Community Calendar

Learn Why Plants Are the Answer at SFA Gardens Lecture
Nacogdoches, TX -- SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on October 9 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches.
Dawn Stover will present “Plants Are the Answer!” and share her decades of hands-on experience and native plant conservation. Stover is the founder and owner of The Nectar Connector. She is a longtime advocate for using locally adapted native plants to attract and support butterflies and other beneficial insects.
The Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is held the second Thursday of each month and includes a plant raffle after the program. Attendance is free, and donations to the lecture series fund are always appreciated. Parking is available at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center and Raguet Elementary, 2708 Raguet Street.
For more information, call 936-468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.

Join us every Saturday during the growing season! Markets begin at 8 AM and end at Noon.

Each market will feature farm-fresh vegetables, locally grown and sourced meat, baked goods & homemade soaps.

This is a rain or shine market; the vendors will set up under the pavilion.

Event partners:
Moore Hill Farm & Garden
Parish Processing

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On the back drop of a charming farm, this homestead conference features expert speakers on homestead topics from sourdough bread making to bee keeping, backyard produce, chickens, food preservation, and much more! Food trucks will offer lunch & snacks. There will be a chef demonstrating how to cook lamb and offering taste tests. A bluegrass band will be playing during the lunch hours. And a playyard for the kids offers parents the opportunity to shop over forty handcrafted vendors!

Join us every Saturday during the growing season! Markets begin at 8 AM and end at Noon.

Each market will feature farm-fresh vegetables, locally grown and sourced meat, and more.

This is a rain or shine market; the vendors will set up under the pavilion if it rains.

Event partners:
Moore Hill Farm & Garden
Parish Processing

“Annual Gathering Open House”
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum

Date: October 11, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
223 S. Academy Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Bright Yellow Train Station at Le Vieux Village
Phone: (337) 948-9922
Email: laorphantrain2009@gmail.com
Light refreshments provided by the
Louisiana Orphan Train Society, Inc.

FREE and ALL are welcome to come visit the museum, take tours, and learn more about the Historical Orphan Train Movement and hear the untold stories of the Louisiana Orphan Train Riders.

The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church is back! Open daily from October 10–31 at 1300 S. First Street in Lufkin, our patch is more than just a place to pick the perfect pumpkin — it’s a way to make a difference.

When you purchase a pumpkin here, you’re helping transform lives near and far. Proceeds support our mission partners in Cuba and Uganda, providing clean water, supporting local pastors and congregations, and making education possible for children through sponsorships. Every pumpkin sold helps bring hope, stability, and opportunity to families in need.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. The pumpkins themselves are grown by Navajo farmers in New Mexico, creating seasonal jobs and supporting Native American communities. So whether you choose a small gourd or the biggest pumpkin in the patch, you’re part of something bigger!

Along with rows of pumpkins, you’ll find specialty gourds, unique varieties, and perfect spots for family photos. Admission is free — you just pay for your pumpkins, priced by size and type.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the season while supporting meaningful missions. Because here, every pumpkin has a purpose.

It's time to Wake & Shake the Dead! We're ready to Rattle Some Bones at this year's SBC Zombie Walk! Whether they're picked clean or still have a bit of meat on their bones, we're inviting every Spooky Skelly in the SBC to come and party in the East Bank District at the 2025 SBC Zombie Walk: Bone Bash!

This year's Zombie Walk will be Saturday, October 11th in the East Bank District & Plaza from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana will be joining us once again to collect canned food donations in their mission to Fight Hunger in Northwest Louisiana, LifeShare Blood Center will be onsite collecting Blood Donations from the freshest of Zombies, and this year's Tertiary Nonprofit will be the Shriners Children's Shreveport who will be collecting donations towards their Spinal Care Program!

We’re bringing back all of your Freaky Favorites of the Zombie Walk including the Macabre Vendor Market, the Zombie Costume Contests, Door Prizes, Live Music, Games, Food Trucks, and Much More - including Children's Entertainment and Activities!

A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church is back! Open daily from October 10–31 at 1300 S. First Street in Lufkin, our patch is more than just a place to pick the perfect pumpkin — it’s a way to make a difference.

When you purchase a pumpkin here, you’re helping transform lives near and far. Proceeds support our mission partners in Cuba and Uganda, providing clean water, supporting local pastors and congregations, and making education possible for children through sponsorships. Every pumpkin sold helps bring hope, stability, and opportunity to families in need.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. The pumpkins themselves are grown by Navajo farmers in New Mexico, creating seasonal jobs and supporting Native American communities. So whether you choose a small gourd or the biggest pumpkin in the patch, you’re part of something bigger!

Along with rows of pumpkins, you’ll find specialty gourds, unique varieties, and perfect spots for family photos. Admission is free — you just pay for your pumpkins, priced by size and type.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the season while supporting meaningful missions. Because here, every pumpkin has a purpose.

The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church is back! Open daily from October 10–31 at 1300 S. First Street in Lufkin, our patch is more than just a place to pick the perfect pumpkin — it’s a way to make a difference.

When you purchase a pumpkin here, you’re helping transform lives near and far. Proceeds support our mission partners in Cuba and Uganda, providing clean water, supporting local pastors and congregations, and making education possible for children through sponsorships. Every pumpkin sold helps bring hope, stability, and opportunity to families in need.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. The pumpkins themselves are grown by Navajo farmers in New Mexico, creating seasonal jobs and supporting Native American communities. So whether you choose a small gourd or the biggest pumpkin in the patch, you’re part of something bigger!

Along with rows of pumpkins, you’ll find specialty gourds, unique varieties, and perfect spots for family photos. Admission is free — you just pay for your pumpkins, priced by size and type.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the season while supporting meaningful missions. Because here, every pumpkin has a purpose.