General
Sugar Day Festival
LSUA Foundation Gala
Alexander Fulton Grand Ballroom,
Time:6:30p.m.
Sponsored by LSUA Foundation.
This 4th annual event raises money for the scholarship program for deserving students at LSUA. The black tie affair will include dinner, cocktails and the big band sounds of Bulletproof Brass Band from Dallas, TX.
Cost: $100 per person or sponsor tables available.
Call Melinda F. Anderson: 619-2916.
23rd Annual All Souls Memorial Service
Historic Cemetery at Central Louisiana State Hospital,
Time: 10a.m.
Sponsored by The Extra Mile, Compassionate Care Hospice of Alexandria and Central Louisiana State Hospital Cemetery Preservation Committee.
Refreshments and fellowship immediately following the service at the Rose Cottage Museum.
Cost: Admission Free.
Call Chaplain Emitte Belgard: 640-6361 or The Extra Mile: 484-6575.
Mall-O-Ween
Alexandria Mall
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Alexandria Mall. Come in costume to enjoy a family-friendly movie and kids can stock up on candy and treats from participating mall retailers.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Missy McKnight: 448-0227.
Tales along the Bayou-Ghosts Stories at Kent House
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Kent Plantation House and Rapides Parish Library.
Start the evening at 6p.m. with songs and stories for the younger audience, then after intermission at 7:15p.m. scary stories for the older children will begin. Food will be available for purchase but you are welcome to bring a picnic or have pizza delivered. Come early, bring your blankets and find a soft spot on the grass to enjoy the evening.
Cost: Admission free.
Call: 487-5998.
Trick-or-Treat Street
LSU Alexandria, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by LSUA Student Life and Student Organizations.
A safe, fun-filled family event where children walk the street of LSUA Trick-or-Treating the student organizations and university department themed booths. Come dressed in your favorite costume.
To avoid long lines purchase tickets early through Auxiliary Services at LSUA: 473-6579.
Cost: $3
Call Kyra Turner: 427-4403.
5th Annual Zombie Walk of Alexandria
Downtown Alexandria
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Cenla Zombie Association. This slow-paced, police escorted walk begins at 6:30p.m. Food and t-shirt vending. Costume contest; nominal fee to enter contest with proceeds benefiting a local charity. Smoke-free, alcohol free, family-friendly event.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Duana Juneau: 308-1950.
Inglewood Harvest Barn Event
Inglewood Farm
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Lee Weeks: 442-6398.
Autumn 2013 ArtWalk
Cultural Arts District Downtown
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana.
The ArtWalk is about painting, sculpting, drawing, crafting, coloring, woodworking, jewelry-making, pottery-making, knitting, sewing, dancing, singing, cooking, eating, drinking, shopping, friends, families, neighbors and rediscovering our community.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Anna Brooks: 484-4471.