urday, October 18 for live music, entertain- ment, costumed characters, and children’s activities. Po Folks Fruits & Vegetables (225) 383-1389 facebook.com/pofolks415 Find fresh fruits and vegetables, the best local honey, homemade preserves, jellies, syrup, and wooden furniture. Red Stick Farmers Market (225) 267-5060 breada.org This market features locally grown and made produce, meats, baked goods, and, of course, pumpkins. Markets are held on various days during the week at different locations. Slaughter Fall Market Day facebook.com/slaughtercivic.club On Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., you and your family can enjoy shop- ping and food. The Four Seasons Farmer’s Market (225) 366-7241 facebook.com/4snsmkt This market is a one-stop shop where you can find local, handmade, and fresh goods. Zachary Farmers & Artisans Market cityofzachary.org The Zachary Community Farmer’s Market is an open-air market, composed of a group of area farmers selling fresh produce. FALL EVENTS & FESTIVALS 57th Annual International Acadian Festival acadianfestival.org Enjoy Cajun gumbo, live music, and even a cornhole tournament from October 24–26. Bluesberry Music + Art Festival
capitolparkfriends.org On Sunday, October 26, from 2–6 p.m., Capitol Park Museum hosts an afternoon of fall fun with a haunted house, costume contests, games, vendors, music, and sea- sonal treats, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Museum. Fall Fest for All artsbr.org Don’t miss the Baton Rouge Parents Maga- zine Kids Zone, the arts market, live music, food, and fun on Sunday, October 26, from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Fall Festival dsantiquevillage.com The Fall Festival features over 150 vendors, live music, art exhibits, games, kiddie rides, and plenty of food, shopping, and family fun in a lively community atmosphere on Saturday, October 4. Federales Fest federalesfest.com Federales Fest is back for its third year, bringing southern grit, groove, and good times to Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 4. Fifolet 5K & Pumpkin Run (877) 573-1031 1031consortium.com The Fifolet 5K & Pumpkin Run on Saturday, October 18 invites participants of all ages to join Baton Rouge’s spirited Halloween celebration with a festive race that’s equal parts fun and challenge. Fifolet Halloween Parade (877) 573-1031 1031consortium.com Dress in costume and bring non-perishable food items for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank on Saturday, October 18 at 4 p.m. Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (225) 755-3247 gbrsf.com Nothing says fall like the fair! Experience all of the rides, games, and fun from October 23–November 2. Gretna Fest (504) 361-7748 gretnafest.com Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, and games from October 3–5. Haints, Haunts, and Halloween
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This safe and fun Halloween event features storytelling, cake walks, games, and trick or treating on Sunday, October 26 from 2–4:30 p.m.
Harvest Days (225) 765-2437 lsu.edu/rurallife
From October 4–5, enjoy living history demonstrations that took place on Louisi- ana farms during harvest time in the 1800s. Krewe of BOO! Parade (504) 233-2831 kreweofboo.com The parade will roll on Saturday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. and features marching bands, dance troupes, and walking krewes. Louisiana Renaissance Festival (985) 429-9992 larf2023.org Experience the fun, food, sights, and sounds of the Village of Albright on week- ends in November and ending December 7. Progression Church Fall Fest progressionbr.com On Sunday, October 26, experience an up- lifting worship and an inspiring message. SugarFest (225) 336-2422 wbrmuseum.org Have a sweet time at the West Baton Rouge Museum from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. Swamp Haunted Hikes (225) 757-8905 brec.org Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes offer a kid-friendly Halloween adventure with educational stations, costumed characters, a haunted maze, carnival games, crafts, and more on October 10, 17, and 24. The Louisiana Book Festival (225) 219-9503 louisianabookfestival.org Book lovers are invited to attend the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, November 1. White Light Night midcitymerchantsbr.org Enjoy Mid City’s largest art festival on Friday, November 21 from 6–10 p.m.
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Experience incredible live performances and check out the art on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo (225) 775-3877 brzoo.org
Wear your best costumes to for festive fun from October 18–19 and October 25–26. Fall Fest & Haunted House (225) 342-5428
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