Baton Rouge Family Fun Weekend Planner – March 28 – 30

Spring is in full swing and this weekend is bursting with color, creativity, culture, and community fun! From Holi powder play and Easter egg hunts for pups to stargazing and hands-on history, there’s something for every kind of family adventure across Baton Rouge and beyond in our Baton Rouge Family Fun Weekend Planner!

️ Weekend Weather Forecast

  • Friday: Cloudy, High of 76° / Low of 64°

  • Saturday: Heavy thunderstorm, High of 75° / Low of 68°

  • Sunday: Partly Cloudy, High of 84° / Low of 68°

️ Weather Disclaimer:
Please note that events may be rescheduled or canceled due to weather conditions. We do our best to keep listings up to date, but we always recommend checking with the event organizers or official event pages before heading out. Stay safe and dry, Baton Rouge! ☔

Baton Rouge Family Fun Weekend Planner

 

Family Night at the Rowe

  • Time: Saturday, March 27 |

  • Location: Perkins Rowe

  • Details: Grab those lawn chairs and dancin’ shoes because Rock N Rowe is back! Every Thursday (rain or shine) through April 25 from 6pm to 9pm for live music in Town Square. *In the event of rain, shows will be moved to The Great Hall. March 27 – Family Night – After 8 with activities for the whole family!
    Learn more: https://perkinsrowe.com

Holi Festival of Baton Rouge
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  • Time: Sunday, March 30 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Location: Repentance Park – 275 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

  • Details: Experience the joy of color, community, and culture! This free festival features music, dancing, delicious Indian food, and vibrant powder play. Wear white and get ready to celebrate spring in the most colorful way!
    Learn more: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/holi-festival-of-baton-rouge/

BR Bike Fest – CANCELED

  • Time: CANCELED

  • Location: 7122 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Details: Are you bananas for bicycles? Then join us for Baton Rouge’s third annual bike festival! Enjoy velodrome demonstrations, free rides on BREC’s BMX track, BMX skate park competition, and guided bicycle rides along the Pennington Trail. This event also features bike related organizations throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, supporting two-wheeled locomotion and a love for all things bicycling. It’ll be wheely fun!
    Learn more: https://bit.ly/BikeFest2025

BioBlitz 2025

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  • Time: Friday & Saturday, March 28–29

  • Location: Bayou Manchac Park

  • Details: Discover the biodiversity of Bayou Manchac Park by participating in guided hikes, nature surveys, and hands-on activities with scientists and naturalists. A great event for curious kids and nature lovers!
    Learn more: https://www.brec.org/bioblitz

Cajun Cuties Petting Zoo at Le Chien Brewing Company -RESCHEDULED TO MAY 3rd

  • Time: RESCHEDULED TO MAY 3rd

  • Location: 101 S. Hummel , Denham Springs, LA, United States, Louisiana

  • Details: Get up close and personal with adorable farm friends at this charming petting zoo party! From piglets to ponies, ducks to bunnies, there’s something for everyone to love. A perfect mix of learning, laughter, and sweet animal snuggles at Le Chien Brewing Co. in Denham Springs.
    Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/969993928420313

BREC’s Paws & Cottontails Dog Easter Egg Hunt

  • Time: Saturday, March 30 | 12 – 3 PM

  • Location: City-Brooks Community Park, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Details: Bring your furry bestie and prance on over to Raising Cane’s Dog Park at City-Brooks Community Park for a morning of tail-wagging fun! Enjoy egg hunts for pups, “Puppy & Me” caricatures, vendors, prizes, and springtime cheer. Free and full of dog-friendly excitement!
    Learn more: https://bit.ly/PawsnCottontails

STEM Expansion at Highland Road Park Observatory

  • Time: Saturday, March 29 | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Location: HRPO, 13800 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Details: Explore the fascinating world of astrophysics! Learn how stars are born, dive into the mysteries of black holes and dark matter, and discover how time bends in space. This hands-on class is perfect for science-loving kids and curious adults alike. Registration closes the Friday before each session—sign up now and expand your universe!
    Learn more: https://bit.ly/HRPOStemExp

15th Annual Community History Festival

  • Time: Saturday, March 29 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

  • Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Pride-Chaneyville 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road, Pride, LA 70770,

  • Details: Step back in time at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library for a day of free country fun! Enjoy crafts, live music, vintage dancing, pie contests, wood carving, herb gardening, and more. This year’s theme is “Country Crafts,” and it’s packed with activities the whole family will enjoy — including an old-fashioned cake walk held every hour!
    Learn more: https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/cEufG1eUGd/instances/yFhlHwwX1E/

Kite Fest Baton Rouge

  • Time: Sunday, March 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: Hartley/Vey Park (1702 Gardere Lane)

  • Details: Enjoy kite competitions, games, workshops, local food vendors, and more. Proceeds support the Gardere Initiative Community Center.
    Learn more: https://www.gardereinitiative.org/kitefest

That wraps up another fun-filled weekend in and around Baton Rouge! Whether you’re flinging Holi powder, crafting with us at Perkins Rowe, cuddling bunnies, or gazing at the stars, we hope you make unforgettable memories. Don’t forget to tag @BatonRougeFamilyFun in your photos — we LOVE seeing your adventures!

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