Hello, October! Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, live music, and indoor adventures are filling the weekend with family fun. Whether you’re staying close to home or taking a day trip, here’s what’s happening in Baton Rouge and beyond. Before heading out: Check the linked event pages for weather updates, schedule changes, and ticket availability. Zachary Fall
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FREE festivals, outdoor adventures, family concerts, cultural celebrations and more – there’s plenty of things to do in Baton Rouge and beyond! September is going out with a bang! From National Hunting and Fishing Day and BREC’s Asian Mid-Autumn Festival to a colorful family fun run, classic car show and Hungarian Harvest Festival, there’s something
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National Hunting and Fishing Day is back! Join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a FREE event that will include fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures! This event is held nationwide on the fourth Saturday
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Looking for things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this weekend? We’ve got another fun-filled September weekend ahead with festivals, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, a family movie night, stargazing, splash pads and plenty of FREE family fun! Whether you’re looking for something outdoors, an inexpensive family outing or a special event worth splurging on,
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Looking for family-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend? September is bringing us science, art, nature, books, ponies, farmers market fun and even a night under the stars! Whether you’re looking for a FREE family outing, an outdoor adventure or something indoors to beat the Louisiana heat, there’s plenty happening around Baton Rouge
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Are you looking for family fun on a lazy Sunday in Baton Rouge? Good news: The first Sunday of every month is free admission day at many of Baton Rouge’s most popular attractions! Here are a few places you can visit on your first free Sunday. Check out the exhibitions, collections, hands-on galleries, interactive performances,
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The first weekend of September is here, and Baton Rouge is kicking off the month with FREE museum fun, local history, farmers market finds, story time, sensory-friendly activities and plenty of ways to get the kids out of the house. Find Things to Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend in our Weekend Planner! And Sunday
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Halloween events in Baton Rouge are officially underway, and one of our top picks is the Swamp Haunted Hikes at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center! Our family had a blast last year, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy a night full of activities and not-so-spooky Halloween fun. Watch our short video from last year’s
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Looking for things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From FREE festivals and markets to nature adventures, astronomy, animals, Pokémon, Louisiana culture and more, there are plenty of ways to make memories with the family around Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs and beyond this weekend, August 28–30!
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Looking for family-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge and around Southeast Louisiana this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From FREE family events and farmers markets to reptiles, art, astronomy, live music and sensory-friendly play, there’s plenty happening around the Baton Rouge area August 21–23. As always, event details can change, especially when weather is
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This weekend brings a fun mix of glowing hot air balloons, nighttime swamp exploring, back-to-school celebrations, hands-on art and science, local food, telescopes, and one more summer splash. Supporting our museums, parks, markets, and community programs helps keep these local family experiences going. ❤️ Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend Zachary Really Hot
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Get ready for an amazing day filled with fun and excitement at the 4th Annual Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Downtown Live! This event is packed with activities and entertainment for the whole family! Will it be hot? YES, thus the name, check out the Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival Survival
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