Friday, June 20, 2025

The Ultimate July 2025 Events Guide for Baton Rouge & Surrounding Parishes

Family Fun, Fireworks, Live Music & Local Flavor in EBR, Ascension & Livingston Parish for the Month of July, 2025.

Looking for something to do this July in the Baton Rouge area?

 Whether you’re chasing fireworks on the Fourth, catching a concert, or shopping local markets, this month is packed with events for every vibe and every age. 

From live music at Manship Theatre and craft markets in Gonzales, to kids’ summer reading adventures in Livingston, this guide breaks it all down—parish by parish—so you never miss a beat. 

Scroll through to find exact dates, times, and locations for concerts, family festivals, sports games, art shows, and more across East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parishes.

📍 Ascension Parish

🎉 Family & Festivals

🎭 Theatre

🛍️ Markets & Fundraisers

🏛️ Chamber & Networking

📍 Livingston Parish

📚 Library Programs

Ongoing at all branches (Main, South, Watson, Denham Springs-Walker, Albany/Springfield) mylpl.libcal.com+6mylpl.libcal.com+6mylpl.info+6:

👨‍👩‍👧 Community & Education

  • Summer Sensory Play – Jul 14, 2025 at South Branch mylpl.libcal.com

  • Science Saturday @ LIGO Livingston – 3rd Saturday (July 19) livingstontourism.com

  • Grand Country Junction Live Music – Saturday, July 19, doors 5:30 pm, show 7 pm
    • Location: Suma Hall, tickets $15 (adult), $10 (4–12), free under 3 livingstontourism.com

🌿 Markets & Outdoors

  • Denham Springs Farmers Market – Every Saturday in July, 8 am–1 pm
    • Venue: Antique Village, Denham Springs livingstontourism.com

  • V‑Watts Trade Day – Sat, July 12, 2025 (Time TBA)

🎵 Live Music

  • DK @ Maria Mezcal + Clifton Brown – Thu, July 24, 2025 (Time TBA)
    • Venue: Maria Mezcal Grill & Cantina

📍 East Baton Rouge Parish

🎭 Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette St)

DateEventTimeNotes
July 2Caught by the Tides7:30 pmA theatrical piece — part of Manship's summer programming en.wikipedia.org+11manshiptheatre.org+11manshiptheatre.org+11jambase.com+1happeningnext.com+1



July 8

Steve Earle — Solo Acoustic		7:30 pmSinger-songwriter, tickets via Manship; prices from ~$30–$50
July 13

James and the Giant Peach Jr. – Summer Camp Performance		2:00 pmGreat for families and kids
July 24

NPC Natural Muscle Contest 2025		Pre-judging 9:30 am, Finals 5:00 pmDoors open at 9:00 am; tickets $30–$53
July 23

That ’70s Band tribute		6:00 pmFunky throwback night
July 25


Family Dinner Improv Comedy featuring BUTTERR!		7:30 pmInteractive comedy show
July 30

Eagles vs Fleetwood Mac tribute		6:00 pmClassic rock night

🎶 Other Live Music Venues

⚾ Sports: Baton Rouge Rougarou (collegiate summer baseball)

  • Home Games at Pete Goldsby Field

    • Season runs through July

    • Schedule TBA weekly — check their official site

    • Affordable family entertainment under the lights en.wikipedia.org

🔭 Astronomy Nights at Highland Road Park Observatory

📌 Tips & Next Steps

  • Tickets & details: Manship shows often sell out—grab tickets early online.

  • Texas Club & L’Auberge: Check their separate calendars for support acts, showtimes, and admission.

  • Rougarou schedule: Their official site will list home game dates for July.

  • Observatory events: Pop-up sidewalk astronomy sessions aren’t always listed—BRAS’s site or BREC social media updates are best.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Big News for Prairieville: Brooke’s Sno-World Coming Soon!

If you’re a fan of sweet, vibrant sno-balls, hearty po-boys, and more, get ready—Brooke’s Sno‑World is bringing its magic to Prairieville, right on Hwy 42 at the old Oak & Smoke spot. 

With 16 locations and counting across Louisiana, this beloved local brand continues to grow—adding another reason to celebrate for Hwy 42 residents and visitors!

About Brooke’s Sno‑World

What to Expect at Prairieville

Brooke’s stores feature more than just sno-balls:

Signature sno‑balls, from personal cups to “extreme” 32 oz versions, in classic flavors like clears, daiquiris, lazy susans, creams; they even offer sugar‑free menupix.com.

Sundaes & Shakes – options include banana splits, Dole soft serve, chocolate/vanilla, and signature sundae creations brookessnoworld.com+2menupix.com+2restaurantji.com+2.

Savory eats – burgers, roast beef, chicken, shrimp/crab/oyster sandwiches, crawfish pies, wings, fry combos—even steak platters brookessnoworld.com.

Appetizers & Snacks – corn nuggets, beignets, cheese sticks, nachos, boudin balls, fried pickles, crawfish mini pies… and yes, plate lunches! brookessnoworld.com+1servinghouma.com+1.

Drinks & extras – lemonade, sweet tea, Powerade, frozen cappuccinos, hot chocolate, plus packaged “Sno‑Ball Pouches” sold in stores restaurantji.com+9brookessnoworld.com+9brookessnoworld.com+9




Why This Matters for Hwy 42 & Prairieville

  • Community gathering spot – Just like the current locations (Houma, Thibodaux, Boutte) have become neighborhood favorites, Prairieville can look forward to friendly vibes and year-round treats mapquest.com+6brookessnoworld.com+6brookessnoworld.com+6.

  • Boost for Hwy 42 foot traffic – The opening at the familiar Oak & Smoke locale brings fresh energy and a beloved local brand to a well-known corridor.

  • Catering & events – With options like party trays, drive-thru, and Sno-n-Go rentals, Brooke’s brings convenience and flavor to any occasion


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