Activities

Shreveport, Louisiana has it all, whether you’re looking for family-friendly entertainment, a romantic getaway, or a weekend getaway with friends. Shreveport, Louisiana, located beside the flowing Red River and is the spot to go if you want a crazy ride and a wide variety of things to do. If you enjoy the great outdoors, there is lots to do here, including parks, zoos, and the largest rose garden in the United States.

If you prefer to stay inside, there are interesting museums as well as art galleries, and if you are traveling with a family, there is still a wide variety of things to do, including kid-friendly locations and activities such as trampoline parks. Shreveport comes alive in the nights, with a vibrant nightlife scene that includes some superb southern food options and live music venues.

Entertainment

Party Central Family Fun Center

4401 Viking Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111

Phone: (318) 742-7529

For more information, visit Party Central Family Fun Center

Sci-Port Discovery Center

820 Clyde Fant Pkwy
Shreveport, LA 71101

Phone: (318) 424-3466

For more information visit Sci-Port Discovery Center

Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel

451 Clyde Fant Pkwy
Shreveport, LA 71101

Phone: (877) 613-0711

For more information, go to Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel

Margaritaville Resort Casino

777 Margaritaville Way
Bossier City, LA 71111

Phone: (855) 346-2489

For more information, go to Margaritaville Resort Casino

FESTIVALS

Mudbug Madness Festival

Mudbug Madness Festival features Cajun and Creole food. This is the South’s premier crawfish festival, with nonstop live Cajun and zydeco music, activities for children, and delicious food. This festival is a Top 20 Southeast Tourism Society event and a Top 100 American Bus Association event.

101 Crockett St
Shreveport,LA 71101

Phone: (318) 226-5641

For more information, visit Mudbug Madness Festival

Let The Good Times Roll Festival

Let The Good Times Roll Festival, a weekend-long celebration of African American culture, offers performances by top names in soul, gospel, hip-hop, and R&B. Because of its excellent lineup of music, cuisine, and art booths, the festival was designated a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event.

101 Crockett St
Shreveport,LA 71101

Phone: (318) 470-3890

For more information, visit Let The Good Times Roll Festival

Sunflower Trail & Festival

Sunflower Trail & Festival along Hwy 3049 in Gilliam has gorgeous, flowering sunflowers. Crafts, entertainment, food, and family fun are all available.

Hwy 3049 Gilliam,LA 71029

Phone: (318) 296-4303

For more information, go to Sunflower Trail & Festival

KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival

The annual KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival will take place on July 4 at Festival Plaza. This festival honors the United States troops and includes food, music, fireworks, and enjoyment for the entire neighborhood.

101 Crockett St
Shreveport,LA 71101

Phone: (318) 861-5800

For more information, go to the KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival

Red River Revel Arts Festival

Each fall, the Red River Revel brings together art, music, and food on Festival Plaza. Revel provides a variety of enjoyable family-friendly events, such as scrumptious delicacies, cool drinks, over 80 visual artists in 15 mediums, over 60 performances in diverse genres, and activities for all ages.

101 Crockett St
Shreveport,LA 71101

Phone: (318) 424-4000

For more information, go to Red River Revel Arts Festival

State Fair Of Louisiana

The Louisiana State Fair will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport from October 27 to November 13, 2022. The gates will open at 10 a.m. Admission starts at $12 and goes higher from there. This fair offers unique fair dishes, live music, Louisiana’s greatest display of carnival rides, free shows and entertainment, and much more.

3701 Hudson St
Shreveport,LA 71109

Phone: (318) 635-1361

For more information, go to State Fair Of Louisiana

LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS

Cross Lake

2900 Municipal Pier Rd
Shreveport, LA

Phone: (318) 673-7245

For more information, go to Cross Lake

Lake Forbing

610 Lake Forbing Dr
Shreveport, LA 71106

For more information, go to Lake Forbing

Wallace Lake

Wallace Lake is a picturesque man-made lake located southeast of Shreveport, Louisiana. This lake, which is managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, was established in 1946 as a flood control lake. Its function was to prevent water from overflowing into the farmlands around it.

Wallace Lake’s current size ranges between 3,000 and 9,000 acres, depending on the amount of rainfall received during the year. It’s usually a shallow Cyprus tree-lined lake that’s popular for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Namely, fishing, kayaking, duck hunting, and canoeing.

For more information, go to Wallace Lake

Shreveport / Bossier City KOA Journey

6510 W 70th St
Shreveport, LA 71129

Phone: (800) 562-4072

For more information, go to Shreveport/Bossier City KOA Journey

God's Country Mountain View Campground

7050 Soda Lake Dr
Shreveport, LA 71107

Phone: (318) 965-6363

For more information, go to God’s Country Mountain View Campground

Southern Living RV Park LLC

9010 Greenwood Rd
Greenwood, LA 71033

Phone: (318) 938-1808