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. 

Inclusive Art in the Park

Forest Community Park

Nov. 3 / 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Come enjoy inclusive art activities including painting, mixed media art, and paper mosaics.

The Edge of Night

Highland Road Park Observatory

Nov. 6 / 4:45-6:45 p.m.

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!

Friday Night Adult Tennis Mixer 

Capital One Tennis Center At City-Brooks Community Park

Nov. 6 / 6-8 p.m.

Come have a fun evening of adult doubles play!  Divisions:  Novice, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0.  Round robin format.  Timed rounds.  Partners assigned and switched after each round.  Light snacks provided.  Prizes awarded to winner of each division.

The Great Pumpkin Dash 

Sharon Hills Park

Nov. 7 / 8 a.m.

Join us and our friends from The Backpacker at Hooper Trails for The Great Pumpkin Dash- the perfect fall adventure! Race through miles of scenic trails, surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn leaves and festive mile marker pumpkins. 

Veterans Day at the Zoo 

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Nov. 7 / 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., grounds close at 5 p.m.

Join us as we recognize and honor both those actively serving and those who have served in the armed forces, as well as a special Bald Eagle chat.

Professional Artist Series: Brainstorming 

Milton J. Womack Park

Nov. 8 / 1-3 p.m.

Do you have writers block? Are you intimidated by a blank screen? Need a jumping off point? If so, or if you just enjoy writing, this workshop is for you! Elizabeth Foos will take you where you never thought your mind could go! She will give writers “nuggets” to build on, touch on the “writing and revising” process and will touch briefly on structure. If you have not taken a class with this ingenious, wonderful writer, don’t miss this chance!

Professional Artist Series: Writing Art 

Milton J. Womack Park

Nov. 12 / 7-8:30 p.m.

How do we write what we see? Join Halley McArn, MFA, in a two-hour intensive on Writing Art. First, we will explore the work of art critics who use works of art to explore the contents of their lives. Then, we will find ourselves in art—writing ekphrastic poems about works of art that hold meaning for us. We will end by sharing our work and discussing techniques we can use to see, and see anew, the world around us.

Adult Leisure Friday Field Trips

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Nov. 13 / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring lunch and join your friends while we explore all that BREC has to offer on Field Trip Fridays. Trip will depart from Milton J. Womack Park located at 6201 Florida Boulevard. Space is limited to 20 people.

Zoo + Me Mornings 

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Nov. 14 / 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.

Sensory Play in the Park

Zachary Community Park

Nov. 17 / 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Engage your senses in sensory play. Designed to provide a quiet space to experience different sensory activities such as kinetic sand, orbies, color changing lights, soft play and more.

Silent Disco [Teens]

North Sherwood Forest Community Park

Nov. 19 / 5-6:30 p.m.

Get ready to dance like nobody's watching—and nobody’s listening (except you)! Join us for the ultimate Teen Silent Disco, where you and your friends can jam out to your favorite tunes through wireless headphones while the room stays totally chill.

Sunshine Social: Friendsgiving 

Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom

Nov. 20 / 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.

Art Adventure 

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Nov. 21 / 10:30 a.m.-noon

This Art Adventure will take us to the Bluebonnet Swamp to meet some cold-blooded, scaly reptiles! After we meet our lizard friends, participants will create a collaged lizard home showcasing their new friend!

Hooper Hustle 

Sharon Hills Park

Nov. 21 / 8 a.m.

Get ready to put your skills to the test at the Hooper Hustle, an exciting mountain biking race designed for riders of all experience levels. With Novice, Advanced, and multiple Youth divisions, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get in on the action. In partnership with BRAMBA, Lavelo, and Send It Sisters, this event delivers a well-rounded race-day experience for all ages. 

Privet Pull-ooza Volunteer Event

Bayou Manchac Park

Nov. 21 / 9 a.m.-noon

Join BREC's Conservation team removing invasive privet at Bayou Manchac Park! Volunteers of all experience levels will work together to restore native habitat by pulling invasive species. BREC will provide gloves, snacks, and all necessary tools.

Roller Jam

Extreme Sports Park at Perkins Road Community Park

Nov. 21 / noon-3 p.m.

Come 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!

Movie in the Park

Farr Park Equestrian Center

Nov. 21 / 5:30 p.m.

Sit for a spell and enjoy a family-friendly horse movie in our indoor arena—rain or shine! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for a free evening of movies, snacks, and community fun in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for families, friends, and horse lovers of all ages!

Zoo Lights 

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Nov. 27-Dec. 30 / 5:30-8 p.m., grounds close at 9 p.m.

Feel the holiday spirit with Zoo Lights at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo. Come to the zoo to enjoy a trail of thousands of dazzling lights around the zoo. Continuing the tradition, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is partnering with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to support local families in need.