Image Source: Grant Christmas Tree Farm (Pineville, LA)
Here is Macaroni Kid CenLa's picks for ten things to do in the CenLa with kids for the week of Dec. 5 - 11th! (listed by calendar order)
1. Alexandria Zoo Holiday Light Safari
Create wonderful holiday memories with a casual stroll through the Zoo’s colorful environment, sparkling with thousands of lights and whimsical lighted animal figures, hop aboard the train for a merry ride with holiday music, and share your wish list with Santa
December 5th, Dec. 10-11th 5:30 – 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
Join us at our hospital on December 7th from 5pm-7pm for Pet Pictures with Santa. Complimentary 5x7 photo of you, your pet, and Santa with a donation of five non-perishable food items. Santa's helper will be passing out hot chocolate and cookies.
December 7th 5:00 - 7:00 pm
3. Let's Be Jolly at Kids Quest at Paragon
Kid's Quest at Paragon will be hosting holiday-themed fun with activities like making snowflakes, painting holiday trees, letters to Santa, designing ornaments, and crafting a candy cane chain. Special games will include Pin-the -Nose on the Snowman and a Snowflake Hunt.
December 10th 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, December 11-12th 11:00 am -1:00 am
4. Christmas Cookie Decorating Class (Adults)
Join us as we execute 5 themed sugar cookies! Must pre-register. $40 per person.
December 10th 6:00-8:00 PM
5. Red Truck Barn CHRISTMAS SHOP
Gift items, Christmas ornaments, handmade soaps, home decor, hand made charcuterie boards, designer wreaths, mugs, pony rides, bakery, hot cocoa & coffee bar, petting zoo, and much more!
December 10 - 11th 10 am - 3 pm
6. SANTA SIGHTINGS
Griffin's Antiques & Main St Market
December 11th 2 - 4 pm
December 11th 9 am - 5 pm
7. Oakdale's Annual Christmas on Main Festival: Christmas on the Bayou
Oakdale's Annual Christmas Festival will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Y'all come out and enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment, the parade, and the fireworks!
December 11th Vendors open @ 9:00 am, Parade @ 4:00 pm, Fireworks begin @ 6:00 pm
8. T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum Gingerbread House Workshop
Join us as we build gingerbread houses! The cost is $20 per child and we provide everything you need to build your house! Children ages 6+ can be dropped off for this workshop, under 6 must have parental supervision. Must pre-register.
December 11th 1:00-4:00 PM 
9. Cookies with Santa - Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights
Ticket holders will be able to create a Christmas craft, enjoy homemade cookies, write a letter to Santa and mail it in our special North Pole mailbox, and visit with Santa (Santa will visit each table and speak with the children). For more specific information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/copy-of-tickets
December 11th 10 am - 3 PM
10. T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum Saturday Program: The Polar Express
Join us as we read the Polar Express! Craft to follow. Included in the cost of admission.
December 11th 1:00-2:00 PM
Looking for more fun in CENLA?
Visit the Macaroni Kid CenLa's Events Page here: https://centrallouisiana.macaronikid.com/events/calendar
Do you know of a 2021 family-friendly holiday event or attraction in CenLa that isn't listed on our calendar? Please submit your event here https://centrallouisiana.macaronikid.com/events/submit and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Central Louisiana Calendar!
