2022 SWLA Christmas Events

Southwest Louisiana, LA (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana community is invited to attend the 2022 Christmas events.

If you have any Christmas events you’d like added to the list please e-mail the event details to news@kplctv.com.

Allen Parish

• Movie Nights in the Legion: Each starting at 6 p.m., INFO
  • “The Polar Express” - Dec. 3
  • “Klaus” - Dec. 17
  • “A Christmas Carol” - Dec. 24

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

• Christmas Around the Park: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Oberlin Library, American Legion Hall and Oberlin City Park. Christmas parade at 5 p.m. INFO

Calcasieu Parish

ONGOING

• Westlake Police Department Toy Drive, Dec. 1 through 20, 2405 Guillory St. INFO
• Holiday Grab and Go Craft Bags, Dec. 1 through 15, Moss Bluff Library. INFO
• ACTS Theatre Presents Elf the Musical: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 2 through 18. INFO
• Millennium Park Christmas Lights: Open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays beginning Dec. 3, 8 p.m. on Sundays begging Nov. 27, and ends Jan. 8. INFO
• Weekly Christmas Activities: At Lake Charles Historic City Hall. INFO
• Drive-thru light display at Trinity Baptist Church: 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 5 through 31. Tune in to 88.9 FM.
• Turning Pages reading program: 11 a.m. Saturdays at Lake Charles Historic City Hall.
• Craft workshops: 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Black Heritage Gallery at Lake Charles Historic City Hall.
• Light display: at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur.
• Christmas at Sea: The Diocese of Lake Charles is collecting donations through Dec. 20 for seafarers passing through local ports. INFO
• Christmas Horse Decorating Contest: Almosta Ranch in Sulphur. INFO
• Holiday Art Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles through Dec. 17. INFO
• Lake Area Light Show: 5721 Alder St., Lake Charles, INFO

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

• Senior Ole Tyme Christmas Brunch: 9 a.m. to noon at the West Cal Event Center in Sulphur. Bingo and prizes for senior citizens.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

• Christmas under the Stars: “The Star,” 5:30 p.m. at MBP Church. 999 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. Free pizza, drinks and a petting zoo. INFO
• Canines & Cocktails: A Night of Fine Dining: Downtown Lake Charles’ Paramount Room, 6 to 8 p.m. INFO
• Tour the Village of Bethlehem: Walk-through live nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tom Hebert Baptist Church, 2520 Marty Ln. in Lake Charles. INFO
• Christmas Extravaganza: 6 p.m. at Sale Street Baptist Church, 1611 Sale Rd. in Lake Charles. INFO
• Krewe De Void Toy Drive: 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. at Panorama Music House, 331 Broad St. in Lake Charles. Bring a new unwrapped toy. INFO
• Little Theatre to perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Live on KBYS: 7 p.m. 4120 Ryan St. in Lake Charles. INFO

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

• Santa at the Village: Free pictures with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Village Coffeehouse, 121 S. Huntington St. in Sulphur.
• Santa Brunch: From 9 a.m. to noon, families can enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by SOWELA faculty chefs. INFO.
• District 2 Breakfast with Santa: 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Allen P. August Multipurpose Annex in Lake Charles. Photo booth, face painting and toy giveaway hosted by Police Juror Mike Smith.
• Brunch with Santa: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Max Restaurant at The National in Westlake. INFO
• Lunch with Santa: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW Post 9854, 2292 Hwy 109 S. in Vinton. INFO
• Christmas Pajama Party & Gumbo Cookoff: 4 to 8 p.m. at Mary’s Lounge, 4017 Broad St. in Lake Charles. INFO
• Santa at Sam Houston Jones State Park: 5 to 7 p.m. outside the kids’ trail.
• Tour the Village of Bethlehem: Walk-through live nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tom Hebert Baptist Church, 2520 Marty Ln. in Lake Charles. INFO
• Community Christmas play: “Jesus is the Reason for the Season,” 6:30 p.m. at Ward 3 MLK Center.
• Ugly Sweater Contest: $700 cash for first place at Blue Martini Lounge in the Golden Nugget. INFO

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

• Last Stop Christmas Shop: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cash and Carry, 801 Enterprise Blvd. in Lake Charles. INFO
• 2022 Reindeer Games: 1 to 6 p.m. at Prien Lake Park in Lake Charles. INFO
• Santa Paws at Rikenjaks: Free Santa photos for dogs from 3 to 5 p.m. at 3716 Ryan St. in Lake Charles.
• A Classical to Classic Christmas concert: 6 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1800 Country Club Rd. in Lake Charles. Free admission. INFO

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

• SOWELA Holiday Meal Prep: From 5:30 to 9 p.m. three take-home side dishes in 4-inch casserole pans, including green bean casserole, rice, cornbread stuffing and macaroni and cheese. INFO

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

• Mickey Smith Jr. Back in the City: 7 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Free admission, no tickets required. Doors open at 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

• Christmas Karaoke at the Village: 5 to 7 p.m. at the Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur. Free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

• Ugly Sweater Party and Holiday Karaoke: 7 p.m. at Frosty Factory, 4688 Common St. in Lake Charles. 21+ only. $5 cover charge after 8 p.m.
• Cathedral Chorale Christmas: Concert at 11 p.m. followed by Mass at Midnight at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

Cameron Parish

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

• Breakfast with Santa: 10 a.m. to noon at Grand Chenier Park.

Beauregard Parish

ONGOING

• Letters to Santa: Beauregard Museum, open during regular hours. INFO
• DeRidder Christmas Lights Show: 5:30 p.m. to midnight Dec. 1 through Jan. 1 near city hall. Tune in to FM 101.1. (no lights Dec. 13 due to weather.)
• 12 Days of Craftiness: Grab ‘n go craft kits at all Beauregard Library branches Dec. 5 through 17. INFO

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

• “Merry Christmas” performed by The Star Kids: 7 p.m. at the Event Place at JC’s, 1602 Pine St. in DeRidder

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

• Live Walk-Through Nativity: 6 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 424 Hwy 111 in Merryville. Free admission

SATURDAY, DEC 17

• Gift Wrap Workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the DeRidder Library
• Ornament Craft Event: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 1050 North Pine St. in DeRidder
• Toy and Bike Raffle: 3 to 5 p.m. at Cat’s Coffee & Creamery in DeRidder.
• Live Walk-Through Nativity: 6 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 424 Hwy 111 in Merryville. Free admission

Jeff Davis Parish

ONGOING

• Hall of Trees: Nov. 26 through Jan. 5 at Tupper Museum Jennings.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

• The Jennings Christmas Festival: 5 to 8 p.m., on Main Street. INFO

SATURDAY, DEC 17

• Jennings Market on Main: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Founders Park.
• Wreaths Across America: 10:55 a.m. at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings.
• Movie Under the Oaks: “The Grinch” at Lake Arthur Park at 6 p.m. INFO
• Christmas Double Feature: 6 p.m. at the Strand Theatre in downtown Jennings. $5 admission. INFO

SUNDAY, DEC 18

• Glorious Light of Christmas: Welsh Community Choir, 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. INFO
• A Chip off the Old Block Christmas Double Feature: 2 p.m. at the Strand Theatre in downtown Jennings. $5 admission. INFO

Vernon Parish

Email your events to news@kplctv.com.

Previous Events:

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

• KCS Holiday Express arrives at the KCS Yard in Leesville at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

• Kinder Hometown Holidays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 904 Fourth Ave. INFO
• Santa’s Hot Chocolate Run: 8 a.m., Lake Charles Civic Center, Regular Registration is $35, $40 the day of the event. REGISTER ONLINE.
• Breakfast with Santa: 9 to 11 a.m., Prien Lake Mall. INFO
• HoHoHo on the Bayou: 9 a.m. to noon, 3741 Nelson Rd. INFO
• DeQuincy Christmas Parade: 10 a.m., Third St. INFO
• Sulphur Christmas Parade: 11 a.m.
• Calcasieu Christmas & Hams for Heroes: 11 a.m., LSP Troop D Headquarters. Toys for children of veterans and service members, ham for first 200 veterans. INFO
• The Grinch Takes Over Fideaux Fields in Sulphur: Noon to 2 p.m., 900 W. Parish Road. Hosted by SPAR. INFO
• Holiday Meet Me at the Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center.
• Grand Lake Elementary Winter Fest: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. INFO
• Miracle on Washington Street Christmas Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Treasure City Market, 121 S. Washington St. INFO
• Welsh Christmas Parade and Miracle on South Street.: 5 to 9 p.m., W. South and Adams St. INFO
• Glitter and Garland Holiday Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Arthur Park. INFO
• Block off Broadway Movie Night at the Strand: “The Santa Claus”

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

• Christmas Under the Oaks in Sulphur: 3 p.m., 923 Ruth St. through Dec. 3. INFO

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

• Christmas at the Courthouse: 3 to 7 p.m. at Lake Charles Historic City Hall. INFO
• Lake Charles Community Band Christmas Concert: 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. Free admission. INFO

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

• Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and Orchestra Performance: 3:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Free admission.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

• Crafternoon at the Elton Library, 1 to 2 p.m., call to reserve your spot: 337-584-2640.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

• Christmas Round the Cabin: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 628 N Railroad Ave. INFO
• Danny O’Flaherty Celtic Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles. Admission is $20, and children 12 and under are free. Call 337-433-5244 for more information.
• The Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners is hosting a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots: from 8 a.m. to noon at 1510 William St. (Walnut Grove)
• “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” Open House: Beauregard Museum, 120 S. Washington St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. INFO
• Hathaway High School Holiday Market: 8 a.m. to noon, CF Groth Gym. INFO
• Lake Arthur Christmas Parade, 4 to 6 p.m. INFO
• Elton Christmas Parade and Festival: 5 to 8 p.m. on Main Street. INFO
• ABOB Presents Sounds of Christmas: 7 to 9 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.
• SWLA Acoustic Music Jam: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Center.
• Hathaway High School Holiday Market: 8 a.m. to Noon.
• Holiday with a Veteran Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home.
• Reindeer Run with the Pilot Club of Leesville: INFO

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

• Imperial Calcasieu Museum: Holiday Art Under the Oak at 204 W. Sallier St., from noon to 3 p.m. Free to the public.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

• Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. at Tritico Theater on the McNeese campus. $5 donation suggested, children free. INFO.

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