It's holiday time, the lights, the sights, and sounds are back! We are all looking forward to moving out of the COVID pandemic and celebrating an end to two very difficult years. The greater Lake Charles area is ramping up Christmas events and there is more than enough for everyone to enjoy the wonderful events.

Details are still pending for the annual Lake Charles lighting festival and parade, but keep checking back for updates on The Winter Guide To Lake Charles. In the meantime, there are several family holiday events to attend right here in the Lake City. Check out the schedule of events below to save the dates:

Lake Area Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker"
McNeese Tritico Theatre - 4205 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-1510
Presented By: Lake Area Ballet Theatre
Dates: December 9, 2021 - December 11, 2021
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: McNeese Tritico Theatre
Time: 7 pm Thurs & Fri; 2 pm & 7 pm Sat
Admission: $25

Photos with Santa at the Prien Lake Mall
’TIS THE SEASON TO BOOK SANTA PHOTOS
496 W. Prien Lake Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Dates: November 18, 2021 - December 24, 2021
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Prien Lake Mall
Time: 10:15 AM to 7:45 PM

Holly Jolly Painting With A Twist
611 W. Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Dates: November 21, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Admission: $42-$47 per person

Lake Charles Holiday Extravaganza at Prien Lake Mall
496 W. Prien Lake Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Dates: December 12, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Get out and enjoy all the local holiday activities with family and friends. Happy holidays from all of us here at Townsquare Media Lake Charles!

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