Community Calendar

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Public performances are September 12-13 & 19-20 with school performances on September 10 & 17.

We welcome you as a participant in the Friends of Black Bayou Photo Contest 2026! Celebrate our natural wonders with your unique perspectives! This year’s contest objectives are the same as always: to encourage protection of wildlife and conservation of natural resources through photographic skills and an appreciation of natural settings on the Refuge.

As always, there are no submission fees for your photos, so get your phones and cameras out and capture nature at its best. We encourage you to select your best photos and submit them by Oct. 1, 2026.

The FoBB Fall Celebration is Friends of Black Bayou’s annual gift to the community, with free nature-oriented activities for all ages. From food trucks to free kayaking to kids’ games to guided nature walks to a photography contest and more, there’s something for everyone!

Features live music, traditional folk crafts demonstrations, dance, arts for kids, re-enactors, food vendors, and a pie-eating contest. Free admission. Family-friendly.

Come dressed in your scariest or cutest costume for this annual boo-fest, featuring costume contests, a trick-or-treat trail, food trucks, vendors and more. Admission to the zoo is included in the fee, and train rides and boat rides will be available. The zoo will be decked out in holiday attire, so get your fright on. Proceeds from the event will go toward the renovation of the zoo's Catwalk.