Baton Rouge Weekend Events are plentiful! This weekend is absolutely packed with seasonal fun across the region. From church fall festivals and creative fairs to camp-outs and not-so-spooky family events, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to verify event details with organizers before heading out.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Friday: High 81° / Low 61° – Mostly sunny
Saturday: High 82° / Low 63° – Clear and warm
Sunday: High 79° / Low 60° – Partly cloudy, breezy
Disclosure
Event times and details may change. Always check with the organizer or event website for last-minute updates.
Friday, October 17
Swamp Haunted Hikes (BREC)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Details: A family-friendly Halloween walk with costumed characters, storytelling, crafts, carnival games, and live animal encounters. Trails open after dusk; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
More Info: Tickets are typically $6 for adults, $8 for children 3+, with discounts for pass holders. Register or learn more!
Boucherie and Balloon Festival
Time: October 17–19, 2025
Details: A weekend-long festival featuring hot air balloons, cracklin’ cookoffs, jambalaya, live music, and local vendors. Families can enjoy evening glow events, cooking contests, and entertainment across all three days.
Location: Festival Grounds, 9690 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, LA
More Info: Check the official festival site or social media for the full schedule and admission info – https://boucheriefestival.com
Saturday, October 18
Blackwater United Methodist Church Annual Fall Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Details: A free community event centered around faith, fellowship, and fall fun. Visitors can roam the pumpkin patch (and new sunflower patch), browse vendor booths, enjoy inflatables and games, listen to music, and sample festival foods. Food and vendor items will be available for purchase.
Location: 10000 Blackwater Rd, Central, LA (10000 Blackwater Rd, Central City, LA 70714)
More Info: Blackwater UMC’s Pumpkin Patch is a longtime annual tradition.
City of Central Fall Fest
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Details: A free community evening with live music (The Stone Sober Band at 4 PM, Dominick Michael at 6 PM), kids’ activities, food trucks, trick-or-treating, photobooth, and more. Bring blankets or chairs.
Location: The Settlement at Shoe Creek, 14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA
More Info: City of Central website or event listings.
Geaux Fish! Catfish Rodeo (BREC)
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Details: BREC stocks adult channel catfish in the pond. Participants bring bait and fish for prizes by size and number caught. Limited rods and reels may be available to borrow (first come).
Location: North Sherwood Forest Community Park
More Info: Register via BREC’s WebTrac https://bit.ly/GeauxFish
Roller Jam (BREC)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Details: A family skate event with music, skating demonstrations, and beginner instruction. Bring your roller skates.
Location: Perkins Road Community Park, Extreme Sports Park
More Info: https://bit.ly/BRECRollerJam
Boo at the Zoo (BREC / Baton Rouge Zoo)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
Details: Halloween festivities including photo ops, pumpkin patches, a haunted maze (for a small fee), magic shows, dinosaur exhibits, and character appearances (e.g. “Petite Princess” on one day, superheroes on the other). Costumes encouraged.
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo (BREC’s Zoo)
More Info: BRzoo.org
Hollydays / Candy Cane Lane (Junior League of Baton Rouge)
Time: Candy Cane Lane: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Details: Part of the annual Hollydays Market weekend. Candy Cane Lane offers kid-centric holiday fun—treats, crafts, holiday photo opportunities, and more. The broader Hollydays Market features vendors, raffles, silent auctions, and evening shopping sessions.
Location: Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge
More Info: Tickets and schedules available at juniorleaguebr.org.
Great Family Campout (BREC)
Time: 4:00 p.m. until dark (overnight)
Details: A family camping experience with programmed activities, s’mores by the fire, an outdoor movie, and a light breakfast in the morning. No prior camping skills needed. Tents and sleeping bags can be rented at extra cost. Rain-out date: Oct 25.
Location: BREC’s Forest Community Park, Baton Rouge
More Info: Registration is $15 per person. Tent rentals $5–$15, sleeping bag rentals $2. https://bit.ly/GreatFamilyCampout
16th Annual Boo at the Barn (St. Amant FFA Chapter)
Time: Session 1: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Session 2: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Details: Family-friendly Halloween event supporting community Thanksgiving baskets. Activities include a haunted street, petting zoo, hayrides, games, photo areas, vendor booths, a costume contest, and more. Each session limited to ~700–800 participants.
Location: (St. Amant FFA, parish area)
More Info: $6 entry per person (all ages). Pre-purchase tickets via provided session links; available until Oct 17 at noon. Day-of ticket sales on site if not sold out.
Fall Festival at the Farm (Lazy L Farms LLC)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Details: A farm-themed fall day with games, s’mores, animal feedings, photo areas, crafts, and more. Children 5 and under are free with an accompanying adult ticket.
Location: 30060 Peak Lane, Walker, LA
More Info: Register at bit.ly/FallFarmFest25
LOCAL OG’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Details: A community trunk-or-treat event at Celtic Studios (beside Costco). Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Awards will be given for Best Costume, Kids’ Choice, Best Display, etc. Vehicles may begin setup at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Celtic Studios, 10000 Celtic Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
More Info: For participation or display info, contact Ren Flores.
Baton Rouge Maker Faire — “Lights, Camera, MAKE!”
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Details: The 12th Annual Maker Faire returns with a filmmaking theme. Expect hands-on maker booths, stunt demonstrations, animatronics workshops, green screen & costume play, a writer’s room simulation, and a live scoring of a classic Buster Keaton film by Breadstick Space Opera with Foley effects by Clay Achee. Admission is free.
Location: Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge
More Info: batonrouge.makerfaire.com
Sunday, October 19
Boo at the Zoo (BREC / Baton Rouge Zoo)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
Details: Halloween festivities including photo ops, pumpkin patches, a haunted maze (for a small fee), magic shows, dinosaur exhibits, and character appearances (e.g. “Petite Princess” on one day, superheroes on the other). Costumes encouraged.
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo (BREC’s Zoo)
More Info: BRzoo.org
October Goat Yoga
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Details: A relaxing yoga session held outdoors with playful baby goats. Bring your mat or blanket and water. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and photo opportunities. Covered space is available if needed.
Location: 16076 Hwy 929, Prairieville, LA
More Info: Payment via Venmo to @Krystal-Murphy-Henderson (include “October Goat Yoga”). Adults $30, children $25.
Boucherie and Balloon Festival
Time: Continues through Sunday, October 19
Details: Final day to enjoy the full lineup—balloon glows, cookoffs, music, and family entertainment.
Location: Festival Grounds, 9690 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, LA
More Info: See official festival site or social media for last day schedule.
Closing Note
This weekend offers one of the richest collections of fall-themed events we’ve seen in a while. Whether you want to craft, camp, trick-or-treat, or explore creativity with your kids, there’s no shortage of options. Share your favorites using #BatonRougeFamilyFun — we’d love to see where your weekend takes you.
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