Emmanuel Baptist Church Parking Lot
10a.m.-Noon.
Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program along with other community partners provide instant, on-site services to the homeless or imminently homeless population. Food, clothing, housing options, haircuts and medical screenings are available at no charge.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tracey Antee: 442- 8026.
Alexandria Zoo
6-8:30p.m.
Sponsored by City of Alexandria and FOTAZ. Experience three nights of spooktacular, scare-free Halloween fun for kids 12 and younger. Enjoy sweets and treats along the traditional Trick-or-Treat Trail through the Zoo with a stop at Festival Plaza to enjoy Halloween activities for kids. Treat bags provided.
Cost: $6 per person; cash only.
Call Zoo Office: 441-6810.
Alexandria Mall Center Court
10a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Central Louisiana Attractions Association. Send tidings of joy & cheer to troops. Christmas cards will be provided for your holiday wishes and sent to troops stationed overseas.
Cost: Admission free.
Call: 448-0227.
Downtown Alexandria
5-9p.m.
Sponsored by Cenla Zombie Association. Smoke free, alcohol free, family-friendly event. Food vendors, music, t-shirts for purchase and costume contests. Proceeds benefit Friendship House of Alexandria. The slow paced, APD escorted walk through downtown begins at 6:30p.m.
Cost: Admission free; small fee to participate in costume contest.
Call Duana Juneau: 308-1950.
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
7p.m.
Competition and Crowning Ceremony of the 2015 Miss Black Louisiana USA Princess, Junior Miss, Talented Teen and Miss Black Louisiana.
Cost: $10 for 13 and older; $5 for 5-12; 4 and under free.
Call Nakia Wilson-Nelson: 225-317-9274.
Downtown Alexandria
4-9p.m.
Sponsored by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana.
Call Brandy Wills: 455-7702.
Third St., Downtown Alexandria
5-8p.m.
14th Annual United Way Wild Cook- Off. Come out and enjoy music and drinks while sampling great BBQ, Ribs, and Cajun and Wild Game dishes. Each category will have a winner decided by our panel of judges and also have a People’s Choice Award voted on by the tips each team receives from the community.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Abby Flynn: 443-7203 ext. 3.
Alexandria Museum of Art
10a.m.-2p.m.
Featuring arts activities for families, live music, exhibition tours, Community Table and original local art. There’s always something new to explore. All one-of- a-kind works of art sold in the downtown Cultural Arts District are tax-free. Support local arts at this fun community event!
Cost: Admission free.
Call Jenny Gallent: 443-3458.
Alexandria Riverfront Center
6p.m.
Sponsored by Friendship House.
Cost: $45.
Call Faye Simpson: 473-9504.
Dillard’s Department Store, Alexandria Mall
10a.m.-8p.m.
Sponsored by Wacoal. For every bra fitting, Wacoal will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In addition, for every Wacoal purchase, Wacoal will donate another $2 for each piece sold that day. Customers will be eligible to register for a prize. The winner will be announced at the end of the day. Appointments preferred.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Dillard’s Lingerie Department: 445-9992 ext. 5200.