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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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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Fall is almost here, and so is pumpkin fun at Magnolia Mound! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 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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Fall is just around the corner, and the LSU AgCenter has officially announced that tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Corn Maze and Night Maze at Burden! Don’t wait to grab your presale tickets – these popular events sell out fast each year. Celebrate the season with family-friendly fall fun as the
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Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch has announced that the 2026 season will officially open on September 23rd! 🎃 They’re busy building and adding new things to make this season even more fun-filled for families at the pumpkin patch! Known for its popular spring strawberry picking, the farm transforms into a festive autumn destination each year. Families
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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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Looking for a free fall festival near Baton Rouge to add to your family’s October calendar? 🎃🍂 The City of Walker Fall Festival & Gospel Concert is bringing an evening full of fall fun, live music, food, and activities for the whole family to Sidney Hutchinson Park in Walker, Louisiana, on Friday, October 17, 2026.
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