Looking for budget-friendly fun? From storytimes and festivals to stargazing and community events, here are free happenings around Baton Rouge this week.
Sunday, February 22
Children’s Storytime – 2 p.m.
Enjoy specially curated picture books at Barnes & Noble, Baton Rouge. bn.com
Get Medieval with It: Monty Python and the Holy Grail – 4 p.m.
Adults can enjoy a screening of the classic comedy at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (Main Library at Goodwood). Bring-your-own snacks encouraged. ebrpl.com
Krewe of Mutts Parade and Bark in the Park – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Support CAAWS at this lively fundraiser benefiting spay and neuter programs. Downtown Baton Rouge. caaws.org
Monday, February 23
Recipe Swap – 10:30 a.m.
Share favorite dishes and cooking tips at the Delmont Gardens Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
Tuesday, February 24
Planting Seeds of Hope 2026 – 6 p.m.
A free mental health event hosted by Rain Will Bring Flowers at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge. rainwillbringflowers.org
Sidewalk Astronomy – 6–9 p.m.
Join the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society for stargazing at Perkins Rowe Town Square (weather permitting). perkinsrowe.com
Virtual Author Talk Series – 1 p.m.
Tune in for a live virtual discussion with Tom D. Crouch. libraryc.org/ebrpl
Wednesday, February 25
Poetry Writing Workshops – Noon
Creative prompts and community inspiration at the East Baton Rouge Main Library at Goodwood. ebrpl.com
Thursday, February 26
Shh, We’re Writing! – 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Quiet writing time and feedback at Zachary Branch Library, Zachary. ebrpl.com
Origami Turtles – 4–5 p.m.
Learn to fold a cute origami turtle at Central Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
Friday, February 27
Friday Night Adult Tennis Mixer – 6–8 p.m.
Enjoy doubles play at the Capital One Tennis Center, Baton Rouge. brec.org
Saturday, February 28
225Fest – Noon–6 p.m.
Celebrate local culture with food, music, and art at Rhorer Plaza, Baton Rouge. 225fest.com
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra – 11 a.m.
Interactive fun for ages 3–11 at Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
Heroes in African American History – 3 p.m.
Dr. Charles Vincent presents at Baker Branch Library, Baker. ebrpl.com
Saturday Storytime – 2 p.m.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble locations in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs. bn.com
Sib Society Saturday Game Day – 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Board games and peer support at Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. fhfgbr.org
Recycled Reads Monthly Book Sale – 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Shop gently-used books at 3434 North Blvd., Baton Rouge. ebrpl.com
Super Tax Day at the Library – 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free income tax preparation through Capital Area United Way at the East Baton Rouge Main Library at Goodwood. cauw.org
Whether families are looking for storytime with little ones, a cultural festival downtown, or a quiet writing workshop, Baton Rouge is full of free ways to connect, learn, and have fun this week. Mark the calendar, invite a friend, and make the most of these no-cost community events happening right here at home.
