collection, watch live demonstrations and sculpt your own special artwork! Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. lsumoa.org MAGNOLIA MOUND PUMPKIN PATCH. BREC's Magnolia Mound from 1-4 p.m. brec.org PUMPKIN PAINT WITH HOCUS POCUS. 18564 Magnolia Bridge Road Suite 106, Central City, LA at 5 p.m. Family fun at Spellbound! $15 per pumpkin. Price includes paint supplies, pumpkins, movie, popcorn, and water, or apple cider. Pumpkin painting starts at 5 p.m., and the movie begins at 6 p.m. Limited seating available. facebook.com/ enchantingvibes SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEET UP. Beyond Gymnastics from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This group is intended for parents and caregivers raising neurodivergent or special needs children. Conversation is casual and parent-led. Kids are invited to play while the grown-ups talk. $15 per kid. Free for parents. beyondgymnastics.net SUGARFEST 2024. West Baton Rouge Museum from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This 29th annual sweet celebration of the sugar cane harvest has been growing strong since 1955. Come out and see a variety of traditional folk art, cane cutting, cane syrup boiling, and live music. westbatonrouge- museum.org 07 MONDAY NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL DAY NATIONAL FRAPPE DAY
HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT. River Center Library all day. The Oh My Disney princesses have lost their Halloween candy buckets somewhere in the children’s department at the River Center Library! Help Vanellope find all 14 pumpkin pails and match them to their princesses to claim a small prize! Ages 3-11. ebrpl.com SENSORY SENSITIVITY TIME AT THE LIBRARY. Bluebonnet Regional Library from 9-11 a.m. Join the Bluebonnet location for sensory sensitivity time where all unnecessary light and sound elements will be turned off in the Children’s Room. From the Children's Service desk, patrons can pick up noise- blocking headphones, sunglasses, and various fidget items to use in the library. ebrpl.com 08 TUESDAY SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY. 10001 Perkins Rowe from 6-9 p.m. Join the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society again as they return to the Rowe for their Sidewalk Astronomy series. Bring your friends and get a glimpse of the sky. perkinsrowe.com ZOO + ME MORNING. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Exciting activities, including animal encounters, art projects, "Zooper" snacks, and many hands-on projects. brzoo.org 09 WEDNESDAY NATIONAL STOP BULLYING DAY
SENSORY SENSITIVITY TIME AT THE LIBRARY . See October 7.
GRAND OPENING: BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO + COMMUNITY PARK. BREC's Greenwood Community Park from 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, character appearances, and a photo booth from 930-10:30 a.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Be one of the first 54 visitors for a free zoo pass! brec.org HARVEST DAYS. LSU Rural Life Museum from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Step back in time and experience the rich history of 19th- century rural Louisiana as we celebrate the harvest season. Enjoy live demonstrations of traditional crafts and activities, including open-hearth cooking, basket weaving, wood carving, leather working, and more! Tickets are available online through the link or at the door: -Ages 0-3: Free -Ages 4-11: $10 -Ages 12 and up: $12. lsu.edu INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL. The Artist’s Loft from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Get immersed in a vibrant celebration of diversity through delicious food, engaging arts and crafts, and lively music. This is a fantastic opportunity for vendors to showcase their unique offerings to a community that embraces
different cultures. antiochartisans.com NURSE BLAKE: SHOCK ADVISED TOUR. Raising Cane’s River Center at 8 p.m. RED STICK FARMERS MARKET. Downtown Baton Rouge from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy an open-air market with farm-grown produce, seafood, meats, fresh herbs, plants, and more! Free and open to the public. breada.org SECOND ANNUAL LEBANESE FESTIVAL. Main Library from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Come out and celebrate Lebanese food, entertainment, and culture. This festival is a major parish fundraiser and a portion of the net proceeds of the festival will be donated to St. Jude. facebook.com SOUTHERN VS. NICHOLLS STATE. A.W. Mumford Stadium at 6 p.m. gojagsports.com THE GREAT PUMPKIN DASH. BREC’s Hooper Road Park from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Join us at Hooper Trails for The Great Pumpkin Dash trail race! Runners will dash through the hills and trails, passing the changing colors of fall leaves for approximately 5 miles. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers, and medals will be given to all finishers.
Participants must register by September 13th to ensure a race shirt! All participants will receive a ticket to redeem for food after the race. brec.org TRICK OR TREAT? SHOWCASE. 6031 Fieldstone Dr., Baton Rouge, LA from 2-3:30 p.m. Come out and see the youth aerial showcase of tricks and treats! Tickets are available online or at the door. $10. allevents.in 06 SUNDAY NATIONAL COACHES DAY NATIONAL NOODLE DAY BOO-EY BRUNCH. Boudreaux’s Catering at 10 a.m. Load up the fam and spend a morning with the best two canines around–Bluey and Bingo! Children will have an opportunity to KIDS/YOUTH HALLOWEEN dance with the pups, enjoy storytime, and play while dining on a yummy buffet brunch. boudreauxscatering- br.com FREE FIRST SUNDAY: THE ART OF CERAMICS. LSU Museum of Art from 1-4 p.m. In honor of the museum’s extensive ceramics
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