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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

 


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NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch – Prairieville

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The NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch, at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, will be open on September 26th,  better than ever, with NEW Activities for the 2022 pumpkin patch. This is one of our favorite family pumpkin patches; it’s close to home, making it convenient, never too busy, and always great for photo ops with the family.

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch Activities

  • Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and various types of gourds from the Navajo Tribe in Northern New Mexico will be available for purchase.
  • There will be a photo booth and other photo opportunities around the patch (no paid photography!).
  • Several pieces of vintage playground equipment
  • Giant tractor tire sandbox
  • Swings
  • Horseshoes
  • Giant hopscotch
  • Cornhole
  • Giant Adirondack chair
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 29th, from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Live music, hayrides, delicious food, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts, and more.

 

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

 

Visit our Baton Rouge Fall Events Guide
for more Family Friendly fall fun! 

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch – What to Expect

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The summer weather has been hot and rainy, and everyone is ready for dryer, cooler days. As temps start to decline a tad, it’s the perfect time for outdoor family fun and Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch is the perfect way to kick off the Fall season.

Some of you, like me, may have seen tons of families pick strawberries on this farm back in the spring and have been wanting to check it out! Here’s a glimpse at a previous trip and what you can expect this year.

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Entrance is free for adults and children are $9 which includes activities and a pumpkin for each child to bring home. 

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

The farm has almost every activity you can think of, and for an older child, I imagine you could spend hours there. There was a giant jumping pillow, many varieties of swings, hopscotch, a corn maze, tunnel slides, zip-lining, seesaws, face painting, and pumpkin painting.

There were also TONS of photo opportunities like sitting on haystacks decorated for fall, and cutouts throughout the property.

LIVE LOOK AT THIS YEAR’S PATCH!

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch Activities:

  • Pick a Pumpkin from the field
  • Zip line
  • Jumping Pillow
  • Tunnel Slide
  • Face Painting
  • Duck Racing
  • Hay Maze
  • Pony Hop
  • Play in our fun Corn Maze
  • Spider Web
  • Nursery Rhymes
  • Bean Bag Game
  • Seesaws
  • Learn about bees
  • Milk a Cow
  • Roll Down the Hill
  • Learn how pumpkins grow
  • Merry go round
  • Visit with cartoon characters
  • Hopscotch
  • Indian Tee Pee
  • Nature Trail
  • Lots of places to take pictures
  • Weigh & Measure your pumpkin
  • Bring a Picnic Lunch
  • Pictures with Spookley
  • Paint a pumpkin (weekend only)

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

I have seen pictures and talked to some friends who visited Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch on a weekday and it was incomparable in crowd size. It looked like they had the farm to themselves! I think if we went back, I would plan for a weekday.

Since our daughter is on the younger side and couldn’t do all of the activities, we stayed for about two hours which was plenty for her. If I had older children, I would suggest packing drinks, snacks, and even lunch. We saw some families having picnics on the property and it seems as though you are allowed to bring in ice chests, wagons, chairs, etc for a long afternoon of fun.

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch is open 7 days a week!

WHEN:
September 24 – November 6

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

Directions: From I-55 take exit 32 then left toward Wardline Rd, drive 2 miles then turn right onto Lee Hughes Rd, drive 0.9 mile then turn left onto Lee’s Ln.

SESSION TIMES:
Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm

ADMISSION:

  • Kids (newborn & up): $9 per child CASH ONLY
  • Adults with children/child free
  • Adults without kids: $9

Put on some festive outfits and make the quick 50-minute drive to Hammond when Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch opens on September 24th! 

Christy was born and raised in Mandeville, came to LSU to study PR, and after meeting her husband and finding a job she has stayed in Baton Rouge ever since! She’s a stay-at-home-working-mom to two girls who she loves watching grow and learn each day. In her free time, Christy, her husband Harold, and Lucy enjoy being outside, trying new restaurants, traveling, and finding any excuse to decorate the house, cook, and have friends over.  

 

Visit our Baton Rouge Fall Events Guide
for more Family Friendly fall 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!

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch: Know Before You Go

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Fall is in the air, and if your family is ready for some Pumpkin Patch fun, the Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch / Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch is one you won’t want to miss. Barn Hill Preserve’s annual Pumpkin Patch has quickly become a fall family tradition. The addition of the “Prehistoric Dinasour Pumpkin Patch” makes it a must-do for our tiniest Palaeontologists. 

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

Here’s an overview of a previous trip and what to know before you go:

 Entry is $17 per person, and there is so much to do that I felt the price was justified. The ticket price includes one small pumpkin picked from the pumpkin patch. In addition, there were animal encounters, a corn pit, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, hayrides, corn maze, archery, games, a kangaroo walkabout, and many other activities. 

Add-on encounters with a two-toed sloth, spectacled owl, and anteater are not included in the door price.

Barn Hill Preserve

We arrived around 10:30 am, and it only took us about 15 minutes to park and pay. There was a bit of a line, but it moved pretty efficiently. Upon getting to the front, I was pleasantly surprised to find they take both cash and card options, as I could not get a firm answer to this question on their website or social media before arriving. 

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

We started the day by practicing our archery, then enjoyed zoo-like enclosures featuring a lynx and a pair of very friendly otters. After that, we found our way to the Kangaroo Walkabout, which we unanimously agreed was the highlight of our trip. Kids and adults alike delighted in getting up close with baby goats, kangaroos, and even a giraffe!

We even fed the baby goats, which was such a sweet experience.

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

We then walked down a rocky path to the actual pumpkin patch, which had its ups and downs. From afar, it was beautiful. Between the stunningly perfect weather providing a cloudless blue sky, to the lovely bright greens and oranges of the pumpkins, it made for gorgeous photos. However, it’s Louisiana, so we were sidestepping large ant piles. That said, everyone found their perfect pumpkin. There were picnic tables set up where we could have painted them; the thought of even semi-wet paint entering my vehicle was enough for me to veto that activity.

Eating at Barn Hill Preserve

On-site food options are limited, but the preserve does permit outside food and drink. We weren’t sure what to expect, so we brought a picnic lunch. It was perfect, and there were multiple options for seating. If picnics aren’t your jam, they offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers for $5 each. There was also a mobile bar on site serving coffee, tea, soft drinks, mocktails, and a selection of sweet treats.

Barn Hill Preserve

Navigating Barn Hill Preserve

There were a few things I didn’t love, like the only bathrooms being two portapotties at the entrance. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are horrified by the things which caused us to make an early departure. Also, there wasn’t any direction as to where to find things, like the animal show we got lucky and stumbled upon or the corn maze we never did locate. A map or signage would have been hugely helpful. More and more people arrived as the day went by, so I suggest arriving first thing on a Sunday morning to avoid the bigger crowd.

Barn Hill Preserve

My family had a great time at Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch! Our highlights were the Kangaroo Walkabout, the otters, and all the great photo ops. I’m looking forward to going again next year and having an even better time now that we have this experience under our belts! If you’ve been before, what advice would you give families planning to go for the first time? Join the conversation on our Facebook page. 

Baton Rouge Family Fun

Christy is a Northshore native who, in 2018, was dragged kicking and screaming to Denham Springs. After a short adjustment period, she’s learned to love her new home and enjoys exploring all the Baton Rouge area has to offer. A working mother of two, she balances her free time between hanging out with her family, writing, and baking for her home business, The Little Things Cakes.

 

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Baton Rouge Corn Maze & Night Maze at Burden 2022

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Fall is quickly approaching, and for the first time, LSU Ag Center is celebrating with Harvest Days, Corn Maze, and Night Maze!! Presale tickets to this year’s Baton Rouge Corn Maze at Burden are already on sale! Get ready for some Family Fall Fun as they open their fields and crank up the tractors to usher in the Fall season with some safe crazy mazy outdoor fun!

Harvest Days X Corn Maze

October 1-2 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For the first time ever, Burden Museum & Gardens presents the Harvest Days X Corn Maze Kickoff Weekend!

Harvest Days at the LSU Rural Life Museum offers living history demonstrations of activities that took place on Louisiana farms during harvest time in the 1800s. Artisans will demonstrate skills related to harvesting, hunting, fieldwork and other 19th-century duties. Guest activities include open-hearth cooking, soap making, and wagon rides.

Corn Maze is full of fall family fun for everyone! Conquer hay mountain, traverse the maze, snap a pic in the pumpkin patch and hop a hayride. Other activities include Bayou Goula’s Petting Farm, gargantuan games, the spook-tacular playground and so much more!

Dual tickets for the combined event are $25 per person and free for children 3 and under. Tickets can also be purchased separately for Corn Maze and Harvest Days. Purchase your tickets today!

Baton Rouge Corn Maze at Burden 2022

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!

Baton Rouge Corn Maze Saturdays

October  8, 15, 22, 29 

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.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees, this year’s Corn Maze will operate with careful social distancing guidelines in place. Each Saturday offers multiple sessions to choose from, with a 30-minute gap between each session to allow for cleaning.

Activities will include:

  • Corn Maze
  • Sunflower Fields
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Petting Farm
  • Gargantuan Games
  • Corn Crib
  • Spook-tacular Playground
  • Temporary Tattoo Parlor
  • Hayride
  • Satsuma picking
  • Antique Tractors
  • Hay Mountain
  • Picnic Area with local food vendors

Night Maze

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

October 29, 2022 | 6 – 9 p.m.

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

National Cinema Day – $3 Movies in Baton Rouge Movie Theaters

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Major chains, including AMC and Cinemark, are participating in National Cinema Day, as are all major film studios.

For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers to the movies on Labor Day Weekend. The initiative will include top theater chains like AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark Theatres to entice moviegoers indoors at the unofficial end of summer.

National Cinema Day 2022

National Cinema Day

The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, announced that Saturday, Sept. 3, will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. In participating theaters, tickets will be no more than $3 for every showing, in every format.

“After this summer’s record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing,” said Jackie Brenneman, Cinema Foundation president, in a statement. “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.”

What to know before you go:

  • The one-day event features all movie tickets for only $3, including premium format screens like IMAX and Dolby Cinema, and for all showtimes.
  • Saturday’s showings will also feature exclusive previews from upcoming movies.
  • A special Cinema Day website has been set up to find participating theaters.
  • The $3 ticket price does not include tax and convenience fees such as online and third-party ticketing fees.
  • Even more savings – Many theaters have coinciding promotions. For example, AMC  tweeted that it will have a ” drink and popcorn cameo combo” for $5 plus tax Saturday.

National Cinema Day
Participating Baton Rouge Area Locations

Cinemark Perkins Row

AMC Mall of Louisiana 

AMC Baton Rouge 16

Movie Tavern Citiplace

Movie Tavern Juban Crossing

Celebrity Theaters – Baton Rouge

 

National Black Business Month Block Party

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Hosted by The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, the  National Black Business Month Block Party is being held on Sunday, August 28th, from 5-8 pm at The Main Library on Goodwood Blvd.

Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge, support, and appreciate black-owned businesses across the nation and all they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality.

Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses.

This event will include vendors, food trucks, live music, a kid’s zone, photo booths, and a business networking suite for members and corporate partners.

This event is free and open to the public!

National Black Business Month Block Party

National Black Business Month Block Party

 

WHAT: NBBM Block Party

You can expect:
40+ Local Vendors
Over 30+ Community Resources
2 DJ’s
Special Guest Appearances
Red Carpet Interviews
Food Trucks
Kids Zone (bounce house, games, face painting)
Networking or all entrepreneurs (bring your business cards)
4 parking lot options

WHEN: Sunday, August 28th from 5-8 pm.

WHERE: Goodwood Library

Register here and learn more. 

 

Ultimate Tailgate Celebration – Sweet Baton Rouge

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Football season is officially back, and we are kicking it off with the Ultimate Tailgate! Sweet Baton Rouge will host its fourth-annual Ultimate Tailgate celebration! Bring the family out to enjoy a craft for the kids hosted by Baton Rouge Family Fun!

Ultimate Tailgate Celebration

WHERE: Electric Depot in Mid-City Baton Rouge on

WHEN: Saturday, August 27 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

WHAT: The Ultimate Tailgate Celebration – stock up on Game Day gear while enjoying family fun!  Shop The Local Pop-Up Market featuring over 60 local makers and creators. The Local Pop-Up House DJ, Doug Funnie or Good Earth Records, will be spinning all of your favorite tailgate tunes. Baton Rouge family fun is hosting a craft for the kiddos, plus tailgate activities, food, and more!

Sweet Baton Rouge® will also sponsor Boutique Blvd, filled with the best local boutiques ready to get you geared up for game day. In addition, the Ultimate Tailgate will have tailgate-inspired food and drinks from Red Stick Social, Boru Ramen, City Roots Coffee Bar, and Sweet Society.

During this year’s Ultimate Tailgate, KOK, Electric Depot’s newest business, will have its FOOD TRUCK on site for the first time in the Baton Rouge area.

Inaugural Corn Hole Tournament

Visit Baton Rouge is the title sponsor of the inaugural Corn Hole Tournament during the annual Sweet Baton Rouge Ultimate Tailgate at Electric Depot. The Corn Hole Champions will win prize packages from Visit Baton Rouge, Sweet Baton Rouge, and Local Supply, valued at over $700!

Register your Corn Hole Team for FREE on sweetbatonrouge.com now and join us at 5 pm on Saturday, August 27, on the Lawn of Electric Depot for the tournament!

 

About Sweet Baton Rouge

Sweet Baton Rouge® Louisiana Goods & Apparel is a local female-owned business passionate about t-shirts, comfort, and quality, all designed and printed locally.

The brand makes unique Louisiana lifestyle t-shirts, exclusive LSU-licensed gameday t-shirts, and accessories representing its home state and Louisiana culture.

Sweet Baton Rouge® prides itself on creating connections and fostering a community to help its family of customers share their love for Louisiana wherever they geaux.

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {August 19th – 21st}

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Time for another Baton Rouge Family Fun weekend round-up! Each week we highlight 5 things to do in Baton Rouge and beyond with your family.

Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out. 

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Things to Do in Baton Rouge

Things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend:

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Nature Night Hike and Campfire: Cedar Ridge

Things to Do in Baton Rouge


WHEN: Friday, August 19th – 7 pm – 9 pm
WHERE: BREC’s Cedar Ridge Avenue Park

Join BREC on a Friday night for a great way to say goodbye to summer! The program will include a night hike learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. Enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.
Ages: 6+
$5
For More Information
225-218-4979
conservation@brec.org

 

Floats and Flicks: Luca

Things to Do in Baton Rouge


WHEN: Saturday, August 20th – 6pm – 9pm
WHERE: Liberty Lagoon

Grab your floats and blankets and join BREC by the pool for a movie night on the big screen! Admission to the event is free however all guests must pre-register. Registration will be capped at 400 people. Gates will open at 5:30pm movie will begin at 6 PM. Guests must check in prior to the start of the movie if guests haven’t arrived by 6 PM or the start of the movie there’s a possibility of losing reservation.
Luca (2021) (PG)
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water’s surface.
All ages
Free
For More Information,
recreationevents@brec.org

 

Movies & Music on the Lawn: KIDS NIGHT! BR Music Studios & Shaun the Sheep

Things to Do in Baton Rouge

WHEN: Saturday, August 20th, 8 pm
WHERE: Baton Rouge Gallery – center for contemporary art

The annual KIDS NIGHT, part of Movies & Music on the Lawn, presented by Cox, returns in August as part of the summer film series that pairs silent films with not-so-silent Louisiana bands. Each year, the series’ Kids Night features a movie for kids with music by kids for a night the whole family can enjoy! This year, the students of Baton Rouge Music Studios take on the 2015 animated hit Shaun the Sheep.
Plus, our friends from Knock Knock Children’s Museum will be on hand with activities and fun for every kid in attendance ahead of the film!
Whether you’re looking for a date night that’s a little different or an affordable family outing, we invite you to join us for Movies & Music on the Lawn. Bottomless popcorn and admission to one of the area’s most unique film series costs just $7. To make things even better, if you’re a BRG member, your admission is included in your membership!

 

Wonders of Wildlife

Saturday, August 20th, 9 am- 4 pm
WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

NEW EVENT FOR 2022!!! Join us at Bluebonnet Swamp as we explore the wonders of our urban wildlife and learn how we can all get along. Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Need some tips on how your pets and the wildlife in your backyard can coexist? Find out the answers to these questions and more! We will have educational presentations, games, live animals, trail activities, crafts and more so come on out for a great time at the Swamp! Registration not required.

 

Knock Knock’s 5th Birthday Bash

WHEN: Sunday, August 21st, 11 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Knock Knock Children’s Museum

Knock Knock Museum is celebrating the POWER OF 5 because Knock Knock is turning 5! You’re invited to join them for thier big Birthday Bash, Sunday, August 21st from 11am – 4pm. Join them for 5 of everything – 5 special activities, 5 delicious birthday treats, 5 exciting entertainers, and so much more. But it won’t be a REAL birthday party without you! Get your tickets now before it’s too late and help them CELEBRATE. Pre-Registration Required!