General

The Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on July 22 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus and will feature 3 stages of music with Cajun, zydeco, blues, Celtic, and country music, free Cajun and zydeco dance lessons, and many traditional food vendors. The Festival will also include a gumbo cook-off, blacksmithing, KidFest, over 70 crafts persons, a harmonica workshop taught by Ed Huey, and the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship from 1-4 PM.

United Way of Central Louisiana is excited to say that this summer’s Summer of Service program is funded by a Youth Volunteer Summer Service Grant from The Rapides Foundation. As part of the grant, we are implementing the Youth Volunteer Corps model to engage youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. Also, we are excited to grow and support our partnerships with Louisiana Christian University and the Alexandria Housing Authority.

Summer of Service Focus

The USDA Forest Service and Kent Plantation House invite children of all ages to the Annual Kent House Bug & Reptile Day at the Kent Plantation House on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Entry fee is $2.00 for ages 3 and up (cash only, please). There will be bug and reptile encounters galore. Come hold a bug or even eat one if you dare! Concessions and t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Safe Summer is an event sponsored by Calvary Tabernacle of Alexandria. Summer time means that children are at home more and out in the neighborhood more, this can lead to an increase in accidents. Safe Summer will have community providers with health and safety information to ensure that our community has a SAFE SUMMER.
We will also have FREE refreshments, door prizes, and loads of fun.

25th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow
After 3-year hiatus, Tribe encourages public to participate in traditional arts, storytelling, music and dance competitions

Young entrepreneurs will set up shop in the Alexandria Mall, where they get to sell their own products and keep all the profit! Please stop in, shop and support our youngest entrepreneurs!

This event is open for participants ages 6-15 years of age. For more information or to register your child please visit https://www.alexandriamall.com/events/kids-business-market/