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Explore Bluebonnet Swamp after dark on August 14 with self-guided or guided night hikes, live animal encounters, and a chance to experience the trails in a whole new way (flashlight required). BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge. brec.org Swamp Flashlight Night
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Enjoy balloon glows, tethered rides, vendors, food trucks, a car show, DJs, and live music at this family-friendly festival, from August 14–15. BREC’s Zachary Community Park, Zachary. downtownlivezachary@gmail.com Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Ultimate Tailgate
Kick off football season at this free community event on August 22, featuring local vendors, tail- gating essentials, live entertain- ment, and the annual Jambalaya Cook-Off benefiting Petey’s Scholarship. Shoppers can browse Louisiana-made goods while enjoying a festive game- day atmosphere. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. sweetbatonrouge.com
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An immersive, speakeasy-style aerial arts and circus production featuring high-energy, PG-13 cirque performanc- es designed to showcase professional and pre-professional performers in a polished nightlife experience. 21+. Held August 28–29. Refuge Aerial, Baton Rouge. refugeaerial.com/eclipsed Eclipsed: A Late Night Circus Experience
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Baby Grand
Expecting parents can attend free prenatal classes, tour patient rooms, meet pediatricians, explore exhibits, participate in hands-on learn- ing activities, and enjoy giveaways on August 29. Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge. womans.org/babygrand
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