by Jeanni Ritchie
As the temps (hopefully) rise, calendars overflow with events for you and your loved ones. From free library programming to special events at the Rapides Parish Coliseum and Cajundome, from Mardi Gras celebrations to nonprofit fundraisers, there is something for everyone. Here are 75 March events in Louisiana to check out:
3/1: Broadway Daze and Knights, an LBM Mardi Gras Dinner Cabaret, Hotel Bentley, 5:30 PM. Visit lbmproductions.net/
3/1: Mardi Gras on the Red, 230 Riverton St. Pineville, 11:30 AM
3/1: Self Care Saturday, 10-11 AM, Martin Library, 801 W. Shamrock St, Pineville. DIY workshop creating bath bombs, body scrubs, and calming mists.
3/1: AMGA Children’s Parade, Downtown Alexandria, 10 AM
3/1: Spend the Day with Rosie the therapy dog! Johnson Branch, 11 AM- Noon, 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte
3/1: Paragon Mardi Gras with Buddy Andrews and the Branded, Marksville, 1-5 PM
3/1: Mardi Gras Party, Alexandria Zoo, 1-3 PM
3/2: AMGA Krewes Parade, Texas Ave, 2 PM
3/2: Finale Royale with Eric Leger Band, Huckleberry Brewing Company, 3 PM
3/3: Mardi Gras Clergy Waiter Dinner, Maryhill Renewal Center, 6 PM. Catholic Charities of Central LA fundraiser. Email hwampler@ccenla.org for more info.
3/3: Read Across America Dr. Seuss, Alexandria Mall Food Court, presented by Rapides Parish Library, 11 AM- Noon
3/5: Cenla Songwriter’s Circle, 6 PM, Fighting Hand Brewing Company
3/6: Charlotte’s Web- 2025 Spring Play, Princess Theatre, 716 Prarie St, Winnsboro, 7 PM (Show continues 3/7-3/9)
3/6: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, 4-5 PM. J. W. McDonald Branch, 1075 Hwy. 497, Glenmora. Games, crafts, fun. Call 318-748-4848 to register.
3/7: Acrylic Highlander Cow Painting, Let Love Be My Motive Studio, Glenmora, 6:30 PM
3/7: Collage Dance Collective presented by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana, Coughlin-Saunders PAC, 7:30 PM
3/7-3/8: Team Kowen Weekend: Talent Show, T-Shirt Design Contest, Art Show and Auction, Cake Walk, Chili Cook-Off, and More. Christian Challenge Worship Center, 300 Pearce Road, Pineville. Follow Team Kowen on FB for more on this incredible boy and his medical journey. Our prayers are with you, Kowen!
3/8: AMOA: Second Saturday, free museum admission 10-4 PM. Also Red River Dance Theatre and AMOA present The Tale of Beatrix Potter Composition at 2 and 4 PM this day
3/8: Community Resource Fair, Alexandria Mall, 11 AM- 2 PM. Gathering of non-profits and resources for Cenla citizens. Valuable event!
3/8: Happily Feather After Crafts presents Spring Florals Paint and Sip, 6-8:30 PM, Genghis Mongolian Grill and Sushi, Pineville
3/8: Crawfish for a Cause benefiting Fostering Community, Huckleberry Brewing Company, 4 PM
3/8: A Plant Symposium- The Latest Dirt: Adding Color, 9 AM- 2 PM, Pineville Community Center. Presented by Cenla Master Gardeners Association.
3/8: Crafty Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM, Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston. (Every Saturday in March!)
3/8: Reading on the River, 10 AM – 1 PM, Downtown Natchitoches. Free books, literacy event hosted by the Service League of Natchitoches and Cane River National Heritage Area
3/8-3/9: LA Comic Con, Cajundome, Lafayette
3/10: Kid’s Social Hour, Martin Luther King, Jr. branch, 4-5 PM. Socialize with peers and create a faux-stained glass 3-leaf clover. 1115 Broadway Ave. Alexandria
3/11: Build and Play: Off-Road Engineering Adventure, STEAM project, 2-3 PM, Alfred Boyce Wettermark Branch, 1177 Haywood B. Joiner St. Boyce. Register online at rpl.org or call 318-793-5954.
3/11: Creative Roundtable, AMOA, 5:30-7 PM. Join with other artists and writers for fellowship and info on calls and grants.
3/12: Cenla Women’s Connection Prayer Breakfast, 10-11:30 AM, Family of Grace Church, 1904 Bolton Ave.
3/12: Spring Photo Shoot with Pets! Main Library, 9 AM- 1 PM. Come take your holiday photos with your well-behaved pets at the library! 411 Washington St. Alexandria
3/13: Jeopardy Game Night hosted by UB, LCU, 7 PM
3/13: Storytime with Author Rob Butler, 10:30-11:30 AM, Libuse Branch, 6375 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville
3/13: Tried and True Tips for Growing Tomatoes, 1-3:30 PM, Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria. Led by Master Gardener Debbie Morrison
3/14: MOVIE RELEASE: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
3/14: Omnium Circus, Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, 7:30 PM. Truly a one-of-kind circus with inclusivity and diversity in its performances.
3/14: Dancing With the Stars, hosted by Alexandria Country Day, Randolph Riverfront Center, 6-9 PM
3/15: Musical Bingo: 1970’s, 11 AM- Noon, Johnson Branch. Interactive bingo game! 1610 Veterans Branch, Lecompte.
3/15: Neighbor to Neighbor, First United Methodist Church. Mission project to build two needed wheelchair ramps for community members. Contact Brandon @btubbs@fumca.org to participate.
3/15: Shamrock Run, annual run at Fort Randolph hosted by Flash Pride, a Pineville Elementary boys’ running club, 9:30 AM. Invest in these boys and this wonderful program!
3/15: Comedy Night, CLUC, Fighting Hand Brewing Company, Pineville, 7:30 PM
3/15: TroLA St. Patrick’s Day 2025, Tasting Room of Louisiana, Alexandria, 12 Noon- 2 AM
3/15: Bayou Mud Races, LA Mudfest, Colfax
3/15: Picnic with Owlbert, Libuse Branch, 10:30-11:30 AM. Children and stuffed animals are invited for a late morning picnic. Contact 318-443-7259 to register. 6375 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville
3/15: Shamrockin’ Fest 2025, Holy Savior Menard Central High School, Riverfront Center, 6 PM
3/15: Jeff Lopez Concert, Spirits, 1200 Texas Ave, 5-8 PM
3/17: St. Patrick’s Day: WEAR GREEN!
3/19: Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon, 12 PM, Alexandria Convention Center, 2225 N. MacArthur Drive, Alexandria. Guest Speaker: Sandy Oestriecher. RSVP by 3/13 to 318-447-4673.
3/20: Lagniappe Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (runs through 3/23)
3/20: TLC presents Little Women, Louisiana Christian University (runs through 3/23)
3/21-3/23: Big Bounce America 2025, 3 hours of inflatable madness, live DJs, obstacle courses, and more. Visit thebigbounceamerica.com for more info.
3/21: Marshall Tucker Band, Laborde Earles Entertainment Center at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, 7:30 PM
3/21: Flower Pot Mod Podge, Johnson Branch, 1-2 PM. Adult crafting activity. 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte
3/21: 5th annual HuckleHead Crawfish Boil, Huckleberry Brewing Company, live music and crawfish! 6 PM
3/21: Bolton Academy’s High School Musical (runs through 3/23)
3/21: MOVIE RELEASE: Snow White (live action)
3/21: Pictionary Party for Teens, Johnson Branch, 3-4 PM, 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte. (Check other branches for the same program!)
3/21-3/22: Louisiana State Ladies Retreat, Tall Timbers Baptist Convention Center, Forest Hill, sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church Minden. Call 318-382-1016 to register.
3/22: Toughest Monster Truck Tour, Cajundome Lafayette, 6 PM
3/22: Tie Dye at the Library, 11 AM- 12 Noon, Main Library, Tie-dye tote bags- all materials provided. Registration required. Visit rpl.org or call 318-445-2411.
3/22: Pickleball Palooza benefitting Fostering Community, 4600 Pardue Road, Ball, 8 AM
3/22: Phantom of the Opera, Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, 2 PM
3/22: Christus St. Frances Cabrini Foundation Diamond Jubilee Ball, Randolph Riverfront Center, 6:30 PM- 12 AM
3/25: Robertson Book Club, 6-7 PM, Robertson Branch, 809 Tioga High School Rd, Pineville. This month’s book: The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. Call 318-640-3098 to register.
3/25: 18 to 80 Book Club, Martin Library, 801 W. Shamrock Street, Pineville, 5:30-6:30 PM. Book: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
3/26-3/27: World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7 PM
3/27: Sunflower Van Geaux Paint Your Pet Night, 6 PM (also on 3/28 and 3/29)
3/27: MOVIE RELEASE: The Chosen: Last Supper- Part 1
3/27: Genealogy Club, 4-5 PM, Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria
3/27: Christian Fiction Book Club, 10-11 AM, Robertson Branch, 809 Tioga High School Rd, Pineville. This month’s book: Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel. Call 318-640-3098 for more info.
3/28: Rascal Flatts: Life is a Highway Tour, Cajundome Lafayette, 7 PM
3/28: LSUA Shakespeare on the Green: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, LSUA Quad, 7:30 PM. Bring lawn chair or blanket. (Also on 3/29)
3/28: While We’re Waiting grief support group for parents who’ve lost children, 6 PM, Starfish Book Nook, 5508 Monroe Hwy, Ball
3/28-3/29: Family Adventure Day 2025: Oschner Lafayette General. Share a fun day together with your family, visit Acadiana hotspots, help a wonderful local charity – Healing House: Help for Grieving Children, and win fun prizes! Visit healing-house.org.
3/29: Jourdan Thibodeaux Trio Concert, AMOA, 933 2nd Street, Alexandria, 6-8 PM
3/29: Dark Woods Adventure Course, Mini Golf Grand Opening, 4343 University Parkway, Natchitoches
For more info on any of these programs, email jeanniritchie54@gmail.
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