Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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Sip a mimosa at the Farmers’ Market while tapping your toe to Buddy Flett. Celebrate art and The Agora Borealis at Peace, Love & Picnic. Have a spot o’ tea and a scone at the Victorian Logan Mansion, celebrate sharks at the Shreveport Aquarium and be proudly pink at Oh Sip. We’re all about finding your fun in our #CoolDowntown.

What’s better than friends and fresh produce at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market? Mimosas at the Market!
What’s better than friends and fresh produce at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market? Mimosas at the Market!

What’s better than friends and fresh produce at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market? Mimosas at the Market! Drink a fruity beverage that packs a punch while listening to great riffs by musician Buddy Flett and learning cooking tips from LSU Ag Center’s Abigail McAlister. It’s all in a day’s market fun. When: Sat., July 22nd, 7:30 am-12:30 pm. Where: Festival Plaza. Cost: Free admission. Info: FB/ shreveport farmers market

Come Peace, Love & Picnic all day at the shop at 421 Lake Street.
Come Peace, Love & Picnic all day at the shop at 421 Lake Street.

The Agora Borealis art marketplace invites you to a celebration of their 9th year. Come Peace, Love & Picnic all day at the shop at 421 Lake Street. Make seed bombs and fruit garlands, get your face painted, sample coffee, peruse the art vendors. Don’t miss this peace- and love-filled day at the Agora! When: Sat., 10 am- 6 pm. Where: 421 Lake St. Cost: Free admission, costs for some events. Info: FB/the agora borealis

Purchase an antique from the beautiful Logan Mansion while enjoying a Victorian Cream Tea and Scones at Victorian Cream Tea and Treasures.
Purchase an antique from the beautiful Logan Mansion while enjoying a Victorian Cream Tea and Scones at Victorian Cream Tea and Treasures.

Purchase an antique from the beautiful Logan Mansion while enjoying a Victorian Cream Tea and Scones at Victorian Cream Tea and Treasures. Wander the mansion and score a vintage find whilst nibbling on finger sandwiches and sipping a spot o’ tea (or a Mimosa)! When: Sat., July 22. Seatings from 11 am until 6 pm. Where: 725 Austen Place. Cost: $25 (tea) or $35 (adult beverages). Info: FB/Victorian cream tea and treasures

Our favorite denizens of the deep come up for air again as we celebrate Shark Week 2023 at the Shreveport Aquarium.
Our favorite denizens of the deep come up for air again as we celebrate Shark Week 2023 at the Shreveport Aquarium.

Our favorite denizens of the deep come up for air again as we celebrate Shark Week 2023 at the Shreveport Aquarium. Mine for megalodon teeth, create shark art, and enjoy tacos and shark trivia. Leave with a greater knowledge and appreciation of these amazing marine creatures. When: Sun., July 23 through Sun., July 30. Where: Shreveport Aquarium, 601 Clyde Fant Parkway. Cost: $12.95/$15.95. Info: shreveportaquarium.com/shark-week

Be pretty in pink at Oh Sip! Come on Barbie Let’s Go Party Ladies’ Night at the Remington Suite Hotel and Spa.
Be pretty in pink at Oh Sip! Come on Barbie Let’s Go Party Ladies’ Night at the Remington Suite Hotel and Spa.

Be pretty in pink at Oh Sip! Come on Barbie Let’s Go Party Ladies’ Night at the Remington Suite Hotel and Spa. Dress in your ‘Barbie’ best, enjoy Barbie cocktails, food, live music, hydrofacial demos, a Barbie Glam Station and Boutique, too! (Ken gents are welcome, as well). Valet car service available. When: Wed., July 26, 5-10 pm. Where: 220 Travis St. Cost: Free admission. Info: FB/oh sip come on barbie

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