November 2026’s calendar of can’t-miss events around the Capital Region
Nov. 1
Companion Animal Alliance brings barks and brews to downtown Baton Rouge with its annual Cap City Beer Fest. This fundraiser will have local, national and international craft beers to sample. Human and canine companions are welcome. capcitybeerfest.org
Nov. 4
Mosey on down to Live Oak Cedar Lodge for the Federales Fest, a gathering over food, drinks and live country and rock music. federalesfest.com
Nov. 13-15
Sip and snack at the St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival, featuring food from acclaimed chefs, wine pairings, craft cocktails and live entertainment. stfrancisvillefoodandwine.com
Nov. 14
All the world’s a stage at the Louisiana Theatre Fest—a day of classes, workshops and shows for performers of all ages and experience levels. 225theatrecollective.com
Nov. 19
Kick off the holiday season at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens’ Poinsettias & Prosecco event, with holiday light displays and locally made food and drinks. lsu.edu/botanic-gardens
Nov 19
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra brings back its popular candlelit concerts with “Bach to the Beatles.” Listen to musicians play classical tunes and British Invasion hits at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. brso.org
Nov. 20
Snag heartfelt holiday gifts and shop handcrafted goods while exploring Mid City during this year’s White Light Night. midcitymerchantsbr.org
Nov. 20
Think of your best improv prompts for Whose Live Anyway?, a live show featuring the cast of the Emmy- nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway? at the Raising Cane’s River Center Theater. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Nov. 21
Come hungry to the first St. George Food Truck Fest. Enjoy a lineup of mobile eateries, art vendors and live music at this all-day, family-friendly festival at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. SGFoodTruckFest.com
Nov. 26
Lace up your shoes to run, walk or jog this year’s Baton Rouge Turkey Trot before your big Thanksgiving feast. turkeytrotbr.com
NEW ORLEANS
Nov. 1: Día de los Muertos Festival, hispanicchamberla.com
Nov. 13-15: Luna Fête, lunafete.org
Nov. 21: New Orleans Garden & Farm Festival, nogardenandfarmfestival.org
ACADIANA
Nov. 12-15: Port Barre Cracklin Festival, cracklinfest.com
Nov. 19-22: Southern Screen Festival, southernscreen.org
Nov. 20: Making Spirits Bright at LARC’s Acadian Village, find it on Facebook
This article was originally published in the November 2026 issue of 225 Magazine.
