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Get your costumes ready and join us for a fun and festive Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Bash! Families are invited to stop by for a safe and spirited Halloween celebration filled with candy giveaways, music, and spooky fun. Whether you’re dressed as a ghost, goblin, or superhero, there’s a treat waiting just for you! Details Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: Free Event Category: Events Venue King Branch Library 1115 Broadway Avenue Alexandria, LA 71302 United States + Google Map Phone 318-445-3912

RPL’s Family Fall Bazaar features fun games like Monster Bowling, Scary Bag Toss, Scary Storytime, and a Scavenger hunt. We will have a station to paint pumpkins, temporary tattoos, and a backdrop for pictures. Come join us for fun times on Halloween! Details Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cost: Free Event Category: Events Venue Rapides Parish Main Library 411 Washington St Alexandria, LA 71301 United States + Google Map Phone 318-445-2411

Whether you’re racing, spectating, or just soaking in the atmosphere, Derby Daze promises a joyful celebration of Leesville’s ingenuity and hometown spirit. As Louisiana’s premier Soap Box Derby event, it’s a chance to showcase local talent, build unforgettable memories, and keep the wheels of tradition turning. Stroll through downtown Leesville and admire a stunning lineup of vintage vehicles. From muscle cars to timeless cruisers, this show is a feast for auto enthusiasts and curious kids alike.

Rapides Regional Medical Center and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office are partnering for Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Join us by dropping off any unneeded medications and prescription drugs from your house to prevent medication misuse. The collection site includes a convenient drive through, medication drop-off option for unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication.

Enjoy hot air balloons, face painting, hayrides, Halloween maze, games inflatable attractions, carnival rides, DJ, food trucks, music, and more! Sponsored by the City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Details Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: Free Event Category: Events Venue Bringhurst Field 1 Babe Ruth Dr Alexandria, LA United States + Google Map

Ahoy mateys! Join in for piratey games, prizes, and treats. The Libuse Pirate Crew welcomes all to wear their Halloween costume and come by for a good time! Please register so the crew can have enough supplies aboard. Seating is limited. Registrations are required. Details Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cost: Free Event Category: Events Venue Libuse Branch Library 5630 LA-28 Pineville, LA 71360 United States + Google Map Phone 318-443-7259

Join us for a spook-tacular time at our Pineville Family Fall Fest in a brand-new location! We will have lots of candy for all ages, a petting zoo fun for the little ones, jumpers for kids to get their bounce on, horse rides, and delicious hot dogs for all! Details Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: Free Event Category: Events Venue Ward 9 Sports Complex 3311 Donahue Ferry Rd Pineville, LA 71360 United States + Google Map

With the hope of reaching as many patrons as possible, we will be hosting in-person and by phone Ask-a-Lawyer consultations. We will also be providing daily legal presentations livestreamed on the Lawyers in Libraries Facebook page by attorney volunteers, focusing on common legal issues such as tenants’ rights, divorce and custody, estate planning, etc. Patrons will be seen on a first come first serve basis when the attorneys are present.