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Opening Reception: Black Heritage Gallery - Timothy Lenette
Event date: October 2, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Location: 1001 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Description: The Black Heritage Gallery presents Timothy Lenette! Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM.
Creatives & ArtsEvent date: October 19, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: 326 Pujo Street Lake Charles, LA 70601
Government & CivicEvent date: October 18, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: 702 Enterprise Boulevard Lake Charles, LA 70601 Description: Join us for a relaxing evening of live music at Music in the Park on Sunday, October 18 from 5:00-7:00 PM! 🌳🎶 This FREE, family-friendly community…
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Fall Fest: Fall Market & Car Show
Event date: October 10, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 1001 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Description: Celebrate the season at Fall Fest, a block-wide autumn celebration happening Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8:00am – 12:00pm at Historic City Hall in…
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Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Location: 1001 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Description: Be ready to be inspired by the artistry of nature captured! Join us Friday, September 25th for Gallery by the Lake's 8th annual "Hit Me With Your Best…
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Art in the Park: Falling for Art
Event date: September 26, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 416 Dr Michael Debakey Lake Charles, LA 70601 Description: City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Art in the Park is Fall-ing 4 Art
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Gillis by the numbers
- Area
- 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km²)
- Median age
- 52.4
- Persons per household
- 2.8