lsu.edu/botanic-gardens FALL FEST BATON ROUGE 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Festival with family activities, educational op- portunities, and giveaways. Baton Roots Community Farm/BREC’s Howell Park, Baton Rouge. wallspro
gojagsports.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 SWAMP BIRD WALKS 7–9 a.m. Explore the swamp while learning bird-watching techniques and identifying local bird species. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge. braudubon.org 4 Sunday MAGNOLIA MOUND PUMPKIN PATCH 1–4 p.m. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy children’s activities, and explore the grounds of this historic site. Magnolia Mound Plantation, Baton Rouge. brec.org SUGARFEST ~ 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This sweet celebration of the sugar cane harvest has been growing strong since 1995. West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. wbrmuseum.org THE LONE BELLOW: WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE TOUR 7–9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of indie, Americana, and folk rock from Nashville-based trio The Lone Bellow. Manship Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org 5 Monday
jectbr.wixsite.com FALL FESTIVAL ~ Time TBA
Visit the Denham Springs Antique Village for fall fun. N. Range Avenue, Denham Springs. dsantiquevillage.com HARVEST DAYS
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SUGARFEST. See October 4.
things to do
Through October 4 Spend the weekend
exploring the museum’s historic village. LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge. lsu.edu/rurallife LSU VS. MCNEESE 6:45 p.m. The LSU Tigers welcome the McNeese Cowboys to Tiger Stadium. Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge. lsusports.net RED STICK FARMERS MARKET ~ 8 a.m.–noon Shop locally grown produce and goods at this producer-only open-air market. Main Street Market, Baton Rouge. breada.org ROBERTS COVE GERMANFEST ~ Through October 4 Celebrate German heritage with German food, live entertainment, folklore demos, and family-friendly activities. Roberts Cove, Rayne. robertscove germanfest.com SATURDAY STORYTIME ~ 2 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com SOUTHERN VS. ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 6 p.m. Cheer on Jaguars as they take on the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions. A.W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge.
ning fried chicken, live entertainment, local food vendors, and family-friend- ly activities. New Orleans Lakefront, New Orleans. friedchickenfestival.com THE BLACK JACKET SYM- PHONY PRESENTS DEF LEPPARD'S “HYSTERIA” 7:30 p.m. Hear Def Leppard’s classic Hysteria album recreated live in its entirety. Raising Cane’s River Center Theater, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes Join paddlers for a three- day, 135-mile paddle race along the historic Bayou Teche. Port Barre to Ber- wick. tourduteche.com 3 Saturday rivercenter.com TOUR DU TECHE Through October 4
LECTURE SERIES ~ 7:30–8:30 p.m. Learn about astronomy, space exploration, and the night sky. Highland Road Park Observatory, Baton
1 Thursday
ROCK N ROWE ~ 6–9 p.m.
Join the Coverly Brothers at this rain or shine event. In- cludes live music, vendors, and more. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com TY MYERS 7:30 p.m. Myers takes the stage for an unforgettable perfor- mance. Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com UNMASKING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 6–9 p.m. Celebrate survival, honor resilience, and create hope for survivors and their children. Lod Cook Alumni Center, Baton Rouge. e.givesmart.com/ events/nfg WHISK AWAY GASTRIC CANCER WITH #TEAMHOLLY CLEGG 6:30–10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and dancing while supporting gastric cancer research. Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, Baton Rouge. eventbrite.com 2 Friday
Rouge. hrpo.lsu.edu KARNIVAL KNIGHT 3:30–6:30 p.m.
A family-friendly school carnival. Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. episcopalbr.org LA FETE DES VIEUX TEMPS ~ Through October 4 Celebrate authentic Cajun culture with live music, dancing, Cajun food, and an arts and crafts show. 4484 Highway 1, Raceland. facebook.com/ lafetedesvieuxtemps LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Through October 3 Celebrate Latino culture with Gente de Zona, au- thentic food, local art, and live entertainment. Parc International, Lafayette. aclalaf.org LIVE AFTER FIVE ~ 5–8 p.m. Enjoy a free outdoor concert with food vendors, local art, and live music. Rhorer Plaza, Baton Rouge. downtownbr.org/ live-after-five NATIONAL FRIED
BATON ROUGE ARTS MARKET ~ 8 a.m.–noon
Shop handmade goods, support local artists, and enjoy music. Fifth Street at Main Street Market, Baton Rouge. artsbr.org CORN MAZE Through October 4 Enjoy a fall adventure with a hayride, sunflower field, satsuma grove, Corn Crib, petting farm, pumpkin patch, and festival foods. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge.
GOLF SCRAMBLE– SWING PINK 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled day on the course supporting breast cancer awareness. Copper Mill Golf Club, Zachary. members. cityofcentral chamber.com LSU A CAPPELLA CHOIR ~ 7:30–8:30 p.m.
CHICKEN FESTIVAL Through October 4 Dig into award-win-
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