Things to Do with Kids in Baton Rouge This Weekend

Looking for family-friendly fun this weekend? We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with kids in Baton Rouge and beyond! From outdoor movies and farmers markets to Nerf battles, nature crafts, and Clydesdales, there’s something happening for every age and interest.

As always, events are subject to change, so be sure to check with the event organizer before heading out, especially if the weather looks questionable.

Here’s what’s happening this weekend!

Things to Do with Kids in Baton Rouge This Weekend

FREE Play at the Park

📍 BREC Forest Community Park
13900 S. Harrells Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge

📅 Saturday, July 11

🎟️ FREE

Looking for a fun (and free!) way to get the kids outside? i9 Sports is bringing a Free Play Zone to Forest Community Park where kids of all ages can kick soccer balls, throw footballs, practice skills, and simply enjoy unstructured play.

Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. Families can also learn more about i9 Sports’ upcoming fall leagues and register before the mid-July price increase.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1045709418110978

Small Town Summer Nights

📍 Duplessis Park
38103 Hwy. 621, Gonzales, LA 70737

📅 Saturday, July 11
🕑 2:00–7:00 p.m.
🎬 Family Movie Night begins at 8:00 p.m.

🎟️ $10 Play Bracelet

Head to Gonzales for an afternoon and evening packed with family fun! Kids can enjoy unlimited games with a $10 play bracelet while families browse local vendors, enjoy food, treats, and sweets, then stay for an outdoor showing of GOATat 8 p.m.

Activities include:

Nerf Force
Yard Pong
Giant Yahtzee
Corn Hole
Washers
Giant Connect 4
Giant Jenga

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2399231127183104

Highland Road Park Observatory

📍 Highland Road Park Observatory

📅 Friday & Saturday, July 10–11

Spend the weekend exploring the night sky with free astronomy programming at Highland Road Park Observatory.

Friday, July 10
🌌 Friday Night Lecture Series:
🔭 Evening Sky Viewing

Saturday, July 11
🚀 Science Academy:
🔭 Evening Sky Viewing

Learn more:
https://hrpo.lsu.edu

Red Stick Farmers Market

📍 5th & Main Streets, Downtown Baton Rouge

📅 Saturday, July 11
🕗 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Spend your Saturday morning shopping local! Browse fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, breads, baked goods, dairy products, plants, prepared foods, handmade soaps, and more from local farmers and artisans.

Families can also enjoy live music, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations, and a fun community atmosphere. The market is held rain or shine. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’ll find the market inside the Galvez Parking Garage.

Craft Corner at the Swamp

📍 Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

📅 Friday & Saturday, July 10–11
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a day exploring the swamp while creating nature-inspired crafts! Craft Corner offers fun, hands-on projects for kids and families while you experience the sights and sounds of one of Baton Rouge’s favorite nature destinations.

Regular admission applies.

Moana Family Event

📍 Movie Tavern Citiplace
2610 Citiplace Blvd., Baton Rouge

📅 Saturday, July 11

Set sail for a special Moana Family Event! Tickets include admission to the movie, a complimentary popcorn, an exclusive collectible pin, and themed family activities beginning 45 minutes before showtime.

Special event ticket required.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/MoanaFamilyEvent

Red, White & Wilder Blue – Postponed due to weather!

📍 Wilder Blue Ranch
22538 LA Hwy. 42, Livingston

– Postponed due to weather!

Celebrate summer with an afternoon at Wilder Blue Ranch! Families can enjoy live music, local shopping, food vendors, water slides, yard games, and unlimited photo opportunities throughout the ranch.

Kids will love seeing the beautiful Clydesdales, visiting the ranch animals, and painting their own Clydesdale craft to take home.

Highlights include:
🐴 Meet the Clydesdales
💦 Water slides
🎨 Kids’ crafts
🛍️ Local vendors
🎶 Live music
📸 Photo opportunities
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase

Admission: