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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {June 24th – June 26th}

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Our Baton Rouge Family Fun weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!

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

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Friday Night Movies on the Plaza

Friday Night Movies on the Plaza Baton Rouge

Friday, June 24th, 7:00 PM
Main Library at Goodwood
7711 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Enjoy the last Movie on the Plaza of the summate with The Karate Kid!  The Main Library at Goodwood will play the movie on the Outdoor Plaza for the whole family to enjoy! Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs! This event is FREE!

CRIS Renaissance Family Night

Capital Renaissance International School

Saturday, June 25th, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1503 Government St, Baton Rouge

The inaugural Capital Renaissance International School Renaissance Family Night benefits the NEW language immersion education program in Baton Rouge. This exciting event features live entertainment by legendary blues artist Kenny Neal and various fun activities for the kids, including miniature pony rides, face painting, balloon art, jump house, food & drink, and MORE! $10/ADULTS (18+) • $5/KIDS – 10 & UNDER FREE!

 

Dino Day at LASM

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Saturday, June 25th, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 River Road South Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Get ready for a colossal good time: Dino Day returns this year on June 25th!
Gather your favorite humans for a roaring good time! We will have hands-on activities from 10 AM – 2 PM, LPB’s Dinosaur Train playing in the Adalie Brent Auditorium, and dinosaur-themed shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium all day! Also, be sure to meet Jason, the authentic Triceratops skull generously on loan from Raising Cane’s & The Graves Family.
All activities & shows are included in general admission; members are free!

 

Swamp Pop Music Festival and Jambalaya Cook-off

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Saturday, June 25th, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

100.7 The Tiger & Our Lady of the Lake Ascension presents the Swamp Pop Music Festival and Jambalaya Cook-off Saturday June 25th from 2-9 pm at Lamar Dixon in the REV Building (Formerly Eatel Building). Doors open at 12pm. Don’t miss some of the best Swamp Pop bands in Louisiana: Tet Dur, Mike Broussard & The Night Train, and Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns hosted by Roland Doucet & The Tiger Team.
Cutting a rug works up an appetite, so make sure you grab a delicious bowl of jambalaya from the Jambalaya Cook-off sponsored by Mike Ward’s Liberty Safes in partnership with the Jambalaya Festival Association. All proceeds from the cook-off will benefit the Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, just $5 a plate!
*Kids 12 and under get in free
*Tickets are $25 in advance & $30 at the door
Doors open at 12noon
Line Up:
2:00 PM-4:00 PM – Donald Babin Tet Dur
4:00 PM-6:00 PM – Mike Broussard & Night Train
6:00 PM-8:00 PM – Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns

 

American Radio Relay League Field Day

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Saturday, June 25th, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70810

FREE / All Ages: The Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club will take part in an exciting nationwide emergency exercise. Temporary stations will be set up at HRPO as BRARC joins similar clubs across the continent in an exciting emergency exercise. Some clubs use strictly battery power and solar power. Some clubs use low power outputs (five watts or less) to make contact with other stations all over North America.

Field Day is a twenty-four-hour endurance session of skill and suspenseful fun for parents and kids alike. How many North American sections can the club members contact before time runs out? HRPO patrons will only be allowed on the property from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday, 25 June. 

The entire eight hours there will be…

  • a display of modern and vintage amateur radio equipment
  • an area to practice Morse code
  • a GOTA station allowing non-licensed visitors to contact another state
  • From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm solar viewing will take place.
  • From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the Train Like an Astronaut course will be open.
  • Sometime during the event, the operators may attempt to contact the International Space Station.

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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {June 17th – June 19th}

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The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!

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

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Saturday, June 18th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
BREC’s Forest Community Park
13900 S Harrells Ferry Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Fathers On A Mission will host its 5th Annual “Celebration of Fatherhood: STEM Fest” on June 18, 2022. A FREE opportunity for Family fun! Engage in 40+ STEM activities, enjoy free food, door prizes, raffles & entertainment!!
Fathers & Father Figures bring your kids out for a fun filled STEM Fest! This will be a great opportunity to expose and inspire future Innovators, Creators, Makers and Entrepreneurs! Attendees will learn about opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). There will be assistance in supporting kids of all levels of learners and leaders. Bring the family out to Celebrate Fatherhood the STEM way! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! 

 

Saturday, June 18th, 9 am – 5 pm
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

With our Dog Days, BSNC drops its “No Pets” policy and opens its doors and trails to pets 4 days out of the year! All pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash and have their vaccinations current.
General admission fees apply
Registration is not required

Unity Fest

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Saturday, June 18th 10 am – 2 pm
Galvez Plaza, Downtown Baton Rouge

A family picnic-style event, jam-packed with live performances, music, food, and fitness activities.

June 17, 2022 – July 3, 2022
Theatre Baton Rouge
7155 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animated film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….”
And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

Saturday Science Academy

June 18th, 10 a.m.-noon
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

June 18  10 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-12 / Registration Required – Walk Ins Welcome

“Make Way for the Microscope” — Magnification can be for the quite small as well. Cadets this week will do what no others have done—buzz crystals, moss and plant seeds!

*$5 per Cadet per week ($6 if out-of-parish)
Walk-ins welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac strongly recommended
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* parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.

 

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Things to do in Baton Rouge This Weekend {June 10th – June 12th}

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The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!

Never miss our Weekly Top 5 Family Friendly Events – subscribe to get our Top Picks in your inbox each Thursday!

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

Be sure to tag us in your family fun on social @batonrougefamilyfun on IG.

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you.

Kidz Fest

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Date: June 11th
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Scotlandville Parkway
3200 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Come out and enjoy a free and fun community family fest with BREC and CADAV on Saturday, June 11 for 9 a.m.-1 p.m.! Take part in the 1 and 2K walk or run followed by kickball, inflatables, games, airbrushed face painting, food and fun thanks to Councilwomen Carolyn Coleman & Chauna Banks, State Rep Edmond Jordan and Senator Regina Barrow.

Friday Night Movies on the Plaza

Date: June 10th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Main Goodwood Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Friday Night Movies on the Plaza will return to the Main Library at Goodwood every Friday night in June at 7 p.m. We will play a fun movie on the Outdoor Plaza that the whole family can enjoy! Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs! This event is FREE!
June 10 – Luca
June 17 – Soul
June 24 – Karate Kid

Dinosaur Adventure

Date: June 11th – June 12th
Time: June 11, 2022 | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm June 12, 2022 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center
1304 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433

Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun!🦖 As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more!🦖

Learn more and purchase tickets: www.dinosauradventure.com/batonrouge/

26th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Louisiana Square

Date: June 11th
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 308 Railroad Ave,
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

The line-up for the Music Festival includes a Gospel Music, a Children’s Tent, R&B, Soul and Funk. Every year we celebrate all that Louisiana has to offer including family, food, crafts and music.

Date: All weekend
Time: Varies by location
Location: Multiple Locations – Please see our Blueberry Picking Guide

Blueberry picking can be a fun, delicious, and educational outing with kids. Nothing compares to picking one’s own food and seeing where our food comes from. In Louisiana, the picking season usually starts earlier than in other parts of the country, and we’re lucky to have several options for Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge.

Learn more: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/blueberry-picking/

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EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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The long awaited summer months are finally here, and while fun in the sun is top of mind for us all, we’re also thinking about how we can help encourage students to keep reading over the summer.

Make plans to join in the fun during the 2022 EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosts reading challenges for babies, kids, teens, and adults.

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Dive right in with the 2022 Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities! Beginning Wednesday, June 1, and running through Monday, August 15, enjoy an entire summer of FREE programs, workshops, storytimes, concerts and performances for all ages, scheduled throughout the library system.

Track your reading and earn rewards! It’s easy! First, sign up at your local Library location or online at ebrpl.beanstack.org or at your Library to start logging your reading to earn virtual badges; completion rewards from California Pizza Kitchen, Raising Canes, Barnes and Noble, All-Star Bowling and much more; and to be entered into weekly drawings for prizes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Celebration Station, Victoria’s Toy Station, and many others! It’s going to be a whale of a time!

Li’l Ones Program – Ages 0 – 5

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Li’l Ones Program is for ages 0 to 5. To complete this challenge, children need to listen to or read at least 10 books. Once a child has completed 10 books, see a library staff member to collect completion incentives, while supplies last. For every 5 books completed, they earn an entry (up to 5 entries total) into a drawing for a chance to win a special incentive.

Young Readers – Ages 5-11

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Young Readers Program is for ages 5-11. To complete this challenge, children need to read for at least 300 minutes. Once a child reads for at least 300 minutes, see a library staff member to collect completion incentives, while supplies last. For every 100 minutes read, they earn an entry (up to 5 entries total) into a drawing for a chance to win a special incentive.

Teens – Grades 6 to 12

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The teen challenge is for grades 6 to 12. Completion requires at least 10.5 hours of reading (21 sessions of 30 minutes). There are 7 virtual activity badges, and teens can gain 22 entries into the weekly drawings.

Baton Rouge Adults – 18 and Up

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Adult Challenge is open to ages 18 and up. Adults must read at least 3 books to complete the challenge, but you can also keep reading and earn up to 27 virtual activity badges and 3 entries into summer drawings!

Sign up for all reading challenges on BeanStack!

EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM- Entertainment

The Little Mermaid – Petite Princess Company

The Little Mermaid from the Petite Princess Company will be splashing into libraries this summer to celebrate the 2022 Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities. The Little Mermaid will be sharing stories with us as well as some ocean education, fun with shells and bubbles, sea creature identification, photo ops, and more! Ages 3 and up. Group registration is required.

Eden Park, Monday, June 6, 2:30 p.m.
Main Library, Wednesday, June 8, 2:30 p.m. River Center, Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m. Pride, Monday, June 20, 2:30 p.m.
Zachary, Wednesday, June 22, 10 a.m.
Baker, Thursday, June 23, 10 a.m.
Greenwell Springs, Wednesday, July 6, 2:30 p.m.

Harvey Rabbit and Friends

Join Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss Laura, and Mr. Tim as they bring fun and mayhem to the library with ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, and comedy! It just wouldn’t be summer without this gang’s energy and entertainment!

May 31, 2022

Main Library, Tuesday, May 31, 10 a.m. Greenwell Springs, Wednesday, June 1, 10 a.m. Central, Wednesday, June 1, 2:30 p.m. River Center, Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. Delmont Gardens, Thursday, June 2, 2:30 p.m. Baker, Monday, June 13, 10 a.m., Zachary, Monday, June 13, 2:30 p.m.

Baton Rouge Astronomical Society

Fairwood, Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. Jones Creek, Thursday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. Pride-Chaneyville, Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. Eden Park, Monday, June 20, 10 a.m. Bluebonnet, Monday, June 20, 2:30 p.m. Scotlandville, Monday, July 11, 10 a.m. Carver, Monday, July 11, 2:30 p.m.

Join the Astronomical Society for another spaced out program! They return this summer with a great presentation filled with fun, learning, and things to see and do that are out of this world! Ages 8 -11. Registration is required. To register, call the library branch directly.

Pride-Chaneyville Branch, Wednesday, June 1, 2 p.m. Greenwell Springs Regional Branch, Monday, June 13, 2 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch, Thursday, June 16, 2 p.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch, Thursday, July 7, 2 p.m.
Main Library at Goodwood, Thursday, July 28, 2 p.m.

Wink Danenberg – Juggler Extraordinaire!

Baker, Monday, June 27, 2:30 p.m.
Zachary, Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m.
Pride, Tuesday, June 28, 2:30 p.m.
Delmont Gardens, Wednesday, June 29, 10 a.m. Scotlandville, Wednesday, June 29, 2:30 p.m. Main Library, Thursday, June 30, 10 a.m. Bluebonnet, Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m.

Comedy! Entertainment! Juggling! Juggler extraordinaire, Wink Danenberg, will be here to amaze us with his talented juggling! You may even find yourself being part of the show! Wink has been entertaining children of all ages for over 20 years with his juggling and comedy. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Group registration is required.

Zachary, Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. Jones Creek, Friday, July 15, 10 a.m. Baker, Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m. Main Library, Thursday, July 21, 10 a.m

Find all the program listings in the Event Calendar.

Summer Reading Virtual Programming

Checkers Library TV – Deep Sea Readers

Join Checkers as he explores the globe! Checkers and his sidekick, Robot, will introduce us to a new animal each week, and each episode will feature arts and crafts, interviews with animal experts, animal book recommendations and reviews, and much more! You can access these awesome fun videos Monday, June 6 – Friday, July 29 through the Beanstack Summer Reading Virtual Programming Challenge at ebrpl.beanstack.org and on our EBRPL/Kids Facebook page.

Page Turner Adventures – Ocean Adventures

20,000 Books Under the Sea! Viewers are transformed into Storyologists when they join Page Turner and Kenny on an epic, interactive quest to discover the Lost Library of Atlantis. Along the way, they will explore Coral Reefs, The Bermuda Triangle, Arctic Waters, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Filled with fascinating facts and fabulous fiction, this adventure is designed to educate kids about our oceans while inspiring them to read books AND visit the library! Each week includes crafts, shows, guest performers, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun! You can access this fun lineup of programs from Monday, June 6 – Friday, July 15 by going to our Beanstack Summer Reading Virtual Programming Challenge at ebrpl.beanstack.org or by visiting our EBRPL/Kids Facebook page to access the Web Portal.

West Baton Rouge Library Summer Reading Program

Ascension Parish Library Summer Reading Program

There’s something for all ages! Plus, check out the library’s lineup of summer events and entertaining presenters. Discover a new activity, dive into a new book, and support lifelong learning with APL! Get your printable calendar now.

Registration begins on Tuesday, May 24. You can register online at myAPL.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack app. All participation must be logged online by Sunday, July 31, to be redeemed for prizes.

More 2022 Summer Reading Programs

Kids Who Read Beat Summer Slide. Studies show that access to books during the summer prevents a drastic loss in reading skill – especially for kids in need. (PRNewsFoto/First Book)

Chuck E. Cheese – Kids can earn 10 free Chuck E. Cheese tokens for reading each day for 2 weeks.

Scholastic Summer Challenge – Scholastic has a summer reading challenge where kids read and then go online to record the minutes they’ve read this summer. They’ll also be able to take weekly challenges to earn rewards and take part in a World Record challenge!

 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading for Kids– This program begins in May and runs through September. Kids can earn a FREE book after they read eight books and log them on the downloadable reading journal. The Barnes and Noble kids’ summer reading program is only available to students in grades 1–6. Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal, and the choice must be made from the selected books available at the store.

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Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge and Beyond

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Blueberry picking can be a fun, delicious, and educational outing with kids. Nothing compares to picking one’s own food and seeing where our food comes from. In Louisiana, the picking season usually starts earlier than other parts of the country, and we’re blessed to have several options for Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge.

Where to pick Blueberries

We’ve listed Blueberry picking farms below; while some of these farms are not close, they are within an hour or two and would make a fun day trip with a new city to explore. Time to get some dirt on your hands and fresh fruit in your buckets!

Good to Know Before You Go: Please be sure to call the farm before heading out, so many variables can affect your outing. Berry ripening, Weather, Berry availability, etc.

What to Bring: Prepare for a trip to the farm like you would a day at the park. With very little shade in the berry patches, you’ll want to bring hats and sunscreen. Wear full feet covering shoes, no flip-flops or the sort; those pesky Louisiana ants will get you every time!

Bring baby wipes and a change of clothes for the littles; you never know what blueberry shenanigans the kids will get into.

Louisiana Blueberry picking

Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge and Beyond

 Berry picking in Baton RougePhoto Credit:  Patty Mcgrath @ Blueberry Ridge Orchard

Blueberry Ridge Orchard: The Season Opens week of June 6th – please call before visiting. Hours of operation are M-Sat- sunrise to sunset. Closed on Sundays. Please bring your own containers to take your berries home. The price for a u-pick is $1.50/lb.

WHERE: 2199 Holly Ridge Road, Jackson, Louisiana 70748.
More Info: Online | Facebook |225-603-2935 or leave a message at 225-629-5311.

Blue Harvest Farms: Blue Harvest Farms is the largest U-Pick Blueberry Farm in St. Tammany parish, located on the Covington/Bush border (Waldheim). Blue Harvest Farms will no longer be a public U-pick blueberry farm. They now operate a membership program.

They are still U-pick, and they still only grow blueberries, but because the fields have been downsized, they can no longer handle historical BHF crowds.

WHERE: 78495 HWY 21, Bush, LA 70431
More Info: Online | Facebook | blueharvestfarms@gmail.com

EquiTerra Farm: EquiTerra Farm is a certified organic horse-powered farm.  They provide organic blueberries, figs, blackberries, muscadines, and vegetables. They also have wonderful big brown free-range eggs and free-range broilers. Pick, weigh, and pay!

WHERE: 12798 Muse Lane, Clinton, LA 70722
More Info:  225-683-8406 | pldavidson@aol.com

Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge

Loblolly Ridge Farm:  Will be open Friday May 27, 2022 .  Open Friday and Saturday Only 07:00am- 3:00pm. Berries are $10.00 per gallon cash on – Located in the northern section of Tangipahoa Parish, Amite, Louisiana. Loblolly Ridge Farm is a U-Pick Blueberry farm. The farm consists of 2 acres of blueberries (approximately 1200 bushes consisting of 6 varieties of hybrid blueberries).

WHERE: 1000 Andrew Bankston Road, Amite, LA 70422
More Info: Online | (985) 748-6843

Shuqualak Farms

Opening June 1 at 7am. New hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday 7am to 7pm close Monday and Tuesday.
Upick Blueberries $3.50 per pound or $20 a gallon
Wepick Blueberries $30 a gallon if able lol
Blueberry Popsicles $1.00 ea.
Local Honey squeeze bear $5
Local Honey pint $10
Blueberry Concentrate $12 a quart
Pure Blueberry Juice $10 a quart
Cash,Check,Cashapp,PayPal+charge

Shuqualak Farms is small and inviting, with six acres of blueberries and four acres of blackberries. Open from early June to mid-July, visitors are provided with a 5-quart bucket and strap for collecting their harvest. Berries are packaged in freezer-safe bags, and children are given 1-quart take-home buckets.

WHERE: 232 Shuqualak Farms Rd, Frierson, LA
More Info: Online | Facebook | (318) 797-8273

Sunhillow Berry Farm: Planning to the first week of June. Locally owned and operated. This farm has been in operation since 1993. They operate on the “honor” system. Come on out and pick your own! Pick, weigh, and pay!

WHERE: 33510 Magee-Mahner Rd Pearl River, LA
More Info: Online | Facebook | (985) 867-9737

 Strawberry & Blueberry picking

After Berry picking – Caring for Berries

Store unwashed berries in containers or gallon-sized zip-top bags layered with paper towels. Refrigerated berries will last about two days, however, frozen blueberries can last from season to season or beyond. No need to wash berries for the freezer.

THEY MUST BE DRY BEFORE FREEZING; you can wash before use. Serve at room temperature after washing with a spray of cool water. Whole berries can be frozen in zip-top freezer bags for jams, smoothies, and homemade ice cream.

Get ready to jam.

Jams, jellies, cobblers, muffins – blueberries make any recipe more nutritious and delicious. Blueberries are fat-free, low in calories, and have fiber, vitamin C, and disease-fighting antioxidants.

Did you know?

Blueberries were originally planted as a replacement crop for tobacco. Today, they’re the No. 1 fruit produced in Georgia. Yep, they beat the peach with 18,328 acres producing 39 million pounds of blueberries valued at over $120 million.

More berry picking goodness:

Strawberry picking near Baton Rouge & Beyond: U-Pick Guide

Baton Rouge Summer Camps

Movie Tavern Cheap Summer Kids Movies – $3

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Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Movie Tavern® location for their SUMMER KIDS DREAM Family Film Series. It’s the perfect way to stay entertained while beating the summer heat! Movies are only $3, and for an additional $3, you can get a kid-sized popcorn and a drink. Usually, a ticket is over $13 making this an incredible deal!

Movie Tavern Summer Kids $3 Movies:

ADMISSION: $3 per person.

WHEN: June 5 thru September 1
Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday at 10 AM.

WHERE:

CITIPLACE CINEMA
2610 Citiplace Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

JUBAN CROSSING CINEMA
9998 Crossing Way
Denham Springs, LA 70726

COVINGTON CINEMA
201 N. Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433

THE FILM SERIES LINEUP:

  • Minions – June 5-6, 8-9: Tickets
  • Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway – June 12-13, 15-16: Tickets
  • Trolls World Tour – June 19-20, 22-23: Tickets
  • Paw Patrol: The Movie – June 26-27, 29-30: Tickets
  • Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs – July 3-4, 6-7: Tickets
  • Tom & Jerry – July 10-11, 13-14: Tickets
  • Sing 2 – July 17-18, 20-21: Tickets
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog – July 24-25, 27-28: Tickets
  • The Croods: A New Age – July 31-August 1, 3-4: Tickets
  • The Angry Birds Movie 2 – August 7-8, 10-11: Tickets
  • Scoob! – August 14-15, 17-18: Tickets
  • Puss in Boots – August 21-22, 24-25: Tickets
  • Kung Fu Panda – August 28-29, August 31-September 1: Tickets

Titles and dates are subject to change. All titles will be shown in standard 2D only, some are rated PG. In accordance with MPAA, PG titles should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend.

Check for participating locations: https://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/family-friendly-films

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Things To Do With Kids This Weekend {May 21st – May 22nd}

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Find Things To Do With Kids This Weekend in Baton Rouge and beyond!

The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!

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

Be sure to tag us in your family fun on social @batonrougefamilyfun on IG.

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you.

May 21st – May 22nd

 

Bluebonnet Swamp Party

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

Date: May 21
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Everyone is invited to join Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center for their birthday bash – 25 years of connecting people to nature! Admission fees will be dropped for the day! Guests will get to participate in live animal encounters, crafts, games, and birthday cake – while it lasts!

More info: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/bluebonnet-swamp/

Kids to Parks Day

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

Date: May 21
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: BREC at Highland Road and Zachary Community Park

Celebrate the 12th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day with BREC, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country! On May 21, join BREC at Highland Road or Zachary Community Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. where all of the old games we know will be turned into something new! This event is free for all ages!

More info and full schedule: brec.org

St. Tammany Hamburger Festival

Date: May 20 – 22
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds
1304 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433

The St. Tammany Hamburger Festival takes place on Friday, May 20 – 22, 2022 at the St. Tammany  Parish Fairgrounds, situated in the heart of its beautiful and rich culture. St. Tammany Hamburger Festival will draw people from all over the south and beyond! In fact, you really won’t want to miss this year’s festival. It will feature the  First Annual Burger Eating Competition!!   On top of that, you can expect over 30 hamburger stands, 2 stages of non-stop musical entertainment, numerous contests, children’s activities, local art, and handmade crafts, and lots of other fun too!

NOMA Family Festival: The Mighty Mississippi

Date: May 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Circle
New Orleans , LA 70124

Kids and grown-ups are invited to enjoy a day of family-friendly outdoor activities and art-making inspired by the Mississippi River, and its ties to New Orleans.

  • Eco-Futurisms art-making activity with Alaina Comeaux
  • Mapping Together art-making activity
  • Pop-up workshops on the history of the land with Grow Dat Youth Farm
  • 11:30 am and 1:30 pm: Garden Walk with the Water Collaborative
  • 1 pm: Performance by the Youth Empowerment Project Drumline
  • Food available for purchase outside the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

Admission and programming are free for families. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Learn more and register: https://my.noma.org/2626/2758

Date: May 21 & May 22
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: George R Carr Memorial Airfield
401 Walker St., Bogalusa, LA 70427

Hot Air Balloons, Vendors, Live Entertainment, Carnival and more!!!
General Admission- $5 for 1 day
$7 for 2 days
Children 12 and under free!

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse – 2022

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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 from June 15 to August 3. It’s the perfect adventure for kids bored on a hot summer day, as well as for their parents on a budget.

Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

2022 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

June 15 – The Boss Baby: Family Business

June 22 – Angry Birds

June 29 – Scoob!

July 6 – Sing 2

July 13 – Paw Patrol

July 20 – Tom & Jerry

July 27 – Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

August 3 – Clifford The Big Red Dog

Summer Movie Clubhouse Prices

Tickets are $1.50 per person (adults and children). You can also book a Summer Movie Clubhouse private screening for 25 or more guests with your choice of 8 family-friendly favorites. Contact the theater for details.

Special deals on popcorn and drinks are also available at the theatre.

Participating Theatres

Visit the Cinemark website to see more details and a list of participating theatres.

Cinemark Movie Theatres in Baton Rouge are participating in the Summer Movie Clubhouse program! Cinemark is located at Perkins Rowe. (TIP – you’ll need to select the Wednesday date to see the available movie tickets).

Family Friendly Weekend {May 6th – May 8th}

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Find Things to do in Baton Rouge with Kids this weekend!

The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!

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

Be sure to tag us in your family fun on social @batonrougefamilyfun on IG.

Family Friendly Weekend Events

Things to do in Baton Rouge

May 6th – May 8th

Baton Rouge Weekend Planner
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Our Top 5 Picks

 

Saturday, May 07 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Come out and join us for a magical day of fun for everyone! Come dressed in your favorite FAE costume and celebrate the earth and how to preserve and make it beautiful while enjoying whimsical and fun activities with a FAE twist. This event will feature carnival games, clowns, stilt walkers, FAE folk, face painters, crafts, and other exciting family entertainment for all to enjoy. With each carnival game, you can earn tickets to redeem popcorn, cotton candy, and other great prizes! Admissions is free for fairies, sprites, gnomes, and elves of all ages. Costumes are certainly encouraged!

More info: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/fae-fest-free-fairy-family-fun/

Saturday, May 07 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

The largest and best IAD celebration within a day’s driving distance of Baton Rouge. Music, games, food, demonstrations, rides, exhibitors, viewing.

More info and full schedule: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/international-astronomy-day/

Friday May 6,  2022 – $5.00
Saturday May 7, 2022 – $10.00
Sunday May 8, 2022 – $5.00
Advance 3-Day Pass – $15.00 (Available the week of the festival at the festival office or the festival grounds and will not sell out of passes)

Live Music, Contests, Arts & Crafts Booths, Carnival

The world famous Crawfish Festival began in 1960 as a spin-off of the Breaux Bridge Centennial Celebration. The Louisiana Legislature had just named Breaux Bridge the Crawfish Capital of the World in 1959. The festival is now known around the country and even the world. Every May, thousands of hungry people flock to Breaux Bridge to be part of the festivities.

May 5th – 8th
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
One Canal Place
365 Canal St. Suite 2250
New Orleans, LA 70130

For Family Friendly fun,  head for less crowded stages like the Kids Tent, Jazz & Heritage and Fais Do-Do stages. Your kids will love the puppet shows, kids jazz bands, youth choirs, and Native American Village.

A dedicated area for mothers to pump or nurse is located on the west side of the Grandstand on the third floor. Patrons can follow directional signage to the location. Changing stations are located in the women’s restrooms on the 1st floor of the Grandstand. Visit the Access Center in front of the Grandstand for additional information.

Tunica Hills and Tunica Falls/Clark Creek

Weekend Adventure

Do you know the difference between Tunica Hills and Tunica Falls/Clark Creek? Clark Creek is sometimes called Tunica Falls; hence, Tunica Hills and Tunica Falls are often confused. However, if you’re in the mood for chasing waterfalls, trails, and adventure, both parks are worth a visit.

Bluebonnet Swamp 25th Birthday Party

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Everyone is invited to join Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center for their birthday bash – 25 years of connecting people to nature! To celebrate this milestone, they are inviting bakers of all skill levels to participate in a birthday bake-off.

Sweet treats of all shapes and styles with a nature-inspired theme will be judged on appearance and taste.

Bluebonnet Swamp

Bluebonnet Swamp Birthday Party

Admission fees will be dropped for the day! Guests will get to participate in live animal encounters, crafts, games, and birthday cake – while it lasts!

Event: Swamp Birthday
Date: May 21
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Theme: Celebrating Louisiana Nature

In commemoration of Bluebonnet Swamp’s 25th Birthday, BREC is hosting a BAKE OFF. Cookies, cakes, brownies, and pies – all sweet treats and elaborately decorated creations are welcome.

The theme for this competition will be Celebrating Louisiana Nature to show off how you interpret the natural beauty around us.

Learn more and register to enter the bake off: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/form/home/194