Programs & Events This Month at BREC.

Check out some of our exciting upcoming events and programs. Click the event name to get more info.
For a full list, visit our events calendar. 

Fall Youth + Adult Athletic Leagues Registration 

Various Locations

Aug. 1-31 

Zoo + Me Mornings 

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo 

Aug. 8 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Held the second Saturday of the month, Zoo staff designed this program for children accompanied by a parent or guardian. Programs incorporate many exciting activities including a train ride, animal encounters, art projects and “zooper” snacks that adults and children can enjoy together. Please note: Zoo + Me Mornings will not be held in June or July. 

Kayaks + Coffee  

Blackwater Conservation Area 

Aug. 4 + 25 / 10 a.m.-noon 

Elevate your mornings with a blend of adventure, camaraderie, and liquid energy. This self-guided paddle includes assorted coffee and pastries and offers dockside paddle-thru service! Sip and snack as you enjoy the water and wildlife. 

Mountain Biking 101  

Sharon Hills Park 

Aug. 6 + 20 / 6-7:30 p.m. 

Ready to join the rugged community of mountain bikers? Join us to learn all the parts of a mountain bike and how to properly utilize it. We’ll start with braking and shifting then ride down our beginner trail to put it all together. You’ll have all the tools to start your mountain biking journey, here and beyond! 

Kayaking 101  

Blackwater Conservation Area 

Aug. 12 / 6-7 p.m. 

Join our beginner kayaking class and enjoy a new adventure on the water! We’ll start on dry land to learn safety, terminology, and basic strokes, then glide onto the lake to practice our new skills. Our instructors will guide you through various techniques and maneuvers, helping you feel comfortable and confident on the water. 

Perseid Meteor Shower 

Highland Road Park Observatory 

Aug. 12 / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 

Every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris. HRPO hosts a viewing session during the nighttime period with the best chance of high meteor rates. Viewing may shift by one day. 

Sunshine Socials: Glow + Flow 

Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom 

Aug. 21 / 6-9 p.m. 

Dance the night away with BREC Adaptive and Families Helping Families as we host our monthly Sunshine Socials for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their friends and family. Be creative and dress to match each month's theme. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and door prizes. 

Nature Night Hike + Campfire  

Forest Community Park 

Aug. 21 / 8:30-9:30 p.m. 

Ever wonder what goes on in Conservation Areas after the sun goes down? Join Conservation staff and learn about local nighttime ecology and nocturnal animals while you creep through the woods on a blacked-out night hike. And no Night Hike would we complete without time around the campfire and a S’more! Come enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.