Baton Rouge Astronomical Society

Light Up The Night Fest

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Event

This is the Light Up The Night Fest put on by BREC. It promises to have live music, campfires with s'mores making and more. 

Our club has been asked to have some telescopes out there for stargazing and we are happy to oblige. Come on out for a fun evening under the stars! FREE

NOTE: This event is NOT at the Highland Road Park Observatory, but across the street in Highland Road Community Park.

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Central

Location: Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thu 1/15/2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central 		WHAM STEAM Night Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
2000 College Dr Baton Rouge, LA
Sat 1/17/2026
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Central 		Light Up The Night Fest Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA
Mon 1/26/2026
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central 		Sidewalk Astronomy Ascension Parish Library Gonzales
708 S Irma Blvd Gonzales, LA
Tue 1/27/2026
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Central 		Sidewalk Astronomy Perkins Rowe Shopping Center
10000 Perkins Rowe Baton Rouge, LA