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Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge & Beyond

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Louisiana is known for its food and live music, but it’s extra special with the fireworks on the Fourth! If you’re looking for 4th of July parades, festivals, and fireworks – Baton Rouge Family Fun has got you covered! Get out your red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s Independence as Southeast Louisiana hosts a variety of events celebrating the Fourth of July — from parades and fireworks to festivals and lake parties starting as early as June 29th!

Where to watch 4th of July Fireworks in Baton Rouge and beyond – plus 4th of July parades, festivals, boat parades, food, and family fun!

 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Monday, July 3rd, 2023
6:30 PM

The 2023 parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 3rd. It lasts about an hour and rolls as long as weather permits. The route begins and ends at Kenilworth Science & Technology School on Boone Drive.

 

WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi
Tuesday, July 4th
9 pm

The 4th of July Spectacular is back! The Manship Family and WBRZ provide the fireworks to celebrate America’s Independence. It is a great celebration and tradition for all.  Stay tuned for more details regarding music and other festivities.

DOWNTOWN PARKING INFORMATION

Looking for tips when parking in downtown Baton Rouge? Check out the Fourth of July parking map or navigate your way through Baton Rouge using the interactive map.

 

July 4th Fest
Tuesday, July 4th
5 pm – 10 pm
Old Ferry Landing
198-100 S. River Road
70767 Port Allen , LA

Enjoy great food, live music, and fireworks for the 4th of July! The 4th of July fest will take place in Downtown Port Allen. This FREE event is open to the public.

Live Music: 5-6:30pm Rockin’ Mozart School of Music Youth Bands & 7-10:00pm Foret Tradition

Fireworks will start at 9pm

Activities: Magic Show, Water Slides, Space Walks, and Face Painting!

 

Tsunami & LSU MOA 4th of July Extravaganza
Tuesday, July 4th
7 PM – 10 PM

Support Art and Celebrate! The LSU Museum of Art will be hosting its 18th annual Fourth of July Celebration on the 6th floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts. Enjoy fireworks, dinner by Tsunami, and music! Tickets required and final sale. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT! Proceeds support the museum.

  • Tuesday, July 4 from 7-10 PM
  • 6th floor Shaw Center for the Arts (100 Lafayette St Baton Rouge, LA)
  • use the link to buy tickets on eventbrite

 

Baton Rouge Concert Band 4th Of July Concert
Tuesday, July 4th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – FREE to the Public
The Main Library at Goodwood
7711 Goodwood Blvd.

Join the Baton Rouge Concert Band at the Main Library at Goodwood on Tuesday, July 4 at 7 p.m. for a red, blue, and white-hot selection of patriotic music, marches, Big Band, and other Americana music to celebrate our nation’s independence. Wear your red, white, and blue; bring your flags; and don’t forget your water, ‘cause it’s not just the music that will be hot.

 

L’Auberge Baton Rouge and Eagle 98.1 presents Fireworks Extravaganza!
Tuesday, July 4th
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM


TUESDAYS, JULY 4
Fireworks show begins at 9pm
8pm – 12am
Free to the public
Featuring Capital City Soul
Must be 21 to enter.
7pm – 10pm
$20 cover
Featuring Geaux DJ
Must be 21 to enter.
7pm – 10pm
Free to the public
All ages welcome.

Gonzalez

Stars & Stripes: A Celebration at Conway
Thursday, June 29th
6 PM – 9 PM
430 Conway Village Blvd., Gonzales

Celebrate independence at Conway Development’s annual Stars & Stripes event in Gonzales, LA on Thursday, June 29th.
This family-friendly, FREE event will include kids activities, live music by the Lauren Lee Band, and a magical fireworks show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

 

Walker

City of Walker 4th of July Celebration in the Park
Saturday, July 1st
4:00 pm
Sidney Hutchison Park

The City of Walker and its Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a family friendly, fun filled day at Sidney Hutchinson Park. There will be a Farmer’s Market, Food Trucks, Live Music by the I-10 Bound Band and DJ KJack, Corn Hole Tournament, BBQ Cookoff, Pie Bake Off, lots of games and inflatables, and a Children’s Village sponsored by local churches. The day will end with a fireworks show choregraphed to music.

 

Central

Freedom and Fireworks

Saturday, July 1st
4:00 pm
Settlement at Showcreek

Date: July 1st
Hours: 4-9PM
Fireworks: YES
Live Music: YES
Kids Activities: YES
Cost: FREE

Orleans Parish

New Orleans City Park’s 3rd of July Celebration
Monday, July 3rd
7:15 pm
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124

Free community concert and fireworks display! The festivities begin at 7:15pm with the national anthem, followed by a patriotic program featuring the Marine Forces Reserve Band. The evening culminates with fabulous fireworks atop the Peristyle at 9pm. Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland will be open 3-9pm.

Friends of City Park Members enjoy exclusive access to City Putt restrooms for the number of individuals allotted in your membership level. All members need is proof of active membership.

 

Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam
Monday, July 3rd
2:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Lafreniere Park in Metairie

Celebrate Independence Day at beautiful Lafreniere Park in Metairie at Uncle Sam Jam! Each year, festival-goers look forward to live music, delicious food and great company!

Uncle Sam Jam is a FREE festival featuring top local and national acts and a fireworks show to close out the night. 

The concert meadow and its sprawling 155-acre green space is an ideal setting to celebrate the July 4th holiday.

 

Iberville Parish

July 4th Hometown Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
PLAQ. COMMUNITY CENTER & PAVILION
57845 FOUNDRY ST., PLAQUEMINE

The City’s annual July 4th Hometown Celebration, set for Monday, July 4th, includes a fun patriotic boat parade and fireworks.

 

Pointe Coupee Parish

New Roads Annual Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 2nd
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🇺🇸The City of New Roads Independence Day celebration will be on Sunday, July 2, downtown on False River!

 

St. Mary Parish

Lake Jam
Saturday, July 1st
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lake End Park

Morgan City Lake Jam

Join the 4th of July Lake Jam on Lake End Parkway! Bands playing from the Judges’ Stand, food vendors, and activities for the kids.
Come by land or water!

St. Tammany Parish

Mandeville

Light Up The Lake
Monday, July 3rd
6:00 PM
Mandeville Lakefront – Stage at Coffee and Carroll Sts.
Lakeshore Drive between Coffee and Carroll Streets, Mandeville, LA 70448

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

The City of Mandeville will celebrate Independence Day by lighting up Lake Pontchartrain on the Mandeville lakefront at its 9th Annual “Light Up the Lake” celebration, Monday, July 3, 2023. The event is free and open to the public.

The celebration features a patriotic tribute, live music by Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr., a kids tent, photo booth, and a brilliant fireworks show to close the night.

Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. Entertainment starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks, sponsored by On Path FCU and Mortgage Solutions, will be launched from a raised barge for great viewing all along the lakefront.

Guests are invited to picnic in the lakefront park beginning at 10 a.m. No glass bottles or charcoal grills are permitted. The entertainment stage is located in lakefront park between Coffee and Carroll Streets.

 

Slidell Heritage Festival
Saturday, July 1st
4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Heritage Park
1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Join the Slidell Heritage Festival 2023 on Sat Jul 01 2023 at 4:00 PM in the beautiful location of 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA 70458. This in-person event celebrates the cultural heritage of Slidell, Louisiana, with a variety of activities for all ages. Come and enjoy live music from local artists, indulge in delicious food from different vendors, and participate in fun games and competitions. Take a stroll through the arts and crafts section and marvel at the talent of local artisans. The festival also offers a kid’s zone with exciting games and activities that will keep the little ones entertained. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the essence of Slidell’s heritage. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day of fun, food, and music!

This event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Slidell and the Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore in conjunction with the City of Slidell. ALL PROCEEDS from this event go back into the community.

Over the last 24 years, this event has distributed more than $1,000,000 to local charities!

 

Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Abita Springs Trailhead Park
22044 Main St., Abita Springs, LA 70420

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends to the Abita Springs Trailhead Park on Monday, July 4th for their 4th of July Celebration! 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Abita Springs Trailhead for a fun-filled day of live music, a car show, food trucks, and some of your favorite market vendors!

 

Sparks in the Park
Saturday, July 1st
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Bogue Falaya Park 213 Park Drive, Covington, LA 70433

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Covington’s Bogue Falaya Park on Saturday, July 1st for the annual “Sparks in the Park”, a free festival with loads of food, fun and music for all ages to celebrate America’s Independence Day.

The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends with a bang with fireworks at dusk, when the Covington Concert Band will perform patriotic sounds cued to the fireworks for a breathtaking experience for all the senses. Other entertainment will be announced as the event nears, including plenty of activities for the kids and vendor booths offering unique gift items and homemade goods.

Picnics and beverages are welcome, but you may want to leave the cooler at home, because there will be plenty of food and drinks on hand with local food trucks offering a variety of cuisine, and Kiwanis of Covington will sell concessions and host a hot dog eating contest. The Rotary Club of Covington will keep the crowd hydrated with lemonade and water, and the Covington Business Association will have wine aplenty to buy.

Vermilion Parish

Erath 4th of July Celebration
June 30, 2023 – July 4, 2023
Erath – Fair address Corner of Edwards and Broadway Erath LA 70533

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Parade, water fights, carnival rides, live music, pageants, food and a large fireworks display on July 4th beginning at 9 pm. Since 1936, Erath, Louisiana has hosted a unique Cajun celebration of the birth of The United States of America. Admission to the fairgrounds is free.

 

Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes

Broussard Independence Day Festival 
Tuesday, July 4
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Broussard Sports Complex at Saint Julien Park
701 Saint Nazaire Road Broussard, LA 70518

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Join the City of Broussard and the Broussard Chamber of Commerce on July 4th! 18th Annual Fireworks Show happening over St. Julien Park on Tuesday, July 4th. Gates open at 5:00 pm, and we will have our traditional event that includes activities for the kids, a DJ, and live music by Louisiana Red for everyone to enjoy! The Fireworks Show will begin at 9 pm!

 

Youngsville Independence Celebration
Monday, July 3rd
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Youngsville Sports Complex

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day with us on Monday, July 3rd at the Youngsville Sports Complex, presented by Lafayette Roofing & General Contractors LLC! This free and family friendly event begins at 5pm and ends at 9pm.  Live Music by Ray Boudreaux, The Good Dudes, School of Rock, & DJ RV.  Plus, kids’ activities, pop up vendors, food and beverages for sale and the night will conclude with a massive fireworks display!  Please leave your ice chest at home. Food & Beverage concessions will be available.

There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s 4th of July! Enjoy a Baton Rouge Fourth of July or venture beyond for a fun, safe, and Happy Fourth of July with your family!

Due to weather and other unforeseen factors, firework details can and do change. Please visit the original links and check with coordinators before promising a firework show to your family! Baton Rouge Family Fun can’t be held responsible for inaccuracies, typos, changes, human error, clouds, thunderstorms, or meltdowns from tired children who have stayed up too late to watch the fireworks. (We will, however, commiserate with the meltdowns. We’ll be dealing with them too!) 

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Events – May

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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 Events and programs offered in May; 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 May/June Events

Get Ready for Summer Reading!

Summer Reading Program

C’mon, everybody! Join in the fun with East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program, All Together Now! Beginning Thursday, June 1, and running through Tuesday, August 15, enjoy an entire summer of FREE programs, workshops, storytimes, concerts, and performances for all ages, scheduled throughout the Library system. Learn more about our summer events
at www.ebrpl.com/calendar.

Track your reading and earn rewards! It’s easy! First, sign up at your local Library location or online at ebrpl.beanstack.org, starting June 1. Then, read books and log them into your Beanstack account to earn virtual badges and completion rewards, as well as entries for weekly prize drawings! There are reading challenges and incentives for kids, teens, and even adults. We’ve got this! Let’s unite for fun events and reading rewards this summer! 1…2…3…All Together Now!

Stem Summer Kickoff
June 1st at 10am – 1pm | Main Library at Goodwood

Kick off Summer Reading on Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Main Library at Goodwood! Kids, teens, and their families are invited to join us for demonstrations, presentations, and activities from organizations that use science and technology to make a difference! Learn what’s in the back of an ambulance, build a cardboard robot, take apart technology to make art, experience new worlds in virtual reality, see strange and exciting specimens with the LSU Natural Science Museum and much more!

Write Time! with Boo Milton
May 2 at 6 PM | River Center Branch

Join the Library on Tuesday, May 2 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. Register at ebrpl.com/calendar or by emailing programs@ebrpl.com.

Coding and Tech Careers Workshop for Kids
May 6 at 10 a.m

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to do fun coding projects and explore amazing tech careers with Dr. Ajayi Anwansedo and CodeNok Sisters, Eliora and Sharon, at the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Call 231-3760 to register.

Children’s Books and Music Series featuring The Kids’ Orchestra
Saturday, May 13 at 11 a.m. | Main Library at Goodwood
Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. | Jones Creek Regional Branch Library

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.

Song lyrics are poems. Poems are literature. Literature comes in a book. What’s the natural conclusion? Songs are books! Come see some examples: Imagine (John Lennon) and What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong). Also, learn about rhythm by dancing and melody by using solfege syllables.

In May, 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, May 13 at 11 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood To register, please call 231-3760.
  • Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch Library To register, please call 756-1160.

Baton Rouge Concert Band Memorial Day Concert
May 29 at 7 p.m. | Main Library at Goodwood

The Baton Rouge Concert Band will present a FREE Memorial Day concert at the Main Library at Goodwood on Monday, May 29 at 7 p.m. to honor those who lost their lives while defending our country. They will play marches and patriotic music but will also include music appropriate for somber remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Teen Trivia
May 17 at 3 p.m. | Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library

Join the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library on Wednesday, May 17 at 3 p.m. for Teen Trivia! Put your knowledge to the test on everything from music, movies, video games and more. Compete with other teens for the grand prize!

Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St., (225) 389-7440
Life-sized UNO

Teens can play life-sized UNO with their friends at the Carver Branch Library on Tuesday, May 23, 4-5 p.m. Strategize with your teammates to win!

Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy., (225) 354-7540
Farm Animal Puppets

Kids can stop by the Scotlandville Branch Library on Saturday, May 20 to make their very own farm animal puppet friend to take home (while supplies last)! They can also listen to a story, Duddle Puck the Puddle Duck by Karma Wilson.

May 2023 Monthly Branch Calendars

 

International Astronomy Day – Highland Road Park Observatory

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Are your kids interested in anything and everything science? Bring them out to Highland Road Park Observatory for the worldwide celebration of all things astronomy, physics, aeronautics, and the American space program at International Astronomy Day on May 7th from 3-11 p.m.

Every year since 2007, Highland Road Park Observatory has proudly taken part in International Astronomy Day, a celebration of all things related to astronomy, physics, aeronautics, and the American space program. Old favorites and new surprises will make this International Astronomy Day a day to remember. Our family has enjoyed this annual event for years; there’s always something new to see and learn! Be sure to bring cash for food and merchandise too!

Kindly note that the photos below were taken in previous years and do not depict the activities that will take place during this year’s event.

International Astronomy Day

International Astronomy Day

Saturday, April 29th, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Free admission. For all ages.
Binoculars recommended after 7:30 pm

The largest and best IAD celebration is within a day’s driving distance of Baton Rouge. Music, games, food, demonstrations, rides, exhibitors, and sky viewings.

Free binocular checkout from HRPO front desk will be available at 7:30 pm, but there are a limited number. We strongly encourage visitors to bring binoculars.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Happenings – April

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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

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!

Baton Rouge Library Storytime at the Library

Storytime gives children an excellent introduction to books and the Library. It increases their attention spans and develops their social skills by involving them in stories, poetry, and songs. The Children’s Services staff hopes Storytime will be an enjoyable experience for each child, leading to a lifelong love of books and reading. Visit this link for a list of Library Storytimes at each branch. 

Baton Rouge Library Story & Craft/Activity

Story & Craft/Activity programs provide a literacy-based social setting to get creative! Hear a book read while making or doing something interesting. Check out the schedule below for Story & Craft/Activity opportunities taking place this month. *Indicates registration required. To register, call the Library location directly. Visit this link for a list of Library Story & Craft/Activities at each branch. 

13th Annual Community History Festival: The Sportsman’s Life!
Saturday, April 22 at 10 AM – 2 PM| Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library

Come out and join the Pride-Chaneyville Branch in celebrating their 13th Annual Community History Festival, The Sportsman’s Life, on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The whole family will enjoy a day of FREE country fun, food, games, crafts, and entertainment. Activities will include rodeo roping, a bouncing bull pen, archery, basketball arcade, virtual reality headsets, electronic reel fly fishing, football toss, boxing bags, face painting, balloon animals, storytimes, artesian BBQ and hot sauce cooking demos, and much more!

There will be guest speakers, including an author talk and book signing with famed chef Philippe Parola on his new book Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em! followed by a tasting of delicious invasive game gumbo! You can purchase a copy of his book at http://cantbeatemeatem.us/ and have it signed at the festival.

Various artists and craftsmen will participate, along with local vendors who will have homemade and handcrafted items available for purchase. The Louisiana Lagniappe Dulcimers and the Upbeats will provide music for the event. The ever-popular old-fashioned Cake Walk will be held every hour! We will have everything from local professional athletes meet and greets, oral histories, boy scouts, Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, LSU’s Renewable and Natural Resources Department, local hunting, fishing, sports, rodeo booths, and more!

Come take a step back in time, revisiting the storied past of the Pride- Chaneyville area. We will be harking back to the old days, celebrating the sportsman’s life throughout our area, and passing down sportsman’s wisdom to the current day. For more information, call 658-1540.

Artsy Smartsy Saturday
Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. | Pride-Chaneyville Branch

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to Artsy Smartsy Saturday at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.! Join us to read and discuss the book Volcano Rising by Elizabeth Rusch, watch an erupting volcano demonstration, and make your own decorative volcano to take home! Registration is required. To register, please call 658-1560.

The Kids’ Orchestra
Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. | Main Library at Goodwood
Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. | Bluebonnet Regional Branch

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.

What is a conductor? What are they doing when
they wave their arms and batons? How does a child
decide to start composing music? Hear the story of
a young girl who gets to go to an orchestra concert
because her uncle gets sick; the experience changes her. Learn a Renaissance dance, meet a professional musician, practice naming instruments, and conduct a giant orchestra.

In April, 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, April 8 at 11 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood

To register, please call 231-3760.

• Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. –Bluebonnet Regional Branch

To register, please call 756-1160.

April Showers Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 1 or Sunday, April 30 | River Center Branch

Find umbrellas around the children’s room and learn how to say rain in different languages at River Center Branch’s April Showers Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 1 or Sunday, April 30. Stop by any time on
those days!

Easter Activity Packet
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m | Jones Creek Regional Branch

Happy Easter! Kids ages 4-11 can stop by the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., to pick up an Easter activity packet, which includes a word
find, a dot-to-dot, and some craft projects.

LEGO Challenge
Saturday, April 15 at 3 p.m | Zachary Branch

Kids ages 6-9 are invited to the Zachary Branch on Saturday, April 15 at 3 p.m. to create an animal of their choice using LEGOs from our collection. They will be asked to describe
it, and it will be displayed in the Library during the following week.

Frog Crafts
Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Zachary Branch

April is National Frog Month! Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to stop by the Zachary Branch on Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to assemble a frog craft.

Children’s Yoga
Saturday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. | Jones Creek Regional Branch

Join the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Saturday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. for a children’s yoga class taught by Jaci Aaron. Kids ages 4-7 are invited. Please wear shoes and bring your own mat or towel. Registration is required. To register, please call 756-1160.

Pajama Party Movie Night

Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to the Jones Creek Regional Branch children’s room on Monday, April 24 at 6:15 p.m. to watch The Great Muppet Caper, in which a group of muppet reporters investigate the crime of the century. Children may wear their pajamas and bring a stuffie or blanket to snuggle with during the film.

EBR Schools Talented Music Spring Concert

You’re invited to the EBR Schools Talented Music Spring Concert on Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. featuring pieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Strauss, Schubert and more!

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
April 4th at 6 PM | River Center Branch

Join the Library on Tuesday, April 4 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, May 2 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
Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. for Saturday Science, LSU’s free public talk series connecting the community to science and technology. This month, Dr. Juhan Frank will speak on how some stars attract each other, dance, and merge. Many stars, perhaps most, that appear as a single point of light in the sky, are in

fact two or more stars bound together by gravity. Some are so far apart that they age as single stars without ever interacting beyond the gravity that binds them and may die without affecting each other. Others are close enough to exchange mass and change their lives. Some are still closer, so that gravity’s fatal attraction will bring them so close that they end up merging into a single object. What follows depends on the masses of the pair. Sometimes the merger explodes as a supernova, sometimes produces a different type of cataclysm, and sometimes the product survives as a single star of unusual and puzzling properties. These “Interacting Binary Stars” and “Stellar Mergers” teach us a great deal about the evolution of the universe and the origin of the chemical elements.

Practice ACT Test
Thursday, April 13

Brush up on your ACT test-taking skills! Students ages 13 and older can come to the Zachary Branch on Thursday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. to take a free practice test. The practice test is 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. To register, call 658-1870.

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!

Virtual Author Talk Series

The Library continues its Author Talk Series with three new authors in April! 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 April 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.co/virtual.

Free Saturday Tutoring

The Baton Rouge Magnet High School Beta Club will be offering FREE tutoring services on Saturdays, April 1, 15, 22 & 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Main Library at Goodwood! Beta members will offer help for elementary, middle, and high school students. See subjectsoffered 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 French, Spanish, and Latin tutoring.

National Library Week
April 23-29

Show your appreciation and support for libraries by visiting your East Baton Rouge Parish Library during National Library Week, April 23-29! The theme for National Library Week 2023 is “There’s More to the Story,” illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. Local libraries now lend items like museum passes, games, arduino kits, paintings, and hotspots. Library programming brings communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. And library infrastructure advances communities, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.

National Library Week is a time to highlight the essential role that libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Check out the testimonials from EBRPL patrons included in each section of this month’s Source! In addition to visiting your local branch, you can shout out your love for libraries on social media by following EBRPL on Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek.

April 2023 Monthly Branch 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

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

Corn Maze at Burden – What to Know Before You Go

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As a family, we have learned so much culturally from our move to America. One of the things I have loved embracing is the holidays here and the traditions surrounding them. Fall is when all the pumpkins come out, and sweater weather and gumbo making is in full swing.

There are specific experiences that each season here offers, and having our children be a part of these new traditions is very exciting. There is something magical in having so many wonderful memory-making traditions and times with your children; so much joy is shared in these moments!

Corn Maze at Burden

Annually we carve pumpkins (well… mostly, my hubby does all the work,) organize Halloween outfits, and go to a pumpkin patch as our ‘must-do’ traditions. We found our favorite pumpkin patch fall fun day at the LSU Botanical gardens, and this year was our third year. Some activities have remained, and new ones have been added, but each time we have come away after a fun day out, soaking up the incredible feeling of fall being in the air and fun being the only thing on the agenda.

Where Is It?

The Corn Maze at Burden is held at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge. The setting is scenic, with the flowers and plants as a backdrop. The farm fall feeling is there in abundance. So if you are looking for a day of fall fun, this is the perfect spot for it in the city.

What Is There To Do At The Corn Maze at Burden

  • Cornmaze
  • Parents will appreciate that this Cornmaze is not the longest or most difficult and the patchy spots are perfect for both big and little kids. The characters that are spotted along the way add to the fun.
  • Spook-tactular Playground
  • The spider web is back and just as much fun for kids of all ages. Being low to the ground makes it so easy for the little ones to climb on. You may spot a green dragon made of painted tires to climb on and there are two closed slides near the entrance.
  • Petting Zoo
  • Animal lovers unite! Bring a couple of dollar notes to buy some food as you enter the area and let your kids feed and pet the goats, cows, and Llamas. A hand washing station is there for your convenience once the kids have had their fill of fun.
  • Hay Mountain
  • Climb to the top of a hay mountain and take a photo with the American flag at the top!
  • Hay Ride
  • This is my favorite! The hay ride stops for you to hop off and pick satsumas. You can ride or walk a short distance back. Watching the kids pick and eat the juicy satsumas fresh off the trees is priceless. Sunflowers are weather dependent.
  • Corn Crib – This could be an activity to keep my kids busy for the entire two hours! It’s huge and such sensory fun… lots of digging, jumping, and crawling to be done. Do yourself a favor and dig your feet in too!
  • Temporary Tattoo Parlor
  • Let the kids put a tattoo on by themselves!
  • Picnic area with local food vendors
  • Freshly popped corn, gelato, or snowballs with drinks and water for sale to quench thirst and curb hunger.
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Choose your perfect pumpkin to take home and decorate and take a photo at the adorable photo op station.

What To Know Before You Go

  • Offered every Saturday of the month of October in 2-hour time slots
  • Morning 9-11am, Midday Noon-2pm, Afternoon 2.30- 4.30pm, Night maze on 29 October only at 6-9pm
  • Buy a $15 ticket per person and free for children 2 and under here: https://lsuagcenterbg.ticketspice.com/corn-maze
  • Make a toilet stop at the Burden Museum and Gardens Visitor Information office before entering to park.
  • No pets allowed.
  • Bring a few dollars in cash for a snack, or some feed for the petting zoo.
  • Wear comfortable shoes which you don’t mind getting dirty.
  • Pack water, sunscreen, and hats.

 

Roz is a wife and mother of two, who loves traveling and experiencing life to the fullest. Raised in Southern Africa, she has lived in the UK, Thailand, and now the USA. She enjoys camping with her family, exploring new places, and sitting by a campfire. When she is not working, you will find her shouting for her kids on the soccer field, jogging with loud music in her ears, or creating art with her kids.

 

2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly alternative to the commercial haunted houses? Come to Bluebonnet Swamp’s 2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes on October 14, 21, and 28 to learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” 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. Skip the line this year by pre-purchasing your tickets today!

 2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes

2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes
Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for children, but all ages enjoy the spooktacular excitement of these Halloween-themed evenings. Event admission is through the education building, where crafts and storytelling are just around the corner.
2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes
Don’t be afraid of the dark! At night, head into the woods to get some treats and learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at educational stations along the Haunted Hike Trail. No scare tactics are used during this program as we strive to create cheerful-not-fearful experiences for our younger participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome, and flashlights are recommended. Food vendors will be on-site during the event. We enjoyed a howling good time!
2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes

WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
WHEN: Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 – Doors open at 6 p.m.
COST: $6 per person / Ages 2 + under free

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

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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