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.

Movie at the Lagoon: Sonic 3

Liberty Lagoon

Enjoy a summer night with family and friends for a movie at the Lagoon during our extended hours. Grab your towels and one of our innertubes, then just sit back and relax with our movie night and movie themed activities!

Aug. 1 / 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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Zoo + Me Morning

Baton Rouge Zoo

This program is designed for 3-to-5-year-old children accompanied by a parent or guardian. Every Zoo & Me Morning incorporates exciting activities, including animal encounters, art projects, "Zooper" snacks, and many other hands-on projects that you and your child can enjoy together.

Aug. 9 / 9:30-11 a.m.

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Teen Focus Group 

N. Sherwood Forest Community Park - Aug. 11

Highland Road Community Park - Aug. 12

Forest Community Park - Aug. 13

Virtual on Zoom - Aug. 14

Hey teens—we want to hear from you! Join us for our Teen Focus Group, a laid-back, interactive event where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback about programs, events, and activities you want to see in your community. This is your chance to shape what’s next. All you have to do is show up and speak up.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Perseid Meteor Shower

Highland Road Park Observatory

Every summer, the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris. HRPO hosts a special nighttime viewing session during the peak window for meteor activity. Viewing may shift by one day based on conditions.

Aug. 12 / 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Senior Day at Liberty Lagoon

Liberty Lagoon

National Senior Citizens Day recognizes contributions senior citizens make in communities across the city of Baton Rouge. BREC would like to recognize them by rewarding them with private swim time. Event limit 50 participants.

Aug. 15 / 3-6 p.m.

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Swamp Flashlight Night

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

We welcome you to enjoy the Swamp at night by visiting us during our Swamp Flashlight Night! Staff will be facilitating live animal encounters throughout the event. Enjoy a self-guided leisurely night hike with your family and friends or join a guided hike for an additional fee; space is limited so registration in advance is preferred. The swamp trails can be really dark at night, so don’t forget to bring a flashlight. If you don’t have one, check out our gift shop for some options. Closed-toe shoes and insect repellent are recommended. Please note that admission to the trails ends at 8:15 p.m.

Aug. 15 / 5-9 p.m.

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Sunshine Socials

Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom

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.

Aug. 15 / 6-9 p.m.

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Baton Rouge Amateur Golf Tournament

Beaver Creek Golf Course

Aug. 16 + 17 / 8 a.m.

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Camp Unite

Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom

Welcome to Camp Unite—where community and connection come together. Summer Camp is just the beginning, come out to Camp Unite to see what's coming up next!—BREC offers year-round programs and events to keep the fun going long after camp ends. From homeschool enrichment and family events to holiday camps and teen programs, there's always something new to explore.

Aug. 22 / 4-7 p.m.

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Nature Night Hike + Campfire

Cedar Ridge Park

Ever wonder what goes on in Conservation Areas after the sun goes down? Join Conservation staff and learn about local nighttime ecology and nocturnal animals while you creep through the woods on a blacked-out night hike. And no Night Hike would we complete without time around the campfire and a S’more! Come enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.

Aug. 29 / 7-9 p.m.

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Plainsman 4-Ball Golf Tournament

Beaver Creek Golf Course

Aug. 30 + 31 / 8 a.m.

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10 + Under Tennis Tournament

Capital One Tennis Center at City-Brooks Community Park

This fun tennis tournament features a singles round robin format to prepare players for sanctioned tournament play. Boys and girls divisions: ages 8 and younger on a 36 ft. court with a maximum 23-inch racquet; ages 10 and younger on a 60 ft. court with a maximum 25-inch racquet; ages 10 and younger on a 78 ft. court with a maximum 29-inch racquet. Players will follow USTA rules. Free snacks and awards for players.

Aug. 30 / 8:30 a.m.-noon

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