Events

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 […]

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 […]

All sessions are open to all levels of play.  Bring your 2025 National Mahjongg League, Inc card if you have it. Beginners table available on the 2nd Friday of the month.

The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade will kick off Alexandria’s family-oriented Mardi Gras weekend. The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders parade features classic cars paired with cheerleaders from schools and cheer/dance teams in Central Louisiana.

Historian Michael Wynne will lead unique tours concentrating on the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Kent House. Subjects will range from the building of Kent House, to the unique foods they developed, to their day-to-day work and living during the pre-Civil War years. This will be an evening tour offered by candlelight. […]

Laissez les bon temps rouler, cher! Treehouse Children’s Museum is bringin’ the joy, the color, and the Carnival spirit to Alexandria with our Mardi Gras Magic Carnival! This is a morning made for families—full of carnival games, prizes, live music, and a special Mardi Gras float photo op that’ll have everyone sayin’ “mais, that’s cute!”

Mardi Gras just for the young and young at heart! Virginia Kirkpatrick, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2025, will serve as Grand Marshal. Perfect for all ages.

Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started.

Pineville native and highest NFL draft pick ever to come out of Rapides Parish, Cody Ford, will serve as Grand Marshal leading the Krewes of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and local marching bands through the streets of Alexandria, starting on Texas Avenue – Masonic – Memorial Drive – North Boulevard and ending at Sam’s […]

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.

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 […]

All sessions are open to all levels of play.  Bring your 2025 National Mahjongg League, Inc card if you have it. Beginners table available on the 2nd Friday of the month.

Historian Michael Wynne will lead unique tours concentrating on the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Kent House. Subjects will range from the building of Kent House, to the unique foods they developed, to their day-to-day work and living during the pre-Civil War years. This will be an evening tour offered by candlelight. […]

Step aboard Alexandria Zoo’s beloved train for a one-of-a-kind, small-group experience you won’t want to miss! This 90-minute adventure is part behind-the-scenes peek, part history tour, and all fun. As the train chugs along with special stops along the track, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the growth and history of Alexandria Zoo, learn how the […]

The year’s theme is “Strength of our past, power of our future,” and honors John E. Allen, Jr., Levator Boyd, Israel B. Curtis, Herbert B. Dixon, Sr., Randolph Holly, Jr., Owen Monconduit, and Freddie Price, Sr. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.

Historian Michael Wynne will lead unique tours concentrating on the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Kent House. Subjects will range from the building of Kent House, to the unique foods they developed, to their day-to-day work and living during the pre-Civil War years. Regular admission; please pre-register.

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 […]

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!). Investigative reporter and author Charles Lane of Washington, D.C., author of the controversial and much admired “The Day Freedom Died; The […]

Engage with our diverse community at this annual event hosted by AMoA Board Member, Ingrid Johnson, Esq. as we enjoy good food and fellowship. In honor of Black History Month, join us for and impactful evening with good food and meaningful conversation at “The Folding Chair: Diversity Dinner and Dialogue Experience.” Featuring catering from Dat […]

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.