pride. Zachary. zmardigras.com
tours, physical science demos, “birth” stars, and a marshmallow roast. BREC’s Highland Road Park Observatory, Baton Rouge. brec.org SATURDAY STORYTIME 2 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime every Saturday. Barnes & Noble–Town Center at Cedar Lodge, Baton Rouge; Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge; and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com SEA OF ROMANCE 3–7 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a hands-on sip & paint, a Louisiana-style
music. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. Baker Branch Library, Baker. ebrpl.com 19 Thursday NOSTALGIA MOVIE AND CRAFT NIGHT 5:30 p.m. Join other 20-somethings at the Delmont Gardens Branch Library for a screening of The Princess Bride and a hands-on craft making a “rodents of unusual(ly small) size” keychain. Delmont Gar- dens Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
a foam party, bounce house, face painting, King Cake, and DJ music for a festive evening of fun. House of Sport, Baton Rouge. dickssporting goods.com SUNSHINE SOCIAL: BE MINE BASH 6–9 p.m. BREC Adaptive and Fami- lies Helping Families hosts an evening dinner full of dancing, and prizes. BREC’s Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom, Baton Rouge. brec.org
15 Sunday
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 2 p.m. Read specially-curated children’s picture books each week. Barnes & No- ble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. bn.com
14 Saturday VALENTINE’S DAY BATON ROUGE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Shop the vendor village, enjoy live performances, and get a taste of Louisiana food. North Boulevard Town Square, Baton Rouge. batonrouge mardigrasfestival.com Explore stars and constel- lations in the local night sky during an interactive presentation and featured show under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge. lasm.org GARDEN DISCOVERIES: FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING 10–11 a.m. Master Naturalist and Herb Society member, for a free Garden Discoveries event exploring the folklore and magical uses of herbs, with a focus on love, followed by an optional tour of the Baton Rouge Botanic Gardens. East Baton Rouge Main Library at Goodwood, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.co/garden GUIDED TRAIL RIDES 10:30 a.m. and noon Enjoy a peaceful, one-hour ride through the park or indoor arena on a well- trained horse. BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center, Baton Rouge. brec.org KREWE OF SPANISH TOWN Noon This year’s theme is Pink, Proud, and Provocative. Downtown Baton Rouge. mardigras spanishtown.com PLUS NIGHT 7 p.m. This event includes sky SCENTS, SENSE, AND NONSENSE 10 a.m. Join Art Scarbrough,
16 Monday PRESIDENTS’ DAY
KREWE OF SHENAN- DOAH MARDI GRAS PARADE 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Shenan- doah as the parade rolls from Jones Creek and Tiger Bend. 6610 Jones Creek Road, Baton Rouge. kreweofshenandoah.com
21 Saturday
BATON ROUGE ZYDECO VS. ATHENS ROCK LOBSTERS 7:05 p.m.
crawfish boil, playful photo moments and
20 Friday
laser tag, and a rom-com movie screening. This is an adults-only evening. Blue Zoo Aquarium, Baton Rouge. facebook.com/ bluezoobr
BATON ROUGE ZYDECO VS. ATHENS ROCK LOBSTERS 7:05 p.m.
Enjoy a night of hockey in Baton Rouge. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com GEAUX FISH! CATFISH RODEO 7:30–11:30 a.m. Round up your fishing gear and head out with the family to fish. BREC’s Zachary Community Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org MID CITY MICRO-CON 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mid City Micro-Con is a celebration of diverse and inclusive comics, creators, and fandoms, featuring Artist’s Alley, hands-on workshops, and a fami- ly-friendly Cosplay Show and Tell where attendees
17 Tuesday
Enjoy a night of hockey in Baton Rouge. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, Baton Rouge. raisingcanes rivercenter.com FOOD TRUCK ROUND-UP AT THE ROWE 6–9 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music from Kings of the Future, and a fun, free evening for all ages, rain or shine, with music moved indoors if needed. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com KREWE OF SPORT 5–7 p.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras with
ARTIST EXHIBIT CATALINA WILKINSON All day Appreciate the art of a recently retired graphic designer and lifelong artist, Catalina Booth Wilkinson. Greenwell Springs Regional Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
SPANISH TOWN PARADE PARTY 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in comfort with front‑row street viewing of the Spanish Town Parade, king cakes, a kids’ zone with face painting and activities, a food and drink bar, and a 21+ VIP area at this annual party benefiting the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum. Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge. capitolparkfriends.org SWEETHEART SOIRÉE 6–10 p.m. Adults 18+ are invited for live music, comedy by Jo- ken Brady, food, interactive games, a cash bar, and sin- gles’ fun with the Pop the Balloon game, celebrating the season of love. BREC’s Forest Community Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org ZOO + ME MORNINGS 9:30 a.m. This event includes animal encounters, art projects, "Zooper" snacks, and many other hands-on projects. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baker. brec.org
18 Wednesday
COLORING FOR ADULTS 9:30–10:30 a.m. Settle your mind with a leisure session of coloring with relaxing background
MID CITY MICRO-CON. See February 21.
BRPARENTS.COM | FEBRUARY 2026 53
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator