Immaculate Conception Fall Festival

This weekend is Immaculate Conception’s 56th annual fall festival. That’s a lot of years of rides and funnel cakes.

The church itself goes back a lot further than that. Apparently, in the early 1900s there were so few Catholics around here that a priest only came through once a month on a railroad chapel car.

The first church went up in 1916. It was a little wooden building, and the Amite River flooded often enough that the priests sometimes couldn’t even get to it.

It became an official parish in 1960. A few years later they bought the land on Hatchell, and the church that’s there now was dedicated in 1976.

Kind of cool that a festival this big came out of a congregation that used to meet around a train car.

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Thurs 10/15, 9-11am or 11am-1pm

A not-so-spooky Halloween party for the little ones with music, games, snacks, and time to play in the village. Every kid goes home with a Boo Bag of toys and treats. $18 per kid, and you have to register ahead.

Thurs 10/15, 6-7pm

A different theme every month, and the library provides the LEGO. Ages 5-12.

Fri 10/16, starts at 6pm
Sat 10/17, 10am-10pm
Sun 10/18, 10am-4pm

Food, games, a craft show, rides, and entertainment out on Hatchell Ln. Petty Betty plays Saturday at 6pm.

Sat 10/17, 4-8:30pm

A free family night with pumpkin painting, hayrides, a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, a kids village, vendors, and food trucks, plus a gospel concert.

Sun 10/18, 5-7pm

Livingston Parish SADD is throwing a Halloween block party with games, food, and trunk-or-treating. Costumes encouraged.

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Line Dancing every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 pm in the Crown Room.

Multiple Events

I hate to group all these great events together like this, but there are too many to list out separately! They have a book club event almost every day of the week. Check out the link below to find the one for you:

Poker: Mondays at 6 & 8pm
Bingo: Thursdays at 6:30pm

First Friday of Every Month

Stroll the streets, sip something local, discover handcrafted treasures, and enjoy the vibe. It’s the perfect way to shake up your Friday night plans! So come on out and see what the local shops are up to.

Saturdays 8am-12pm

Every Saturday morning in Denham Springs at City Hall.
Check out the Facebook group

Every 4th Saturday 2-8pm

Guided hand building, ceramic painting, good company and a moment to create something unique with your own hands. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks available. 21+ can B.Y.O.B. (please enjoy responsibly). This is a drop-in event, so there's no need to book a specific time. Just come in when you're available!

3rd Sunday every month at 9am

Breakfast at the Way Church. Everyone is welcome, so this will be an awesome chance to invite your neighbors, friends, and family for a morning of good food and good fellowship followed by some good worship about a great God!

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Check the latest events below. Lots coming up this month!

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Bingo, Chess, & Smash Burgers: Tuesdays starting @ 5pm
Open Mic Night: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Running Club: Thursdays @ 6pm
First Friday Fun
And more!

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Check the latest events below:

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I’ve moved the Brushfire Art classes to this section because there are so many going on that I feel like it deserves a permanent spot down here. Check out this week’s classes below:

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There are 30+ Girl Scout troops across our area, and several of them meet at Immaculate Conception. If you've got a girl K-12 who wants in, the link below has the join form.