| DATE | LOCATION | EVENT |
| Apr 1-30 | Florien | Hodges Gardens State Park, 60 acres of seasonal flowers, 225-acre trophy Bass fishing lake. Located 14 miles south of Many on Hwy. 171. $5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors, FREE for children ages 3 & under. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. |
| Apr 1-30 | Natchitoches | April Living History, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, 9am-5pm. 888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 |
| Apr 1,8,15,22,29 | Natchitoches | "Look Who's Cooking" Cuisine Classes, Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St. Chef Ben Fidelak will give instruction$100 per person for instruction, recipes, and gourmet dinners. Limited to 12 students. . 6-8pm. For more information, contact Chris Post at 318/238-7500. |
| Apr 1,8,15,22,29 | Toledo Bend | Bingo at D.A.V. building on Hwy. 191. Early game starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/256-6057 |
| Apr. 1,5,& 27 | Anacoco | Celebrating Spring with flowers, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 |
| Apr 2, 9,16,23,30 | Natchitoches | Live Entertainment, The Landing Restaurant, 530 Front Street, 7-10pm.Music provided by Steve Wells and Friends. 318/352-1579 |
| Apr 2, 9,16,23,30 | Toledo Bend | Coffee Club, Sabine Council on Aging Toledo Center, Hwy 191 1/2milenorth of Toledo Town, 10am-11am. Call 256-0059 for more information. |
| Apr 2, 9,16,23,30 | Zwolle | Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Early game starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-9716 |
| Apr 2 | Anacoco | Kaleidoscopes, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr 3,5,10,12,17,24, & 27 | Florien | Butterfly Gardening, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10am. Hwy 171 about 14 miles south of Many, LA. Tour the butterfly gardens and learn how to attract butterfliesto your garden with specific hosts and nectar plants. Cultural requirements of plants will be discussed, along with butterfly habitat needs. Coffee & cookies will be served. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. |
| Apr. 3,10,17,24 | Natchitoches | Live Entertainment, The Pioneer Pub, 812 Washington Street, 9pm-12am.Music provided by Hardrick Rivers 800/259-1714 |
| Apr 3 | Anacoco | Nature's Temperature, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr 3 | Toledo Bend | Lake Association Meeting, Toledo Bend Lions Club, 7:00pm. 318/256-0967 |
| Apr 4 | Anacoco | Book Markers, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr 4 | Nacogdoches, TX | First Friday Night, Downtown, 6-9pm. Enjoy late night shopping, live entertainment, and refreshments served inside the Visitor's Center, 200 E. Main St. Sept. through May 888/653-3788 |
| Apr 4 | Natchitoches | Brown Bag Concert, Downtown, 12 Noon 1:00pm. 318/238-7500 or 800/259-1714 |
| Apr. 4,11,18,25 | Hemphill, TX | Bingo at Hemphill V.F.W. building on Hwy. 184 west. Early game starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 409/787-3913 |
| Apr. 4,11,18,25 | Lufkin, TX | Entertainment in the Park Days, City Hall Park, 12-1pm. 936/633-0205. |
| Apr. 4-5 | DeRidder | Louisiana Doll Festival, 337/463-8014 |
| Apr. 4-5 | DeRidder | Lions Club Pro Rodeo, 337/786-2065 |
| Apr. 4-5 | Hemphill, TX | Annual Western Day & Rodeo, Parade starts at the intersection of Hwy 83 west and Hwy. 87 North at 10:00am. Rodeo is held at the Rodeo Arena. 409-787-2732 |
| Apr. 4-5 | Natchitoches | Annual Jazz/R & B Festival, Downtown, Noon-11pm. Fireworks 10:30pm. 800/259-1714 |
| Apr. 4-5 | Pleasant Hill | Battle of Pleasant Hill, 3 miles north of Pleasant Hill on Hwy 175,318/796-2777 |
| Apr. 4-5 | Toledo Bend | Tournament: Louisiana Oilman's Bass Invitational, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or Toledo Bend Tourist Center 800/259-5253 |
| Apr. 4-6 | DeRidder | Pine Hill Trade Days, Fairgrounds, Hwy. 171 North, Sat. 8am-6pm.,Sun. 8am-4pm. Day - 337/462-1130 or Evening - 337/463-4095 |
| Apr. 5 | Mansfield | Battle of Mansfield Lecture, Mansfield State Historic Site, 11a.m. & 2p.m.888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 |
| Apr. 5 | Natchitoches | Louisiana Piano Series International Presents: Dr. Luis Sanchez from Argentina, 7:30pm. Contact Dr. Nikita Fitenko, NSU's School of Creative & Performing Arts at 318/357-4522 |
| Apr. 5-6 | Jasper, TX | 4th Annual Air Show, Jasper County Bell Field, Gates open at 8am both days. Show begins on Sat. at 12 noon and Sunday at 1pm. Tickets - $10.00 13 and up, FREE 12 and under, Debbie Foster 409/384-2626 |
| Apr. 5,12,19,26 | Broaddus, TX | East Texas Jamboree "Branson in Broaddus," Catfish Junction Theatre, Hwy 147 Broaddus, TX, Every Fri & Sat night, Doors open 7pm., Showtime - 8pm. Admission: Adults - $8, Children - $4, Group Rates (10 or more) Meal & show for $15, Ron Ferrier 936/872-3353 |
| Apr. 5,12,19,26 | Nacogdoches, TX | Downtown Guided Walking Tour, Downtown Historic District, Departs at 10:30am. $2 per person. 888/653-3788 |
| Apr. 5,12,19,26 | Natchitoches | Live Entertainment, The Tin House, 400 St. Denis Street, 6-8pm.Entertainment provided by the Tin House Blues Band. 318/352-6164. |
| Apr. 5,12, & 26 | Florien | Nature Walk, Hodges Gardens State Park, Located 14 miles south of Many on Hwy. 171. 9am. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. |
| Apr. 5-25 | Natchitoches | Old Courthouse Museum Presents Acadian memories: the works of Mary Ann Pecot de Boisblanc, 9am-5pm. 318/357-2270 |
| Apr 6 | Anacoco | Nature Videos, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr. 7 | Anacoco | Door Hangers, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 |
| Apr. 7,14,21,28 | Zwolle | Bingo at St. Joseph's Catholic Hall on W. Hammond St. Early game starts at 6pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-6098 |
| Apr. 8 | Nacogdoches, TX | SFA Music-Percussion Ensemble, SFA Cole Concert Hall, 7:30pm. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $2 Students. 888/240-ARTS or 936/468-6407 |
| Apr. 8 | Toledo Bend | Wildflower Club meeting, 10:00am. Linda Boren 318/256-3451 |
| Apr. 8 & 12 | Nacogdoches, TX | Cruisin' in the Pines, Classic, Antique, & Muscle Cars, 5pm. Doug James 936/564-9128 |
| Apr 9 & 12 | Anacoco | Homes for the Birds, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr 10 | Natchitoches | Lawerence Welk Show Stars, Magale Recital Hall - NSU, 7:00pm. Tanya Welk and Gail Farrell will be performing with the Natchitoches Northwestern Symphony Orechestra. Attendees will be albe to meet the stars at a Gala Reception following the performance. Tickets $60.00 seating limited, 318/357-7970 or 318/356-9009 |
| Apr 10-11 | Jasper, TX | Jasper County Bluegrass & Gospel Music Musical, Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Arena, Hwy 96 N 409/594-8608 |
| Apr 10-12 | Nacogdoches, TX | SFA Opera The Bartered Bride, SFA Cole Concert Hall, 7:30pm. 888/240-ARTS or 936/468-6407 |
| Apr 11 & 18 | Anacoco | Animal Magnets, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr. 12 | Nacogdoches, TX | Nacogdoches Americana Music Fest, Festival Plaza, Downtown, 12noon 10:30pm. 888/653-3788 |
| Apr. 12-13 | Nacogdoches, TX | Millard's Flea Market, 2nd weekend of the month, US 59 North, Dawn to dusk, 888/564-7351 |
| Apr. 13 | Anacoco | Flower Thermometer, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 |
| Apr. 13 | Natchitoches | 3rd Annual Bridal Extravaganza, Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St., 12-4pm. Chris Post 877/238-7502 or 318/238-7503 locally. |
| Apr 16 & 25 | Florien | Roses Seminar, Hodges Gardens State Park, 11am. Hwy 171 about 14 miles south of Many, LA. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. |
| Apr 18 | Mansfield | Spring School Day, Mansfield State Historic Site, 9am-12:30pm.888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 |
| Apr 18-19 | Lufkin, TX | 16th Annual Downtown Hoedown, Downtown Lufkin, 936/633-0205. |
| Apr 18-19, 20, 25-26,27 | Nacogdoches, TX | "On Golden Pond," Lamp-Lite Theatre, Loop 224 Old Tyler Road , Fri & Sat - 8pm. Sun 2pm. Tickets Adults -$15, Student & Seniors -$12, 936/564-8300 |
| Apr 19 & 26 | Natchitoches | Cane River Green Market, downtown, 9am-1pm. 318/352-3823 |
| Apr 19 | Anacoco | Faux-Raku Bird Feeder, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 |
| Apr 19 | Many | Earth Celebration, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 10am-2pm. 888/677-5378 or 318/256-4117 locally. |
| Apr 19 | Hemphill, TX | Annual Pioneer Day, Historic Gaines-Oliphint House, Hwy. 21, 9am-until. Admission FREE, BBQ lunch - $6.00, Nina Gooch 409/787-4088 |
| Apr 19-20 | Nacogdoches, TX | Nacogdoches Trade Days, NW Loop 224, 936/564-2150 |
| Apr 20 & 22 | Florien | Earth Day, Hodges Gardens State Park, 11am. Hwy 171 about 14 miles south of Many, LA. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. |
| Apr 24 | Many | Ark-La Music Show - A Tribute to Legends, Sabine Theater, 7:30pm. Rodney Hopkins 318/256-5735 |
| Apr 24 | Natchitoches | International Festival, "Cuisines and Cultures Festival," Front St. Dr, Lynn Woods 318-/57-5085 |
| Apr. 25 | Nacogdoches, TX | Pineknot Music Co-op, Millard's Crossing Historical Village, Hwy. 59 North. Donations at the door. Call 936/552-7462 |
| Apr. 25-26 | Marthaville | 7th Annual Rebel Spring Festival, Rebel State Historic Site, Fri-7-9pm., Sat 10am-3pm. Live music and jam sessions featuring Rebel SHS Annual Harmonica Contest, Hammer Dulcimer contest, and Mountain Dulcimer contest. 888/677-3600 or 318/472-6255 locally. |
| Apr. 25-26 | Toledo Bend | Tournament: Southeast Texas Oilman's, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or Toledo Bend Tourist Center 800/259-5253 |
| Apr. 25-27 | Toledo Bend | Tournament: ALBC, San Miguel Park, Dan Touchet 337/258-7961 or Toledo Bend Tourist Center 800/259-5253 |
| Apr 26 | Anacoco | Bassin' 101, South Toledo Bend State Park, 1pm. 888/398-4770 or337/286-9075 |
| Apr 26 | Leesville | Trade Days sponsored by the West Louisiana Forestry Festival, Vernon Parish Fairgrounds, For more information call 337/238-0324. |
| Apr 26 | Natchitoches | Spring Garden Symposium, Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St., For more information call 318/354-0113 or 318/379-2221 |