Events this week in Cenla will get you in the Thanksgiving, Christmas spirit
Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas events are on tap this week in central Louisiana.
Here's a look at what's coming.
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Rich Body Fitness Annual Turkey Giveaway
Free turkeys will be given away on a first-come basis to anyone who wants one.
Where: Rich Body Fitness, 1521 McGinnis St., Alexandria.
When: Noon Tuesday.
Native American Style Thanksgiving
The Louisiana Choctaw Tribe will hosting a free, communitywide Thanksgiving dinner.
When: 12:30-3 p.m. Thursday.
Where: 120 Shanghai Drive, Ball.
Giving Hope Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Reddex Washington and Friends
Where: Bolton Avenue in the Rush cleaners parking lot across from Bolton Community Center.
When: Noon Thursday.
Cost: Free.
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Holiday Light Safari
Stroll through the Alexandria Zoo decorated with thousands of lights and lighted animal figures or take the zoo train. Santa Claus will be on hand for visits and photos. Atwood’s Bakery will provide cookies.
Where: Alexandria Zoo, 3016 Masonic Drive.
When: Open most weekends as well as select nights through December. Visit thealexandriazoo.com/HolidayLightSafari or call 441-6810 for a schedule.
Admission: General admission is $10; Friends of the Alexandria Zoo $8, kids 3 and younger free.
Red River Dance Theatre Company presents 'The Nutcracker'
"The Nutcracker Ballet," based on the classic story by German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann, comes alive in the ballet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Where: Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center, 1202 3rd St., Alexandria.
Showtimes: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Nutcracker Tea will be held at noon Saturday, includes 2 p.m. performance.
Tickets: $15-$20 for show. Nutcracker Tea: $45-$65. Purchase at redriverdance.org
Sugar Mill Fields
Farm offers herbs, flowers, Christmas trees and wreaths. Check Sugar Mill Fields Facebook page for upcoming Christmas activities.
When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Tuesday. Closed Monday.
Where: 56 Meeker Road, Lecompte
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, urges consumers to spend their money at local businesses.
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the cities of Alexandria, Pineville and Ball and the Alexandria-Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau to kick off Small Business Season. They encourage consumers to shop, dine and do business locally during the holiday season.
When: Saturday.
Where: Local businesses in Alexandria, Pineville and Ball.
This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Things to do Thanksgiving week in Cenla: Holiday Light Safari and more
