Community Events Calendar

BOOKS & MUSIC

Make a joyful noise! In October, Books & Music celebrates the immense variety of sounds and colors by exploring two crayon books: Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall and Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds. Help create spooky sounds and musical surprises during the Halloween season. Learn the Monster Mash dance. Meet professional musicians, sing, laugh, and find the beat to your own drum.

OCTOBER 18: BATON ROUGE MAKER FAIRE (10 AM-4 PM)

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Stop by Kids' Orchestra's table for a drum circle while enjoying all the Maker Faire has to offer!

More info here

OCTOBER 21: KO OFFICE TREE BED CLEANUP (12-4 PM)

Join us at the KO Office for an afternoon of volunteering as we refresh the tree beds and plant new greenery outside our building.

Register to volunteer here

OCTOBER 23: LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL

Every child deserves safe, enriching, and inspiring opportunities beyond the school day. Join the national celebration of Light On Afterschool and show your support of afterschool programs by wearing blue or your KO shirt. Tag us in your social media posts with the hashtag #KidsOrchestraProud.

OCTOBER 24: DATE NIGHT DATE CARE (6-9 PM)

Families, it's time for another well-deserved night out this school year and Kids' Orchestra has you covered! We will be hosting a Date Night Date Care event at our office (647 Main Street) from 6-9pm where you can leave your little ones in safe hands without the large price of a babysitter. We will be providing dinner, music inspired arts & crafts, and a movie with popcorn!

Register here

BOOKS & MUSIC

Make a joyful noise! Books & Music celebrates the Thanksgiving season with two beautiful books by Native American musician-poets. Participants will learn to sing the refrain to Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Still This Loves Goes On” accompanied by drumming and dancing. Next, we will explore all the earth’s gifts with the incredible artwork and poetry of poet laureate Joy Harjo’s “Remember”. As always, children will meet professional musicians and participate in interactive musical activities that complement each book.

NOVEMBER 1: MAKE MUSIC WITH THE LSU TIGERS (8 AM-12:30 PM)

Kids' Orchestra is returning to LSU on Saturday, November 1st for Make Music with the LSU Tigers! From 8am to 12:30pm, KO students will have the chance to learn from LSU professors in interactive, hands-on music making sessions. Registration is free and lunch will be provided.

Register here

NOVEMBER 14: DATE NIGHT DATECARE (6-9 PM)

Families, it's time for a well deserved night out this school year and Kids' Orchestra has you covered! We will be hosting a Date Night Date Care event at our office (647 Main Street) from 6-9pm where you can leave your little ones in safe hands without the large price of a babysitter. We will be providing dinner, music inspired arts & crafts, and a movie with popcorn!

Register here

NOVEMBER 21: WHITE LIGHT NIGHT

Join us at The Executive Center on November 21st to enjoy an evening of Baton Rouge's finest artists, makers, musicians, and more. You will also have the chance to vote on your favorite t-shirt design created by a KO student, with the winning design featured on the 2026 Taste of Mid City shirt!