What to do in Baton Rouge this October
Storybook Soirée
October 3
Knock Knock Children’s Museum
Throw on your best toga for Knock Knock’s annual gala. Featuring a Greek mythology theme, the event invites adults to come together to support the museum and its many educational programs and initiatives that enrich the lives of local children.
knockknockmuseum.org/storybook-soiree
The Hope Gala
October 4
River Center Branch Library
Hands Producing Hope invites guests to get groovy at its fundraising event to celebrate and support the organization’s mission of empowering women locally and globally.
hph.betterworld.org/events/hope-gala-2025
Aioli Dinner Supper Club
October 9
LSU Museum of Art
Recreate George Rodrigue’s famous “Aioli Dinner” painting and raise money for the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts at this dinner hosted alongside the LSU Museum of Art’s current exhibition, A Bayou State of Mind. Guests are encouraged to wear black or white as they dine on cuisine by Chef John Folse and enjoy live Cajun music.
A Wild Night Fundraiser
October 9
Live Oak Arabians
Enjoy fall in the south at this outdoor fundraiser for the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation featuring local seafood, craft cocktails and more.
LASM Gala
October 10
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
In celebration of 100 years of Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s historic train depot building, this year’s gala theme is a 1920s party titled “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” The 40th installation of this event will raise money for museum programming and showcase a new railway-themed exhibition.
Hollydays
October 16-18
Raising Cane’s River Center
Junior League is helping Baton Rouge get in the holiday spirit while raising money for its many local, philanthropic initiatives at this shopping event, complete with special events like a kids’ day, a ladies’ night and more.
Southern Garden Symposium
October 17-18
St. Francisville
From lectures to meals to an evening gala, this event brings together garden enthusiasts for two days of gatherings that are as educational as they are fun.
thesoutherngardensymposium.org
Blue Ribbon Soirée
October 26
Renaissance Hotel
In memory of Larry Ferachi and Joel Nasca, this event raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer care and research. Proceeds support the work of prostate cancer expert Dr. Oliver Sartor, as well as Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge.
Spirits of Louisiana
October 30
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
To commemorate 175 years, Louisiana’s Old State Capitol is ready to party like it’s 1975 at this annual fundraising event, which will feature a host of local spirits, bites and music.
