Through August 2 A large Pokémon card show featuring 140+
10 a.m.–midnight A full-day music and arts festival featuring live per- formances, vendors, and community entertainment. Assumption Parish Com- munity Center, Napoleon- ville. sugarlandfest.org SWAMP BIRD WALKS 7–9 a.m. Explore the Bluebonnet Swamp with members of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society while learning bird-watching techniques and identifying local bird species. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge. braudubon.org THE ADDAMS FAMILY – THE MUSICAL Through August 2 A darkly comedic musical about Wednesday Addams and her “normal” boyfriend, as both families collide during a chaotic dinner that tests secrets, love, and tradition. Sullivan Theater, Baton Rouge. sullivantheater.com 2 Sunday FIRST FREE SUNDAYS ~ 1–4 p.m. Enjoy free highlight tours plus traditional crafts, informative lectures, and family activities during this monthly community event. Magnolia Mound Museum + Historic Site, Baton Rouge. brec.org FREE FIRST SUNDAY: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH ~ 1–4 p.m. Kick off the school year with a family-friendly celebration featuring art activities, including making backpack keychains, plus a special 2 p.m. storytime with local author Julie Gerdes Becnel. LSU Muse- um of Art, Baton Rouge. lsumoa.org INFANT RED CROSS BLS CPR & AED CLASS 1–3 p.m. Hands-on American Red Cross certification class focused on infant CPR and
vendor tables for buying, selling, and trading, with VIP early access and gener- al admission for collectors and fans. Price LeBlanc PACE Center, Gonzales. bayouboyscardshows@ gmail.com READY, SET, SCHOOL! ~ 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Families can prepare for the school year with resources and activities focused on health, safety, comfort, and confidence for the first day of school. MLK Commu- nity Center, Baton Rouge. brgeneral.org RED STICK FARMERS MARKET ~ 8 a.m.–noon Shop locally grown pro- duce and goods at this pro- ducer-only open-air market supporting area farmers. Main Street Market, Baton Rouge. breada.org SATURDAY STORYTIME ~ 2 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime every Saturday. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com SPORTS TALK 225 CARES PRESENTS: BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE CAST IRON COOK-OFF 9 a.m.–3 p.m. A community cook-off competition featuring teams preparing chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and wild game dishes, alongside vendors and fundraising activities. Denham Springs Antique Village, Denham Springs. sportstalk225.com STRONG & CALM WARRIOR YOGA ~ 8–9 a.m. Experience a free, begin- ner-friendly monthly class for veterans, military, first responders, and the public. USS KIDD Veterans Muse- um, Baton Rouge. usskidd.com
BROC, ROCK & WINE 2026. See August 1.
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in Knock Knock Square. Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge. knockknockmuseum.org BROC, ROCK & WINE 2026 6–10 p.m. Wine tasting, food stations, live music, and auctions supporting local athletic training programs. Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge. brortho.com/ PROFESSIONAL LEAD- ERSHIP CONFERENCE – “BUILT FOR THIS” ~ 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. A half-day leadership and professional development broc-rock-wine BRYC’S YOUNG conference for young professionals featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions on career growth and networking, and opportunities for connec- tion with peers. Manship School of Mass Communi- cation, Baton Rouge. eventbrite.com CHILDREN’S STORYTIME ~ 4 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime every Saturday. Barnes & Noble–Town Center at Cedar Lodge, Baton Rouge. bn.com DISCOVERY DAY: WORLD OYSTER DAY 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. A family-friendly museum
event celebrating Louisi- ana’s oyster industry and coastal heritage with ed- ucational activities, crafts, and discounted gallery admission. Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge. capitolparkfriends.org Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org HANDMADE MARKET ~ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING 10–11 a.m. Shop 40+ local artisan and handmade vendors while enjoying live music, food, and a community-focused market encouraging shop- pers to support small and local businesses. Bayou Artisan Oasis, Baton Rouge. bayouartisan.com LOUISIANA A large-scale retro gaming and pop culture conven- tion celebrating video games, anime, collectibles, tournaments, cosplay contests, and themed anniversary exhibits. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales. louisiana retroconvention.com POKEBASH RETRO CON 2026 Through August 2
1 Saturday
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO ~ 10 a.m. A community wellness event offering health
resources, engaging activ- ities, and support services Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. fsgbr.org BATON ROUGE ARTS MARKET ~ 8 a.m.–noon Shop handmade goods, support local artists, and enjoy music at this monthly outdoor market. Fifth Street at Main Street Market, Baton Rouge. artsbr.org BATON ROUGE BACK TO SCHOOL CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET ~ Through August 2 A family-friendly weekend market featuring local vendors, handmade goods, school supplies, gifts, and back-to-school essentials. Tanger Outlets Gonzales, Gonzales. eventbrite.com BOOKMOBILE AT KNOCK KNOCK SQUARE 10 a.m.–noon Visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmo- bile to explore library resources, sign up for cards, and learn about programs
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