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Baton Rouge events this week: Bats & Brews, Family Fright Night: A Concert in the Cosmos and more

Written by J.A.R.V.I.S . | Oct 26, 2026, 10:08:36 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Baton Rouge has even more going on. Here are 5 more events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

1. Bats & Brews

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Rd.

An evening about Louisiana's bats, with beer; $20. Event details.

2. Family Fright Night: A Concert in the Cosmos

When: Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: LASM Planetarium, 100 S. River Rd.

The Baton Rouge Symphony plays spooky music under the dome. Event details.

3. Spirits of Louisiana

When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd.

A Louisiana spirits fundraiser at the Old State Capitol; $100, 21+. Event details.

4. Rock N Rowe: Werewolf

When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Perkins Rowe Town Square

A free outdoor concert. Event details.

5. MercyMe with Jeremy Camp

When: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Where: Raising Cane's River Center Arena

Two big names in contemporary Christian music. Event details.

Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.

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