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06/01/2026

Summer is here, and Baton Rouge is turning up the heat in the best way possible! ☀️⛱️

From Juneteenth festivities honoring culture and community to live music spilling out of downtown bars, Pride celebrations, and food truck lineups that'll have you coming back for seconds, there is truly something for everyone this month.

Here's what's happening in Baton Rouge this June ⬇️

Perkins Rowe Red Stick Farmers Market Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion Louisiana's Old State Capitol LSU Museum of Art Louisiana Art & Science Museum Baton Rouge Pride

Looking for things to do in Baton Rouge this month? Discover the best local events, festivals, live music, and more in Louisiana's Capital City.

05/25/2026

There’s no better place to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day than right here at the Louisiana State Capitol. 🇺🇸

Honoring all who served and sacrificed. We’re grateful.

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05/21/2026

We’ll never stop recognizing our fearless leader and President & CEO for this accomplishment ❤️ Congrats again, Jill!

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend in Baton Rouge is packed with live music, festivals, family-friendly events, and meaningful ways to honor those who served. 🇺🇸🎶🍔

From the last installment of live music at Live After Five to the Blue Star Mothers Flag Ceremony, there’s plenty happening around the Capital City this weekend.

Start planning your weekend here.

Explore Louisiana Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 Baton Rouge Concert Band Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Live After Five, Inc. Downtown Development District Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art

This year, there are many ways to commemorate the Memorial Day holiday right here in the Capital City.

05/18/2026

Baton Rouge has a passport and no, you don’t need a plane ticket. ✈️

From a Gothic revival castle on the river to 2,000-year-old mummy, the Baton Rouge Museums Passport is your ticket to explore 10 incredible museums across the city.

Here’s your lineup:
1️⃣ Capitol Park Museum
2️⃣ Louisiana Art & Science Museum
3️⃣ Louisiana's Old State Capitol
4️⃣ Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion
5️⃣ USS KIDD Veterans Museum
6️⃣ BREC's Magnolia Mound
7️⃣ LSU Rural Life Museum
8️⃣ Baton Rouge Gallery
9️⃣ Knock Knock Children's Museum
🔟 LSU Museum of Art

🎟️ Download your passport here https://bit.ly/4nzcWMG!