T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum,1403 Third Street, 6p.m.-8p.m. Sponsored by the T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum. Take a walk through the Peppermint Forest! Kids can create peppermint treats, ornaments, write a letter to Santa, and experience our traveling exhibit. The 2nd Night of the 12 Nights of Christmas.
Embers, 313 Desoto Street, 6p.m.-9p.m. Sponsored by Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition. Enjoy a three course dinner catered by Embers, a wine tasting, access to a cash bar, and the opportunity to bid on exquisite silent auction items. Proceeds from this event benefit the renovations of the Virginia Soprano Housing Resource Center for the Homeless of Central Louisiana.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 5:30p.m. Yoga is offered every Tuesday at the AMoA thanks to a generous grant from the Rapides Foundation. Yoga instructor, b. Hedrick is an ascetic Taoist yogi with fourteen years of yoga practice. Yoga Tao is for all experience levels, incorporating spirit-mind-body techniques. Cost: Free. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
2727 Jackson Street, 12p.m. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church. Join our table and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal partnered with Inglewood Farm. All are welcome! Cost: Free. Call Church Office: 443-5696.
Paragon Casino Resort, 9a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by TBIPAC. Judges are needed, call to sign up! Children’s BBQ entry. Call Amy Sampson: 318-240-6414 (BBQ) Call Mike: 318-419-0419 (Car)
Downtown Alexandria/Fulton Mini Park, 8a.m. Sponsored by YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville. Call Christian Kelly: 442-3397.
6233 Old Baton Rouge Highway, 9a.m.-afternoon. Live music, hot food and beverages served, farmer’s market, and sponsored events. Cost: Free. Call Stephen Reed: 442-6398.
Kent Plantation House, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Kent Plantation House. A chance to see how life was in the 1800’s. Come see how sugar was made using authentic replica of an 1840’s open kettle sugar mill. Also watch as the blacksmith makes tools and others make butter, soap, and candles. Children’s activities and free tours of the house are available all day. Arts and crafts for sale as well as a variety of food, drink, and sweets. Cost: $5 adults, $3 for children 5-12, children 4 and under are free.
Alexandria Convention Hall, 11:30a.m. Sponsored by the YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville. Call YWCA: 442-3397.