Good morning, Lake Charles.

The city is hosting Light Up the Lake today at the lakefront—local residents will gather to enjoy creative light displays and family-friendly activities.

Volunteers cleaned up Elton Town Park and announced plans to upgrade its facilities—efforts aimed at making the park a more inviting space for local residents.

The Holiday Art Walk, presented by the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, was held November 29 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater (1111 Bord du Lac) as Gill Street was closed for an open-air market featuring over 30 local vendors selling handmade crafts, holiday gifts and unique creations.

LSU will face Oklahoma in Week 14 of the college football season in a nationally broadcast game on ABCLivestream+ the Tigers have won their last two games over Arkansas and Western Kentucky, bringing their record to 7+4.

The Iowa Yellow Jackets won 28–21 over Lutcher in the quarterfinals on Friday as junior Kaston Lewis scored three times—including an interception that sealed the game—and remain the last football team from Southwest Louisiana.

The team will host Belle Chasse in the semifinals on Friday.

Four prep football teams ended their season on Friday as Kinder, Lake Charles College Prep, Barbe and Hamilton Christian lost in their playoff games.

Kinder ended its undefeated season with a 20 to 14 overtime loss to Union Parish—Lake Charles College Prep fell 31 to 28 in overtime to Vandebilt Catholic, while Barbe lost 42 to 0 to Neville and Hamilton Christian lost 38 to 7 to Ascension Episcopal.

Cowboy Christmas Celebration

9 AM - 5 PM — The Stables At LeBocage — Free admission — Experience the magic of Christmas with festive shopping, live music, and Southern traditions.

Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

2-4 p.m. — Downtown Lake Charles — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 3.1-mile adventure with a blend of running and holiday cheer.

East Texas A&M Lions vs. McNeese State Cowgirls Basketball

3:30-6:30 a.m. — The Legacy Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup live in Lake Charles.

LAR's Swamp Stomp Half Marathon & Fun Run

7-11 a.m. — Graywood Golf & Racquet Club — Registration fees apply — Test your endurance at the Swamp Stomp and enjoy a fun run experience.

Candlelight Christmas Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ray's Lounge, Lake Charles, LA — Free entry — Experience a magical evening of holiday music by candlelight.

Arenacross Racing Spectacle

7-8:30 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling blend of motocross racing and freestyle MX with lights and pyrotechnics.

World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker

6-7:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — $50-$127 — Experience a magical evening with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the World Ballet Company.

Holiday Helping Hands

11 a.m. — Panorama Music House — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas by helping serve the Southwest Louisiana community with local restaurant support.

Winter Wonderland Skate Night

Winter Wonderland Skate Night — Evening — Lake Charles Event Center — Check local listings for entry fees — Celebrate the holiday season with festive skating fun at this special event.