Celebrate Louisiana’s rice-growing heritage with live entertainment, carnival rides, food, arts and crafts, contests, and family activi- ties. Crowley, LA. ricefestival.com JAMBALAYA JAM 2026 Noon–8 p.m. Enjoy delicious jambalaya, live music, and community spirit while supporting Capital Area United Way. 700 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. cauw.org/jamjam NEXXT PLAY MAIN EVENT NIGHT 6–8 p.m. Enjoy a night of fun, games, and entertainment. Main Event, Baton Rouge. eventbrite.com ROCK N ROWE ~ 6–9 p.m. Join Chubby Carrier for this rain or shine event. In- cludes live music, vendors, and more. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com 16 Friday BATON ROUGE KINGFISH VS. MONROE MOCCASINS 7:05 p.m. Cheer on the Baton Rouge Kingfish during their home opener. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, Baton Rouge. brkingfish. hockeyshift.com BOUCHERIE & BALLOON FESTIVAL ~ Through October 18 Experience a weekend of Cajun food, hot air balloons, live music, carnival fun, craft vendors, and family activities. Airline Highway, Sorrento. boucheriefestival.com CORPSE BRIDE –$5 MOVIE 7:30 p.m. See Corpse Bride on the big screen during this special $5 movie night. Manship Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org FAMILY DINNER IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE 7:30–9:30 p.m. Laugh along with this improv comedy troupe
featuring spontaneous scenes, characters, and plenty of laughs. Hartley/ Vey Studio Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES ~ 7:30–8:30 p.m. Learn about astronomy, space exploration, and the night sky. Highland Road Park Observatory, Baton Rouge. hrpo.lsu.edu JO KOY: KOY MEETS WORLD TOUR 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of stand- up comedy. Raising Cane’s River Center Theater, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com LOUISIANA ANDOUILLE FESTIVAL ~
featuring fall displays, costume fun, character meet-and-greets, live entertainment, animal ac- tivities, food vendors, and spooky surprises. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baker. brzoo.org CORN MAZE 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Enjoy an adventure with a hayride, sunflower field, satsuma grove, Corn Crib, petting farm, pumpkin patch, and festival foods. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens COSTUME GIVEAWAY EVENT 10 a.m.–noon Aetna Better Health of Lou- isiana and Family Resource Group Foundation present the inaugural Costume Giveaway Event. The Inspi- ration Center, Baton Rouge.
8 a.m.–noon Shop locally grown produce and goods at this producer-only open-air market. Main Street Mar- ket, Baton Rouge.
West Baton Rouge Muse- um, Port Allen. wbrmuseum.org SUNSHINE SOCIALS: PUMPKIN PALOOZA 6–9 p.m. Dance the night away with dinner, dancing, door priz- es, and themed fun at this monthly social for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental dis- abilities. Milton J. Womack Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org THE GREAT COSTUME GIVEAWAY– BATON ROUGE 3:30 p.m. Any child in need of a costume can receive one free while supplies last. EBR Main Library on Goodwood, Baton Rouge. 1031consortium.com 19 Monday NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY 20 Tuesday BATISTE LEGACY SESSION FEAT. MIKE ESNEAULT AND LARRY SIEBERTH–PI- ANO DUO CONCERT 6:30–8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of jazz. Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, Baton Rouge. bontempstix.com LSU SYMPHONIC WINDS 7:30 p.m. The LSU Symphonic Winds presents its season-open- ing concert. Union Theater, Baton Rouge. calendar.lsu.edu 21 Wednesday ROCK N ROWE ~ 6–9 p.m. Join 2 Domestic 1 Import for this rain or shine event. Includes live music, vendors, and more. Perkins
breada.org SATURDAY STORYTIME ~ 2 p.m.
Enjoy a special storytime. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com SHAKE YOUR TRAIL FEATHER PADDLE PARADE 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Features a 4.5-mile paddle parade, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and family fun. Parc des Ponts, Breaux Bridge. techeproject.org THE GREAT COSTUME GIVEAWAY– DONALDSONVILLE 10:30 a.m. Any child in need of a cos- tume can receive one free while supplies last. Hickley M Waguespack Center & Park, Donaldsonville. 1031consortium.com THE ROOM & BIG SHARK DOUBLE FEATURE WITH GREG SESTERO 6:30–10 p.m. Enjoy a cult-film double feature followed by a Q&A with Greg Sestero. Man- ship Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK 8 a.m. Join the second annual Tunnel to Towers Baton Rouge 5K, beginning at the Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum. 427 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. runwalk batonrouge.t2t.org 18 Sunday CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION OPEN JAM ~ 3–5 p.m. Invites music lovers and musicians of all skill levels to enjoy an afternoon of authentic Cajun sounds.
Through October 18 Celebrate Louisiana’s
culinary heritage with an- douille dishes, live music, local vendors, arts and crafts, and family entertain- ment. St. John Community Center, LaPlace. andouillefestival.com ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL ~ Through October 18 Enjoy a weekend of shop- ping, a car show, trunk- or-treating, and more. St. Mark Catholic Church, Gonzales. stmarkgonzales.net SWAMP HAUNTED HIKES 6–9 p.m. Explore the trails, discover “creepy critters,” meet cos- tumed characters, enjoy spooky stories, and expe- rience a fun-filled night of nature. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge. brec.org 17 Saturday ACADIA MUSIC FEST Noon–11:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and a celebration of Acadiana culture. Crowley, LA. acadiamusicfest.net BOO AT THE ZOO Through October 18 Enjoy a family celebration
familyresource groupinc.com FALL FEST ~ 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Shop small and local while enjoying fall-in-
spired home goods, spa essentials, art, food, baked goods, drinks, live music, and more. Bayou Artisan Oasis on Coursey, Baton Rouge. bayouartisan.com GREAT Spend the night under the stars with family-friendly activities, s’mores, an outdoor movie, a campfire, and breakfast. Flanacher Road Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org LSU VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE Time TBA FAMILY CAMPOUT Through October 18 The LSU Tigers take on the Bulldogs. Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge. lsusports.net PUMPKIN PATCH DAYS 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Shop their huge selection of pumpkins and celebrate the season with family fun. 10317 Cr-232, St. Francis- ville. gsle.info/fallfest RED STICK FARMERS MARKET ~
Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com
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CANDLELIGHT & MEMORY 6:30–7 p.m.
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