01 TUESDAY NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY TWILIGHT TOURS. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July. Take a twilight, narrated tram ride through the zoo, an animal encoun- ter, and an evening snack. brzoo.org 02 WEDNESDAY GROCERY STORE TOUR. Rouses Market Zachary, from 10–11 a.m. Learn how to choose fresh and healthy foods and how to understand confusing nutrition labels. brgeneral.org HIDDEN HISTORY OF LOUISIANA’S JAZZ AGE. EBR Main Library on Goodwood at 6 p.m. ebrpl.com 03 THURSDAY BRG CARE ON THE GO. ExxonMobil YMCA, from 8–11:30 a.m. Baton Rouge General is part- nering with ExxonMobil YMCA to deliver BRG Care on the Go Mobile Health. This is a mobile health unit that provides primary and urgent care services, vaccines, and more in a comfortable setting. brgeneral.org CRASH CREATIVES: POP ART WITH MI- CHAEL ALBERT. Knock Knock Children’s Muse- um, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Hands-on workshop designed for young artists. knockknock museum.org RED STICK FARMERS MARKET. Pennington
Biomedical Research Center, from 8 a.m.– noon. breada.org THE EDGE OF NIGHT. BREC’s Highland Road Park Observatory, from 8–10 p.m. Enjoy the twilight. brec.org TIDES, TRAILS, AND TASMANIAN TALES: A JOURNEY ACROSS AUSTRALIA. Bluebon- net Regional Branch Library at 7 p.m. louisianahikingclub.org TWILIGHT TOURS. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July. Take a twilight, narrated tram ride through the zoo, an animal encoun- ter, and an evening snack. brzoo.org 04 FRIDAY ALICE IN WONDERLAND DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY 4TH OF JULY FES- TIVAL. Port Allen Old Ferry Landing at 4 p.m. Celebrate Indepen- dence Day in with free family fun, live music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Enjoy activities for all ages, including a magic show, water slides, face paint- ing, and performances. wbrrecreation.org 4TH OF JULY ROOF- TOP CELEBRATION. Tsunami Sushi, from 7–10 p.m. Eat, drink, and relax while celebrating our independence and freedom. lsumoa.org BATON ROUGE CON- CERT BAND 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION CONCERT. EBR Main Library on Goodwood, from 7–8:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature a rousing selection of American classics,
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music, kids’ activities, up to 60 vendors and food trucks, and a dazzling firework show to cap off the night. cityof centralchamber.com RED, WHITE, AND ZOO DAY! BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, from 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Search for favorites and com- plete a scavenger hunt of the red/white/blue animals. Make sure to catch one of the animal chats and enrichments scheduled throughout the day. brzoo.org STAR SPANGLED SAT- URDAY. 501 Main St. at 8 a.m. breada.org SWAMP BIRD WALKS. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Cen- ter, from 7–9 a.m. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp. brec.org TWO SISTERS PRIN- CESS DINING EVENT. Boudreaux’s Catering at noon. Hosted by Petite Princess Company, this magical dining event features Elsa, Anna, Mirabel, and Isabella, plus a delicious buffet, photo ops, storytime, and more. petite princesscompany.com 06 SUNDAY
marches, and tributes that honor the spirit of Independence Day. eventbrite.com FIREWORKS ON THE RIVER. Nall Park in Kro- tz Springs, from 6:30–8 p.m. Enjoy hot dogs, watermelons, live music, and a fireworks display. krotzsprings.org FRIDAY NIGHT SO- CIAL DANCE. Baton Rouge Ballroom on Coursey, from 9–10 p.m. batonrouge ballroom.com ROCKING ON THE RIVER. Riverfront Plaza, from 4–9 p.m. Hosted by Catfish on the Bayou and featuring local ven- dors, live music, and food. catfishonthebayou.net 05 SATURDAY NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY AUTHOR SIGNING WITH KIAWANA SHEPPARD. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe at 1 p.m. bn.com BATON ROUGE ARTS MARKET. Downtown Baton Rouge, from 8 a.m.–noon. Shop small, local, and handmade with over 40 talented artists. artsbr.org CELEBRATION IN THE
PARK & FIREWORKS. Sidney Hutchison Park at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, family games, contests, a Jeep show, and a stunning fireworks fina- le. walkerparks andrec.com CHILDREN’S STO- RYTIME. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe at 11 a.m. Listen to one to two stories each week. bn.com KIDS WORKSHOP: TOUCAN MOBILE. Home Depot in Gon- zales at 9 a.m., while supplies last. homedepot.com LEBEAU ZYDECO FESTIVAL. Lebeau Immaculate Conception Church, from 9 a.m.–10 p.m. This festival fea- tures the most popular zydeco music bands in South Louisiana. Bring a dancing partner, maybe a lawn chair, and an ap- petite. cajuntravel.com RED STICK FARMERS MARKET. 5th and Main Streets, from 8 a.m.– noon. breada.org RED, WHITE, AND BOOM–THE CITY WANTS TO CELE- BRATE WITH YOU. The Settlement on Shoe Creek, from 5–10 p.m. Celebrate Inde- pendence Day and the City of Central’s 20th Anniversary with live
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