CRAWFISH COOK-OFF AT NORTH PARK 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Put your pots to the test at this crawfish cook-off fea- turing live music by Connor Martin, prize competitions, door prizes, and indoor seating. North Park, Den- ham Springs. facebook. com/pinchnpeelcrawfish D-DAY FLAG RAISING 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Honor local veterans by participating in or observing the raising and lowering of the Ameri- can flag in a community remembrance tradition. Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula. 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 GUEST APPRECIATION WEEKEND 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Celebrate Guest Appreci- ation Weekend with buy one admission, get one free pricing for visitors of all ages. Last entry is at 4 p.m. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baton Rouge. brzoo.org LOUISIANA PEACH FESTIVAL All day Celebrate 76 years of this homegrown music, arts, and culture festival fea- turing live music, a juried arts market, food vendors, kids’ activities, and peach- themed fun. Downtown Ruston, Ruston. louisiana peachfestival.org MID CITY CRAWFISH COOK-OFF 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Enjoy a community craw- fish boil and cook-off fea- turing local teams, music, and plenty of hot crawfish, with proceeds benefiting Grace Mid City’s outreach work. Grace Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. mylegion.org FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING 10–11 a.m.
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and DVDs available for checkout during the weekly bookmobile stop. Brusly Town Hall, Brusly. wbrpl.org 3 Wednesday BATON ROUGE ZOO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DISCOUNT 2–4 p.m. Visit the zoo every Wednes- day afternoon for discount- ed admission of $3 plus tax per person. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baton Rouge. brzoo.org 4 Thursday NATIONAL SAFE DAY 5 Friday NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY CAJUN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Through June 7 Celebrate Cajun culture with a duck decoy show and auction, carving demonstrations, duck call- ing contests, Cajun food, vendors, and raffles. Larose, Louisiana. facebook.com/ cajunheritage festivalduckcarving FOOD TRUCK ROUND-UP AT THE ROWE 6–9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of local food trucks and live music
by Caitlyn Renee Acoustic in Town Square, rain or shine. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com GHEENS BON MANGÉ FESTIVAL Through June 7 Enjoy the annual “good eats” festival featuring gumbo, jambalaya, cracklins, live music, and a live auction. Gheens Bon Mangé Festival & Com- munity Center, Gheens. facebook.com/ gheensbonmange 6 Saturday D-DAY NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DAY 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 BOOKMOBILE 10 a.m.–noon Stop by to explore library resources, programs and books with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmobile during this special visit. Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge. knockknock museum.org
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COLOR-YOUR-OWN POSTER GRAB & GEAUX 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Pick up a “Plant a Seed, Read!” poster and colored pencils while supplies last for ages 4–11. River Center Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com HEALTH EDUCATION SUMMIT Through June 4 A teen-focused summit (ages 14–21) covering healthy relationships, life skills, and career readiness including resumes, inter- views, money basics, and decision-making tools. Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. Children can explore ener- gy centers through simple yoga poses, mantras, and affirmations inspired by You Are a Rainbow of Ener- gy. Ages 6–11; registration required. River Center Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com REFLECTIONS IN THE GARDEN Noon–1 p.m. Experience the monthly lunch and learn series. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge. fobgburden.com eventbrite.com RAINBOW YOGA 11:30 a.m.–noon
COLOR-YOUR-OWN POSTER GRAB & GEAUX 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Pick up a “Plant a Seed, Read!” poster and colored pencils while supplies last for ages 4–11. River Center Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com RED STICK FARMERS MARKET 3–6 p.m. Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, plants and prepared foods from regional farmers and food artisans in the outdoor plaza. Main Library at Goodwood, Baton Rouge. Teens can make wildflower seed pops to help start a garden. Space is limited and first come, first served. Zachary Branch Library, Zachary. ebrpl.com WALK & STRETCH AT THE MAIN LIBRARY 8:15–9 a.m. Enjoy a guided outdoor walk and stretch through the botanical gardens, weather permitting. EBR Main Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com WEST BATON ROUGE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE 2:30–3:45 p.m. Browse books, magazines, breada.org SEED POPS 2:30–3:30 p.m.
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