Red River 4-H will host a photography workshop Monday, November 25 from 1-4pm for students in grades 4-12 and adults. There will be no cost for 4-H members. Call the office to register at 932-4342 or email jfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu

The Spirit of DeSoto Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, November 30. The World’s Tallest Christmas Tree Structure will be lit at 6:30PM. This year’s event, from 5-8pm, will include live local worship band performances, light show, food trucks, jump houses, and more. Parking will be at North DeSoto High School, with a FREE shuttle ride to the event. Guest appearance by Santa himself, to be inside the Stonewall Government Plaza.

Coushatta/Red River Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas parade and fireworks will be Thursday, December 5.

The LSU AgCenter will host Christmas at the Farm on Saturday, December 14 from 5:30-8pm at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City, LA. Admission is $5. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas pj’s as they decorate Christmas cookies, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy a Christmas Classic Movie projected on the side of the Big Red Barn. Make sure to bring your chairs and blankets. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served during the movie. There will also be a Winter hayride around the farm on the “Red River Christmas Express” with hot chocolate and cookies. Contact Donna Haynes for more information. 318-408-0971.

Clara Springs Baptist Camp will host Winter Retreat 2025. The retreat begins Friday, January 31 at 6pm (starting with dinner) and ends after lunch on Saturday, February 1 at 1pm. The retreat will be packed with laughter, friendship, and thrilling activities. This is an overnight camp. Get details here.