Baton Rouge Easter Events - Weekend Planner -

Welcome to this weekend’s family fun roundup in Baton Rouge, brought to you by Baton Rouge Family Fun! This weekend is packed with exciting events for the whole family. Don’t miss out on the various Baton Rouge Easter Events, community gatherings, and cultural festivities happening throughout the city. Let Baton Rouge Family Fun be your guide to maximizing family time in Baton Rouge! Dive in and make the most of your weekend!

Events are subject to change, so please be sure to check that events are as scheduled before heading out.

️ Weekend Weather Forecast

Saturday, April 12: Sunny and pleasant with a high of 75°F and a low of 51°F.

Sunday, April 13: Continued sunshine with a high of 82°F and a low of 52°F.

Baton Rouge Easter Events – Weekend Planner
Saturday, April 12

Eggstravaganza at BREC’s Independence Community Park

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 7500 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Admission: Free
Details: Hop on over for multiple Easter egg hunts every hour, face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and more! Keep an eye out for the Golden BREC Egg for a special prize.

Easter Jam at Istrouma

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 10500 Sam Rushing Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Admission: Free
Details: Enjoy games, activities, egg hunts, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3350 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
Admission: Free
Details: Join us for Easter egg hunts for all ages, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce house fun, games, prizes, and more!

Eggstravaganza – Bethany

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Check website for specific locations
Admission: Free
Details: Enjoy food, games, egg hunts, and more at various Bethany locations.

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park, 301 N 6th St, Ponchatoula, LA
Admission: Free
Details: Celebrate Louisiana’s largest free harvest festival with delicious food, live music, carnival rides, and family-friendly activities. Don’t miss the Strawberry Eating Contest at 1:45 PM and the Egg Toss on Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Sunday, April 13

An Old-Fashioned Easter Celebration

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Admission: $8 per person; ages 3 & under free
Details: Experience traditional Easter customs of Louisiana with egg dyeing, paquing, races, and egg hunts with prizes.

Easter in the Park Egg Hunt & Market

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sidney Hutchinson Park, 30397 LA-1029, Walker, LA
Admission: Free
Details: Enjoy an egg hunt divided into three age groups, a children’s village with games, a craft market, food trucks, and live music.

Community Egg Hunt

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Independence Park Pavilion, 7505 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Admission: Free
Details: All are welcome to enjoy free food, Easter Bunny photos, and a meaningful Stations of the Cross experience, sponsored by Mid City Church.

Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: 36495 C Braud Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769
Admission: Free
Details: Experience the excitement of a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, perfect for families looking for evening fun.

Make the most of this beautiful spring weekend by participating in these exciting events. Whether you’re hunting for eggs, enjoying live music, or savoring delicious strawberries, there’s something for everyone in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Have a joyful and safe weekend!