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Events Hub for Southeastern Louisiana: Fall/Winter 2024 Inclusive and Accessibility-Friendly Things to Do
Looking for things to do that are welcoming and enjoyable for all? Welcome to CARE Inc's new Events Hub! We connect with many local organizations across the southeast region of Louisiana to discover and share opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get out in the community.
Events are updated regularly so be sure to bookmark this site or check back often! Activities are focused in the southeastern area of the state. Most happenings are focused in the parishes of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, St. James, Ascension, East/West Baton Rouge, East/West Feliciana, St. Helena, and Washington.
This list is for resources and inspiration, but is not comprehensive – visit our social media pages and those linked in event descriptions for additional ideas and information!
January Jubilees
1/1, recurring on Wednesdays: Lions Club Bingo 🔹 by Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce 🔹 5:30p (games start at 7)
📍 750 East Pine Street, Ponchatoula
1/4, recurring on Saturdays: Red Stick Farmers Market 🔹 by Visit Baton Rouge, Red Stick Farmers Market 🔹 8a-12p
📍 501 N. 5th Street, Baton Rouge
1/4, recurring weekly, varying Saturdays or Sundays: Brunch on the Bayou with Live Cajun Music 🔹 presented by Palmettos on the Bayou and Visit The Northshore 🔹 10am-3pm
📍 Palmettos on the Bayou - 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell
1/6, ongoing: Warmth of the Earth Pottery (55+) 🔹 BREC 🔹 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9:30-11a
📍 Sharp Road Park – 501 Sharp Road, Baton Rouge
1/6 to 5/19, recurring on Mondays: Design by Me (FREE; 16+) 🔹 BREC 🔹 6-7:30p
📍 Howell Park Recreation Center – 5509 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge
1/6 to 5/16, recurring weekly: Sunshine Club (age 18+) 🔹 life skills, volunteer opportunities, and fun for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 8a-3:30p
📍 Tickie Saia Memorial Park - 855 N Donmoor Avenue
1/6 to 5/16, recurring weekly: Sunshine Interactive Group (16+) 🔹 BREC 🔹 10a-12p, weekdays
📍 North Sherwood Forest Community Park - 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
1/7 to 1/30, recurring: Open Pottery Studio — STAA 🔹 St. Tammany Art Association 🔹 Tuesdays at 1p / Thursdays at 3p
📍 320 North Columbia Street, Covington
1/8, ongoing: Lunchtime Lagniappe: The Support of Spain and Louisiana to the American Revolution – FREE (bring a lunch) 🔹 Visit Baton Rouge 🔹 12-1p, recurring dates TBD
📍 Capitol Park Museum – 660 N. Fourth Street, Baton Rouge
1/9, 1/12, 1/16, 1/23: Live Music at La Divina Cafe: featuring Randolph Thomas, Jesse Bauman, Eric Schmitt, Steve Levine, respectively 🔹 Visit Baton Rouge
📍 3535 Perkins Rd STE 360, Baton Rouge
1/11, recurring on Saturdays: Covington Farmers Market 🔹 Visit The Northshore 🔹 8a-12p
📍 609 N. Columbia Street
1/17: Sunshine Socials: Light Up the Night Glow Party 🔹 Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 6p-9p
📍 Milton J. Womack Park - 6201 Florida Blvd
1/17: Weaving Studio Clean Up and Project Day 🔹 OPTIONS – Premier Services for People With Disabilities
📍 Contact OPTIONS for time and location
1/21, recurring monthly: Parents / Caregivers Networking Meetings 🔹 Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana Department of Health 🔹 12-1p
📍 VIRTUAL
1/25, recurring Saturdays: Camellia City Market 🔹 Visit The Northshore 🔹 8a-12p
📍 2055 2nd Street, Slidell
1/31, last Friday of each month: Poetry & Music Night 🔹 Visit The Northshore 🔹 6-9p
📍 Roots Plants & Coffee – 124 Erlanger Avenue, Suite B, Slidell
Check back for more awesome community events to be added soon!
February Functions
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December To-Dos
12/5: Red Stick Farmers Market at Pennington Biomedical Research Center 🔹 by Visit Baton Rouge, Red Stick Farmers Market 🔹 8a-12p, every Thursday
📍 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge
12/5: Angels of Light Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 🔹 by St. Tammany Health Foundation 🔹 5:30p – light refreshments provided
📍 St. Tammany Health System Main Campus Lobby – 1202 South Tyler, Covington
12/7: Children's Christmas Parade in the Park 🔹 by Livingston Parish Tourism, City of Walker Parks and Rec 🔹 10a-2p
📍 30445 Corbin Ave, Walker
12/7-8, 12/13-14: 3rd Annual Listening Room Film Festival 🔹 by Visit Baton Rouge 🔹 3p
📍 Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room Heritage Museum – 2733 North Street, Baton Rouge
12/13: "Mind Of Echoes: Faces In Color" Art Reception 🔹 by Visit Baton Rouge featuring artist Ciara Sanders 🔹 6-9:30p
📍 The Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa3488 Brentwood Dr., Suites 102 & 103Baton Rouge
12/14: Denham Springs Christmas Toyland Parade 🔹 by Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Denham Springs High School 🔹 2p
📍 Denham Springs High School
12/15: Santa's Jingle Bell Brunch 🔹 by Visit Baton Rouge 🔹 11a-2p
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center – 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge
12/21: The Reason for the Season: Live Nativity 🔹 by City of Walker Parks and Rec 🔹 2-4p, followed by Christmas caroling beginning at 4:30p
📍 Sidney Hutchinson Park Amphitheatre
12/27: Menorah Lighting at the Trailhead 🔹 by City of Mandeville, Visit the Northshore, Northshore Jewish Congregation 🔹 6p
📍 Mandeville Trailhead Amphitheater –675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville
12/28: Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market 🔹 by Tangipahoa Tourism 🔹 8a-12p
📍 106 NW Railroad Ave, Hammond
November Functions
Recurring weekly: Sunshine Club (age 18+) 🔹 life skills, volunteer opportunities, and fun for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 8am-3:30pm
📍 Tickie Saia Memorial Park - 855 N Donmoor Avenue
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/sunshine-club/12942
Recurring, varying Saturdays and/or Sundays: Brunch on the Bayou with Live Cajun Music 🔹 presented by Palmettos on the Bayou and Visit the Northshore 🔹 11am-3pm
📍 Palmettos on the Bayou - 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell
Recurring, weekdays: Sunshine Interactive Group (16+) 🔹 adventures, social hours, and learning new skills designed for teens and adults with intellectual disabilities 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 10am-12pm
📍 North Sherwood Forest Community Park - 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/sunshine-interactive-group/13185
Recurring: Loyal To the Soil 🔹 gardening program to grow nutritious foods, socialize, and pass on cross-generational knowledge to younger community members 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC)
📍 9:30am-11am on Wednesdays at Anna T. Jordan Community Park - 1750 Stilt Street
📍 10am-11am on Thursdays at Alsen Park - 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road
Local Events and Activities | BREC.org
Recurring, Tuesdays: Tea Dance (55+) 🔹 live entertainment, refreshments, and plenty ofdancing along with the opportunity to meet new friends andcatch up with familiar faces in the community 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 12-3pm
📍 Milton J. Womack Park - 6201 Florida Blvd
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/tea-dance/11047
Throughout November/December: Louisiana Renaissance Festival 🔹 Rain or Shine! NOV: 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 29-30 - DEC: 1, 7-8
9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Faire Grounds - 46468 River Road, Hammond
Louisiana Renaissance Festival | LA RenFest |
11/1: Clay Shoot 2024 🔹 presented by DSAGBR 🔹 9am-12:30pm
📍 Bridgeview Gun Club - 1365 Northwest Drive, Port Allen
https://dsagbr.org/event/clay-shoot-2024/
11/1-/11/3: Antique Trade Days 🔹 hosted by Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce 🔹 9am-5pm
📍 Ponchatoula Downtown Commuter Parking Lot
https://ponchatoulachamber.com/antique-trade-days/
11/2: Walk to End Alzheimers 🔹 put on by BR Alzheimers Association LA 🔹 doors at 8:15am, event proceeds at 9
📍 6400 Perkins Road
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=walk_homepage
11/2: Savvy Caregivers Super Senior Fest "Taking Care of Me" 🔹 presented by Care Therapy and Savvy Caregivers Network 🔹 10am-2pm
📍 Knights of Columbus Hall - 475 Franklin Avenue
https://caretherapy.online/savvy-caregivers
11/2: 15 Mile Yard Sale 🔹 coordinated by Tangipahoa Tourism
📍 SOUTH END: Husser Fire Dept - 56292 Hwy 445, Husser, LA 70442 • NORTH END: Wilmer Quick Stop - 21526 Highway 10, Kentwood
https://www.tangitourism.com/Events
11/9: Livingston Parish Book Festival 🔹 organized by Livingston Parish Tourism 🔹 11am-4pm
📍 Livingston Parish Library MAIN Branch - 20390 Iowa Street, Livingston
http://www.livingstontourism.com/Events/Details/133
11/9 - 11/10: Three Rivers Art Festival 🔹 hosted by City of Covington and Visit the Northshore, featuring St. Tammany Art Association's Art Under the Oaks Market 🔹 10am-5pm
📍 200 Block to 600 Block of Columbia Street
www.covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com/
11/15: Sunshine Socials: Grateful Gathering 🔹 hosted by Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) 🔹 6-9pm
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.
📍 Milton J. Womack Park - 6201 Florida Blvd
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/sunshine-socials/10416
11/16: Ladies’ English Tea 🔹 "Join us for a lovely afternoon of English tea, delicious treats, and great company!" 🔹 2-3:30pm
📍 Grace Church of Paulina - 39316 Industrial Park Street
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-english-tea-at-grace-church-of-paulina-tickets-1045655041377
11/22: White Light Night 🔹 organized by Mid-City Merchants and Visit Baton Rouge 🔹 6-10pm
📍 Mid-City along Government Street
https://www.midcitymerchantsbr.org/events/wln#!directory/map
11/22: Twilight Symphony 🔹 presented by Notes for Education Northshore 🔹 6:30-10:30pm
📍 Pinewood Golf & Country Club - 405 Country Club Blvd, Slidell
https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/event/twilight-symphony/10241/
11/30: Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade 🔹 by Visit the Northshore 🔹 5-7pm
📍 City Hall - 2055 Second Street
October Occasions
10/5: Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer 🔹 presented by St. Jude and Dream Day Foundation 🔹 7am check-in, event proceeds at 8:30
📍 AZ Young Park, Baton Rouge
www.stjude.org/walkbatonrouge
10/5: Olde Towne Pumpkin Fest 🔹 organized by Visit the Northshore 🔹 11am-4pm
📍 433 Erlanger Avenue, Slidell
https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/event/olde-towne-pumpkin-fest/10097/
10/5: Gumbo State Governor's Games 🔹 hosted by Move United and Families Helping Families
📍 Northwestern State University, Natchitoches
https://sites.google.com/site/louisianagumboinc/home
10/13: DSAG Goes to the Movies 🔹 coordinated by DSAGBR 🔹 10am-12pm
📍 Celebrity Theatres - 15365 George O'Neal Road, Baton Rouge
How We Connect - DSAG Baton Rouge (dsagbr.org)
10/15: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Expo 🔹 presented by Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office 🔹 doors at 9am
📍 REV Building - 9030 S. Saint Landry Ave, Gonzales
10/18 - 10/20: Andouille Festival 🔹 put on through St. John the Baptist Parish
📍 St. John Community Center - 2900 U.S. Hwy 51, LaPlace
http://andouillefestival.com
10/18 - 10/20: Vintage Market Days 🔹 presented through the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce
📍 Florida Parishes Arena - 1301 Northwest Central Avenue, Amite
https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/se-louisiana/index.php
10/19: Monster Mash 🔹 coordinated by the St Tammany Health Foundation Parenting Center 🔹 10am-2pm
📍 Bogue Falaya Park, Covington
https://www.sthfoundation.org/MonsterMash
10/19: Fall Arts + Crafts Market 🔹 hosted by Catholic Daughters of America 2149 supporting Tangi Animal Shelter 🔹 10am - 5pm
📍 Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church - 14470 Hwy 442, Tickfaw
10/19: Sunset Symphony on the Lake 🔹 organized by Experience Mandeville, City of Mandeville, Visit the Northshore 🔹 4:30-8pm
📍 Mandeville Lakefront - 2623 Lakeshore Drive
10/23: Downtown Hammond Trick-or-Treat 🔹 curated by the Downtown Development District 🔹 5-7pm
📍 100 Block of North Cypress
https://www.dddhammond.com/trickortreat/
10/27: Special Needs Resource Fair 🔹 hosted by Beyond Gymnastics 🔹 2-4pm
📍 16333 George Oneal Road, Shenandoah (just outside of BR)
10/29: Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat 🔹 coordinated by St. John the Baptist Parish 🔹 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Regala Gym -200 Regala Park Road, Reserve
https://www.sjbparish.gov/Events-directory/Drive-Thru-Trunk-or-Treat
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