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.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Greenwood Community Park 

Celebrate 50 years of Rocky Horror magic! Join us as we step back into 1975 for an unforgettable night honoring the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. Experience the thrill of this iconic horror musical at a Movie in the Park! Come dressed to impress and get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate half a century of Rocky Horror in true retro style! 

Oct. 3 / 6-10 p.m. 

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The Spooky Spectrum

Highland Road Park Observatory 

As darkness falls and the spookiness rises, join us—if you dare—for HRPO’s annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre and freakish. On this moonlit night, we’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics, and aeronautics with creepy science demonstrations (including a few brand-new ones!) and unforgettable stories of strange sky phenomena, extra dimensions, and extraterrestrials. Be warned—we want to make you think!  

Oct. 4 / 6-10 p.m. 

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Book Days

Baringer Road Park  

BREC Art is proud to collaborate with Line 4 Line, a nonprofit organization that promotes literacy through diverse books designed to engage, inspire and connect. Each session features a beautifully illustrated and written children’s book. Students will create a piece of art based on the message of the book and take home both their art and the book! Thanks to Line 4 Line’s book donations, this class is free – but registration is required. 

Oct. 4 / 10:30 a.m.-noon 

Antioch Blvd. Park  

Oct. 25 / 10:30 a.m.-noon 

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Asian Mid-Autumn Festival

Independence Community Park Theatre 

Join us for the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of diverse Asian cultures in East Baton Rouge Parish. Enjoy music, crafts, food, and demonstrations throughout the event, where you can learn about the significance of the harvest moon and explore Asian heritage. Feel free to come and go as you please throughout the event—it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and immerse yourself in cultural activities. Best of all, the event is free and open to everyone! 

Oct. 4 / 1-4 p.m. 

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Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch

Magnolia Mound Museum + Historic Site 

Come find your special pumpkin this season at the Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch! The Friends of Magnolia Mound and the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener volunteers will offer Magnolia Mound pumpkins for sale. Special activities for children will be offered at this family friendly event. Admission free for the First Free Sunday opening. 

Oct. 5 / 1-4 p.m. 

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Professional Art Series: Jean Charles Choctaw Nation

Milton J. Womack Park 

The Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, a small tribal community in Louisiana, faces the loss of its ancestral home on Isle de Jean Charles, which has shrunk from 22,000 acres to just 320. Dr. Heather Stone has worked with the Tribe since 2015, collecting oral histories and archival records to preserve their stories. Historically self-sufficient and isolated, the community now contends with environmental changes and increased connectivity via a two-mile road. Dr. Stone, an Associate Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, specializes in education and community-based oral history projects documenting resilience amid environmental disruption. 

Oct. 9 / 6-8 p.m. 

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Howl-o-ween

Forest Community Park 

Join BREC Dog Parks for a trick and treat dog costume contest! Unleash your four-legged friends for a Friday evening packed with fang-tastic fun for all ages and breeds. Come enjoy dog adoptions, local pet vendors, food, crafts, kids’ activities and more! 

Oct. 10 / 6-8 p.m. 

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Swamp Haunted Hikes

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 

Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for younger children. This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses, which are geared more for teenagers and adults. Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” as they stop at educational stations along the trail. Track down costumed characters to receive “treasures” then trek through the our Haunted Maze to find spooky Carnival Games, a Creepy Cavern, themed arts & crafts and more! No scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. All participants should bring a flashlight, and because this program runs at night, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at Haunted Hikes this year for tons of fun! 

Oct. 10 + 17 + 25 / 6-9 p.m. 

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Shrek The Musical 

Independence Community Park Theatre 

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical TYA is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. 

Oct. 10 / 7 p.m. 

Oct. 11 / 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. 

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Teens Colors Wars

Perkins Road Community Park 

Think you’ve got what it takes to win Color Wars? Show up, get sorted, and get ready to battle it out in the most exciting team competition of the year! At Teen Color Wars, teams will be chosen on the spot—so bring your energy, not your alliances. Once you're assigned a color, you'll team up with new friends and compete in high-energy challenges, messy games, and outrageous activities that test your creativity, speed, and teamwork. It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s all about team spirit! No prep needed—just show up, suit up, and throw down. 

Oct. 16 / 5-6:30 p.m. 

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Sunshine Social: Festie With Your Bestie

Milton J. Womack Park 

Dance the night away with BREC Adaptive and Families Helping Families as we host our monthly Sunshine Socials. Be creative and dress to match each month’s theme. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and door prizes. 

Oct. 17 / 6-9 p.m. 

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Geaux Fish! Catfish Rodeo

North Sherwood Forest Community Park 

Grab your fishing pole and head out with the family to GEAUX Fish! Our “Geaux Fish!” Rodeos are a great opportunity to introduce new anglers to the sport or for the experts to test their skills. For each rodeo we stock the pond with adult channel catfish to ensure you have plenty of fish to catch and prizes to win.  Don’t miss this chance to bring home catfish for dinner and spend the day outside with your family! This event is weather dependent. Early registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot. BREC has a handful of rods and reels which can be rented for free at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not be providing bait, just hooks, weights, and bobber as needed. 

Oct. 18 / 7:30-11:30 a.m. 

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Storytime

Milton J. Womack Park  

Join us for Storytime, where books come to life and imaginations soar! Designed for children ages 3–8, but open to all, this engaging program combines read-aloud stories with interactive fun, crafts, and movement activities that bring each tale to life. Each month features a new theme and a carefully selected book that sparks curiosity, encourages creativity, and helps build early literacy skills. 

Oct. 18 / 10 a.m.-noon 

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Ghostie Fest

Drusilla Lane Park  

Join us for our second annual Ghostie Fest! All ages are invited to hand-build a spooky or cute tea-light ghostie. We will fire and glaze your new ceramic friend, which will be ready for pick-up the following week. All supplies, treats—and maybe a few tricks—provided! Taught by ceramicist Sandy Parfait. 

Oct. 18 / 10 a.m.-noon + 1-3 p.m. 

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Roller Jam

Extreme Sports Park at Perkins Road Community Park 

Celebrate National Roller Skating Month with us at the Extreme Sports Park. Join us for music, fun, and some old-fashioned roller skating. We will have skating demonstrations from various skaters as well as instruction on how to get involved in this ever-growing sport! 

Oct. 18 / 2-5 p.m. 

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Great Family Campout

Forest Community Park 

Pack your tent for a night of outdoor family fun! From 4 p.m. until dark, we’ll have outdoor activities to enjoy including s’mores by the campfire, an outdoor movie and more. Wake up to a light breakfast after a night of making memories and sleeping under the stars. No camping experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure! Tents and sleeping bags are available to rent, and all food is provided. 

Oct. 18-19 / 3 p.m.-10 a.m. 

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Boo at the Zoo 

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo 

Boo at the Zoo is back for 2025 with a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of Halloween! Highlights include festive photo opportunities with hand-painted Halloween and fall displays, daily princess character meet-and-greets, and Halloween-themed face painting. 

Oct. 18-19 + 25-26 / 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Grounds close at 5 p.m.  

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Full Moon Fete

Independence Community Park 

Pack your tent for a night of outdoor family fun! From 4 p.m. until dark, we’ll have outdoor activities to enjoy including s’mores by the campfire, an outdoor movie and more. Wake up to a light breakfast after a night of making memories and sleeping under the stars. No camping experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure! Tents and sleeping bags are available to rent, and all food is provided. 

Oct. 25 / noon-3 p.m. 

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Sweet Tooth Designs 

Maplewood Drive Park 

Learn the basics of decorating and creating a work of art cookie while enjoying a delicious cookie treat. All participants will get to take their cookie home to show their family. 

Oct. 28 / 6-7 p.m.  

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