FREE Events in Southwest Louisiana May 1st – 7th, 2018
A list of free, family-friendly events happening this week in Southwest Louisiana.
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Groovin At The Grove with Nik-L Beer
Thursday, May 3
Times: 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Location: Walnut Grove Neighborhood – 1450 William St Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Children’s Day at the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Saturday, May 5
Times: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau – 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Charlestown Farmers Market (Downtown)
Saturday, May 5
Times: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Behind 1911 Historic City Hall – Bilbo Street Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Louisiana Pirate Festival (Formerly Contraband Days)
Festival Starts May 3 and will continue until May 13
Times: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center Grounds – 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70602
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31st Annual National Works on Paper Exhibition
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Times: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: McNeese State University, Grand Gallery – 4205 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Images from the North American Indian Exhibit
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday, 10am-2pm
Location: Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center – 1001 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601
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