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Louisiana events
See what's happening across Louisiana this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.
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State Fair of Louisiana
Rides, fair food, livestock, exhibits, competitions, and live entertainment return to Shreveport for the annual state fair.
Shreveport · Louisiana State Fairgrounds
FestivalFamilyFood
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Holy Ghost Creole Festival
Holy Ghost Creole Festival takes place at Opelousas. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Opelousas
FestivalFamilyLive
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Q50 Races Chupacabra
The Q50 Races Chupacabra is a night trail race. The 10 mile and 5 mile course will be starting and finishing at The Meeting Room. The course is a dirt trail and is very scenic and beautiful.
Franklinton · Bogue Chitto State Park
OutdoorsOutdoor
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Bryan Martin, Thomas Cain in Baton Rouge
Arts and culture at Texas Club in Baton Rouge. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Baton Rouge · Texas Club
Culture
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Screaming Monkey
The annual Screaming Monkey will kick off at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana this November. Eddie D. Jones is unofficially known as The Monkey Trails due to its proximity to a National Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Forest · Eddie D. Jones Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival
Rockets Over the Red returns on Saturday, December 20. Choose your viewing spot: Riverview Park in Shreveport or the Louisiana Boardwalk in.
Shreveport · Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier & Riverview Park in Shreveport
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Bayou Bacchanal
What is Bayou Bacchanal? Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans, is back for its celebration of Caribbean culture.
New Orleans · Congo Square
FestivalFamily
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Northwestern State Home Game
The Demons welcome UT Rio Grande Valley to Natchitoches for a late-season conference matchup. Time: TBA.
Sibley · Northwestern State University
Culture
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BBQ & Bourbon on the Bayou Festival
BBQ & Bourbon on the Bayou Festival takes place at Thibodaux. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Thibodaux
FoodAdultsLive
Free entry; advance food-purchase wristband $8; food extra
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
An Oak Street food festival where entry is free, but buying po-boys requires a paid wristband.
New Orleans · Oak Street
FoodFamilyFreeFestival
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Port Barre Cracklin Festival
A local festival at Port Barre. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Port Barre
FestivalFamilyLive
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Thibodeauxville Fall Festival
A local festival at Thibodaux. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Thibodaux
FestivalFamilyLive
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Northwestern State Home Game
Close out the home schedule as NSU hosts Houston Christian in a final conference showdown at Turpin Stadium. Time: TBA.
Sibley · Northwestern State University
Culture
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Cajun Cup 10K
The Cajun Cup 10K and Farrel’s Mile is a fundraiser supporting the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Cross Country and Track teams. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Lafayette · Parc Sans Souci
SportsAdults
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New Orleans Marathon
Get ready to lace up your shoes and let the good times roll as the New Orleans Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Easy after a five year hiatus.
New Orleans · New Orleans Museum of Art
SportsAdults
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Smoke & Barrel: A Celebration of Fine Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey
Join Smoke & Barrel each fall for a weekend filled with tasting events featuring over 80 bourbons, whiskeys, and mouth-watering BBQ from.
Lake Charles · Calcasieu Parish Courthouse Lawn, Historic City Hall, The Stables at Le Bocage
Food
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Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market
The Junior League of Lake Charles invites you to kick off the holiday season at the annual Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market, held at the.
Lake Charles · Lake Charles Event Center
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Broadmoor High School Arts & Crafts Festival 2026
A local festival at 10100 GOODWOOD BLVD., Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70815. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Baton Rouge · 10100 GOODWOOD BLVD., Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70815
FestivalFamilyLive
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Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run
Get ready to run wild! Whether you’re tackling the 5K or going big with the Half Marathon, the Armadillo Dash is your chance to crush a gorgeous trail course — and celebrate at an amazing post race party!
Norco · Bonnet Carre Spillway Boat Launch Pavilion
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
The Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K starts and finishes at Sportspectrum.
Shreveport · Sportspectrum
SportsAdults
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Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving-afternoon parade rolling through downtown with the Southern and Grambling bands, Greeks, floats, and NOLA culture bearers. Kicks off the Bayou Classic weekend.
New Orleans · Downtown New Orleans (Poydras St. corridor near Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112)
FestivalFamilyLive
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Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration
Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration takes place at Lake Charles Event Center. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Lake Charles · Lake Charles Event Center
OutdoorsOutdoor
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Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House
Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House takes place at Henning Cultural Center. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Lake Charles · Henning Cultural Center
CultureSeasonal
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Christmas Along the Bayou 2026
Christmas Along the Bayou is expected to return to Tallulah in early December 2026, continuing Madison Parish's annual holiday celebration and parade. The exact dates had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
Tallulah · Downtown Tallulah
FestivalFamilyDate
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John Crist Live!
Arts and culture at Baton Rouge River Center Theater. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge River Center Theater
ArtsIndoor
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John Crist at Raising Canes River Center Theatre
Arts and culture at Raising Canes River Center Theatre in Baton Rouge. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Baton Rouge · Raising Canes River Center Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Christmas On the Cane
On December 05, 2026 From 10 am to 3 pm, Fort St. Jean Baptiste will host Christmas on the Cane. Visitors to the site are welcome to tour the site, [...].
Natchitoches · Fort St. Jean Baptiste
CultureSeasonal
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Ole Man River
Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon/10K/5K/Kids Run is a fun and festive event that celebrates the spirit of Kenner with a scenic route along the mighty Mississippi.
Kenner · Kenner's Heritage Park - Next to Heritage Hall
SportsFamilyKids
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Cajun Country Run
Acadiana’s oldest half marathon is the most beautiful running course in Lafayette. Run and support TRAIL’s investments and efforts in Acadiana Park & Nature Station. Do really well and win an alligator head.
Lafayette · Acadiana Park
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Monroe Jingle Bell Run
Join for another great Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5K and Half Marathon. With this event, we aim to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle while also supporting our local Scouting programs.
Monroe · Forsythe Park
SportsAdults
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Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival
Billed as the "oldest and coldest" festival in Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival offers an authentic and.
Cameron · Downtown Cameron
FestivalFamilyLive
