Spring is in full swing in Baton Rouge, and our Baton Rouge Weekend Planner is blooming with family fun! Whether you’re into flowers, blues, zoo animals, or Easter festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are our top picks for April 4–6, 2025—organized by date to help you plan your weekend with ease! ️ Weather […]
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Spring is in full swing and this weekend is bursting with color, creativity, culture, and community fun! From Holi powder play and Easter egg hunts for pups to stargazing and hands-on history, there’s something for every kind of family adventure across Baton Rouge and beyond in our Baton Rouge Family Fun Weekend Planner! ️ Weekend
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Spring is in the air, and it’s time to welcome it with a burst of color, joy, and togetherness at the 5th Annual Holi Festival of Baton Rouge! Hosted by Colors of the World and presented by Raising Cane’s, this free, family-friendly event invites everyone to experience one of the most vibrant festivals in the
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Calling all Party Animals!! Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo as they celebrate their 55th birthday at Zippity Zoo Fest on April 5th and 6th! The whole family will enjoy our Annual spring festival complete with a live entertainment, edzoocation station, children’s village, animal enrichments, special character visits, free birthday cake and much more! ZIPPITY ZOO
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Strawberry picking is a delightful, tasty, and educational experience for families. There’s something special about harvesting your own food and gaining a deeper appreciation for where it comes from. Here in Louisiana, we’re lucky to start the picking season earlier than much of the country, offering plenty of berry-picking opportunities near Baton Rouge. Below, we’ve
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Looking for family-friendly activities in Baton Rouge this weekend? With Mardi Gras celebrations in full swing, this is the perfect time to enjoy the city’s vibrant parades, music, and festivities! From the family-friendly Krewe of Southdowns to 225 Fest, there’s something for everyone to experience the magic of Carnival season. Alongside the parades, check out
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As Mardi Gras celebrations ramp up across the region, this weekend promises an exciting mix of parades, festivals, and family-friendly activities! With spectacular weather on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the festivities. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Baton Rouge and beyond this weekend. Weekend
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I pride myself on being a solid scratch baker: Alton Brown practically raised me, for Pete’s sake, not to mention I audited an online Food Science class from Harvard one semester (hair flip). Harvard, people! So when I was tasked with developing a recipe for gluten-free king cake, I wasn’t intimidated. How hard could it
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Looking for fun things to do in Baton Rouge with the family this weekend? Baton Rouge and beyond are packed with exciting events! Whether you’re a comic book fan eager to explore the Mid-City Micro Con, a nature lover ready for Story Time in the Garden, or an art enthusiast wanting to create some Warhol-inspired
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Holly Clegg was one of Baton Rouge Family Fun’s greatest supporters. She shared many recipes and resources with Baton Rouge Family Fun. We hope they will continue to be enjoyed by families in Baton Rouge and beyond for years to come. Below is one of her posts from 2018; it’s a community favorite, and it’s
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Grab your fishing pole and head out with the family to GEAUX Fish! Geaux Fish Catfish Rodeo is a great opportunity to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing or for the old veteran to test their skills. BREC will be stocking the pond with adult channel catfish to ensure you have plenty to
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While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in Baton Rouge tennis lessons with BREC will not only expose
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