Denham Springs Fall Festival Oct. 4
Experience the charm of downtown Denham Springs on Saturday at the Fall Festival.
Stroll along Range Avenue through over 150 vendor booths featuring antiques, art, crafts, greenery and more. Enjoy food favorites like jambalaya, burgers and funnel cakes. Take a walk down Mattie Street to explore local creativity and listen to music at Train Station Park.
Also step into antique stores, browse seasonal sales, visit the Old City Hall exhibits and soak in the fall atmosphere while people watching from cozy rest areas.
Livingston Parish Fair kicks off with parade
The Livingston Parish Fair, Oct. 7-12, kicks off Saturday with a parade.
Departing from Doyle Elementary School near Will Hughes Road, the parade advances north on La. 63 and wraps up at the fairgrounds via U.S. 190.
Fire trucks, police vehicles, floats, marching bands, dance teams and costumed groups makes its way alongside horseback riders and covered wagons. Participants are judged in different age divisions upon returning to the fairgrounds.
Organized by volunteers Rip Jones, Nancy Stewart and Derek Gardner, this parade celebrates both modern charm and longheld traditions.
Find the Livingston Parish Fair schedule at livingstonparishfair.com/fair-schedule#b977e379-bc5e-48e8-9f82-ca40adb1db80.
Tangipahoa Parish Fair Oct. 1-5
Visit the the Florida Parishes Arena on Oct 1-5 for the Tangipahoa Fair.
To register as a vendor or to find information, visit www.tangifair.org/forms.
Chamber plans 30th annual golf tourney
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is planning its 30th annual Golf Outing on Oct. 17 at Carter Plantation in Springfield.
Registration is underway for sponsors and teams. Visit business.livingstonparishchamber.org/events/details/30th-annual-golf-outing-8609 for information.
At the library
Check out these programs at branches of the Livingston Parish Library.
Bright Star Theatre sets productions: Bright Star Theatre is coming to two Livingston Parish Library branches Saturday. The troupe will preform at the Albany-Springfield branch “Franken-Bully,” at 10:30 a.m.; and at the Denham Springs-Walker branch, “The Legend of Sleep Hollow” at 1:30 p.m. and “A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe” at 2:45 p.m.
Spider Web Wall Wreath (ages 18 and over): 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Create a creepy-crawly Halloween wreath at the Main Branch, (225) 686-4160. Registration is required.
Craft & Go Saturday (all ages): 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Join the library staff at the Main Branch, (225) 686-4160, on the first Saturday of every month for a fun, hands-on craft. Each month features a brand-new project, and we’ve got all the supplies you need, so you can just drop in any. time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., craft and go.
Crochet Cup Cozy (ages 13-18): 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Learn how to make your cup cozy with a simple crochet technique at the Albany-Springfield Branch, (225) 686-4130. Refreshments provided. Registration is required.
Spider Web Party (ages 5-7): 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Ready to get in the spirit of Halloween? Dress up in costume for the event the Denham Springs-Walker Branch, (225) 686-4140. Refreshments provided. Registration is required.
Craft & Go Saturday (all ages): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4: Crafting at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch, (225) 686-4140.
Craft & Go Saturday (all ages): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4: Crafting at the South Branch, (225) 686-4170.
Teen Advisory Board (ages 13-18): 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Connect with other teens at the Watson Branch, (225) 686-4180, to share ideas, plan programs, volunteer and help choose books for young adult sections. Join a Teen Advisory Board and make a difference. Apply at the library.
Teen Hangout (ages 13-18): 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Bring friends or come to make new ones at the Watson Branch, (225) 686-4180, for video games, activities, crafts, snacks and more.
Wiggle Worms: Music & Movement (ages 0-5): 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Enjoy a variety of songs and rhythms that will have your child dancing, clapping and singing along at the Watson Branch, (225) 686-4180. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun.