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Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge and Beyond – 2021

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Do you have your costumes and treat bags ready? It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge and beyond. The holidays are just around the corner, and it all begins with Halloween!

Trunk or Treats provide a fun alternative to traditional door-to-door trick or treating. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of events hosted by area businesses, churches, and other organizations in Baton Rouge and beyond. Check back often as we will continue to update our list throughout October.

Be sure to check out our list Halloween Guide for more Halloween-themed activities.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. Also, if you have information on a Trunk-or-Treat that we missed, please let us know!

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

St. Luke’s Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Gather your family and friends, dress in favorite costumes, and come out to St. Luke’s for family fun! Our annual fall festival expands this year with the welcome addition of visual and performing arts from our school community! The festivities will begin in Witter Hall at 3:30 pm with the Spooktacular Concert & Art Show, featuring band, choir, and art students from our school. The fun continues with carnival games and trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot from 4 pm until 6 pm. Free and open to all! All in the community are invited to a family-fun-filled afternoon of trunk or treat. There will be so much to do. So grab your treat bag, put on your costume, and stop by.

WHEN: October 24th from 4 PM- 6 PM

WHERE: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church BR 8833 Goodwood Blvd

St. Thomas More Baton Rouge 

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Make plans to join us for “Mass on the Grass” at 10 am on Sunday, Oct. 31, followed by a parish picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided – all you need to bring is your folding chairs/tailgating set-up and/or picnic blanket. 🚨 New this year – Trunk or Treat and fun Halloween music to set the mood.

WHEN: October 31st from 10 AM – 12:30 PM

WHERE: 11441 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Charles R. Kelly Community Center Trunk-Or-Treat

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy, and much more!!!

WHEN: Oct. 29th from 6 PM – 8 PM

WHERE:The Charles R. Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

Scotland Saturdays-Krewe of Boo October Bash- On a Sunday

For the 2nd straight year, Scotland Saturdays have teamed up with the Phi Gamma Sigma Youth Sorority, Inc. to bring a special event on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 3p-7p in the Scotlandville Plaza.

WHEN: October 31st from 3 PM to 7 PM

WHERE: Scotlandville Plaza 8418 Scotland Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Trunk or Treat Purpose Church

Join us at Purpose Church for a community-wide Trunk or Treat. Come in costume or come as you are and enjoy fun for the whole family. We will have food and games for all ages. We can’t wait to see you!

WHEN: October 16th from 4 PM to 6 PM

WHERE: 9530 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge 70809

 

Trunk or Treat in Denham Springs

Livingston Parish Trunk or Treat

Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris announced that the annual Trunk or
Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 30, from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. at South Park located on Vincent Road in Denham Springs.

WHEN: October 30th from 6 PM to 8 PM

WHERE: South Park located on Vincent Road in Denham Springs

Open Door Baptist Church Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Hosted by Open Door Child Development Center and Open Door Baptist Church – Join them for a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. Follow the link to register for your free ticket to drive through. www.opendooronline.com/core/trunkortreat

WHEN: October 31st from 4 PM – 6 PM

WHERE: 7000 Gloryland Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726-5861, United States

Watson Farmers Market Trunk or Treat

WHEN: October 16th and 30th from 8 AM to 1 PM

WHERE: 6865 LA-64, Denham Springs, LA 70706

Trunk or Treat in Prairieville

Join us for some trick or treating in the Jump N Jive parking lot. 35 local businesses will be in attendance and invite our community to go trunk to trunk gathering candy for a trick or treat experience like no other. The event begins at 5:00p, but you can join in on the fun at any time until dark. Wear your costumes and enjoy an evening of fun!

WHEN: October 24th from 5 PM to 7 PM

WHERE: 17573 Old Jefferson Hwy Prairieville, LA 70769

 

Trunk or Treat in Gonzales

First United Methodist Church of Gonzales Trunk-or-Treat

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

An event for families to come and “trunk-r-treat” and enjoy a fall afternoon!

WHEN: Oct. 31st from 4PM– 6 PM

WHERE:First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

Embrace it All Trunk or Treat

WHEN: October 31st from 2 PM to 5 PM

WHERE: 14190 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-6609, United States

 

Trunk or Treat in Zachary

LifePoint Church in Zachary Tricks & Treats Fall Fest

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

Our trick-or-treat line will end with a candy throw 🍭🍫🍬 by the Zachary Fire Department 🚒! Plus come hungry for plenty of delicious goodies including popcorn 🍿 + cotton candy 🍡 + snowballs 🍧 by Sweet Sweets & Snowballs! The whole family is invited to a very un-scary TRICKS & TREATS FALL FEST (decked out in your Halloween costumes of course!) 🎃🎉! Happening at LifePoint Church on Saturday October 30 from 10 AM-12 PM, this free community event will include carnival games 🎪, a Polaroid photo booth 📸, inflatables 💥, grand prize Boo Basket giveaways for 3 lucky kids 🍀, FREE delicious treats 🍎🍡🍧🍿, & more 🥳! The Fall Fest will conclude with trick-or-treating and a candy throw by the Zachary Fire Department 🚒, so be sure to bring your treat bag 🍭🍫🍬! Plan to be there and help us spread the word about this spooktacular community event!

WHEN: October 30th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: 3833 Noble Street, Zachary, La, 70791

 

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2021 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

The Dinosaur Experience -DINOSAUR JUBILEE SHOW

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Are you looking for some ROARSOME fun for the whole family? The Dinosaur Jubilee Show, hosted by the local Louisiana-based company The Dinosaur Experience, will present a live show that will entertain and educate.

The Dinosaur Experience -DINOSAUR JUBILEE SHOW

The Dinosaur Experience -DINOSAUR JUBILEE SHOW

Ranger Martin will bring all of his pre-historic creatures, including T-Rexes Nash, Rocky, Rexi, and Suzy. He will also bring the newest dino addition, Brutus, a Carnotaurus. Attendees can briefly interact with all dinosaurs after the show, as well as taking pictures with their favorite characters. Audience participation is encouraged; come out and have a Dino-mite time!

WHERE:
Kristenwood
14025 Greenwell Springs Road
Greenwell Springs
La 70739

WHEN:
Saturday, November 20th
10:00 am – 11:00am

TICKETS: https://www.thedinosaurexperience.com/dinosaur-jubilee-show

 

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Dinosaur Birthday Parties

Ranger Martin and the The Dinosaur Experience bring the Dinosaurs to your home! Now for the first time ever you can have T.Rex’s at your child’s party.  They can bring both Nash and Rexi to your door for the ultimate dinosaur birthday party! Don’t worry if at first your child is wary, Ranger Martin works hard to win their trust and their dinosaurs are well fed and trained to not scare children (adults on the other hand are fair game).

​Don’t delay, book today! As the only company in Louisiana that can offer this service, The Dinosaur Experience gets booked up very quickly.

 

Baton rouge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2021 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

 

Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to Do

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Halloween in Baton Rouge – there is never a shortage of Halloween activities in the Red Stick. From Haunted houses to Merry Not so Scary events to festivals, there is something for everyone. 13th Gate, one of the nation’s most revered haunted houses, resides in Baton Rouge, as does one of the most eclectic festivals: the Fifolet Halloween Festival and Parade. If that isn’t enough, there’s a fun run, costume ball, and Creepy Night Hike too. The perfect activity for your Halloween season can be found many times over in Baton Rouge.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information that we have missed, please let us know! This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

 

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Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to do

Night Maze at Burden

Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to Do

The sun goes down and the family fun cranks up at The Night Maze at Burden. Tickets are limited so grab yours before they’re gone! Don’t stay home this Halloween! Night Maze has made its’ way back to the Botanic Gardens for another evening of family fun. Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flashlights and make your way over to enjoy the family-friendly Night Maze. Your ticket includes entry into the night maze, bonfire, hay mountain, corn crib, games, and a live concert from one of our talented local bands. S’mores and other concessions available for purchase.
Date(s):

October 30th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden
4560 Essen Ln
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

CHEEKY MONKEY’S Halloween House

A Not-So-Scary Haunted House geared for all the little ghouls and goblins! Bring the kiddos for a fun family-friendly event full of just enough spookiness for our littles ones to enjoy! Their imaginations will take care of the rest!

Date(s): Wednesday (10/27) 4-7pm
Thursday (10/28) 4-7pm
Friday (10/29) 4-8pm
Saturday (10/30) 1-8pm
Sunday (10/31) 1-6pm
Start time: See Above
End time: See Above
Location: 11111 Park Place Drive, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70818

Boo at the Zoo

Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to Do

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza Oct. 16-17 and 23-24 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.) Participants should wear their best costumes and enjoy a day at the Zoo to celebrate fall in Louisiana. This year, instead of treat stations, we will have various animal enrichments for guest viewing and each child in attendance (ages 12 and under) will receive a pre-filled treat bag as they exit the Zoo. For more information, visit brzoo.org.

Date(s): October 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th
Start time: 9:30 AM
End time: 4:00 PM
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Bluebonnet Swamp Haunted Hikes

Bluebonnet Swamp presents Haunted Hikes on Oct. 8, 15, and 22 with games and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and the trails opening at dark. These events are designed especially for younger children. This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses, which are geared more toward teenagers and adults. Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” as they stop at educational stations along the trail. Track down costumed characters to receive “treasures” then trek through the Swamp Graveyard to our Education Building for Carnival Games and Spooky Storytime. No scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. All participants should bring a flashlight and because this program runs at night, an adult must accompany all children. The fee is $6 per person and free for those age 2 and younger. For more information, call 225-757-8905 or email swampevents@brec.org.

Date(s): Oct. 8, 15, & 22
Start time: 6:00
End time:
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp

Spooky Spectrum

As darkness falls, so does the spookiness. Come visit – if you dare – as Highland Road Park Observatory celebrates Spooky Spectrum, its annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre and freakish, on Oct. 16 from 6-10 p.m. We’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics, and aeronautics. Be warned, we want to make you think! For more information, call 225-768-9948 or visit brec.org/observatory.

Date(s): October 16th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 10:00 PM
Location: Highland Road Park Observatory

BREC Jack-Eaux-Lanterns

Bring the whole family and join us at Jack-Eaux-Lanterns from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Zachary Community Park and on Oct. 27 at Greenwood Community Park. Activities will include pumpkin carving and painting. For more information, email monica.porras@brec.org.

Date(s): October 25th & October 27th
Start time: 4:30 PM
End time: 6:30 PM
Location: Oct. 25 at Zachary Community Park
Oct. 27 at Greenwood Community Park

Pumpkin Paddle Parade

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Pumpkin Paddle Parade, an exciting competition of “float” decorating on Oct. 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Milford Wampold Memorial Park! You design and decorate a canoe in Halloween décor and then parade in front of our judges for the chance to win fabulous prizes! The fee is $10 per kayak or stand-up paddleboard. To register, visit webtrac.brec.org or email outdooradventure@brec.org for more information.

Date(s): October 28th
Start time: 5:30 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
Location: Milford Wampold Memorial Park

Hooper Halloween Trail Run

Happy Halloween racers! Join us out at the haunted Hooper Trails for a trail race that is simply too spooky to miss! Racers can choose to participate in the 1-mile Fun Run or the approximately 5-mile Competitor’s Loop. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in the 4-mile Competitor’s Loop. Participants must register prior to Sept. 13 for a free race t-shirt. Participants over the age of 21 will be provided two drink tickets to be used after the race. Costume contest to follow race.

Date(s): October 9th
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 1:00 PM
Location: Hooper Road Park
6261 Guynell Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Full Moon Fete + Trunk & Treat

Get your costumes ready! Come out and enjoy an evening filled with family fun and entertainment as BREC, Ochsner Health, and the BREC Foundation host Full Moon Fete + Trunk & Treat at Forest Community Park on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. You don’t want to miss this SPOOKendous event featuring movies, live music (Peyton Falgoust Band), a Trunk & Treat Trail, character visits, giveaways, and more! Ochsner Health will also Covid-19 vaccinations during this event. Donations will benefit recreation programs supported by the BREC Foundation. In addition, Participants may donate 5 canned goods at this event for entry into a special prize drawing. For more information, email recreationevents@brec.org or visit brec.org/fullmoonfete.

Date(s): October 29th
Start time: 4:00 PM
End time:
Location: Forest Community Park

2021 Fifolet Flip Flop Parade

Join us for our signature Flip Flop Parade! This year’s theme is “Monster Mash-Up!” We want to see you take two things and mash them together to make something else or come up with a great pun!

Krewes and local businesses or community organizations will have a large area to set up a Halloween themed display or performance. Families in cars will then drive by the displays and the first 1,000 children will receive a large FREE candy bag at the end.

***Dress in costume and please bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.***

Date(s): October 30th
Start time: 8:00 PM
End time:
Location: BREC’s North Sherwood Forest Community Park, Shenandoah, United States

Main Event – Halloween Monster Bash

Things To Do Halloween

Join Main Event in Baton Rouge for a Family Friendly Halloween.This Spooktacular & Safe event features costume contests, pre-packaged goodie bags of treats and crafts for the kids, and activities for all ages! Come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to participate in our Costume Contest at 3pm. The Judges’ Favorite from each category – Most Original, HAHAlloween, Scariest, Cutest – will win Free Laser Tag for a Year!

Date(s): October 31st
Start time: 11:00 AM
End time: 3:00 PM
Location: 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Suite #660
Baton Rouge, LA 70836

If you’re looking for adult-only haunts… Widely regarded as one of the top haunted houses in the Country, The 13th Gate, located in Baton Rouge, is the Ultimate Haunted House.

 

Baton rouge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2021 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

Boo at the Zoo – Halloween Fun at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, little ghouls and boys…  on October 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to be able to host their most popular family event of the year – Boo at the Zoo! This year’s event will be a little bit different than in the past. For safety purposes, pre-prepared treat bags will be available for children to pick up upon exiting the Zoo. They are still encouraging creative & fun costumes for all guests to create a merry-not-scary experience!

Boo at the Zoo Baton Rouge

There will be traditional fall-themed photo opportunities & they’ll be providing fun and festive enrichments to their animal friends during the day.

Boo at the Zoo

This year at Boo at the Zoo

  • Regular Zoo admission applies and admission is free for Friends of the Zoo Members. Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5 pm.
  • Halloween costumes are encouraged for ALL guests.
  • Traditional Fall & Halloween themed structures & pumpkins will be sprinkled throughout the zoo for festive photo opportunities.
  • Holiday-themed enrichments will be provided to the Zoo’s animal friends throughout the day.
  • The Zoo will offer regular café service, as well as additional vendor-sold refreshments in the Food Court.
  • It’s sure to be a good time for all ages!

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, October 16, 2020
Sunday, October 17, 2020
Saturday, October 23, 2020
Sunday, October 24, 2020

Boo at the Zoo

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How old do you have to be to trick-or-treat?

A: Treats are for children under the age of 12.

Q: Is parking free?

A: Parking is free, but the parking lot often fills up for Boo at the Zoo. Deputies will assist in directing traffic but please “bear” with them. Cars will be permitted to enter as soon as spots become available. It’s best to get there early!

Q: Is your event scary?

A: Boo at the Zoo is a merry, not scary Halloween event. The Hay Maze & other attractions are not scary and are suitable for young children.

Q: Can we bring our own snacks and beverages?

A: Outside snacks and beverages are not allowed inside the Zoo, but feel free to enjoy your Zoo favorites at the Flamingo Cafe, or try out the Food Court with everything from quesadillas and fried pickles to funnel cakes and smoothies! 

You won’t want to miss this day of family fun!

Learn more at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo website and follow the Baton Rouge Zoo Facebook page for updates!

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Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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While this year may look different, there is still much to look forward to… we get a taste of cooler days, pumpkins, cute costumes, and a few fun events. We have compiled our list of fun fall pumpkin patches & corn mazes! Don’t miss our favorite spots around the Red Stick to find your perfect pumpkin, create some fall family memories, and take a hayride or two. As with previous years, we have included events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge and beyond.

This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

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Baton rouge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the patch directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Pumpkin Patch or corn maze that we missed, please let us know!

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide

AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Corn Maze at Burden

Corn Maze Saturday

A 2-HOUR Corn Maze experience will allow you to traverse the maze, meander through the sunflower fields, ride a hayride and pick satsumas with the ones you love. Other activities include climbing the hay mountain, petting farm with Goula Paradise Farm, make your way through the mini hay maze, take a pic’ and pick-a-pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, and more!

WHEN: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Burden Museum & Gardens 4560 Essen Lane

SESSION TIMES:
Morning: 10 a.m. – noon
Midday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 3 – 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: $15 per person and free for children two and younger. This year’s tickets are pre-sale only and will not be offered at the gate. All ages must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are limited.

Visit the Botanic Gardens website for ticketing and more info! www.lsu.edu/botanic-gardens/events/cornmaze.php

baton rouge pumpkin patch

Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Family fun in a safe environment. The Pumpkin Patch is the largest mission project at JUMC – there will also be photos ops for the family. All net proceeds are distributed to local missions, plus help fund the youth mission trip. Last year they were able to donate thousands of dollars – all because of the volunteers willing to work the patch. Plus, with the Kick-Off event, new people can experience JUMC.

WHEN: Starts October 8th

WHERE: 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809  Back of Lot.

SESSION TIMES:
Weekdays 11 AM TO 6 pm
Saturday 9 AM TO 6 pm
Sunday 12 PM TO 6 PM

ADMISSION: Free – pay for your pumpkin

Pop-up Pink Pumpkin Patch at Baton Rouge General

The pop-up pink pumpkin patch is coming! Visit Baton Rouge General Medical Center to get your free pumpkin – one per person – while pumpkins last! Two locations this year… and be sure to get your #Protectyourpumpkins T-shirt!!

WHEN : TBA

WHERE: Mid City Campus 3600 Florida Blvd. and Bluebonnet Campus 8585 Picardy Ave.

COST: Entry and pumpkins are free. “Protect your pumpkins” T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds go toward Pennington Cancer Center.

Hallow Jack’s Pumpkin Patch

This quaint, secret patch is getting set up and is now open to the public! Located off of Magnolia Beach in Denham, it’s the perfect spot for a fall photo backdrop. It’s not a pumpkin patch per se, but it’s everything you want in a “pumpkin patch.” Adorable photo ops, great quality in fancy pumpkins, carving tools, seasonal flowers, festive T-shirts, and fall decor. 
 
🎃 WHERE: 6834 Magnolia Bridge Road Denham Springs, LA 70726
 
🎃 HOURS: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Ascension Parish

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

The NewSong On Old Perkins Road Road Road Community Church pumpkin patch, at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, will be open Monday, October 4th through Saturday, October 31st.
🎃 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, as well as various types of gourds from the Navajo Tribe in Northern New Mexico, will be available for purchase.
🎃 Jellies and salsas from the United Methodist Children’s Home will be for sale.
🎃 There will be a photo booth and other photo opportunities around the patch (no paid photography!).
🎃 Free hayrides are available on the weekends.
🎃 Morning field trips for area schools include storytime, hayrides, crafts, and pie-sized pumpkins. All proceeds go to church missions.
🎃 NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Live music, hayrides, delicious food, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts, and more.

WHEN: Monday, October 4th through Saturday, October 31st.

WHERE: 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

SESSION TIMES:
Monday – Friday Hours are 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturdays – 10am – 6pm
Sundays – 12pm – 6pm

ADMISSION: Free – pay for your pumpkin

Livingston Parish

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch

See our full review of Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch and what to expect.

Pick a Pumpkin from the field – Activities include zipline, Jumping Pillow, Tunnel Slide, Face Painting, Duck Racing, Pedal Tractors, See Cotton, Growing, Hay Maze Milk a Cow Roll Down the Hill Catch Mrs. Heather telling how pumpkins grow Merry go round Play Horse Shoes Nature Trail Lots of places to take pictures Weigh & Measure your pumpkin, Bring a Picnic Lunch, Paint a pumpkin (weekends only)

WHEN: September 26 – November 8

WHERE: 31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493

SESSION TIMES:
Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm

ADMISSION: Kids (newborn & up): $8 per child  Adults: Free – Cash Only

Faith Crossing UMC Pumpkin Patch

TBA

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch 

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch will be going on every weekend in October! Guests will participate in fun Fall related activities and get to experience the beauty of the preserve. They will have activities ranging from animal shows, hayrides, and mini animal encounters to picking pumpkins out of the patch.

WHEN: Every Saturday/Sunday from Oct 2nd to Nov 21st 

WHERE: Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730 – 225-286-3003

SESSION TIMES:
Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ADMISSION: $16 per person at the door.

St. Helena Parish

Cajun Country Corn

Cajun Country Corn Maze

Cajun Country Corn has been farming food and fiber for over 30 years. They started their corn maze in 2000 and have been doing it ever since. In addition to the regular maze, they open up a portion of the maze on Friday and Saturday nights for haunting. Other spooky attractions include the haunted trail, board maze, and zombie paintball. You can also enjoy the pumpkin blaster, corn cannon, and other farm attractions while you are there. Pine Grove, LA – 7 Acres
Haunted Nights in October

WHEN: TBA

WHERE: The maze is located 1 mile east  of 42360 (Napa Auto) in Pine Grove and five miles west of 35999 (Bear Creek Western Store) in Montpelier, LA

SESSION TIMES:
Friday 5 PM – 11 PM (with haunting beginning at dusk dark)
Saturday 9 AM-11 PM (with haunting beginning at dusk dark)
Sunday 11 AM-6 PM

After November 8th, our hours of operation will be
Saturday 9 AM-9 PM
​Sunday 11 AM-6 PM

ADMISSION: Click here for full details on packages and pricing

Beauregard Parish

CM Farms

CM Farms

Pumpkins, 40+ attractions, a 12-acre maze, farm animals and so much more are awaiting your visit!  Includes a corn maze, jumping pillow, photo ops, animal barrel train, wagon rides, dirt mountain slide, animal barn, tasty eats, and rubber duck races. CM Farms has something special planned for each weekend.

WHEN: Opening October 2, 2021

WHERE: 252 CM Farms Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637 (337) 328-8916 – About 2.5 hours from Baton Rouge

SESSION TIMES:
Saturdays in October 10 am-8 pm
Saturdays in November 10 am-7 pm
Sundays 12-6 pm

ADMISSION: Ages 3+ $18.95

 

Baton Rouge Family Fun will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

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Baton Rouge Fourth of July Guide – Fireworks, Parades, Events and More!

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Looking for all the local 4th of July parades, activities, and fireworks? Many communities are excited to bring back their favorite 4th of July activities in 2021.  Get out your red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! The Baton Rouge area will host a variety of events celebrating the Fourth of July — from parades and fireworks to festivals and lake parties. Baton Rouge Family Fun compiled a comprehensive list of the festivities, starting as early as July 2nd.

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WHERE TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN BATON ROUGE AND BEYOND – plus parades, food & fun.

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm

The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition and returns in 2021! The theme of this year’s parade is “America: Forever Resilient ”
The Grand Marshal – Baton Rouge sportscaster Matt Moscona. The 2021 Keliworth parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 p.m. on July 3rd at Kenilworth Science & Technology School and roll down Kenilworth Parkway.

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

 

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular – Patriots & Pirates: A Revolutionary Celebration
Sunday, July 4th at 12 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT

USS KIDD 4th of July

Join the USS KIDD Veterans Museum on Independence Day! This event includes military displays on site, Will Wesley performing from noon until 3 p.m., the Marine Forces Reserve Band from Belle Chasse performing from 6-9 p.m., kid’s activities, a River Road Market with food, beverage, arts, and souvenir vendors, and WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi at dusk. All of this will be happening on the beautiful Baton Rouge Riverfront.

USS KIDD Veterans Museum is offering a special V.I.P., that’s Very Important Patriot (or Pirate), event beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include access to the museum for the evening, food and beverages, access to the ship beginning at 8 p.m., and the best view of WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi River.

WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi

Sunday, July 4th at 9 pm

Downtown riverfront in Baton Rouge and Port Allen 9 p.m. Sunday The display will be accompanied by a live telecast on WBRZ+, WBRZ.com, and WBRZ News 2’s Facebook page.

 L’Auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge- FREEDOM RULES WEEKEND

Baton Rouge Fireworks near me

 

4th Fest
Canceled

While Fourth Fest won’t be happening in 2021, you can still take advantage of some of the best fireworks views on the Mississippi River!

Gonzalez

Stars & Stripes: A Celebration at Conway
Thursday, July 1st – 6 pm-8 pm

430 Conway Village Blvd., Gonzales
Fireworks, food, face painting, and live music!

 

Walker – CANCELED 

Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd at 4:00 pm

Live bands, face painting, and concessions starting at 4:00. Fireworks at dark!

Orleans Parish

New Orleans City Park’s 3rd of July Celebration

Saturday, July 3rd – 7:00 pm to 9 pm

New Orleans City Park will celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, with a spirited gathering of our community from across the region for a free night of music and fireworks on July 3, 2021, at 7 p.m. on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn.

“We support City Park because of its importance to the City of New Orleans and to the families who reside in the neighboring areas. We grew up in this area and remember how much the City Park meant to us,” says Lisa Romano and Vincent Giardina, Trustees of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust.

7PM: National Anthem sung by Robin Barnes
Performance by Marine Forces Reserve Band

9PM: Fireworks by AFXPro

Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam

Saturday, July 3rd – 3:00 am to 10:45 pm

The Uncle Sam Jam is a family-friendly day of music, food, and fun at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, concluding with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Taking place on Saturday, July 3, this year marks the celebration’s 25th anniversary. The event is free, but different premium parking packages are available.

Iberville Parish

July 4th Hometown Celebration
Sunday, July 4 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The City’s annual July 4th Hometown Celebration, set for Sunday, July 4, includes a fun patriotic boat parade and fireworks.

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Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Festival – Friday, July 2, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Boat Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2 PM

Get ready for the City of New Roads July 4th Festival beginning Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4 in Downtown New Roads. It will be a star-spangled event with fun, fireworks, and live entertainment for all to enjoy. The theme for this year’s event is “Quarantining in America.”
The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, with live entertainment from The Michael Foster Project. A spectacular firework display over False River at approximately 9 p.m. will immediately follow.
The highlight of Saturday is a live performance by Tyree Neal. The unique patriotic boat parade begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at 210 Morrison Parkway.
Event Schedule:
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021
4 PM DJ Robbo
5 PM The Michael Foster Project
6 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
9 PM Fireworks
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2021
2 PM DJ Robbo
2 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
5 PM Tyree Neal
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021
12 PM DJ Robbo
1 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
2 PM Boat Parade
All events FREE and open to the public.

 

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration

Sunday, July 4 – 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm

4th of July Lake Jam on Lake End Parkway! Bands playing from the Judges’ Stand, food vendors, activities for the kids, and fireworks shot from a barge in the middle of the Lake!

 

St. Tammany Parish:

Mandeville

Light Up The Lake

Sunday, July 4 – 10:00 am to 8:45 pm

Picnicking starts at 10 AM, Food Trucks 5 PM, Entertainment 6 PM, Fireworks 8:45 PM.
Price: Free
Mandeville Lakefront – Stage at Coffee and Carroll Sts.
Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448

Olde Towne Slidell 4th of July Summer Concert & Fireworks Show

Sunday, July 4, – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • Old Town Slidell Soda Shop
  • 301 Cousin St, Slidell, LA

Homecoming: Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration

Sunday, July 4, – 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

  • Abita Springs Trailhead, Abita Springs, LA
  • 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Sparks in the Park

Saturday, July 3, – 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, beverages and blankets to Covington’s Bogue Falaya Park on Saturday, July 3rd  for the annual “Sparks in the Park”, a free festival for families and friends to relax and enjoy live entertainments and music, and fireworks at dusk. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends with a bang at 9 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

5-6PM: The Dis Honorable Johnsons (Lacroix Stage)
5-7PM: Northshore Traditional Music Society (Frederick Stage)
6-7PM: Extraordinary Sessions (Lacroix Stage)
6-6:30PM: Hot Dog Eating Contest
6:30-7PM: Watermelon Eating Contest
7-9PM: The Covington Concert Band
8:50PM: Fireworks

 

There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s 4th of July! We hope you have a fun, safe, and Happy Fourth of July with your family!

Due to weather, the pandemic, and other unforeseen factors, firework details can and do change. Please visit the original links and check with coordinators before promising a firework show to your family! Baton rouge FamilyFun can’t be held responsible for inaccuracies, typos, changes, human error, clouds, thunderstorms, or meltdowns from tired children who have stayed up too late to watch the fireworks. (We will, however, commiserate with the meltdowns. We’ll be dealing with them too!) 

Summer Fun in Baton Rouge

30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond

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Summer fun is in full swing, time to relax and enjoy the lazy days of summer…  but tell that to kids who are bouncing off the walls or singing the boredom blues.  As parents, we want each summer to be more memorable than the last, and with that comes the need for a few new ideas, especially if your child is too young to go to a summer camp. Here are 30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge and beyond that are sure to keep you busy all summer long!

Good to Know Before You Go: Please be sure to call before heading out; times change, parks close, so many variables can affect your outing.

Things To Do in Baton Rouge

30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond This Summer

  1. LSU Lakes – Bike, Picnic, Splash Pad – Between feeding the ducks, the great little bike path, the kids’ playground, and a little splash pad behind the art gallery, this is such a fun little day to have with the kiddos.
  2. Baton Rouge Splash Pad Parks & Pools Guide – Visit our Baton Rouge Water Fun Guide to find one of many Baton Rouge Splash Pads, water parks, and or pools!
  3. Tiki Tubing – Just a hop skip and jump away down the Amite. While you’re there, grab some grub at Day’s Smokehouse & Specialty Meats.
  4. Blueberry Picking – There is an abundance of places to do this around the area. The Sooner, the better before they are all picked over. We love to make Blueberry Scones with a Lemon Glaze.
  5. Pottery Painting – Brushfire Studios – This is a quaint little studio in downtown Denham Springs.
  6. Water Balloon Fight – This is a summer classic. Want to make it more fun? Add a little food coloring to the balloons and put the kids in white shirts. Just get ready to hose them down.
  7. Young Chefs Academy – This is one of my oldest’s favorite places. They have summer programs and fun little classes.
  8. Overtones Music Class – I am so excited about this. We are enrolling the oldest in a lesson, and the toddler will start a little class in August.
  9. Blackwater Conservation
  10. Tunica Falls 
  11. $1.50 Family Friendly Movies at Perkins Rowe  -Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50 per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
  12. Louisiana Peach Festival – Okay, so maybe this isn’t a day trip, but it’s totally worth the drive. Happening on June 5th in Ruston, Louisiana. Peach ice cream and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
  13. Delcambre Shrimp Festival – While we are on the festival beat, this is totally a day trip. You haven’t gone Cajun till you go Acadiana. A bit later in the summer, this happens August 18th – 22nd. Bring your dancing shoes.
  14. Old State Capitol – While you’re downtown, hit up the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.
  15. Global Wildlife – This is one of the most underrated experiences of my childhood. Letting a giraffe eat out of your hand might be the highlight of your kid’s summer, and who am I kidding, your’s as well.
  16. Myrtles Plantation Tour – My oldest is very into mystery and more. On your way home, do yourself a favor and stop at Chloe’s in Zachary for a snowball.
  17. WWII Museum – I don’t really know that this needs much introduction; it’s a must-do with the older kiddos!
  18. Louisiana Children’s Museum – This is one of my fondest childhood memories.
  19. Audubon Zoo / Cool Zoo – I will spare you the song, but they do all “ax for you.” So don’t let those animals down. When you’re there, it’s totally worth the “pop” bracelet that gets you admission into the Cool Zoo and unlimited rides on the train and carousel.
  20. Audubon Aquarium of America’s & Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium – What kid doesn’t want to touch an urchin and eat crickets.
  21. Write and Illustrate a Children’s Book – Because, after all these big adventures, you will need some time at home.
  22. EBR Library – The East Baton Rouge Parish Library has many little classes and fun projects for all ages. Check out their event calendar and enjoy!
  23. Dinosaur Park Henderson – I have heard amazing things, and this summer, we intend to find out for ourselves.
  24. Livingston Parish Library – Just a little hop next door, and there are so many fun programs for littles to enjoy.
  25. Dig a Garden – There is no greater joy than watching my kiddos play in the dirt. If you need some help, Glad Gardens can build one for you!
  26. Make a Nana recipe from scratch – No box mixes here, just some love, wooden spoons, and old family recipes.
  27. Lemonade Stand – The earliest form of entrepreneurship at its south Louisiana finest.
  28. Barnhill Preserve in Ethel – (sloths…Nuff said) hands-on animal encounters and programs!
  29. Baton Rouge Zoo – One of our favorites to spend a day with the animals and play in the park – you can even feed the pelicans now too!
  30. Cajun Pride Swamp Tour – take a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp explorations on this authentic Louisiana swamp eco-tour.
  31. Knock Knock Children’s Museum – this is a full day of fun and good eats at Acorn Cafe!

And be sure to check out our Summer Fun in Baton Rouge Guide for more!

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Wild Wine Walk – BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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We are thrilled to share this NEW event with you all; the perfect date night and tickets are NOW AVAILABLE! Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting its first-ever Wild Wine Walk🍷 on May 21st, 2021. Guests (21+) are invited to stroll through the zoo for an early evening of wine tasting, sample small bites from local eateries, live music & much more. Their VIP experience will include an hour early access to the event, a commemorative wine tumbler & a driving tour of the zoo on Their new, custom wrapped shuttles. This event promises to be a WILDLY good time!
 

Wild Wine Walk

WILD WINE WALK

WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
4 PM to 7:30 PM – VIP
5 PM to 7:30 PM – GENERAL ADMISSION

WHERE: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo 

TICKETS:

  • General Admission Tickets are $50 
  • VIP Tickets are $75 
  • VIP ticket holders will also enjoy shuttle rides in the Zoo for the first hour of the event & will receive a commemorative insulated wine tumbler. 

Tickets now available:🍷www.wildwinewalk.org🍷

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.  

Louisiana Children’s Museum to Reopen this Summer

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It’s been over a year since our children have enjoyed some of our most beloved play areas, but they are opening back up little by little. We’re so excited to share that the Louisiana Children’s Museum will be reopening just in time for the summer on Saturday, May 29.

“We are counting down the days until we can gather together and focus on creating joy for children and families within our Museum once again.” said Julia Bland, LCM CEO. “We’ve been busy planning and preparing for expanded play opportunities both indoors and outdoors and programs that will support the unique needs of children and families as our city and state continue to open up.”

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Louisiana Children’s Museum COVID Precautions 

There will be frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces and exhibit pieces, hand sanitizing stations. The museum will also encourage social distancing and repeated hand washing. Masks will be required for all staff, volunteers, and guests, including children ages eight and older. Masks are strongly encouraged for children ages four and older, according to the news release.

“The LCM is uniquely designed to offer state-of-the-art air and water quality,” Bland said. “For example, the Mississippi River water exhibit was specifically designed to ensure that the water that flows is purified and consumable. Even the cistern-runnel water features outdoors have purified water. These are safeguards that we planned and put in place when designing our state-of-the-art exhibits,” added Bland.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Summer Admission & Memberships 

Advance timed-entry tickets will be required to effectively manage the number of guests. Advance timed-entry tickets will be available beginning Monday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at www.lcm.org/tickets.

Admission to the LCM is $14 per person for adults and children 12 months and older. LCM Family Memberships are also available for purchase and include general admission for a full year of play and exploration.

LCM memberships that were active when the museum closed will automatically be extended. All members will receive their full 12-month value of membership. New membership cards with updated expiration dates will be mailed to members in early May.

Louisiana Children’s Museum Hours

The Museum will open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. throughout the summer.

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST 2021 – BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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Calling all Party Animals!! 🦒🦓🐏 🐅🐆  Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo as they celebrate their 51st birthday at Zippity Zoo Fest 2021 on March 27th and 28th. The weekend will be filled with tons of fun, including live performances, edzoocation station, keeper chats, animal enrichments, photo contest display, Princesses & of course birthday cake for all! This is always one of our favorite events at the Baton Rouge Zoo, the weather is perfect for a day outdoors and the added festivities make for a fun day at the zoo.   ZIPPITY ZOO FEST 2021

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST 2021

Entertainment
Enjoy the talents of community groups from across the area. We may even have some characters stop by throughout the weekend for socially-distanced photo opportunities!

EdZooCation Station
Stop by the EdZooCation Station for fun and learning! Learn about animal facts, animal conservation and pollination. You might also get to meet some of our education department’s animal ambassadors!

Keeper Chats & Animal Enrichments
Hear from our Zoo Keepers, ask questions and learn how we care for our animals daily. At select chats, watch our animals enjoy a special Zoo birthday treat, while you enjoy a piece of free Zoo birthday cake!

Photo Contest Winners Gallery
Enjoy a display of the WINNERS of our photo contest. The photo contest is open to photographers of all ages and experience levels. Winners will be announced at Zippity Zoo Fest, and their printed photos will be on exhibit, gallery-style, throughout the 2-day event.

AAZK Booth
Visit the Baton Rouge Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keeper (AAZK). This year at Zippity, AAZK is raising funds for conservation. Stop by to talk with our Zoo Keepers, learn about the amazing things they are doing for philanthropy projects, continuing education and professional development.

Party Favors
Just like any good birthday party, we’ll have party favor treats for the kiddos to enjoy as the depart our annual birthday extravaganza!

Tickets
Make plans to join the Zoo for a festive, fun-filled family day at the Zoo!   Click HERE to get your tickets in advance.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated BRFF via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.