This weekend in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Set out on a two-hour guided birding tour through the birding loops at Burden, led by different birding specialists. With 183 species recorded in and around Burden, participants may encounter familiar northern mockingbirds and ruby-throated hummingbirds, seven kinds of woodpeckers, along with waterfowl, wading birds, and a variety of songbirds. Bring your birding gear for a focused outing. Admission is $10, and capacity is limited to 15 guests.

The Baton Rouge edition of the Tunnel to Towers 5k returns for its second year, with the route starting at the Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum. Participants can run or walk the 5k distance.

Explore a weekly farmers market filled with local products. Browse seasonal vegetables and fruits, dairy and cheeses, eggs, fresh breads, meats and seafood, plus plants, baked treats, ready-to-eat meals, and soap made with goat milk, with even more to discover. Enjoy live music, activities for children, and culinary demonstrations as you make the rounds. This Saturday market operates throughout the year regardless of weather, and if conditions are poor it moves inside the Galvez Parking Garage.

Eye Wander Photo offers 30-minute portrait mini sessions at the LSU Rural Life Museum, using historic barns, oak trees, and warm Louisiana light to create images that feel natural and refined. The setting blends regional character with a fine art approach, ideal for prints meant for prominent display at home or in the office. These sessions suit families who enjoy a rustic look, kids and adults of any age, and multigenerational groups seeking portraits with Southern roots. The session fee is $325.98 USD. An early bird offer provides two 8x10 prints with qualifying advance bookings. Expect a streamlined experience, flattering light, and portraits ready for large frames and long-term enjoyment.

Tap into the elegance of Louisiana Couture: The Legacy of San Carlin during a Studio Saturday focused on live sketching. Participants will study the gowns on display and practice capturing them on paper while learning the fundamentals of fashion illustration. Guided by Michael Mamp, curator and director of the LSU Textile & Costume Museum, the session encourages careful observation, creativity, and bringing couture details to life through expressive sketches.

Enjoy a casual pickleball open play session at Electric Pickle. The fee to play is $5, and Electric Club members participate at no cost. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and registration is available.

This One Piece locals event takes place in Baton Rouge and has a $10 entry fee. Store credit prizes will go to the top two to four participants, scaled to attendance.

Celebrate Halloween with a lively Latin night filled with dancing and costume fun. DJ Davila sets the mood with Latin hits. Promoted as the top Latin night of the year, this party brings festive energy and spooky spirit for everyone who loves to move.

UUMC’s Fall Fest on the LSU campus features trunk or treat activities, easygoing games, and sweet treats in a setting suited for all ages. It brings together the UUMC and LSU community for a cheerful seasonal celebration. Additional details will be shared soon.

A welcoming songwriter night at La Divina Italian Café hosted by Dan Broe. Local artists share original music, and anyone interested can add their name on arrival to perform two to three of their own songs. Only original material is featured, with PG-13, non-political guidelines that keep the room comfortable for everyone. The setting supports both first-time performers and experienced writers, with food and drinks available as you listen and connect with fellow artists.