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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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