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East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings – March

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The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a hub of activity and resources for kids, teens, and adults alike. Find a full list of East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings and programs offered in March; there is always something new to discover and learn. From storytime and arts and crafts for young children to coding classes and book clubs for teens, to technology workshops and author talks for adults; the library provides a welcoming and engaging environment for all ages. In addition to these events, the library also offers an extensive collection of books, DVDs, and online resources, making it a valuable resource for the entire community.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings

Ready, Set, Read! Press Start Program

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings

This program provides a new monthly booklet for 3 years, packed full of family fun! The tips and activities in these booklets are designed for use with things already found around the house without the need to buy anything. Each booklet includes Community Connections, an insert with a selected list of community events, and the EBRP Library Children’s Storytime schedule for you to post on your refrigerator.

Completing all 12 booklets each year earns your child a FREE book of their choice and an entry into the annual gift card drawing, courtesy of the Patrons of the Public Library.

Pick up your booklet in the children’s room at any of our 14 locations!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Read Across America and celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by joining in on these fun programs! *Indicates registration required. Call Library location directly.

• Wednesday, March 1 – Sunday, March 5, all day Jones Creek Regional Branch
Pick up a Dr. Seuss activity packet, ages 6-11

• Wednesday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. – Zachary Branch
I Am the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat craft, ages 2-5

• *Wednesday, March 1 at 4 p.m.
Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Imagine That! How Dr. Seuss Wrote The Cat in the
Hat by Judy Sierra ® “I Love to Read” necklace, ages 5-10

• Thursday, March 2, all day – Delmont Gardens Branch
Live readings of Dr. Seuss books Striped hat craft, ages 3-7

• *Thursday, March 2 at 4 p.m. – River Center Branch
Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss Oobleck craft, ages 6-11

• *Thursday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. – Baker Branch
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss Fish bowl craft, ages 3-7

• *Thursday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. – Fairwood Branch
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss Decorative fish bowl, ages 4-11

• *Thursday, March 2 at 5 p.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss
Horton Kindness Bracelet, ages 5-11

Artsy Smartsy Saturday
Saturday, March 11 at 10 AM | Pride-Chaneyville Branch 

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to Artsy Smartsy Saturday at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m.! We will read selected chapters from the book Green Gravy by Beverly Lewis and make a St. Patrick’s Day shamrock hanger using tempera paint markers and a craft tube stamp. Registration is required. To register, please call 658-1560.

Hands On Baby Time
Saturday, March 11 at 2:30 PM | Main Library at Goodwood

Join the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. as we read Hello, Farm! by Maddie Frost and learn about farm animals and the sounds they make. Then,  have some fun with some hands-on sensory items and baby-safe percussion instruments. This program is for babies, birth-12 months. Registration is required. To register, please call 231-3760. Sorry, no groups.

STEM Playtime
Wednesday, March 29 10:30 AM & 4 PM | Zachary Branch

The Zachary Branch will host STEM playtime on Wednesday, March 29 at two different times. Younger children are invited to join them at 10:30 a.m. to play with Mega Bloks and Bee-Bots. Older children can stop by after school at 4 p.m. to create with Snap Circuit kits.

One Book One Community
Sunday, March 19th, 4-6 PM | Main Library at Goodwood
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings

East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s 17th annual One Book One Community initiative will highlight Chris Thomas King’s book, The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture. as well as many other blues-inspired programs for all ages throughout the Library system. We will explore such topics as blues music; Baton Rouge and Louisiana’s music culture/history; songwriting and poetry; black history; and the lives of music legends.

To kick off six weeks of programs, book discussions, and other opportunities for community connection, EBRPL will have a FREE Kickoff Party at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, March 19, 4-6 p.m.! Attendees will enjoy live music from The Michael Foster Project, a special appearance by author Chris Thomas King, delicious local food, crafts, games, and engagement with community organizations. It will be an outdoor celebration for all ages on the Plaza! In the case of inclement weather, it will be held inside the Library. For more information about One Book One Community, please visit ReadOneBook.org.

Sounds of Science Series – Family Event
Saturday, March 25 at 1 PM | Main Library at Goodwood

Join the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in collaboration with the LSU School of Music, the LSU Department of Astronomy and Physics, and the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication for the Sounds of Science series on Saturday, March 25 at the Main Library at Goodwood. Starting at 1 p.m., there will be activities for children and adults, including the LaSPACE/MARS Truck, Storytimes, and Interactive Music Making. At 7 p.m., a Sounds of Science panel discussion and musical performance will be held in the large meeting room. For more information, visit ebrpl.co/soundsofscience.

Write Time! with Boo Milton
March 7 & April 4th at 6 PM | River Center Branch

Join us on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the River Center Branch for Write Time!, a FREE poetry and general creative writing session for adults ages 18-33. Beginners and seasoned writers will enjoy creating poems and spoken word pieces while connecting with other creatives. This event is hosted by media personality Boo Milton with a live DJ and refreshments. And mark your calendar for next month’s Write Time! session on Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m.! Register for any or all of these monthly sessions at ebrpl.com/calendar or by emailing programs@ebrpl.com.

Saturday Science – Teens & Adults
Saturday, March 25 at 3 p.m | Main Library at Goodwood

Teens and adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, March 25 at 3 p.m. for Saturday Science, LSU’s free public talk series connecting the community to science and technology. This month, learn about the first exciting discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope!

Children’s Books and Music Series featuring The Kids’ Orchestra
Saturday, March 11 at 11 AM | Main Library at Goodwood
Saturday, March 25 at 2 PM | Jones Creek Regional Branch

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings

Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Experiment with new dance steps!
Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection.

In March, learn about Trombone Shorty, a musician who grew up in Louisiana, and the instrument he played (a trombone, of course!). Hear the trombone and find out how it works. Learn some “second line” dance moves. Play an instrument naming and imitation game. Sing “When the Saints go Marching in” as we celebrate Louisiana music and culture. There are two opportunities to attend this fun program! See dates and times below. All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

  • Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood To register, please call 231-3760.
  • Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch To register, please call 756-1160.

 

Practice ACT Test
Saturday, March 4 at Noon | Main Library at Goodwood
Saturday, March 11 at 9 a.m. | Bluebonnet Regional Branch

Teens, brush up on your ACT test taking skills! These practice tests are organized to run like the real ACT test to give teens experience in the type of questions to expect as well as the testing environment. Please bring sharpened number 2 pencils, a permitted calculator, and a snack for the break. Space is limited. Registration is required. See date, time, locations, and registration details below.

  • Saturday, March 4 at Noon – Main Library at Goodwood To register, call 231-3770.
  • Saturday, March 11 at 9 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch To register, call 763-2270.-more-

Baton Rouge Concert Band Spring Concert
Sunday, March 26 at 5 PM | Main Library at Goodwood

Grab your passport and join the Baton Rouge Concert Band on Sunday, March 26 at 5 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood for their spring concert, “A Musical Passport through Europe and the British Isles.” There will be marches, jigs, folk songs, and more. From Norway and Belgium through the Balkans and Germany into France and on to the British Isles, your feet will be tapping and your heart will be singing!

2nd Annual Edible Book Festival
Saturday, April 1 at 2 PM | Main Library at Goodwood

The Edible Book Festival is an international celebration of books, food, and bad puns, held on or around April Fools’ Day each year. Participants are invited to choose a book and create an edible representation of its title or a wordplay on its title. Join us as we gather at the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. to view the bookish fare concocted to amuse, amaze, or, yes, even disgust onlookers and fellow participants. Vote for your favorites in categories such as Best in Show, Wittiest Wordplay, Least Appetizing and more! Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. and prizes will be awarded! To submit an entry, just bring your punny, edible creation to the Library at 1 p.m. to be displayed! Here are a few of last year’s winners. Can you top them?

Virtual Author Talk Series

The Library continues its Author Talk Series with three new authors in March! Each live, virtual event features a different bestselling author, along with an interactive Q&A session where participants can ask questions directly to the author. See March selections and dates/times below. Visit libraryc.org/ebrpl to register for these virtual events, learn about other upcoming conversations with bestselling authors, and view previous author talk recordings. For more information about these and other virtual events, visit ebrpl.com/virtual.

Free Saturday Tutoring

The Baton Rouge Magnet High School Beta Club will offer FREE tutoring services each Saturday in March, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Main Library at Goodwood! Beta members will tutor elementary, middle, and high school students. See subjects offered below. Only 60 spots are available each Saturday. Registration is required. Register online at ebrpl.co/tutor or call 231-3770.

  • Elementary students: English, Math, Science, and Reading
  • Middle schoolers
    (6th grade – 8th grade): English, Math, and Science
  • High schoolers: English, Math (9th – Calculus), and Science
  • Upon advanced request, they will provide tutoring in French, Spanish, and Latin.

The Cookbook Club

Do you love to cook and try new recipes? Join us for a new club centered around cookbooks and cuisine! Adults are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 for our first meeting. We will discuss the club’s cookbook of choice and what recipes we will try and share with the group.

Spanish Reading Club

Do you speak or read Spanish? Perhaps you’re looking for a fun way to speak Spanish with others? If you also love reading and discussing books with others, then we have just the group for you! Join us for a new club centered around reading books in Spanish! Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 for an organizational meeting where you can meet other Spanish speakers and decide on future books to discuss.

St. Patrick’s Day Tote Bags

20-Somethings are invited to learn how to use the Cricut and Heat Press equipment in the River Center Branch makerspace! Join us on Tuesday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. to make your own St Patrick’s Day leprechaun tote bags! Registration is required. To register, visit ebrpl.com/calendar or call 389-4960.

March 2023 Library Event Calendars

 

Rockin’ at the Swamp – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Rocks, crystals, and gemstones, oh my! Rockin’ at the Swamp has been a family favorite for years. Our boys enjoyed going year after year. In previous years we enjoyed the different learning stations, playing games, rock climbing, digging for shark teeth, and playing with the giant stones!

Rockin' at the Swamp

Photos from previous Rockin’ at the Swamp events.

Rockin’ at the Swamp

If you like nature’s earthly treasures, this event will rock your world!;) Join BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to explore the world of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils.  Add to your rock collection or find some unique gift items at the Rockhound Market. Try your skill scaling the rock climbing wall. Learn to identify different rocks and minerals and make your own take-home identification card on the Treasure Trail. Experience the excitement of the gold rush while hunting for iron pyrite in our Gold Mine. Try out some rockin’ crafts or paint your own Rock Animal in the craft corner. Explore ancient life forms in the Fossil Quarry. This is one rockin’ day of fun highlighting geology and earth science.

Rockin' at the Swamp

Food and beverage purchases are available from on-site vendors.

Rockin at the Swamp

Date: March 11
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Adult 17+/$5
Child 3- 17/$4

For More Information
225-757-8905
sguidry@brec.org

Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials Guide

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It’s snuggle weather and that time of year to enjoy your favorite Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials! So, grab a cup of hot chocolate or sweet tea depending on the day in Louisiana, and grab the popcorn to enjoy a movie night with the family!

Check out what’s airing this holiday season below from “Rudolph,” “Frosty,” to new Christmas movies and so much more!

All times in Central Time Zone!

CBS CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

Tuesday, November 29

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (7 p.m. on CBS)

Narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, this favorite is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughingstock of all of Christmasville.

Frosty The Snowman (7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Frosty, that “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship.

Frosty Returns (7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

SATURDAY, NOV. 27

Robbie The Reindeer: Hooves of Fire  (7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

In this animated special, Robbie must train to compete in the Reindeer Races to become a part of the sleigh team for Santa.

Robbie The Reindeer: Legends of the Lost Tribe (7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

In the second of two 30-minute specials, Robbie battles Blitzen in an effort to stop his nemesis’ launch of a reindeer theme park.

The Story of Santa Claus (8 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

This animated musical holiday special revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29th

8:00pm – Reindeer In Here  NEW for 2022 (CBS)

Reindeer in Here, a new one-hour animated holiday special. There’s nothing like being proud of being your true self. As Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” That’s the great message behind Adam Reed’s wildly successful children’s book Reindeer in Here. The book centers around Blizzard (Blizz), a young reindeer living in the North Pole who has one antler that is significantly smaller than the other.”

Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials

Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials

Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials

Friday, November 25

7:00pm – Frosty The Snowman (CBS)
7:00pm – The Polar Express  (TBS)
7:30pm – Frosty Returns (CBS)

Sunday Nov. 27th

6:00pm – Mickey Saves Christmas (2022, stop motion animation) (ABC)

7:30pm – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC)

Monday, November 28
8:00am – Pinocchio’s Christmas (AMC)

3:45pm – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (AMC)

4:15pm – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland  (AMC)
4:45pm – Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July  (AMC)
7:00pm – The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC)
7:15pm – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas  (AMC)
7:45pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year  (AMC)

Tuesday, November 29

8:00am – Little Drummer Boy: Book II  (AMC)
8:30am – The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold  (AMC)
9:00am – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (AMC)
8:30am – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (AMC)
10:00am – Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July  (AMC)
12:30pm – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (AMC)
1:00pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year  (AMC)
2:15pm – White Christmas  (AMC)
7:00pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS)
8:00pm – Reindeer In Here  NEW for 2022 (CBS)
9:00pm – Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City (NBC)

Saturday, December 3

4:00am – Little Drummer Boy: Book II  (AMC)
4:30am – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow  (AMC)
5:00am – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (AMC)
6:00am – The Little Drummer Boy  (Freeform)
6:30am – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas  (Freeform)
7:00am – Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (AMC)
8:00am – Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (Freeform)

8:15pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  (Freeform)
9:20pm – Frosty the Snowman  (Freeform)
9:50pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)

Sunday, December 4

3:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)
4:05pm – Frosty the Snowman  (Freeform)
4:35pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  (Freeform)

Sunday, December 11

3:45pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus  (AMC)
3:45pm – The Santa Clause (Freeform)
5:00pm – The Polar Express  (AMC)
5:55pm – The Santa Clause 2  (Freeform)
7:00pm – Elf (AMC)

Tuesday, December 13

7:00pm – Mickey Saves Christmas (ABC)
7:30pm – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC)
8:00pm – Disney’s Prep & Landing (ABC)

Saturday, December 17

6:00am – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (AMC)
6:00am – The Little Drummer Boy (Freeform)
7:15am – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland(AMC)
7:45am – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (AMC)
8:15am – The Year Without a Santa Claus (AMC)

Tuesday, December 20

7:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (ABC)

Wednesday, December 21

7:30pm – Frosty the Snowman  (Freeform)
8:00pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  (Freeform)
9:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)

Thursday, December 22

5:30pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)
6:30pm – Frosty the Snowman  (Freeform)

Friday, December 23

7:00pm – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 cartoon) (NBC)

This Holiday schedule will be updated daily, check back for more Holiday specials!

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

The Legacy Brunch with Santa and Jingle & Mingle

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The Legacy is back with it’s popular Holiday events in December!! These events are family-friendly and strollers are welcome. However, if you are in need of a parenting break,  Jingle & Mingle would make a wonderful Date Night or Moms Night Out! See below to learn more about The Legacy’s holiday events…

The Legacy – 3rd Annual Jingle & Mingle

The Legacy Brunch with Santa and Jingle & Mingle

Join The Legacy for their 3rd Annual Jingle & Mingle Shopping Event!! It is a one-of-a-kind “evening stroll” shopping event just in time for the gift-giving season. There will be a variety of well-known local vendors showcasing their specialty merchandise just for you. This will be the perfect place to shop for all of those hard-to-find items for the upcoming holidays.

Sip, Stroll, and Shop while enjoying live music from Box and Kevin!
WHEN: Friday, December 9th from 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM CST
WHERE: The Legacy at Bonne Esperance 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
ADMISSION: Free to Shop but grab you a VIP pass, you won’t regret it!
VIP PASS – limited amount will be sold
$20 on Eventbrite – All you can drink wine and all you can eat Hor d’oeuvres
$30 at the door – All you can drink wine and all you can eat Hor d’oeuvres
Bar and Grill will be open.
Free Parking.
Stroller Friendly.

The Legacy – Brunch with Santa

The Legacy Brunch with Santa and Jingle & Mingle

Celebrate the season with The Legacy at their Brunch with Santa. Enjoy a brunch buffet with a very special visit from Santa.
BATON ROUGE BRUNCH WITH SANTA
WHEN: Saturday, December 17th BRUNCH WITH SANTA SESSIONS: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM
WHERE: The Legacy at Bonne Esperance 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
ADMISSION: $5 – $30
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Please register all attendees to reserve their seats. Space is limited. All brunch tickets include the brunch buffet and your choice of soft drink, coffee, or juice. Alcohol is not included with your ticket, but can be purchased separately the day of.
This event sells out every year so grab your tickets now!

 

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – Christmas in Baton Rouge

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Grab your cameras and your Christmas cheer, and get ready to enjoy the magic of the season. The Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition, transforms the winter sky into a wonderland on December 2nd from 4-8 pm.

Welcome the holidays with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard, a 35-foot Christmas tree, a snow village complete with ice skating, and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Watch as the magic lights up before your eyes with a fireworks show and the annual tree lighting ceremony in North Boulevard Town Square.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Skating begins at 4 PM – Ages 5-10 Only
Snow Village begins at 5 PM – Ages 5-15 Only

Snow in Baton Rouge??? Yep, 10 tons of real snow will be ready and waiting for the kids at Repentance Park! Repentance Park is located between the Old State Capitol and River Center. Enjoy Baton Rouge’s very own Rockefeller Center-style ice skating rink located on the first floor of the River Center Plaza, where festival-goers can stand on the balcony and watch the children skate around the plaza!

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

HOLIDAY FILM SCREENINGS – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

From 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., you can enjoy screenings of your favorite holiday classics, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman, at Harley/Vey Theatres.

TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS – 6:20pm 

Mayor Broome will countdown the City’s Christmas Tree lighting along with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree on North Boulevard and marvel over the elaborate fireworks show on the Mississippi River! While you await the countdown, you can support Louisiana Youth Orchestra by shopping their bake sale, where baked goods, hot chocolate, and popcorn will be available for purchase, or let the kids decorate a personalized ornament to cherish for years to come.

The preferred area for viewing the fireworks will be North Boulevard at Town Square, facing the Christmas Tree and Mississippi River.

BATON ROUGE  SANTA – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Santa will assist Mayor Broome to countdown the lighting of Baton Rouge’s Christmas Tree! Afterwards you are invited to the Louisiana Old State Capitol for a special photo-op and other holiday festivities. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol will host their annual “Santa in The Senate” on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Guests of the Old State Capitol will have the opportunity to take their photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in the old Senate Chamber and then enjoy a Christmas film in the old House Chamber.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras or cell phone to take pictures. There will be arts and crafts for children to partake in and a special treat upon existing the building.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Downtown Baton Rouge will be in the holiday spirit with tons of activities going on. Most of the downtown churches and museums participate in the evening by having live nativity scenes, giving away hot chocolate, singing Christmas carols, and much more!

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

ARTIST VILLAGE

Produced by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, this year’s Artists Village at the Festival of Lights will be located in the Rhorer Plaza Lawn. Over ten local artists will be selling handmade crafts to complete your Christmas shopping list. Along with the artists, the festival will include a bake sale, hot chocolate for sale, and multiple food vendors.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

Full Festival of Lights Schedule

Mayor’s Stage at Galvez Plaza

Justin Garner
4:15p.m. – 6:00p.m.

Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks
6:00p.m. – 6:25p.m.

“Swing into Christmas” with Ned Fasullo
6:25p.m. – 8:00p.m.

Holiday Fun at North Boulevard Town Square

Experience North Boulevard Oak Alley

See 250,000 Christmas lights!

Bayou Cirque Performers

Experience the magic of the holidays with Live Actors, Krampus, Jack
Frost, Winter Witch, Winter Fairies, Santa’s Elves and more!

Kid’s Orchestra

Join Kid’s Orchestra at Festival of Lights for a live instrument petting zoo.
Touch a real violin, or a trumpet, and learn about all of the opportunities
kid’s orchestra has for your student.

Winter Wonderland

Community Stage

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
McKinley Middle Choir, BRCVPA, Woodlawn
Middle Choir, Cangelosi Dance Project, Liberty
High Dance, Creme de la Rouge, EBRPSS
Talented Arts Program, McKinley Middle Magnet
Dancers, Baton Rouge Cheer Academy, Capital
High School Dance, Forest Heights Music
Theatre

Free Ice Skating

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
First Floor Outdoor Plaza
Provided by the River Center.
Ages 5-10 only.

Free Snow Village

5:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Repentance Park
Take a turn playing in ten (10) tons of real snow!
Ages 5-15 only.

Free Holiday Shorts

5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.
EBRP River Center Branch Library
Watch screenings of your favorite holiday shorts

Santa’s Gift Shop

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Rhorer Plaza
Artists from the Baton Rouge Arts Market and
around the region sell unique handmade items

Other Downtown Holiday Fun

Holiday Shopping Event

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
LSU Museum of Art Store (1st Floor), 100 Lafayette Street
Visit the LSU Museum Store for their 18th annual Holiday Shopping
Event! Get 20% off one item (excluding sale merchandise). Free gift
wrap! Shop and enter to win raffle prizes!

Live Nativity

5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
First Presbyterian Church Terraced Garden, 763 North Boulevard
Visit the beautiful Terraced Garden for a re-enactment of the birth of
Jesus Christ as told in the Gospels. Featuring a mini petting zoo for the
young ones. Performances are approximately 30 minutes.
Linger after the last performance and experience a Christmas concert
with Michael O’Brien and the Foto Sisters; “The Incarnation of Christ.”
Concert will be in the Sanctuary at 7p.m.

Santa in the Senate

Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd
Join us at the Old State Capitol from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday,
December 2, 2022, for our annual Santa in the Senate event – part of the
Downtown Festival of Lights. Use your own camera or phone to capture
a photo with Santa in the Senate chamber. Enjoy free showings of the
Ghost of the Castle, kid-friendly crafts and holiday movies.
This event is free and open to the public. The castle will be decorated and
the OSC elves will be hard at work to give you and your family a
memorable evening!

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2022 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoolights – Making Spirits Bright

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Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights from November 25th through December 30th! This nightly event is presented by Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and features more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy.

Baton Rouge Zoolights

Again this year, the Zoo will be partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting a non-perishable food item during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. Regular admission prices are: $5 for adults/teens; $4 for senior citizens; $3 for children (2-12 years old) and $3 for Zoo members. These amounts will be cut in half when a non-perishable food item is presented at the time of entry & all food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Last year, 6,933 pounds of food were collected during this drive. The goal is to reach 7,500 pounds this year!

Baton Rouge Zoolights

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

WHEN: November 25 – December 30 – Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Admissions gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Adults/Teens: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 2-12: $3
Friends of the Zoo Members: $3 per person​

Prices will be reduced by 50% when guests present non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 

ZOOLIGHTS IS:

  • A mile-long trail through the Zoo
  • More than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays
  • A festive family activity, adding to the quality of life for residents throughout the region.

Baton Rouge Zoolights displays will include the following:

BREC Baton Rouge Zoolights

ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.

GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!

ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options. On Friday and Saturday nights, representatives from the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans will be on hand with fun activities and gifts for the kids.

Additional ZooLights Information: https://www.brzoo.org/events/special/zoolights/

 

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2022 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

Halloween in Baton Rouge 2022 – Events & Things to Do

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Halloween in Baton Rouge – there is never a shortage of Halloween activities in Baton Rouge. From Haunted houses to Merry Not so Scary events to festivals, there is something for everyone. 13th Gate, one of the nation’s most revered haunted houses, resides in Baton Rouge, as does one of the most eclectic festivals: the Fifolet Halloween Festival and Parade. If that isn’t enough, there’s a fun run, costume ball, and Creepy Night Hike too. The perfect activity for your Halloween season can be found many times over in Baton Rouge.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information that we have missed, please let us know! This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

Brought to you by the charitable Halloween krewe, 10/31 Consortium, the Fifolet Halloween Festival is a multi-day event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which includes a pub crawl, costume ball, 5k, arts market, Halloween parade, and awards brunch. Learn more at Fifolet.com.

 

Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to do

2022 Fifolet Halloween Parade

Join the return of the Halloween Parade! This year’s theme is “Fifolet’s Believe It or Not!” See the unbelievable come to life. Delight in the unusual and marvel at curiosities and oddities!

Krewes and local businesses or community organizations will showcase floats and costumes and throw candy to a crowd of over 35,000. Please dress in costume and bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank which will lead the parade.

Date(s): October 29th
Start time: 4:00 PM
End time:
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

 

2022 Halloween Festival Fifolet Arts Market 

The Fifolet Arts Market is your one-stop shop for any and all things Halloween! Artists, crafters, and makers will set up tents alongside local non-profit organizations showcasing their creative community efforts. Live music, entertainment, costumed characters, and activities for kids throughout the day with food vendors and a beer tent make this the perfect place to hang out with family while waiting for the Halloween Parade to begin. This event is free to attend however fees apply for contests and tent space.

Date(s): October 29th
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Baton Rouge Museum

845 N. Jefferson Avenue 70767 Port Allen , LA

Fifolet Pub Crawl
Oct. 27
Downtown Baton Rouge

Fifolet Costume Ball
Oct. 28
The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at LSU

Fifolet 5K
Oct. 29
Downtown Baton Rouge

Night Maze at Burden

The sun goes down, and the family fun cranks up at The Night Maze at Burden. 

Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flashlights and head on over to Night Maze. At this family-friendly Night Maze you can take a stroll through the corn maze, roast marshmallows by the bonfire, climb the hay mountain, go for a “swim” in the corn crib, play awesome games, and dance to live music! Tickets are available on the Corn Maze ticketing page.

Visit the Botanic Gardens website for ticketing and more info: https://bit.ly/CornMazeatBurden

Date(s):

October 29th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden
4560 Essen Ln
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

CHSpooky Play – Walk In

Bring the kiddos for a fun family-friendly event full of just enough spookiness for littles ones to enjoy! Their imaginations will take care of the rest!
Saturday Oct 29, 5:30-8:00PM
Walk-in Spooky Play includes 1 hour of play (from entrance time) in our Halloween transformed playground.
$10/child (ages 6mos-10yrs)
$3/adult
Last entrance @ 8pm
Tickets NOT required
Sunday Oct 30
Some of our ghouls and goblins prefer a less crowded option.
Purchase limited occupancy tickets for 1 hour of play in our Halloween transformed playground.
TICKETS REQUIRED ON THIS DAY
https://www.cheecheesplay.com/events
Date(s): Saturday Oct 29th
Sunday Oct 30th
Start time: 5:30 pm
End time: 8 pm
Location: 11111 Park Place Drive, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70818

 

Boo at the Zoo

On October 22, 23, 29 & 30 ,the Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney Bank!
Guest are encouraged to wear their best costumes and enjoy a fun, festive fall day a the Zoo!
There will be traditional photo opps throughout the Zoo with Fall and Halloween themed structures.
As well, we will be providing some super cool enrichments to our animal friends throughout the day.
It’s sure to be a good time for all ages!
Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for Members.
Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5pm.
Date(s): October 22, 23, 29 & 30
Start time: 9:30 AM
End time: 4:00 PM
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

 

Bluebonnet Swamp Haunted Hikes

Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for younger children. This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses, which are geared more for teenagers and adults. Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” as they stop at educational stations along the trail. Track down costumed characters to receive “treasures” then trek through the Swamp Graveyard to our Education Building for Carnival Games and Spooky Storytime.
No scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. 🔦All participants should bring a flashlight, because this program runs at night. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at Haunted Hikes this year for tons of fun!
Games and Entertainment start at 6 p.m.
Trails open at dark. Registration is not required
Cost:
$6 per person / Ages 2 + under free
Date(s): Oct. 14, 21, & 28
Start time: 6:00
End time:
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp

 

Spooky Spectrum

As darkness falls, the spookiness rises. 🛸🔭 Come visit, if you dare, as HRPO’s annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre & freakish takes place during our Spooky Spectrum night. 🌕🦇 We’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics and aeronautics. 👩‍🚀🌌 Be warned, we want to make you think spooktacular! 🔦😱 Join us during this FREE event on October 8 for hands-on experiments and activities galore!

Date(s): October 8th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 10:00 PM
Location: Highland Road Park Observatory

 

Boo at the Bookshop

Costumes, and Puppets and Spooky stories, Oh my!!! Who’s ready to have some big Halloween fun at your tiny local book shop – face painting, crafting, stories, puppet show and more?!?!?! We sure are!!! Seize the Spooky Season 🎃👻
Date(s): October 16th
Start time: 12:00 PM
End time: 2:00 PM
Location:  Red Stick Reads
541 South Eugene, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana

 

Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus (1993) (PG)
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal

Date(s): October 28th
Start time: 6:30 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: Lovett Road park

A Merry Not Scary Halloween

Put your best costume forward and get ready for a Merry Not Scary Halloween with tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun! Trick-or-treaters will enjoy exploring the six-acre campus to encounter vintage party games, craft activities, and a magic show performed by Chris Miller Magic starting at 7:15 pm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MerryNotScarry 

Date(s): October 21st
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 8:00 PM
Location: West Baton Rouge Museum

845 N. Jefferson Avenue 70767 Port Allen , LA

Full Moon Fete + Trunk & Treat

Creep on over and join us for an evening of family fun entertainment. Come out dressed in your favorite costume and stroll from trunk to trunk collecting treats followed by live entertainment, vendors, character visits, and activities the entire family will enjoy! This event is sponsored by Ochsner Health and the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, Discover Schools and the BREC Foundation. Event is free of charge and donations will benefit recreation programs supported by the foundation.

Date(s): October 29th
Start time: 12:00 PM
End time: 3:00 PM
Location: Forest Community Park

 

Haunted Car Wash

A spooktacular HAUNTED CARWASH is coming to Benny’s Car Wash & Oil Change 🎃☠️🤡 ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health! (Kids hour 6-7 pm)
$20 per car
Tickets are available to purchase online!👇
*You will also be able to purchase at the pay station the night of the Haunted Car Wash*
Date(s): October 28th & 29th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 10:00 PM
Location: Siegen Lane location

 

Halloween Day at the Museum

Hands-on activities, butterbeer, a special Halloween Door Prize, and MORE including classic Halloween favorites in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, including Halloween Lazer shows, “The Worlds Within Star Wars,” and a live presentation of “The Astronomical World of Harry Potter.

Date(s): October 29th
Start time: 12:00 PM
End time: 4:00 PM
Location: 100 River Road South Baton Rouge, LA 
Greek Life is partnering with @lsuhealthcenter @lsuatheletics and more to bring our community safe and fun events for 🎃 👻 Halloween! Join the fun for some free pumpkin painting and cider to kick-off the week leading up to Halloween, then stop by their booth in free speech ally to learn safety tips and get some goodies BEFORE you to trick or treat down the row on Oct. 30, hosted by @lsupanhellenic!
Date(s): October 30th
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 5:00 PM
Location:

Haints, Haunts, and Halloween

Remember the sights, sounds, and activities of an old-fashioned country fair.  Join the staff and volunteers of the Rural Life Museum as they provide a safe and fun Halloween event for families.  Storytelling, cake walks, games, and trick-or-treating are some of the events kids will be able to participate in while on the museum grounds.  

Ticket prices:

  • Ages 0-3       Free
  • Ages 4+        $6
  • Ages 12+      $12
Date(s): October 30th
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 4:30 PM
Location: LSU Rural Life Museum 4560 Essen Lane Baton Rouge

Trick-or-Treat with the Deputies

Community Trick-or-Treating with the EBR Sheriff’s Office

Date(s): October 28th
Start time: 5:00 PM
End time: 8:00 PM
Location: BREC’s Ben Burge Park 9350 Antigua Drive Baton Rouge

Boo with the Blue

Hocus Pocus (1993) (PG)
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal

Date(s): October 28th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 8:00 PM
Location: BRPD Headquarters 9000 Airline Hwy

 

If you’re looking for adult-only haunts… Widely regarded as one of the top haunted houses in the Country, The 13th Gate, located in Baton Rouge, is the Ultimate Haunted House.

 

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2022 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

2022 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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Who’s ready for a taste of cooler days, pumpkins, cute costumes, and a few fun fall events??? We all are!! Check back often as we continue to update our Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide with more deets as new information comes our way. Don’t miss our favorite spots in Baton Rouge and beyond to find your perfect pumpkin, create some fall family memories, and take a hayride or two.

This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

Baton rouge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the patch directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. Please let us know if you have information on a Pumpkin Patch or corn maze that we missed!

2022 Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide

AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Corn Maze at Burden

Corn Maze Saturday

A 2-HOUR Corn Maze experience will allow you to traverse the maze, meander through the sunflower fields, ride a hayride and pick satsumas with the ones you love. Other activities include climbing the hay mountain, petting farm with Goula Paradise Farm, make your way through the mini hay maze, take a pic’ and pick-a-pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, and more!

WHEN:
October  8, 15, 22, 29 

WHERE:
Burden Museum & Gardens 4560 Essen Lane

SESSION TIMES:
Morning | 9 – 11 a.m.
Midday | Noon – 2 p.m.
Afternoon | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

ADMISSION:
$15 per person and free for children two and younger. This year’s tickets are pre-sale only and will not be offered at the gate. All ages must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are limited.

Visit the Botanic Gardens website for ticketing and more info: https://bit.ly/CornMazeatBurden

 

 

Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Family fun in a safe environment. The Pumpkin Patch is the largest mission project at JUMC – there will also be photos ops for the family. All net proceeds are distributed to local missions, plus help fund the youth mission trip. Last year they were able to donate thousands of dollars – all because of the volunteers willing to work the patch. Plus, with the Kick-Off event, new people can experience JUMC.

WHEN:
First week in October

WHERE:
10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809  Back of Lot.

SESSION TIMES:
TBA

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

 

 

Pop-up Pink Pumpkin Patch at Baton Rouge General

The pop-up pink pumpkin patch is coming! Visit Baton Rouge General Medical Center to get your free pumpkin – one per person – while pumpkins last! Two locations this year… and be sure to get your #Protectyourpumpkins T-shirt!!

WHEN:
Always a surprise pop up in October

WHERE:
Mid City Campus 3600 Florida Blvd. and Bluebonnet Campus 8585 Picardy Ave.

ADMISSION:
Entry and pumpkins are free. “Protect your pumpkins” T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds go toward Pennington Cancer Center.

Louisiana Pumpkin Patch

Walker Pumpkin Patch 

The City of Walker is proud to announce the opening of their Pumpkin Patch on Monday, September 26th at 3:00pm in conjunction with the City of Walker Fall Festival. Over 1800 pumpkins in unique shapes, sizes, and colors will be available for purchase with proceeds dedicated to the Walker Challenger’s Program.

WHEN:
Monday – Friday: 3pm to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm

WHERE:
Sidney Hutchinson Park in the Challenger’s Field area.
13750 Ball Park Rd, Walker, LA 70785

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

For more information please call 225-665-3755 or email: parksandrecinfo@walker-la.gov.

 

Hallow Jack’s Pumpkin Patch

Opening Date TBA!!! It is located off of Magnolia Beach in Denham and is the perfect spot for a fall photo backdrop. It’s not a pumpkin patch per se, but it’s everything you want in a “pumpkin patch.” Adorable photo ops, excellent quality in fancy pumpkins, carving tools, seasonal flowers, festive T-shirts, and fall decor. 

WHEN:
October

WHERE:
6834 Magnolia Bridge Road Denham Springs, LA 70726

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

 

Ascension Parish

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

The NewSong On Old Perkins Road Community Church pumpkin patch, at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, will be open September 26th.
🎃 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, as well as various types of gourds from the Navajo Tribe in Northern New Mexico, will be available for purchase.
🎃 Jellies and salsas from the United Methodist Children’s Home will be for sale.
🎃 There will be a photo booth and other photo opportunities around the patch (no paid photography!).
🎃 Free hayrides are available on the weekends.
🎃 Morning field trips for area schools include storytime, hayrides, crafts, and pie-sized pumpkins. All proceeds go to church missions.
🎃 NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Live music, hayrides, delicious food, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts, learn more: https://bit.ly/NewSongPumpkinPatch

WHEN:
September 26th through Saturday, October 31st.

WHERE:
18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

SESSION TIMES:
Monday – Friday 9am – 6 pm
Saturdays – 9am – 6pm
Sundays – 2pm – 6pm

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

 

 

Livingston Parish

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch

Pick a Pumpkin from the field – Activities include zipline, Jumping Pillow, Tunnel Slide, Face Painting, Duck Racing, Pedal Tractors, See Cotton, Growing, Hay Maze Milk a Cow Roll Down the Hill Catch Mrs. Heather telling how pumpkins grow Merry go round Play Horse Shoes Nature Trail Lots of places to take pictures Weigh & Measure your pumpkin, Bring a Picnic Lunch, Paint a pumpkin (weekends only)

WHEN:

September 24 – November 6

WHERE:

31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493

SESSION TIMES:
Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm

ADMISSION:
Kids (newborn & up): $9 per child  Adults: Free – Cash Only

 

 

Faith Crossing UMC Pumpkin Patch

Join Faith Crossing for a budget-friendly Fall Family Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th,  designed to help you and your loved ones disconnect from devices and reconnect with one another – Free KidZone with lots to entertain, food/snacks, Craft Show with 20+ vendors showcasing crafts, baked goods, home decor, fun gifts and more! Pumpkin Patch is for a limited time only starting 10/5 and runs until they are out of pumpkins.  Budget-friendly pricing and great photo ops!

WHEN:
October 5th until pumpkins run out.

WHERE:
34260 Walker Rd. N.
​Walker, LA  70785

SESSION TIMES:
TBA

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

 

 

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch 

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch will be going on every weekend in October! Guests will participate in fun Fall related activities and get to experience the beauty of the preserve. They will have activities ranging from animal shows, hayrides, face painting, and mini animal encounters to picking pumpkins out of the patch.

🦦  Tour zoological park
🐐  Petting Zoo
🦘  Kangaroo Walkabout
🍂  Fall Games
🎃  Free small pumpkin from the patch
🚜  Tractor Rides
🐯  Face Painting
🦎  DINOSAUR Shows

WHEN:
Every Saturday/Sunday from September 24th- October 30th

WHERE:
Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730 – 225-286-3003

SESSION TIMES:
Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ADMISSION:
TBA

 

 

St. Helena Parish

Cajun Country Corn – CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON

Cajun Country Corn Maze

Cajun Country Corn has been farming food and fiber for over 30 years. They started their corn maze in 2000 and have been doing it ever since. In addition to the regular maze, they open up a portion of the maze on Friday and Saturday nights for haunting. Other spooky attractions include the haunted trail, board maze, and zombie paintball. You can also enjoy the pumpkin blaster, corn cannon, and other farm attractions while you are there. Pine Grove, LA – 7 Acres
Haunted Nights in October

WHEN: CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON

WHERE: The maze is located 1 mile east  of 42360 (Napa Auto) in Pine Grove and five miles west of 35999 (Bear Creek Western Store) in Montpelier, LA

SESSION TIMES:

ADMISSION: Closed for the 2022 season

 

 

Beauregard Parish

CM Farms

CM Farms

Pumpkins, 40+ attractions, a 12-acre maze, farm animals and so much more are awaiting your visit!  Includes a corn maze, jumping pillow, photo ops, animal barrel train, wagon rides, dirt mountain slide, animal barn, tasty eats, and rubber duck races. CM Farms has something special planned for each weekend.

WHEN: October 1 – November 20, 2022

WHERE: 252 CM Farms Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637 (337) 328-8916 – About 2.5 hours from Baton Rouge

SESSION TIMES:
Saturdays in October 10 am-7 pm
Saturdays in November 10 am-5 pm
Sundays 12-5 pm

ADMISSION: Ages 3+ $18.95

 


Baton Rouge Family Fun will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

Boo at the Zoo – Halloween Fun at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, little ghouls, and boys…  on October 22, 23, 29, and 30, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to host their most popular family event of the year – Boo at the Zoo! There will be traditional fall-themed photo opportunities & they’ll be providing fun and festive enrichments to their animal friends during the day.

Boo at the Zoo

This year at Boo at the Zoo

  • Regular Zoo admission applies, and admission is free for Friends of the Zoo Members. Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5 pm.
  • Halloween costumes are encouraged for ALL guests.
  • Treats are for children under the age of 12.
  • Traditional Fall & Halloween-themed structures & pumpkins will be sprinkled throughout the zoo for festive photo opportunities.
  • Holiday-themed enrichments will be provided to the Zoo’s animal friends throughout the day.
  • The Zoo will offer regular café service and additional vendor-sold refreshments in the Food Court.
  • It’s sure to be a good time for all ages!

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, October 22
Sunday, October 23
Saturday, October 29
Sunday, October 30

Boo at the Zoo

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is parking free?

A: Parking is free, but the parking lot often fills up for Boo at the Zoo. Deputies will assist in directing traffic but please “bear” with them. Cars will be permitted to enter as soon as spots become available. It’s best to get there early!

Q: Is your event scary?

A: Boo at the Zoo is a merry, not scary, Halloween event. The Hay Maze & other attractions are not scary and are suitable for young children.

Q: Can we bring our own snacks and beverages?

A: Outside snacks and beverages are not allowed inside the Zoo, but feel free to enjoy your Zoo favorites at the Flamingo Cafe, or try out the Food Court with everything from quesadillas and fried pickles to funnel cakes and smoothies! 

You won’t want to miss this day of family fun!

Learn more at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo website, and follow the Baton Rouge Zoo Facebook page for updates!

BREC 75th Birthday Celebration

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BREC is celebrating 75 years of rising to the challenge to make your parks More than a Playground! Join BREC for an evening of family fun and entertainment at the BREC 75th Birthday Celebration event on Saturday, July 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Independence Community Park!

BREC 75th Birthday Celebration

 

Come to our birthday party and enjoy
-Live music by The Michael Foster Project
-Free Food
-BREC Activities
-Zoo mobile
-Inflatables & Waterslides
-Strolling Entertainment
-Family Fun
A FIREWORKS FINALE & MORE FOR ALL AGES!!

To celebrate our Diamond Anniversary, white attire is encouraged.

WHEN: Saturday, July 16 from 6-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Independence Community Park – 7500 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
WHAT: BREC’s 75th Birthday Celebration – white attire is encouraged.

For more information on BREC’s 75th Birthday Celebration visit brec.org/75thbirthday