Hello, October! Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, live music, and indoor adventures are filling the weekend with family fun. Whether you’re staying close to home or taking a day trip, here’s what’s happening in Baton Rouge and beyond. Before heading out: Check the linked event pages for weather updates, schedule changes, and ticket availability. Zachary Fall
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Fall is almost here, and so is pumpkin fun at Magnolia Mound! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 4th from 1–4 PM and bring the whole family to enjoy the Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch. With the help of the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners, these pumpkins will be just right for the picking! After strolling
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FREE festivals, outdoor adventures, family concerts, cultural celebrations and more – there’s plenty of things to do in Baton Rouge and beyond! September is going out with a bang! From National Hunting and Fishing Day and BREC’s Asian Mid-Autumn Festival to a colorful family fun run, classic car show and Hungarian Harvest Festival, there’s something
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If your family is ready for a full day of pumpkins, farm animals, outdoor play and classic fall fun, pack up the car and head to CM Farms in Dry Creek, Louisiana. Located about two and a half hours from Baton Rouge, CM Farms makes a wonderful fall day trip—or an easy excuse for a
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National Hunting and Fishing Day is back! Join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a FREE event that will include fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures! This event is held nationwide on the fourth Saturday
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Looking for things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this weekend? We’ve got another fun-filled September weekend ahead with festivals, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, a family movie night, stargazing, splash pads and plenty of FREE family fun! Whether you’re looking for something outdoors, an inexpensive family outing or a special event worth splurging on,
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Splash Pads Are Still Open – But Not for Long! Summer may technically be winding down, but South Louisiana clearly didn’t get the memo! With plenty of hot, sunny days still ahead, Baton Rouge splash pads are the perfect place to let the kids cool off, burn some energy, and enjoy a little more outdoor
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Looking for family-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend? September is bringing us science, art, nature, books, ponies, farmers market fun and even a night under the stars! Whether you’re looking for a FREE family outing, an outdoor adventure or something indoors to beat the Louisiana heat, there’s plenty happening around Baton Rouge
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A new Baton Rouge nonprofit, Magnolia Children’s Group, is working to create something children entering foster care desperately need: safety, stability, dignity – and a soft place to land. There are some stories I share on Baton Rouge Family Fun because they’re wonderful things happening in our community. And then there are stories that hit
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The NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch, located at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, will open on September 28th. This family-favorite patch is a local gem: close to home, never too crowded, and always filled with the perfect spots for memorable fall photos. It’s a convenient and welcoming place to pick your
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Fall fun is on the way to Baton Rouge! Whether your family is looking for a quick stop to choose a porch pumpkin or a full day of corn mazes, hayrides, farm animals and outdoor play, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season around the Capital Area. This guide includes pumpkin patches and
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On October 17, 18, 24, and 25, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is excited to host its spooktacular annual tradition — Boo at the Zoo! This family favorite is back and better than ever, bringing a frightfully fun experience for all ages. Step into a Halloween wonderland as the Zoo transforms with festive décor, spooky surprises,
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