Things To Do

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CREATE YOUR OWN GLASS BLOWING ART WORKSHOPS

Venue: Sanctuary Glass Studio

Date: Recurring weekly

Time: Wednesday–Thursday, 9am to 5pm

Friday–Saturday, 12pm to 8pm

Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Price: Contact the studio for pricing

Info: sanctuaryglassstudio.com

Visit the Sanctuary Glass Studio and create your own glass artwork such as hummingbird feeders, wine glasses, pilsner beer glasses, decorative bowls, and flowers. You heat the glass, gather the color, and blow the glass while an artist assists you in creating a one-of-a-kind work of art.

BOSSIER CITY FARMERS MARKET

Venue: Pierre Bossier Mall

Date: Every Saturday through November

Time: Saturdays 9am to 5pm

Price: Free

Info: www.bossiercityfarmersmarket.com

Produce, Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks, Handmade Goods, Plants, Baked Goods, and More

MARKETS & MUSIC IN THE PARK

Venue: Windrush Park at Provenance

Date: July 21

Price: Free

Info: 318-683-0399

Enjoy a free outdoor concert and shop for locally grown produce and homemade food, art, and more. Bring chairs and a blanket to spread out and enjoy the neighborhood! Food trucks will be in attendance.

GAMEPORT EXHIBIT AT SCI-PORT

Venue: Festival Plaza

Date: May 27 through October 2

Info: www.sci-port.org

From coding challenges to classic games, GamePort puts a new spin on learning S.T.E.M. This exhibit features interactive stations designed to enhance critical thinking skills, learn some basic classic science principles, and promote a variety of science- driven career options in the video game industry in a fun and stimulating environment.

2 JOHNS’ STEAK AND SEAFOOD

Venue: Airline Plaza 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 1500

Bossier City, LA

Date: Recurring weekly

Time: Tuesday-Saturday, nightly

Friday, 11am to 2pm

Info: 318-841-5646

2 Johns’ Steak and Seafood is one of the only local fine dining establishments to offer nightly live entertainment Tuesday- Saturday, and for Friday lunch from 11 AM – 2 PM; featuring beloved local artists such as Winston Hall, Shawn Stroope, Drew Ley, Toni Mundy, The Lovers, Jimmy Wooton, and Haley Brooke. *Call for a weekly schedule.

SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET

Venue: Festival Plaza

Date: June 4 through August 27

Time: Saturdays, 7:30am – 12:30pm

Price: Free

Info: www.redriverrevel.com/farmers-market

Over 75 vendors that sell a variety of homegrown and homemade items such asfruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, breads, jams, jellies, pastries, candies, pickles, cheeses, shrimp, various canned goods, seasonings, sauces, meats, and more! In addition to the variety of foods, there will be local artisans that have handcrafted items such as art, jewelry, crafts, candles, soaps, and dog treats.

SHREVEPORT LITTLE THEATRE

PRESENTS: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Venue: Shreveport Little Theatre

Date: July 14-16, July 20- 23, and July 27-30 at 7:00pm

July 17, 24, and 31 at 2:00pm

Price: $30

Info: shreveportlittletheatre.com

An exciting story of horror and sci-fi, Little Shop of Horrors is set to excite and intrigue theatre-goers at a historic local theatre.

STORY TRAIL CRAFT & ACTIVITIES

Venue: Red River National Wildlife Refuge

Date: August 13

Time: 10am younger children, 11:50am older children

Price: Free

Info: 318-742-1219

On the second Saturday of each month, walk the trail and stop in at the Education Center to meet the staff from the Bossier Parish Libraries for a craft and activity.

LOUISIANA CUP DAY

Venue: Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack

Date: August 3

Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Price: Free

Info: www.ladowns.com

The Louisiana Cup Day program will feature six divisional stakes for accredited Louisiana-breds and the $60,000 Super Derby Prelude for 3-year-olds going a mile and one-sixteenth on the main track. Come out for the free Family Fun including a kid zone with bouncy houses, water slides, face paintings, and food trucks!

SBC GLOFEST

Venue: Riverview Park

Date: August 5

Time: 7 to 10pm

Price: Free

SBC GloFest will feature new light shows monthly on the Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge, viewed from the plaza at Riverview Park. There will be an arts market, food trucks, and entertainment starting at 7 pm. and the light show will start at 9 pm.

SECOND SATURDAY DOWNTOWN

Venue: Downtown Shreveport

Date: August 13

Time: 10am to 4am

Price: Free

Head to downtown Shreveport on the second Saturday of each month to enjoy a day-long downtown art experience. You can view amazing creations, meet artists, create art of your own, shop, eat, enjoy live music, and much more!

GEEK’D CON

Venue: Shreveport Convention Center

Date: August 19 through August 21

Price: $20-$80

Info: 318-688-1130

Geek’d Con is Shreveport’s comic con! Featuring tons of celebrity talent, over 200 vendor and crafter booths, and plenty of family fun.

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