Things to do in Baton Rouge, LA this weekend

2 events in Baton Rouge, LA this weekend, Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, from the Baton Rouge daily edition and local listings. Updated October 20, 2026.

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  • The South's Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson
    Until Sunday, January 3 · 10 AM · LSU Museum of Art · Paid
    Organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, this exhibition showcases over 40 works by Gulf Coast naturalist Walter Inglis Anderson. Visitors can view watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches exploring the wildlife and coastal ecology of the region. The exhibition is open to museum visitors and art enthusiasts.
  • Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Opening Night
    Until Sunday, November 1 · 5 PM · Airline Highway Fairgrounds · Paid
    Opening night of the multi-day regional fair featuring midway carnival rides, carnival games, live entertainment, and food vendors. The annual community event provides family-friendly entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and competitions through early November. Ticketed admission is required at the gate or online.

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