| 1605852000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 20, 2020 |
November 20, 2020 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1605938400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 21, 2020 |
November 21, 2020 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1606543200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 28, 2020 |
November 28, 2020 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Science Academy Saturdays
November's Topics:
Nov. 7 - "Weather Forecasting"
Nov. 14 - "Clouds"
Nov. 28 - "Storms!"
December's Topics:
Dec. 5 - TBA
Dec. 12 - "Surveying the Sun"
Register at the ticket link!
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize. |
| 1607061600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
December 4, 2020 |
December 4, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1607148000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
December 5, 2020 |
December 5, 2020 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Science Academy Saturdays
November's Topics:
Nov. 7 - "Weather Forecasting"
Nov. 14 - "Clouds"
Nov. 28 - "Storms!"
December's Topics:
Dec. 5 - TBA
Dec. 12 - "Surveying the Sun"
Register at the ticket link!
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize. |
| 1607752800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
December 12, 2020 |
December 12, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1607839200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Geminid Meteor Shower |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
December 13, 2020 |
December 13, 2020 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
This event may shift by one day.
The Geminids are one of the major meteor showers of the year—the only one caused by an asteroid. Come join us and see if we can catch some “earthgrazers”! It is important that visitors enter the main building to sign in and receive instructions before setting up any chairs or blankets. HRPO is the only BREC property on which the public is allowed for viewing this event. |
| 1608357600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
December 19, 2020 |
December 19, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1612504800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
February 5, 2021 |
February 5, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1613109600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
February 12, 2021 |
February 12, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1613714400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
February 19, 2021 |
February 19, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1614319200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
February 26, 2021 |
February 26, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1614924000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
March 5, 2021 |
March 5, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1615528800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
March 12, 2021 |
March 12, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1616130000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
March 19, 2021 |
March 19, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855
January Topics:
January 8 - “2020—The Space Year in Review”
January 15 - “Wonders of the Winter Sky”
January 22 - “Our Birth Stars”
January 29 -“Apollo 14 Fiftieth Anniversary”
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them. |
| 1618030800 |
Family Events |
Birds and Beyond |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
April 10, 2021 |
April 10, 2021 |
8:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
BREC Conservation and Outdoor Adventure are joining forces to offer you a great birding adventure! Join BREC naturalists and local bird experts on a journey to see all that our local waterways have to offer! You will get the full safari experience by kayak where you can view our parish’s different habitats and wildlife. Birds will be the focus, but no creature is off limits as we explore the food chain that supports local bird communities. Participants are expected to have basic paddling skills. This event is weather dependent, and registration is limited to kayak availability. Masks and Social Distancing will also be required for this event.
Ages:
13+
Cost:
$25 per person & kayak / $15 per person (no kayak)
For more information, please call 225-218-4979 or email conservation@brec.org. |
| 1627102800 |
Family Events |
BR Boom Bash - Bayou Fountain Cleanup Event |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 24, 2021 |
July 24, 2021 |
8:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Several organizations are coming together to clean up Bayou Fountain and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
So grab your paddle and join us at BREC's Highland Community Park Boat Launch to help us remove litter by boat from Bayou Fountain. This event, coordinated by Paddle BR, the Baton Rouge Stormwater Coalition and BREC is in conjunction with the placement of a new litter collection boom, acquired by the Stormwater Coalition, which will stop litter from moving downstream of the Bayou. The goal is to clear the waterway of litter so it can stay clean now that the boom is in place and to track where new litter is entering downstream.
This boom is the first of its kind on Bayou Fountain and will help to keep upstream trash from making its way to the more naturalized, frequently paddled portion of the waterway. Come help us kick off this exciting first step to keeping our bayou litter free! |
| 1656133200 |
Family Events |
American Radio Relay League Field Day |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
June 25, 2022 |
June 25, 2022 |
2:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
One section of the electromagnetic spectrum gets all the love, as tens of thousands of “hams” ascend to the radio waves with “phone” (voice) and CW (Morse) in this exciting contact contest that stretches from coast to coast! Get on the GOTA station and make your own contact! Ham radio is awesome for parents and kids alike.
Solar viewing from 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| 1657342800 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 9, 2022 |
July 9, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1657342800 |
Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 9, 2022 |
July 9, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. |
| 1657342800 |
Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 9, 2022 |
July 9, 2022 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. |
| 1657861200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 15, 2022 |
July 15, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1657861200 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 15, 2022 |
July 15, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1657947600 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 16, 2022 |
July 16, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1658466000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 22, 2022 |
July 22, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1658466000 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 22, 2022 |
July 22, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1658552400 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 23, 2022 |
July 23, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1659070800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 29, 2022 |
July 29, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1659070800 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 29, 2022 |
July 29, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1659157200 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 30, 2022 |
July 30, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / July 15 + 22 + 29 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / July 9 + 23 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1660280400 |
Family Events |
Perseid Meteor Shower |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 12, 2022 |
August 12, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Did you know that every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris? HRPO will host a viewing session during the nighttime period, so patrons can experience the best chance to see high meteor rates that will shower the earth.
Viewing may shift by one day |
| 1660453200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturn Opposition |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 14, 2022 |
August 14, 2022 |
10:30 PM |
12:30 AM |
Saturn is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun, rising as the Sun is setting. We are now the closest we’ll be to Saturn this year! Weather permitting viewing of Saturn will take place. |
| 1660971600 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing - August |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 20, 2022 |
August 20, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
| 1660971600 |
Family Events |
STEM EXPANSION: “Maritime Mysteries” |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 20, 2022 |
August 20, 2022 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older teen crowd. Teens will get to see archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years and some never performed on site! There will be giveaways and door prizes, plus all participants will be able to earn certificates. Advanced registration via WebTrac required [activity #531993] is requried.
$15 for in-parish participants
$18 for out of EBR Parish participants |
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Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 26, 2022 |
August 26, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
“The Fall Zodiac” -- This is an abridged version of the legendary cycle of lectures given here at HRPO over a decade ago. Aquarius…Pisces…Aries…
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing - August |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 26, 2022 |
August 26, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing - August |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 27, 2022 |
August 27, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
All Ages / FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
To learn more go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Science Academy |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 27, 2022 |
August 27, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 AM |
Aug. 6: “Surveying the Earth” -- Study of the big triumvirate concludes. Cadets will learn how precious our home is, and why it may cease to be humanity’s only hope.
Aug. 20: “Saturn” -- Cadets will investigate the data sent back by Voyager and Cassini, and get a list of viewing dates for the ringed beauty.
Aug. 27: “Soaring on the Space Shuttle V”-- Cadets have heard the tales of the launch system that brought satellites and experiments into orbit. This is the fifth in an ongoing series of sessions bringing that glorious time alive, with never-before-seen activities!
$5/week for in-parish Cadets
$6/week for out of EBR Parish Cadets
Walk-ins welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended, register with Activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session. |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 27, 2022 |
August 27, 2022 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. |
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Family Events |
Mercurian Elongation |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
August 29, 2022 |
August 29, 2022 |
6:45 PM |
8:15 PM |
Periodically Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation in the sky, known as elongation, from the Sun. This is the safest way to view Mercury by amateurs. Come join us at the Burbank Soccer Complex for this unique viewing experience! The planet will appear as a “half-Mercury”. |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings - |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 3, 2022 |
September 3, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- September |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 3, 2022 |
September 3, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Sept. 3: “Deep Space Objects I” -- In the first session, Cadets will learn what a deep-space object is, and what the closest ones are.
Sept. 10: “Deep Space Objects II” -- In the second session, Cadets will learn how information from clusters and nebulae is gathered and analyzed.
Sept. 24: “Jupiter” -- The most massive object in our Solar System besides the Sun, Jupiter will suprise Cadets with its magnetic field, its moons, its aurora!
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac strongly recommended use [activity #531990]
$5/week for Cadets that are EBR residents
$6/week for Cadets that are out-of-Parish residents
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/calendar/park/190 |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 9, 2022 |
September 9, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- September |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 10, 2022 |
September 10, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Sept. 3: “Deep Space Objects I” -- In the first session, Cadets will learn what a deep-space object is, and what the closest ones are.
Sept. 10: “Deep Space Objects II” -- In the second session, Cadets will learn how information from clusters and nebulae is gathered and analyzed.
Sept. 24: “Jupiter” -- The most massive object in our Solar System besides the Sun, Jupiter will suprise Cadets with its magnetic field, its moons, its aurora!
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac strongly recommended use [activity #531990]
$5/week for Cadets that are EBR residents
$6/week for Cadets that are out-of-Parish residents
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/calendar/park/190 |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings - |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 10, 2022 |
September 10, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 16, 2022 |
September 16, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
NEPTUNIAN OPPOSITION |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 16, 2022 |
September 16, 2022 |
9:45 PM |
11:45 PM |
Neptune is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun, rising as the Sun is setting. We are now the closest we’ll be to Neptune this year! Weather permitting a viewing of Neptune will take place.
For more information go to: https://www.bro.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings - |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 17, 2022 |
September 17, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
| 1663390800 |
Family Events |
Science Academy -- September |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 17, 2022 |
September 17, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Sept. 3: “Deep Space Objects I” -- In the first session, Cadets will learn what a deep-space object is, and what the closest ones are.
Sept. 10: “Deep Space Objects II” -- In the second session, Cadets will learn how information from clusters and nebulae is gathered and analyzed.
Sept. 24: “Jupiter” -- The most massive object in our Solar System besides the Sun, Jupiter will suprise Cadets with its magnetic field, its moons, its aurora!
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac strongly recommended use [activity #531990]
$5/week for Cadets that are EBR residents
$6/week for Cadets that are out-of-Parish residents
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/calendar/park/190 |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 23, 2022 |
September 23, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
| 1663995600 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings - |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 24, 2022 |
September 24, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
| 1663995600 |
Family Events |
Science Academy -- September |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 24, 2022 |
September 24, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Sept. 3: “Deep Space Objects I” -- In the first session, Cadets will learn what a deep-space object is, and what the closest ones are.
Sept. 10: “Deep Space Objects II” -- In the second session, Cadets will learn how information from clusters and nebulae is gathered and analyzed.
Sept. 24: “Jupiter” -- The most massive object in our Solar System besides the Sun, Jupiter will suprise Cadets with its magnetic field, its moons, its aurora!
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac strongly recommended use [activity #531990]
$5/week for Cadets that are EBR residents
$6/week for Cadets that are out-of-Parish residents
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/calendar/park/190 |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 30, 2022 |
September 30, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Pumpkin Painting |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
October 23, 2022 |
October 23, 2022 |
3:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Pumpkins, paint, snacks, and refreshments will be provided!
Bring a blanket or towel to sit and paint with us! Games and prizes included! |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 4, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Nov. 4 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Nov. 12 + 26 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Movie in the Park: Fatherhood |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 4, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 |
6:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Fatherhood (2021) (PG-13)
A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth. |
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Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 4, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
“Operation Freshman” -- BREC Program Aide James DeOliveira recounts an important incident at the long-forgotten Norwegian front of World War II. A Nazi nuclear weapons program was on course for destruction, but the British were intent on stopping it! What happened? Come join us to find out.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
| 1668146400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 11, 2022 |
November 11, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
“Operation Freshman” -- BREC Program Aide James DeOliveira recounts an important incident at the long-forgotten Norwegian front of World War II. A Nazi nuclear weapons program was on course for destruction, but the British were intent on stopping it! What happened? Come join us to find out.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
| 1668232800 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 12, 2022 |
November 12, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Saturday / Nov. 12 + 26 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
| 1668751200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 18, 2022 |
November 18, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
“Operation Freshman” -- BREC Program Aide James DeOliveira recounts an important incident at the long-forgotten Norwegian front of World War II. A Nazi nuclear weapons program was on course for destruction, but the British were intent on stopping it! What happened? Come join us to find out.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
| 1669356000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 25, 2022 |
November 25, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
“Operation Freshman” -- BREC Program Aide James DeOliveira recounts an important incident at the long-forgotten Norwegian front of World War II. A Nazi nuclear weapons program was on course for destruction, but the British were intent on stopping it! What happened? Come join us to find out.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
| 1669442400 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- November |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 26, 2022 |
November 26, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Saturday / Nov. 12 + 26 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
| 1673676000 |
Family Events |
Plus Night -- "Explorer 1" |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 14, 2023 |
January 14, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
PLUS NIGHT: “Explorer 1”
Saturday / Jan. 14 / 7-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
During Plus Nights and extra features are available to the public…
*The well-known marshmallow roast takes place at the campfire ring (weather-depending).
*Six to eight of HRPO’s collection of over fifty physical science demonstrations will be on hand to perplex and amaze. Which demos will it be?
*An unaided eye sky tour takes place, showing the public major features of the sky for that month.
*Filters are inserted into the viewing mechanisms, to show patrons “hidden” details of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter (when they are available).
*Reveal your age, and be shown any “birth stars” in the sky at that time.
Binocluars are recommended for this event!
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.htm |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- January |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 14, 2023 |
January 14, 2023 |
9:45 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / Jan. 7+ 14 + 28 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will covering the following topics in January
Jan. 7: “Air and Space Navigation I”
Jan. 14: “ISS Expedition 1”
Jan. 28: “Planetary Missions”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info or to register go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Glow in the Park: Volleyball |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 23, 2023 |
January 23, 2023 |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
Ready... Set... Glow! Gather friends and family for glow-in-the-dark team-based games at locations throughout the parish.
Volleyball: Jan. 23
Ages:
16+
Cost
$5 per person
For More Information
225-767-4003 |
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Family Events |
Community Bonfire -RESCHEDULED |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 28, 2023 |
January 28, 2023 |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Let’s light up the night and welcome in the new year! Join us for an evening of fun at BREC’s Community Bonfire. Bring a chair, have a picnic, or dance the night away! There will be s’mores, hot chocolate, fun entertainment, and much more!
Jan. 21 / 4-8 p.m.
Registration: Dec. 1-Jan. 16
Ages:
all ages
For More Information:
recreationevents@brec.org |
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Family Events, Live Music |
David St Romain |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 20, 2024 |
January 20, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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Family Events |
The Edge Of Night |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 5, 2024 |
July 5, 2024 |
8:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury, Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris?! There is no other time like twilight. Come join HRPO as they have you look up to see how the sky is brought to life at the edge of night.
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/the-edge-of-night |
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Family Events |
ASL Splish Splash Fun For Kids |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
LAD's “Confidence Building Series” event.
ASL Splish Splash Fun!
An event designed for deaf/hoh children ages 2-12 years. Painting Suncatcher, socializing with peers, and enjoying the Splash Pad.
FREE Lunch provided!
WHEN?
July 27, 2024
10am - 2pm
WHERE?
BREC's Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA
RSVP REQUIRED: Please email Amy Shamburger at Support@deaffocus.org to secure your spot by July 18, 2024 |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Rocky Horror Picture Show |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
October 4, 2024 |
October 4, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Get ready to time-travel to 1975 for an unforgettable night of spooky fun and groovy tunes! Join us for a special outdoor screening of this classic horror musical that has captivated audiences for decades. Bring your blankets and chairs, and prepare for a night filled with live music, exciting games, themed cocktails, delicious bites and surprises around every corner. Dust off your best costumes- it's going to be a night of nostalgia, thrills, and fun you won't want to miss!
Are you a true fan of the cult classic? Show it by dressing in your best, most creative Rocky Horror attire and compete in the costume contest!
Pre-registration is required. Fill out the form below and screenshot your submission once completed to show at event check-in!
Highland Road Community Park Grand Pavilion
6 p.m. – Cocktail Hour provided by The Station
6-7 p.m. - Live Band
Pre-Show starting at 7-8 – Pre-Show entertainment; hour to hour 30.
Costume Contest at 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - Initiation Games
18+ (Rocky Horror costumes highly encouraged)
Must have ID
Contact Information:
recreationevents@brec.org
Registration Details:
REQUIRED Pre-Registration; Wednesday before Oct. 1
Price: FREE
Registration Method: Online
Age Limit: 18+
https://www.brec.org/cal.../detail/rocky-horror-picture-show
Volunteer Sign Ups Available |
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Family Events, Live Music |
BREC's Community Bonfire |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 18, 2025 |
January 18, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Get ready to spark some fun at BREC’s Community Bonfire! Join us Saturday, January 18, starting at 4pm at Highland Road Community Park for an unforgettable evening filled with FREE family-friendly fun.
???? Groove the night away with live tunes from the incredible local band, N-Tune, and keep the energy flowing with delicious specialty drinks from He’Brews My Cup! ☕ Bonus: Complimentary hot chocolate for all to warm up by the fire. ????????
✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, and don’t forget your chairs—let’s light up the night together and make memories to last a lifetime!
???? Mark your calendars now—you don’t want to miss this one! ????
brec.org/calendar/detail/community-bonfire |
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Family Events |
Paddle Away |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Embark on an exciting kayaking adventure designed for intermediate to experienced paddlers! Join us to explore the stunning Bayou Fountain and witness the rich biodiversity of Louisiana blue ways. We’ll start at the Highland Road Community Park Boat Launch, journey through tranquil waters, pause for a picnic lunch on the boats, and eventually complete the journey at our newest launch at Manchac Park. This exhilarating 7-mile trek offers the perfect opportunity to get some exercise, test your skills, and enjoy the beauty of the bayou.
When: September 20
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Highland Road Community Park
Registration Details:
Price: $20
Registration Method: Online
Age Limit:14+
Register + learn more: |
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Family Events |
The Edge of Night |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
4:45 PM |
6:45 PM |
Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
HIGHLAND ROAD PARK OBSERVATORY
Nov. 7 / 4:45-6:45 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
observatory@brec.org
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Price: Free
Learn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/the-edge-of-night-fall |
| 1768629600 |
Family Events, Live Music |
Chris LeBlanc |
BREC's Highland Road Community Park |
January 17, 2026 |
January 17, 2026 |
5:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Join us for a luminating evening where fire meets light and the community comes alive under the stars! Light Up the Night is a glowing celebration of warmth, wonder, and togetherness featuring a cozy community bonfire, live entertainment, music by The Chris LeBlanc Band, hot dogs provided by Burgersmith and plenty of shine-worthy fun for all ages.
Gather around the bonfire storytime circle, create your own glowing keepsake at the DIY lantern workshop, or stop by our s’mores & fire snack zone to enjoy a sweet treat. Kids will love exploring our playful glow stations, chasing glow bubbles, and trying illuminated games throughout the night. Plus, look up and be amazed at our Star Gazing Station hosted by BREC’s Observatory, offering a magical view of the night sky.
HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK
5 - 9 p.m. |
