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.

Mardi Gras Holiday Camps

Various Locations

Click here to register.

March 3-5

Glow in the Park: Kickball

Jackson Community Park

Ready... Set... Glow! Gather friends and family for glow-in-the-dark team-based games at locations throughout the parish. Click here to learn more.

March 6 / 6-7:30 p.m.

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. Click for more. 

March 7 / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras Mania Golf Tournament

Webb Memorial Golf Course

Click to learn more and register.

March 8 + 9 / 8 a.m.

Zoo & Me Morning

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Make precious memories at Zoo & Me Mornings, which happens the second Saturday of every month except June and July! For 3 to 5-year-old children accompanied by a parent or guardian, Zoo & Me Morning incorporates exciting activities, including animal encounters, art projects, "Zooper" snacks, and many other hands-on projects. This month's theme is Leapin’ Lizards. Pre-registration and advanced payment is required. Click here for more information.

March 8 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Rockin' at the Swamp

BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Join us at the swamp for an exciting exploration of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils! You can visit the Rockhound Market to add to your rock collection or find unique gift items. Test your skills on our rock climbing wall, learn to identify different rocks and minerals, and make your own take-home identification card on our Treasure Trail. Experience the thrill of the gold rush while hunting for iron pyrite in our Gold Mine. You can also try out some fun crafts or paint your own Rock Animal in our craft corner. Don't forget to explore ancient life forms in the Fossil Quarry. It's going to be a rockin' day of fun that highlights geology and earth science. Inquire about our annual pass discounts. Click here for more information.

March 8 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Vibin' Yoga

Greenwood Community Park

Vibing yoga combines traditional yoga techniques with the rhythms and flows of hip-hop music. This workout combines elements of yoga and trapeze arts, that creates a full-body workout with a healthy dose of fun. Vibing Yoga may be the new start you are looking for. Come in and embrace a new journey of self-discovery, strengthening your personal yoga practice and learning a new skill. Click here to learn more.

 March 11 + 18 / 6-7 p.m.

Coffee at Cohn Arboretum

Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum

Expand your horizons and find community with the monthly coffee at Cohn series. Come join us at Cohn Arboretum and enjoy a nice cup of coffee with like-minded individuals while we talk about different nature-based topics, or leisurely stroll along the paths while listening, sharing, or simply soaking in the silence. This is a great way to connect with other members of our community who share the love of the outdoors or to learn something new. Topics vary every month and include botany, gardening, history, birding, and more. Click to learn more.

March 12 / 9-10:30 a.m.

Members Night

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

To thank all of our Zoo members, we invite members for an exclusive evening to see what the Zoo is like after the gates close to the public. This special members appreciation party will include keeper chats, animal enrichments, and other activities throughout the Zoo. This is a members-only event! Click to learn more.

March 14 / 4-6:30 p.m., Grounds close 7 p.m.

Comite River Run

Comite River Conservation Area

Get ready for BREC’s 5th annual Comite River Run! Lace up for an exhilarating 5-mile loop weaving along the serene river through lush forest. The top three finishers in the Women's and Men's divisions will be awarded prizes, and every runner who completes the course will earn a finisher medal. Join us after the race for a tasty lunch to celebrate your adventure. (Rainout Date: March 29) 

Online registration closes on March 10, on-site registration is available. Click here to register.

March 15 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunshine Social: A Night in Emerald City

Milton J. Womack Park

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. Click here to learn more.

March 21 / 6-9 p.m.

J.S. Clark Championship Golf Tournament

J.S. Clark Golf Course

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March 22 + 23 / 8 a.m.

CANCELLED: Adult Fun Pickleball Doubles Tournament

Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility

This one-day doubles tournament features a round robin format. Levels 2.5-4.5+. Divisions for men’s, women’s, and mixed. Lunch will be provided. Must register in division of higher player’s skill level. Tournament director has discretion to move players to a different skill level. Completed teams with partners and teams that are paid in full have priority on available slots.  Click to register.

March 22 / 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Professional Artist Series

Baringer Art Center

Join us for a personal, hands-on flora pressing workshop. Participants will learn the basics of pressing flora for optimal results, be guided through placement of the pressed plants, and finish the workshop with a beautiful personalized floating frame ornament. All supplies provided. Limit of 8.  Click here for more information.

March 29 / 10 a.m.-noon

BR Bike Fest

Extreme Sports Park at Perkins Road Community Park

Are you bananas for bicycles? Then join us for Baton Rouge's third annual bike festival! Enjoy velodrome demonstrations, free rides on BREC's BMX track, BMX skate park competition, and guided bicycle rides along the Pennington Trail. This event also features bike related organizations throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, supporting two-wheeled locomotion and a love for all things bicycling. It'll be wheely fun!  Click here to learn more.

March 29 / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Young Picasso’s

Milton J. Womack Park

This revised program (formally Little Picasso’s) will focus on different types of art and different mediums. You asked and we listened! These Saturday classes are open-ended so parents can pick and choose which class(es) best suit their schedule. Each Saturday will be inspired by the art and story from a well-loved children’s book. Click here to learn more.

March 29 / 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Paws + Cottontails Dog Egg Hunt

Raising Cane's Dog Park at City-Brooks Community Park

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Paws & Cotton Tails, where furry friends and their humans come together for an unforgettable day of fun! Get ready to hop into the spring spirit with our exciting doggy egg hunt, featuring eggs filled with delicious treats and surprises just for your four-legged pals!  Click here for more information.

March 29 / noon-3 p.m.