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.

The Edge of Night 

Highland Road Park Observatory 

Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! Come join HRPO as they have you look up to see how the sky is brought to life at the edge of night. 

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July 3 / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Swamp Bird Walks 

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 

Join us for extended morning hours on the first Saturday of every month to check out the feathered friends that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp while identifying various bird species. Bird-watching techniques and identification tips are also discussed. Beginners are welcome. Field guides and binoculars are optional but recommended. For more information on birding and the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project, visit braudubon.org. 

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July 5 / 7-9 a.m. 

Red, White and Zoo Day 

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo 

Celebrate our red, white and blue animal friends at the Baton Rouge Zoo! 

Search for your favorites and complete a scavenger hunt of the red/white/blue animals you see along the path of your Zoo visit. During your adventure, stop by the Kona Ice Truck to purchase a refreshing treat. And make sure to catch one of our animal chats and enrichments scheduled throughout the day. 

Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for members! 

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July 5 / 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Sunset Paddle 

Milford Wampold Memorial Park 

Make unforgettable memories as you paddle into a stunning South Louisiana sunset over the University Lakes and Bird Sanctuary, framed by the Louisiana State Capitol. This unique experience accommodates various skill levels. Single and tandem kayaks are available. These popular programs fill quickly, so register soon for an enchanting evening outdoors. 

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July 9 + 23 / 7-8:30 p.m. 

Beetlejuice Jr.  

Independence Park Theatre + Cultural Center 

It’s showtime in this Broadway Junior version of the Broadway hit! 

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. 

Our cast of campers have the exciting opportunity to produce a full-scale musical in just three weeks! In this special program, campers learn theatre skills and gain acting experience through hands-on participation in the production process. Each session will lead its participants through auditioning, choreography, staging, costuming, and vocal rehearsals all leading up to the opening night of their BIG SHOW! 

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July 11 / 6 p.m. 

Late Night Hype 

Howell Community Park

Join us for summer fun at Late Night Hype. Each event will include late swim hours, a DJ, inflatables, food and more. Law enforcement will also be present to give them opportunities to positively engage with the surrounding community.

July 11 + 18 / 7-10 p.m.

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Junior Championship Golf Tournament  

Webb Memorial Golf Course 

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July 19 / 8 a.m. 

INDY Film Festival 

Independence Park Theatre + Cultural Center 

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July 26 / 11 a.m. 

Baton Rouge Open Golf Tournament 

Santa Maria Golf Course 

The Second Annual Indy Film Festival is a celebration of Young Talent within the Greater Baton Rouge Area. Entries to this festival are submitted from IPT Film Camps and Affiliate Youth Programs. This festival is an opportunity for young movie and content makers to showcase their movie making skills. 

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July 26 + 27 / 8 a.m. 

Frozen Safari Day 

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo 

Beat the heat and chill out with us during our Frozen Safari day! Watch as our animals enjoy icy treats specially made from their favorite foods. It’s a fun-filled day that puts a cool spin on summer while showcasing the Zoo’s ongoing commitment to animal care and wellness. 

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July 26 / 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.