Baton Rouge Parents Magazine–May 2026

FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.–noon Shop all things local.

cooking. EBR Main Library on Goodwood, Baton Rouge. hitcity digital.wixsite.com/ brsoulfoodfest CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP 10:30–11:30 a.m. and noon–1 p.m. This event helps children develop their artistic skills. West Baton Rouge Muse- um, Port Allen. west batonrougemuseum.org CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 2 p.m. Read specially-curated chil- dren’s picture books each week. Barnes & Noble–Per- kins Rowe, Baton Rouge. bn.com CHILDREN’S YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS: THE Join CYT Baton Rouge un- der the sea for a world of wonder and music. Music & Dramatic Arts Building, Baton Rouge. cytbatonrouge.org POKEBASH 9 a.m. –4 p.m. LITTLE MERMAID 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Join the largest Pokémon card show in the state with Bayou Boys for buying, sell- ing, and trading, featuring over 120 vendor tables. Price LeBlanc PACE Center, Gonzales. bayouboy scardshows@gmail.com POST MALONE STADIUM TOUR 7:30 p.m. Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Carter Faith perform in Tiger Stadium. Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge. ticketmaster.com RED STICK

6–7 p.m. Practice your yoga skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen. wbrmuseum.org SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY 7–9 p.m. Join Baton Rouge Astro- nomical Society again as they return to the Rowe for their Sidewalk Astronomy series. Bring your friends and get a glimpse of the sky. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com 27 Wednesday DIVAS: A CONCERT IN THE COSMOS HON- ORING BEYONCE, CELINE DION, WHITNEY HOUSTON, AND MORE 7:30 p.m. Experience this tribute to the industry’s icons with stunning planetarium visuals combined with live music performed by a talented lineup of BRSO musicians. LASM, Baton Rouge. brso.org 28 Thursday DIVAS: A CONCERT IN THE COSMOS HON- ORING BEYONCE, CELINE DION, WHITNEY HOUSTON, AND MORE 7:30 p.m. A tribute to the industry’s icons with planetarium visuals combined with live music performed by BRSO musicians. LASM, Baton Rouge. brso.org GULF COAST SPRING CHALLENGE

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge. breada.org SATURDAY STORYTIME 2 p.m. Enjoy storytime every Saturday. Barnes & Noble– Town Center at Cedar Lodge, Baton Rouge; Per- kins Rowe, Baton Rouge; and Juban Crossing, Den- ham Springs. bn.com THE DINNER DETECTIVE 6–9 p.m. Tackle a challenging crime while feasting on a deli- cious dinner. Crowne Plaza Executive Center, Baton Rouge. thedinner detective.com 24 Sunday

BEAUREGARD WATERMELON FESTIVAL. See May 21.

Through May 30 Offers three days of pro- fessional riding instruction and competition. Bass Pro Shops, Gonzales. dream dayfoundation.org 29 Friday NATIONAL ALLIGATOR DAY WASHINGTON PARISH BALLOON FESTIVAL Through May 31 This festival includes tethered rides, rodeo, and balloon glows. Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton. wpballoonfest.com 30 Saturday HEALTH & COMMUNITY FAIR 9 a.m. Features health screenings, wellness workshops, community resources, and food. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, Baton Rouge. brokenbuthealed.info KNOCK KNOCK, WHO’S HERE? 10:30 a.m.–noon Celebrate National Alliga-

tor Day with a hands-on adventure of swamp wild- life! Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge. knockknockmuseum.org RED STICK FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.–noon Shop all things local. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge. breada.org SOLAR VIEWING Noon–2 p.m. Guests ages six and up can safely observe sunspots, flares, and prominences using filtered techniques. BREC’s HIghland Road Park Observatory, Baton Rouge. brec.org

BASF’S KIDS’ LAB 1:30–3:45 p.m.

Explore chemistry during a 45-minute hands-on work- shop. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org CHILDREN’S YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS: THE LITTLE MERMAID 3 p.m. Join CYT Baton Rouge un- der the sea for a world of wonder and music. Music & Dramatic Arts Building, Baton Rouge. cytbatonrouge.org 25 Monday MEMORIAL DAY 26 Tuesday

SOUTHERN SOIRÉE DANCE CHALLENGE 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Boudreaux’s Reception and Catering, Baton Rouge. ba tonrougeballroom.com 31 Sunday SPRING FLING Noon–6 p.m. Event includes a jambalaya cookoff, activities, and vendors. Addis Community Center, Addis. (225) 336-2423

MONTHLY COMMUNITY YOGA

Cover Kids BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY IVY JO M.

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY HARRISON W.

HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY KATE N.

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