Zachary Fall Fest Friday
Visit downtown Zachary from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday for the city’s Fall Fest.
The event includes a pumpkin patch, inflatable maze, movie in the park, hot air balloon rides, artisan market vendors, game, photo booth, music and food.
Costumes are encouraged for this spooky but not scary event.
Wild West Stick Horse Rodeo coming to Zachary
Help raise money for the Zachary Rotary Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the HugYourPeople Park during the Wild West Stick Horse Rodeo.
Admission is $5 for ages 8 and older and it’s $10 to compete in the stick horse rodeo, which is for children age 3-7. Several contests are planned.
For information, call Dan Klein at (225) 978-5104.
Pumpkin Patch at the Barn
The Zachary Pumpkin Patch at the Barn is Oct. 3-5 behind the downtown Gazebo.
The pumpkin patch is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Celebrate the market’s six years
The Zachary Farmers and Artisans Market will celebrate its sixth birthday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 downtown on Lee Street. Vendors, music, food and games will be available.
Meet at the library
Kids’ Orchestra returns to the library on Oct. 4 to offer experiential learning for children ages 3-11.
From 11 a.m. to noon, meet professional musicians, sing, laugh and find the beat of your own drum.
Join Books & Music for a variety of sounds and colors by exploring two crayon-themed books: “Red: A Crayon’s Story” by Michael Hall and “Creepy Crayon!” by Aaron Reynolds. Also, learn the “Monster Mash” dance.
Changes coming for recycling and garbage services
Beginning Oct. 6, Waste Management will deliver new 96-gallon recycling carts to households across Zachary. The new carts will be serviced using automated trucks.
Residents who wish to keep the old 18-gallon bins may do so; however, Waste Management will no longer collect recyclables from them once the new carts are in place.
New garbage and recycling rates go into effect in October: Residential garbage and recycling will be $33.30 and senior garbage and recycling, inside city limits, will be $18.15.
For information, contact the city at (225) 654-1902.
Check out Baker’s market
Baker’s Fresh Market will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 at the Baker School Board Office, 14750 Plank Road. Vendors will be selling vegetables, smoothies, eggs, meat, baked goods, plants, jams and more — all local.
Vendors sought for Novemberfest
Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in St. Patrick’s Novemberfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at 1322 Church St. in Zachary.
The day will include food, games, activities, crafts/vendors and entertainment.
For information, contact Novemberfest co-chairs Beth Kimmell, beth.kimmell@gmail.com, (225) 281-9249; or Violet Stillday, vstillday@gmail.com, (218) 556-3458.
Christmas is coming
The Zachary Police Department is having a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
The department is looking for 12 businesses to join the fun. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to sign up. Deadline is Oct. 30.