What to do in Baton Rouge this October
Blue Ribbon Soirée
October 4
Renaissance Hotel
The Blue Ribbon Soirée promises a night of fine dining and festivities, including a silent auction and raffle, all to support the committee’s fundraising for prostate cancer research and awareness.
PlantFest
October 7, 10 & 11
LSU Hilltop Arboretum
This year, in addition to the annual sale and activities, PlantFest will celebrate the legacy of Emory Smith, who created the landscape and later donated the property to LSU, by featuring the Emory Smith Legacy Collection of plants throughout the garden and sale.
Storybook Soirée
October 8
Knock Knock Children’s Museum
Enjoy an enchanting night of fundraising that will bring guests back to medieval times at the Knock Knock Children Museum’s annual grown-up gala. This year’s theme is inspired by King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.
A Wild Night
October 8
Live Oak Arabians
Take it outside for this fundraiser, which will feature delicious food, drinks and more in support of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation.
Hollydays
October 9
Capitol Park Museum
Hosted by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, this festive market has been reimagined into a one-night event that will include a raffle, merchants and a silent auction. The event will debut the participating businesses for this year’s new Hollydays card, which encourages people to shop locally while raising money for Junior League’s many community programs.
Cat Tales & Cocktails
October 10
Crowne Plaza
Grab your ears and tail for this costume party. Cat Haven’s annual event features live music, wine and an auction to help provide care to local felines.
The Hope Gala
October 16
River Center Library Rooftop
An organization focused on creating opportunities for women, Hands Producing Hope will host an evening filled with food, drinks, auctions and surprises as guests learn about the impact of the nonprofit’s programs.
Boo at the Zoo
October 17 & 18, 24 & 25
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
In the spirit of family-friendly Halloween fun, the annual festivities at BREC’s Boo at the Zoo are back. Guests are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy an immersive experience with zoo-wide trick-or-treat stations, photo ops, food trucks and more.
Southern Garden Symposium
October 23 & 24
St. Francisville
Observe beautiful oaks while learning about floral design, rain gardens and growing camellias at this event hosted in partnership with The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.
thesoutherngardensymposium.org
Cap City Beer Fest
November 1
Downtown Baton Rouge
Companion Animal Alliance’s annual beer tasting event welcomes the public to sample brews downtown for a Sunday of sips in support of the parish’s only open-intake animal shelter.
