Nov. 5 and 19 Welcome to Death Valley: Two of the biggest SEC football games come to Tiger Stadium this month, when the Tigers face off against the Crimson Tide on Nov. 5 and the Florida Gators Nov. 19. Kickoff times TBA. lsusports.net
Now through Nov. 6 Don’t miss the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair before it packs up. Carnival rides, food and entertainment run daily 5-10 p.m. at Airline Highway Park. $5 admission. gbrsf.com
Nov. 11 Head to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for The Cat-illion, Cat Haven’s 15th Cat Tales & Cocktails Gala. Proceeds from the event go to the Cat Haven non-profit. The gala is 7-10 p.m. Individual tickets are $75. cathaven.org
Nov. 12-13 Get in the holiday spirit with the Mistletoe Market. Located at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium, holiday shoppers can find the perfect gifts for friends and family. Saturday’s event is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday’s is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $6. mistletoemarketbr.com
Nov. 13 Cap City Beer Fest: Taste more than 100 different beers at the second annual event supporting the Companion Animal Alliance. The festival will take place along Fourth Street and Spanish Town Road, noon-4 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. capcitybeerfest.org
Nov. 18
Patrons flood into Atomic Pop Shop during White Light Night. Photo by Allie Appel.
White Light Night: Meet your makers at the annual Mid City art hop. Explore Baton Rouge food, art, drinks and live music—and maybe even start your holiday shopping—along Government Street, Jefferson Highway and nearby blocks as area businesses stay open late. The free event is
6-10 p.m. midcitymerchants.org
Nov. 19 American Diabetes Association and HealthyBR come together for the Baton Rouge Walk and Diabetes Expo at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Walk check-in and registration begin at 8 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. The expo will follow. Registration info available at diabetes.org
Nov. 19 Head to the Belle of Baton Rouge for the Baton Rouge Natural Hair Expo. Various vendors will be available at the expo featuring natural hair and beauty products. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket prices vary. batonrougenaturalhairexpo.com
Nov. 24 Head to Spanish Moon for its ’80s Night Thanksgiving. The event includes artists Rareluth, Ze Idolist and GoshZilla playing ’80s tunes. There will also be a costume contest. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8. thespanishmoon.com
Turkey Trot March of Dimes 5K: Kick off Thanksgiving Day with this fun way to get in shape.
March of Dimes Turkey Trot. Photo courtesy of Jenn Ocken.
The race begins at Convention and Fourth streets downtown. Registration is 6-7:15 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run and Turkey Walk start at 7:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. Registration fees vary. turkeytrotbr.com
On the Road
NEW ORLEANS
Starting Nov. 25 Check out the holiday light show in City Park at Celebration in the Oaks. Visitors will see stunning lit-up creations and can also ride the train or carousel. Hours and ticket prices vary. Closed Nov. 28-30. neworleanscitypark.com
Nov. 12-13 Head to Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park for Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the two-day event celebrating the Faubourg Tremé gumbo and music. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo
Nov. 3-13 Celebrate the performing arts with the Faux/Real Festival. Events around the city will pay homage to theatre, literature, food and more. Hours and ticket prices vary. fauxrealnola.com
LAFAYETTE
Nov. 5-6 Combine costumes and science with the Steampunk and Makers Fair. Hosted by Cite des Arts and Lafayette Science Museum, the event will celebrate innovations in science and technology in Parc International. Ticket prices vary. steampunkandmakersfair.com
Nov. 10-13 Celebrate independent film with screenings, parties, events and workshops at the Southern Screen Film Festival. Venues, ticket prices and event times vary. southernscreen.org
Nov. 13 The Louisiana Six Pack heads to Lafayette to host its Country Mile and 5K. The fundraiser will donate its proceeds to Louisiana flood victims. 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $15-$30. louisianasixpack.com/Lafayette
HAMMOND
Starting Nov. 5 Step into another world every weekend of November with Louisiana Renaissance Festival’s entertainment, shopping and educational demonstrations. Located on 46468 River Road in Hammond, the event continues into early December. Ticket prices vary. la-renfest.com
