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Join us on Saturday morning to listen to storybook readings and flex your creative muscles! Young children will have a blast interacting with other kids, making arts and crafts, and listening to stories. Little ones also receive a book to take home with them. Every half hour, we switch between stories and crafts to keep young children interested and engaged. Best suited for children ages 3-8, but children of all ages are welcome! Admission is free. No registration is required.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
7 a.m.-9 a.m.
$10 per person
Tickets, dates and times at Eventbrite.com
Did you know 320 species of birds have been recorded in and around Burden, including common species, such as northern mockingbirds and ruby-throated hummingbirds, seven different woodpeckers, waterfowl and wading birds, and a variety of resident migratory songbirds?
Grab your birding gear and join us bright and early to catch a glimpse of some of these species on a three-hour guided tour lead by different birding specialists through the birding loops at Burden.
2025 Birding at Burden Dates
Tickets available at Eventbrite.com
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
February 8
9-4 p.m.
Shop from over one hundred camellia selections for your garden or take a look through the exhibit of award-winning camellias grown by the Baton Rouge Camellia Society and by gardeners like you! Many of these camellias have been meticulously propagated from the expansive camellia collections at the Botanic Gardens. The Camellia Society will also offer planting and management advice.
The Camellia Sale will be held at the Ornamental and Turf Research Facility on the north side of I10 on Burden Museum & Gardens property. Signage will guide guests upon arrival.
LSU Rural Life Museum
February 15
Presentations begin at 8:30 a.m.
annual Ione E. Burden Symposium, as we celebrate Women’s Work: History Through Her Story with a special focus on African American women and their resilience, contributions and legacies in Louisiana.
General admission tickets will be $45.00 and $30 for Friends of the LSU Rural Life Museum, docents, faculty and students of Louisiana universities (ID required). Lunch will be included with the price of the ticket.
Tickets will be available through BonTempsTix.com and at the door on the day of the event, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
February 22
Herb Day is the perfect place to start an herb garden or refresh one you've already established! At Herb Day you'll find thousands of healthy herbs and All America Selections vegetable plants as well as local vendors selling their wares, food trucks selling delicious fare, and educational sessions for the home gardener.
Herb Day is an educational outdoor gardening event and plant sale hosted by the Baton Rouge Unit of the Herb Society of America.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
March 16 - 21
The Icon Workshop is a thoughtful and meditative week-long retreat focusing on traditional painting techniques that date back 2,000 years.
The workshop is led by trained Iconographers in the Ione Burden Conference Center. No artistic skill or previous painting experience is required, and all materials are provided by Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Coffee and lunch are provided daily.
Email dianawells1548@gmail.com for more information.
LSU Rural Life Museum
March 22
3-6 p.m.
Raise your glass and join the celebration at the 20th Annual Zapp’s International Beerfest, hosted by the Friends of LSU Rural Life Museum and proudly sponsored by Utz Brands! This beloved Baton Rouge tradition offers an incredible opportunity to sample over 200 domestic and international beers and ales, including crowd-favorite homebrews.
All proceeds benefit the LSU Rural Life Museum, supporting its mission of research, education, and preservation.
Tickets available at BonTempsTix.com
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
April
Enjoy live performances from local musicians while basking in the beauty of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. We'll bring the tunes, the views, and the fun. You bring friends and family, your coolest picnic setup, and your dancin' shoes!
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
October 4, 11, 18 and 25
Join us every Saturday in October for fall fun for the whole family! During your two hour session, you can take a hayride to our sunflower field and satsuma grove, dip your toe in the Corn Crib, visit the Goula Paradise petting farm, pick a pumpkin in our pumpkin patch, and so much more!
Fun festival foods will be available for purchase from a variety of local vendors. Tickets are pre-sale only, meaning no tickets will be sold at the gate. Limited quantities available.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
October 25
6-9 p.m.
Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flash lights and head on over Night Maze. At our family-friendly Night Maze you can take a stroll through the corn maze, roast marshmallows by the bonfire, climb the hay mountain, go for a "swim" in the corn crib, play awesome games, and dance to live music!
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
December 2025
Experience the magic of the season at "Poinsettias & Prosecco," an exclusive 21+ event hosted by the Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Wander through the stunningly lit Windrush Gardens while enjoying delectable small bites and perfectly paired drinks from local restaurants. Delight in live music on the porch of the Burden family home, participate in a live auction, and enjoy delicious desserts.
