By Jeanni Ritchie
From festivals and concerts to pageants, movies, and community gatherings, November in Cenla is packed with ways to celebrate the season. Mark your calendars with these highlights!
Nov. 1: Cabrini Fest — annual St. Frances Cabrini festival, 10 AM–4 PM.
Nov. 1: Experimental Aircraft Association 1st Saturday Breakfast, Buhlow Lake Airport, 7:30–10 AM.
Nov. 1: Sophie Turner & Friends — Live music at Huckleberry Brewing Co., 7 PM.
Nov. 1: Junk In The Trunk – Parking Lot Sale! Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 1–6 PM.
Nov. 1: Watercolor Roses — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 10 AM–12 PM. Loose-style watercolor techniques for beginners.
Nov. 1: Mushroom Painting Workshop — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 6–8 PM. Paint whimsical red-cap mushrooms.
Nov. 1–30: Recipe Swap, Westside Regional Library, during open hours.
Nov. 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends — fall back one hour!
Nov. 2: Pumpkins — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 6–8 PM. Seasonal pumpkin canvas painting.
Nov. 2: Mom Mingle — Light of Mine Playhouse Café, 2–4 PM. Kid-free “mom-friend speed dating” with snacks.
Nov. 4: Chick-fil-A Bingo Night — Jackson & MacArthur location, 5:30–7 PM.
Nov. 4: Textured St. Louis Cathedral — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 1–3 PM. Mixed-media New Orleans-inspired painting.
Nov. 5: Cenla Women’s Connection Prayer Connections, Calvary Baptist Church (5011 Jackson St., 3rd Floor).
Nov. 5: Cenla Songwriters Circle — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 6–9 PM.
Nov. 6: FRIENDS Themed Trivia — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 6:30 PM. Trivia night with Keep On Rollin’ Eggrolls & More.
Nov. 6: The Ignite Tour — Danny Gokey, Mac Powell, Colton Dixon & Ryan Ellis, LCU Gwin Auditorium, 7 PM.
Nov. 7: Teens Can Craft — Fall Leaf Suncatcher, Westside Library, 4–5 PM.
Nov. 7: Holiday Open House at Sassy Girl Boutique, 1707 Metro Dr., 10 AM (continues Nov 7–9).
Nov. 7: Watercolor Ornament Workshop — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 1–3 PM.
Nov. 7: Panel of Pumpkins Paint & Sip — Happily Feather After Crafts & Genghis Grill, 6–8:30 PM.
Nov. 7: Freddy’s 1-Year Anniversary Celebration! 1802 S. MacArthur Dr., 10:30 AM–11 PM.
Nov. 7–9: Hoity Toity Christmas Open House — 1335 Peterman Dr., 10 AM–4 PM. Holiday treats & free gift with purchase.
Nov. 8: 32nd Annual Kent House Sugar Day Festival — Kent Plantation House, 9 AM–4 PM. Music, vendors & demonstrations.
Nov. 8–9: Steps by Stephanie Workshop & Masterclasses — Annual dance intensive with guest instructors.
Nov. 8 & 22: The DM’s Last Nerve – Saturday Sessions — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 1 PM. D&D tabletop gaming.
Nov. 9: Miss Fete and Miss Teen Fete Pageant — Coughlin-Saunders PAC, 3–6 PM.
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 11: American Flag Painting Workshop — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 6–8 PM. Patriotic canvas project.
Nov. 11: Flag in Sky (Acrylic) — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 1–3 PM.
Nov. 11: Chick-fil-A Make-a-Card for Deployed Soldiers — 5:30–7 PM.
Nov. 12: Personalized Silhouette Paint & Sip — Happily Feather After Crafts, 11:30 AM–2 PM.
Nov. 12: Cenla Women’s Connection Prayer Luncheon — Alexandria Convention Center, 12 PM. Speaker Sue Bohlin.
Nov. 13: Pop’s Crawfish Live Music — 6 PM.
Nov. 13: Pumpkin Patch / Cotton Field Painting — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 6–8 PM.
Nov. 14: Movie Release — Now You See Me 3.
Nov. 14: Cotton Field (Charcoal) — Sunflower Van Geaux Art Studio, 1–3 PM.
Nov. 14: Game Night: Cards Against Humanity! — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 6:30 PM.
Nov. 14–16: Restoration Retreat for Louisiana Mental Health Professionals — The Wesley Center, Woodworth.
Nov. 15: Timmy’s Toys Meeting — Journey Church Pineville. Support for parents of medically complex kids.
Nov. 15: TLC The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions — LCU, 1 PM.
Nov. 17–18: Chick-fil-A Operation Christmas Child Box Drop — free sandwich card with donation.
Nov. 18: Pilgrim Hat Paint & Sip — Happily Feather After Crafts, 6–8:30 PM.
Nov. 18–19: ASIST Training — Alexandria Senior High & Buckeye High.
Nov. 20: Sunset Club with Vintage — Spirits Food & Friends, 6–9 PM.
Nov. 21: New movie release— Wicked for Good
Nov. 21: One Night of Queen ft. Gary Mullen & The Works — Coughlin-Saunders PAC, 7:30 PM.
Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels — Calvary Baptist Church. Volunteers pack and deliver meals.
Nov. 22: Steps by Stephanie Showcase.
Nov. 22: 7th Annual St. Andrew’s Charity Dinner — Randolph Riverfront Center, 5:30 PM. Formal Scottish heritage event.
Nov. 23–26: Wreath Making Experience — Sugar Mill Fields, Lecompte, 8 AM–4 PM. Personalized Christmas wreath workshops.
Nov. 26: Board Games & Brews — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 4 PM.
Nov. 26: While We’re Waiting Grief Support Group — Starfish Book Nook, 6 PM.
Nov. 26: Stranger Things Trivia & Season 5 Watch Party — Huckleberry Brewing Co., 6:30 PM.
Nov. 26–29: Santa Week 2025 — Magnolia Bend, Pineville, 11 AM–5 PM. Photos with Santa and family fun.
Nov. 27: Turkey Trot — Calvary Baptist Church, 8–10:30 AM. Thanksgiving Day 5K.
Nov. 28: Beer & Burgers – Adult Nerd Night — Fighting Hand Brewing Co., 5 PM.
Nov. 28: Black Friday Dance Jam with DJ Ben Bombs — The Tasting Room of Louisiana, 11:30 PM–12 AM.
Nov. 28–30: Elliott Acres Artisan Fair (Wknd 1 of 2) — 801 Versailles Blvd., 10 AM–5 PM.
Nov. 28–Dec. 27: Holiday Light Safari — Alexandria Zoological Park, twinkling lights & festive treats.
Nov. 29: Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Concert — Calvary Baptist Church, 7 PM.
Nov. 29: Holiday Harmonies at the Mall — Alexandria Mall, 11 AM. Live Christmas music & performances.
Nov. 29–30: Vendor Market at Alexandria Mall — 10 AM–6 PM.
Nov. 29–30: Ol’ Mel’s Farm — Christmas on the Farm series.
Nov. 30: Pineville Christmas in the Pines — Riverfront St., 3–6 PM. Live music, vendors & tree lighting.
