If your kids have already started asking when they can go swimming again, the wait is over. Liberty Lagoon officially opens for the season this weekend, just in time for Baton Rouge families to kick off summer break. And honestly? It sounds like this may be one of their best seasons yet. BREC has […]
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Memorial Day weekend is here, and Baton Rouge families have plenty of ways to kick off summer fun together! From festivals and live music to patriotic tributes, berry picking, and splash pad adventures, there’s something for every age this weekend. Whether you’re planning a full day out or just looking for a few family-friendly activities,
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Blueberry and Blackberry picking can be a fun, delicious, and educational outing with kids. Nothing compares to picking one’s own food and seeing where our food comes from. In Louisiana, the picking season usually starts earlier than other parts of the country, and we’re blessed to have several options for Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge families, this is one of those events you circle on the calendar now! This spring, New Orleans will be the very first stop as the U.S. welcomes the tall ships of the world to the Port of New Orleans for a nationwide celebration of the U.S’s 250th anniversary. I have to tell you
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This weekend has some outdoor adventures, science fun, and family-friendly events around Baton Rouge! From birdwatching challenges and observatory programs to nature celebrations and inclusive play experiences, there are plenty of Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend for families to enjoy together. Weekend Weather in Baton Rouge for Friday, Saturday, Sunday Friday: Warm
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Looking for a free way to help your teen stay active, healthy, and off screens this summer? Planet Fitness is once again bringing back its popular High School Summer Pass™ program, giving teens ages 14–19 free access to gyms all summer long from June 1 through August 31, 2026. Planet Fitness – Teens Work Out
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Spring fun continues around Baton Rouge this weekend with magical adventures, hands-on history activities, and exciting nighttime nature experiences for families. If you’re looking for Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend, we’ve rounded up some fun family-friendly events happening around town. Weekend Weather in Baton Rouge Friday: Rain during the day with highs
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As a mom in South Louisiana, swim safety is one of those things that never feels optional. Between backyard pools, summer camps, beach trips, lakes, rivers, and splash days, our kids are around water all summer long. The YMCA of the Capital Area is offering free swim lessons this summer for second grade students across
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Are you looking for family fun on a lazy Sunday in Baton Rouge? Good news: The first Sunday of every month is free admission day at many of Baton Rouge’s most popular attractions! Here are a few places you can visit on your first free Sunday. Check out the exhibitions, collections, hands-on galleries, interactive performances,
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Nature is calling you and the whole family to reconnect and refresh your mind, body, and spirit 🌿✨. This spring, cultivate new habits that nurture your whole self with our curated nature programs for all ages and interests. Choose your path and embrace the season’s rhythm! Through BREC Conservation, nature programs help people of all ages
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Spring festival season is in full swing, and one of Prairieville’s most loved traditions is back! The Festival de la Prairie returns April 24–26, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, bringing a full weekend of family fun, live music, delicious Louisiana food, and classic fair attractions. Whether you’re coming for the food, the
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Baton Rouge families, this is a moment where we can come together and truly make a difference. An 11-year-old girl named Cate has come to Baton Rouge in search of a life-saving bone marrow match, and her donor could be anyone. Cate loves writing stories and dreams of becoming a librarian or author someday. But
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