Happy October! Here’s your monthly list of something to do EVERY SINGLE DAY in Baton Rouge — including what to eat, see, drink and do!
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Tuesday, October 1
Bistro Byronz (Willow Grove) is donating 20% of your check tonight to 4theKids. This is a charity organization founded to expand the children’s hospital facilities in Baton Rouge. | More Info
Sample some Spanish wines with Tapas at Mestizos today from 5:30 - 8:30PM at their Tapas & Tempranillo event. | More Info
Wednesday, October 2
Regymen Fitness is hosting FREE community workout classes every Wednesday in October at White Star Market. It starts at 6PM — with $6 wine to enjoy all night after! | More Info
The Baton Rouge Art Gallery is hosting their First Wednesday at the Gallery from 6 - 9PM. It will feature three Louisiana-based artists this month. See the latest from these artists, plus enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music. | More Info
Thursday, October 3
After 8 is playing at Rock N Rowe tonight at Perkins Rowe from 6 - 9PM. | More Info
p.s. Happy Mean Girls Day!
Friday, October 4
The 6th Annual Brew at the Zoo is happening from 7 - 10PM at the BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Beer, food, music and more! | More Info
Live After Five is back downtown from 5-8PM. Parish County Line is kickin’ things off! | More Info
p.s. Happy National TACO DAY! The Rum House is having a taco party all day with $3 tacos + live music.
Saturday, October 5
LSU plays Utah State at a super early game day (ugh). Game kicks off in Tiger Stadium at 11AM.
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Sunday, October 6
Cookie Rouge is teaching a “Sweater Weather” cookie decorating class at The Royal Standard at 2PM. | More Info
It’s also FREE FOOD SUNDAY at The Radio Bar at 3PM. They’re grilling burgers. | More Info
Monday, October 7
Party Time is hosting a FALL Wreath Making Class at 9:30AM. Learn the basics so you can make them for all holidays. | More Info
p.s. Happy National Frappe Day!
Tuesday, October 8
Rock N Roll sushi has trivia night at 7:30PM. Get $10 headliner rolls, 1/2 price beers, and 1/2 price opening acts. | More Info
Wednesday, October 9
Tin Roof Brewing Co hosts Yoga On The Lawn every Wednesday at 6PM. Think of how nice it’s gonna be when the weather cools down!! | More Info
Thursday, October 10
The 32nd annual Jambalaya Jam is happening downtown from 5-8PM. Sample jambalaya from 50 competing teams — all benefiting Capital Area United Way. | More Info
Friday, October 11
The 17th Floor is playing downtown at Live After 5 starting at 5PM! | More Info
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Saturday, October 12
GEAUX VOTE TODAY!
LSU plays Florida at Tiger Stadium (time TBD).
White Star Market is hosting community yoga at 10AM. It’s FREE! | More Info
p.s. Happy National Gumbo Day!
Sunday, October 13
Salon Tropics is having a Sunday Funday SALE every Sunday through the end of the year. Get half price single spray tans, 2-for-1 sample lotions, 25% off full-size products, $35 off teeth whitening and more. | More Info
Monday, October 14
Rotolo’s is hosting a give back night at ALL Baton Rouge locations. A percentage of your purchase will benefit the Emerge Center. | More Info
Tuesday, October 15
Test your Seinfeld knowledge at Reginelli’s trivia night from 6-9PM. | More Info
Wednesday, October 16
Soji is hosting their monthly Night Market from 6-9PM. Shop handmade crafts, art, ceramics, jewelry, photos and more! | More Info
The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is hosting “Wine and Roses” from 6 - 9PM. Join them for delicious food and a performance in the sky, plus music by the John Gray Jazz Trio. | More Info
Thursday, October 17
Everyone’s favorite local holiday shopping event opens TODAY - HOLLYDAYS at the River Center. General shopping is from 11AM - 8PM. | More Info
Friday, October 18
Live After 5 is back tonight with Kenny Neal. Head downtown for some live blues music from 5-8PM. | More Info
Saturday, October 19
LSU plays Miss State tonight, but it’s an away game.
The annual Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Race + Tough Pumpkin Challenge is today at 8AM! | More Info
Mid City Makers Market is hosting their October Market from 4-8PM. Shop with local artists and eat local food. They’ll have live music, a full bar — and a festive atmosphere to get you in the fall spirit. | More Info
Sunday, October 20
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting Boo At The Zoo from 9:30AM - 4PM. Kids can wear their costumes + visit trick or treat stations throughout the zoo. | More Info
Monday, October 21
Kids Eat FREE at Mason’s Grill every Monday! | More Info
Tuesday, October 22
EBR Librarians are hosting Books & Bites at White Star Market at 6:15PM. Read some great stories, do crafts and more. | More Info
Wednesday, October 23
It’s WINE Wednesday at Reginelli’s. $10 bottles of wine all day when you dine in. | More Info
Thursday, October 24
BREC is hosting their Pumpkin Paddle Parade from 5:30-7PM at Milford Wampold Memorial Park. You get to design and decorate a canoe, kayak or paddleboard in Halloween décor, then parade in front of our judges for the chance to win. | More Info
Friday, October 25
Perkins Rowe is hosting their 3rd annual Spook N Rowe. This is a family-friendly Halloween event with tons of trick-or-treating down the Rowe. | More Info
The Northgate Fest is happening from 4-11PM - right outside LSU’s campus. There will be music with 20+ local and regional artists, plus beer and food — and a costume contest! | More Info
The East Baton Rouge Library is hosting Hocus Pocus - an interactive movie experience at 7PM. Shout, dance and sing along with the movie. | More Info
Saturday, October 26
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is hosting a Night Maze! Wear your costume and enjoy a bonfire, smore’s, live music and glow in the dark games. | More Info
LSU plays Auburn at home!
p.s. Happy National Pumpkin Day (and pretzel day!)
Sunday, October 27
White Star Market is hosting their monthly Farmer’s Market today from 12-4PM. Shop with local farmers, makers and artisans. | More Info
Monday, October 28
It’s all day happy hour at Olive or Twist!
Tuesday, October 29
Reginelli’s is hosting Harry Potter Trivia from 6-9PM. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! They’ll be serving ALCOHOLIC BUTTER BEER all night long. | More Info
Wednesday, October 30
My girl Jackie with Jackie’s Sweet Shapes is BACK in town for a Halloween Cookie Decorating class at Lighthouse Coffee! | More Info
Thursday, October 31
Happy Halloween!
The Manship Theatre is showing The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 9PM. | More Info
The Radio Bar is hosting a Halloween Dance Party at 9PM. | More Info
The 13th Gate is throwing a FREE concert with Big Gun (an AC/DC tribute band) at 8PM. | More Info