October 2026’s calendar of can’t-miss events around the Capital Region

1

Dance over to the Baton Rouge Magnet High School auditorium for Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s season premiere, Lagniappe: Classical Masterpieces & Contemporary Visions. batonrougeballet.org

2

Raise a glass to raise funds for student scholarships at Southern University Ag Center’s annual Vino on the Bluff wine tasting event. foundation.sus.edu

8

Knock Knock Children’s Museum’s Storybook Soiree fundraiser offers a magical grown-up gala inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. knockknockmuseum.org

18

Indulge in spooky festivities at Spellbound on the Bayou, a special edition of Plaquemine’s Full Moon Market featuring local vendors, tattoo artists, mobile book sellers, tarot readers and a DJ. Find it on Facebook.

24

The Capital City Music Festival at L’Auberge Casino and Hotel features performers including Kenny Neal, Cupid and Lil Nathan. lbatonrouge.com

24

Ogden Park Prowl is back. Stroll around Mid City and discover artists, makers and entertainers at this unique art market. opprowl.org

24+25

Dust off your cowboy boots! Country music festival Boots on the Bayou returns to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. botbmusic.com

27

LSU Hilltop Arboretum hosts an evening of science, sips and stewardship at Bats & Brews. lsu.edu/hilltop

29

Spirits of Louisiana honors the history of the Old State Capitol with food, music and locally distilled craft spirits. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org

31

Bookworms will gather in downtown Baton Rouge to celebrate culture, storytelling and creativity at the Louisiana Book Festival. louisianabookfestival.org

NEW ORLEANS

Oct. 9-11: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, jazzandheritage.org

Oct. 16-18: NOLA Funk Fest, nolafunkfest.com

Oct. 24: Krewe of Boo parade, kreweofboo.com

ACADIANA

Oct. 2-4: Tour Du Teche, tourduteche.com

Oct. 8-11: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, festivalsacadiens.com

Oct. 30-31: Blackpot Festival & Cookoff, blackpotfestival.com

This article was originally published in the October 2026 issue of 225 Magazine.