1.00 each.

$1 – $35

Introduction to Judaism

Jewish Temple 2021 Turner St, Alexandria, LA, United States

The class will be taught by Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh  and will give a brief overview of Jewish beliefs, history, customs, holidays, life cycle events, and more.

Free

Creativity Launch Pad—Acrylics

Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

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 […]

$10 – $20

Diamond Rio

Paragon Casino Resort 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Diamond Rio! This legendary, award winning country band comes to the Mári Showroom stage.

$38

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launch Party

Country Inn & Suites 2727 Monroe Highway 165, Pineville, LA, United States

Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital and The Rapides Foundation are partnering to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library into Rapides Parish through the Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center Foundation, and the Louisiana Department of Health is throwing a party! Enjoy an amazing morning of stories, songs, arts, games and books. Residents of Rapides Parish may […]

Free

31st Annual Sugar Day Festival

Kent Plantation House 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd, Alexandria, LA, United States

The 31st Annual Kent House Sugar Day Festival is a family friendly festival that celebrates the harvest of sugar cane by making cane syrup in our very own sugar mill.  There will be live music, dancing, house tours, and plenty of children’s activities including petting zoo and face painting! There will be a variety of […]

$5