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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {March 17- March 19}

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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. 

Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend

Continuous Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 18, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jackson Community Park

Things To Do in Baton Rouge

You and the fam won’t want to miss the first of three Continuous Egg Hunts!! BREC‘s Continuous Egg Hunt will include:
🥚2 hours of back-to-back hunts
🥳 Inflatables
🎨 Face Painting
🐐Petting Zoo
🎯Games
🖼Arts & Crafts
🎶 Music
🐰 A visit from the Easter Bunny and so much more!Hunts are happening at BREC’s Jackson, Forest, and Independence Community Parks from 1-3 p.m.! For specific dates and more information, visit https://bit.ly/CONTINUOUSEGGHUNT

 

Wearin’ of the Green Parade
Saturday, March 18th,  10 AM

Things To Do in Baton Rouge

Wearin’ of the Green Parade rolls at 10am CST sharp starting at Hundred Oaks and South Acadian Thruway. Make your plans to join us for this lively, family-oriented parade. Festivities start early in the day with the Shamrock Run, which is held on part of the historical parade route and culminates with the parade itself!

You can expect 2 – 3 hours from the start of wherever you are standing to watch it. So, if you start seeing it at 11:00, expect it to be finished by 1:30-2pm.

 

Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 18th, 9 AM – 4 PM
Colonial Stables

Family-friendly fun, free admission! Photos with the Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny, Shopping, Food trucks, Boiled crawfish, Gellyball, Bungee jump, Live bunnies and chicks, k-9 Korner, Girl Scout cookies, and more!

 

Baton Rouge Port Visit of NAO TRINIDAD
Saturday, March 16th – March 25th
USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Baton Rouge Port Visit of NAO TRINIDAD

The USS KIDD Veterans Museum will offer guests a step back into history with the arrival of the Nao Trinidad, a 16th-century Spanish-built replica with a rich history. The tall ship will be sailing upriver to Baton Rouge next month and be open for public tours from March 13th through the 25th on the downtown riverfront.
The NAO TRINIDAD was the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the world between 1519 and 1522. Leading a fleet of five ships from Seville, Spain, TRINIDAD aided in the discovery of the Strait of Magellan at the southern tip of South America and crossed the Pacific. The wear and tear of the voyage took its toll on the fleet, with only the NAO VICTORIA surviving to return to Spain.

 

One Book One Community Kickoff Party
Sunday, March 19th 4 PM – 6 PM
Main Library at Goodwood

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is kicking off its 17th Annual One Book One Community series celebrating The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture by Chris Thomas King! Bring the whole family to enjoy delicious food and refreshments, live music, crafts, and community organizations celebrating Louisiana’s rich music, culture, history & more!

 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {March 11- March 12}

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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. 

Things To Do in Baton Rouge  This Weekend

Rockin at the Swamp
Saturday, March 11th,  9 AM – 4 PM
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Join Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to explore the exciting world of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils. Add to your rock collection or find some unique gift items at our Rockhound Market. Try your skill scaling our rock climbing wall. Learn to identify different rocks and minerals and make your own take-home identification card on our Treasure Trail. Experience the excitement of the gold rush while hunting for iron pyrite in our Gold Mine. Try out some rockin’ crafts or paint your own Rock Animal in our craft corner. Explore ancient life forms in the Fossil Quarry. This is one rockin’ day of fun highlighting geology and earth science. Pass discounts are available.
Ages: 3-17 / $4
Ages: 17+ / $5

 

City of Walker “Let’s Fly a Kite!” 
Saturday, March 11th,  10 AM – 2 PM
Sidney Hutchison Park

City of Walker "Let's Fly a Kite!" 

Plan to spend the day at the park! They will have a Farmer’s Market including Food trucks, professional kite demos, kite making workshops, kite giveaways, music by DJ KJack, and a special appearance by Pyro Pilots.

 

The Dinosaur Experience
Saturday, March 11th,  2 PM & 3:15 PM
Le Chien Brewing Company

The Dinosaur Experience

This is a FREE event! Visit with the Dino guys from The Dinosaur Experience on the patio of Le Chien Brewing Co.! This awesome group of guys has some seriously cool pets they are bringing with them for all of us to meet! They are hosting not one but TWO show times to make sure everyone gets to see the show. Bring your Dino-loving little ones (and dino lovin adults, duh) along to the family-friendly Le Chien Brewing Co.! Can you help Ranger Martin keep his mischievous dinosaurs under control?

 

Holi Festival of Baton Rouge
Saturday, March 11th,  2 PM – 5 PM
Repentance Park

The Holi is a unique festival of colors, harmony, friendship, and love that continues to grow in popularity each year. Although an Indian festival, this event attracts people from many different cultures and backgrounds from the South Louisiana community. At the 3rd Annual Holi Festival of Baton Rouge, there will be henna artists on site, facepainting, cultural dance performances, food, beer, and wine, and lots of COLOR! Admission is free and the event is family friendly.

 

John James Audubon Day
Saturday, March 11th,  10 AM – 4 PM
Audubon State Historic Site (45 min. from Baton Rouge)

John James Audubon Day

Saturday March 11th, visit Audubon State Historic Site and explore the world and legacy of John James Audubon’s time at Oakley Plantation in 1821. From 10 AM until 4 PM Activities will include:
10:00 AM Walking with Audubon. A guided walk through the grounds around Oakley, the things he saw, the people he knew.
10:30 AM Children’s activities- Scavenger Hunt
11:00 AM Special Oakley House tour- A sneak peek at our new tour format with quotes from John Audubon.
11:30 AM John Audubon at Oakley Plantation costumed Ranger led talk in front of Oakley House.
Noon Walking with Audubon. A guided walk through the grounds around Oakley, the things he saw, the people he knew.
12:30 Children’s Activities- Creating a Food Chain to discover the part Birds play in nature.
1:00PM Darlene Reeves of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society will be in the theatre with talks on many of Audubon’s prints, how they were made and their history.
1:30 PM Children’s Activities – Creating natural and recycled Bird Feeders
2:00 PM John Audubon at Oakley Plantation costumed Ranger led talk in front of Oakley House.
2:30 PM Children’s Activities-Creating Bird Houses to take home
3:00 PM Darlene Reaves of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society will show Audubon’s prints and his commentary on the birds and the paintings.
3:30 PM John Audubon at Oakley Plantation costumed Ranger led talk in front of Oakley House.

 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {Feb 4th – Feb 5th}

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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. With the holidays upon us, there is no shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family! It’s Free First Sunday in Baton Rouge this weekend too!

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

Things To Do in Baton Rouge  This Weekend

3rd Annual Krewe of Oshun Parade & Festival
Saturday, February 4th  12 PM – 6 PM

JOIN THE KREWE TODAY | Set to roll out on February 4, 2023 | You do not want to miss the opportunity to be apart of the 3rd Annual Krewe of Oshun BR Parade & Festival.
North Baton Rouge Now, Inc. would like to invite you to participate in the inaugural Krewe of Oshun Mardi Gras Parade & Festival. We are excited to continue our legacy of bringing positive and much needed events to East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes. The Krewe of Oshun rolls out Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 12 noon. The festival kickoff begins promptly at 2pm. Immediately followed by entertainment and festivities. We invite you to be as creative as you would like with your float entries.

Location: 660 N Fourth St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, United States

 

BREC’s Magnolia Mound – Free First Sunday
Sunday, February 5th

Free self-guided tours will be offered on the first Sunday of each month. Occasional demonstrations will be offered.
Black History Presentation
Presenter: Monique Mulder
Time: 2 p.m.
Louisiana is unique in many ways, one being the long and rich history of its black catholic community. Drawing from personal experience and historical research Monique Mulder explores the history, complexities, and uniqueness of various black catholic parishes and schools that are an important but often overlooked aspect of Louisiana’s culture.
Location: 2161 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge

 

Capitol Park Museum – Free First Sunday
Sunday, February 5th

Enjoy FREE ADMISSION to Capitol Park Museum every first Sunday of the month courtesy of the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum!
The Capitol Park Museum tells a story of passion, adventure and discovery that could have happened only in the Bayou State. Come explore a way of life like no other.
Location: 660 N Fourth St, Baton Rouge

 

Dino-Light – Manship Theatre 
Sunday, February 5th, 2 pm

DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is the first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magical powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. This glow-in-the dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world.
‍Recommended for all ages

Location: 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge

 

CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts

Bring your pups out for the 24th Annual CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts!! Bark in the Park begins at 10 a.m., the K9 demo by BRPD begins at 11 in front of Galvez Plaza stage, the Dog Costume Contest begins at noon on the Galvez Plaza stage, and the parade rolls at 2 down North Blvd.! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Location: North Boulevard Town Square

 

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225 Fest – Celebrating Baton Rouge Culture

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By now, you’ve undoubtedly seen the brightly colored branding for 225 Fest all over social media, it immediately caught our attention, and he had to learn more. The innuagrual street festival was created to celebrate everything we love about Baton Rouge Culture while spotlighting local vendors, artists, organizations, and businesses.

225 Fest

Bring out the entire family to celebrate #225Day on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 10 am-2 pm for the inaugural festival kicking off in Downtown Baton Rouge on N. Fourth St. & The Capital Park Museum!

225 Fest – Celebrating Baton Rouge Culture

“We’re on an ambitious mission to defy sterotypes, data points, and rankings that don’t tell the full story of what it means to love Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge has historically meant BE RESILIENT. We’re the springboard for ambitious college students. We’re refuge to neighboring cities and states during hurricane season. AND home to best creatives, families and innovators.”

225 Fest

  •  Street Festival Entrance: North St. & N.Fourth St.
  • Street Festival: Food trucks, vendors, art walk & mini health fair
  • Capitol Park Museum: Kids Activities, Panel Discussions, $5 Museum Tours & Restroom

This festival culminates the rich history of Baton Rouge and the culture that powers the capital region combined with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop!

WHAT: 225 Fest

  • 80+ Vendors & Food Trucks
  • 30+ Health care vendors
  • Art Walk with 25+ local creatives
  • Kid’s Discovery Day with 12+ activities
  • 4 Panel Discussions
  • 1 Millennial Day Party
  • Live Performances & More

WHEN: Sat, February 25th
10 am-2 pm

WHERE: N. Fourth St. & Capitol Park Museum

ADMISSION: This event is free & open to the public

Please register today and celebrate the future of Baton Rouge with us: www.225fest.com

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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {Dec 10 – Dec 11}

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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. With the holidays upon us, there is 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. 

Things To Do in Baton Rouge this weekend: 

 

Santa Rocks the Rowe | December 10 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Things to Do in Baton Rouge

Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, December 10 from 5pm-8pm for Perkins Rowe‘s annual Santa Rocks the Rowe event!
🎅 Paid Photos with Santa provided by Cherry Hill
🎨 Face painting
🎄 Christmas Crafts and letters to Santa with Baton Rouge Family Fun
🎁 Games
🎶 Live Music and more!
Music Schedule:
Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes by local musicians:
The Cool Beans
5pm-6pm
Town Square Stage
The Baton Rouge Concert Band
6:30pm-8:00pm
Street next to CPK

 

 Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade | December 10 | 5:30pm

Things to Do in Baton Rouge

The Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade rolls at 5:30pm. See the map below for parking and save a spot in front of Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown for easy access to drinks and restrooms! Battle of the Bands starts at 4pm.

Let it Sneaux | December 10 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BREC Park

Friends, community and holiday cheer, make this season the most wonderful time of the year! Perkins Road Community Park is turning into a Winter Wonderland for this year’s Let It Sneaux! Come stuff your stockings on your stroll down Candy Cane Lane, take photos with Santa, enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate while watching movies on the big screen, playing in the snow and much more!

Event is free of charge and donations are welcome to benefit the BREC Foundation’s Send a Kid to Camp Program.

Come join the holiday fun! If you are a business or organization and would like to bRING in the holiday with us, reserve your spot here!

Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Festival of the Bonfires | December 9-11 |

CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER…CAJUN STYLE! Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! LOCATION: Lutcher Recreational Park Lutcher Avenue- La HWY 3193 Lutcher, LA 70071 DATES: December 9, 10, and 11

Marche in the Park Christmas Market | December 11th  | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come out December 11th, 11am-4pm for Denham Springs Big Christmas Market! Come check out Christmas Marché in North Park! 190+ Vendors, Santa Pictures, Grinch Pictures, Face Painting, Bounce House, Free children’s craft corner, Food Trucks, Surprise Guest Appearances, and More!! ????

 

Find more Baton Rouge holiday events and activities for the family in our Christmas Events Guide:

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {Dec 2 – Dec 4}

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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. With the holidays upon us, there is 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. 

Things To Do in Baton Rouge this weekend: 

 

Festival of Lights | December 2 | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

Grab your cameras and your Christmas cheer, and get ready to enjoy the magic of the season. The Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition, transforms the winter sky into a wonderland on December 2nd from 4-8 pm.

Welcome the holidays with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard, a 35-foot Christmas tree, a snow village complete with ice skating, and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Watch as the magic lights up before your eyes with a fireworks show and the annual tree lighting ceremony in North Boulevard Town Square. See our post with a full schedule of events!

Boucherie and Balloon Festival | December 2 -4 | Times Vary

The Boucherie and Balloon Festival is coming back to Sorrento! From hot air balloons, carnival rides, and cracklin’ cookoffs, to live music and plenty of shopping, they’ve got festivities you and the family won’t want to miss.

Sensory Santa | December 2 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

North Sherwood Forest Community Park – Drive thru the holidays at BREC’s Selfies with Santa. Each car will receive prepackaged holiday activities, snacks and reindeer food! Santa will also be available to take selfies with you and your family from the safety of your own car. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities.

Broadmoor’s Annual Christmas Parade | December 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Hosted by the Broadmoor Residents’ Association.
• This is an outdoor event and the parade will roll as long as weather conditions permit.
• The parade route begins at Broadmoor High School parking lot (on Goodwood Blvd), east onto Goodwood Blvd, through the S curve, then north on Woodhaven St, then west on S. River Oaks Dr., then south on Cora Dr., then east on Goodwood Blvd back to the Broadmoor High School parking lot. The parade route is about 1.9 miles in length.
In addition, they are asking both participants and attendees to bring a non-perishable food item(s) for donation. All the food items collected will be given to the food pantry immediately after the parade and then distributed to those in need by S.E. Ministries. For information on the Broadmoor Christmas Parade (including the parade route map), check the ‘Parade’ section of the website at http://www.broadmoor-br.org

A Rural Life Christmas | December 4 | 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE

Ring in the Holiday season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration at the LSU Rural Life Museum.  Decorations with natural trimmings representative of special times of long ago will be displayed throughout the museum’s grounds.  Seasonal activities such a musical groups, demonstrating artisans, open-hearth cooking, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present during this event. A complete list of activities and musical performances will be available soon. Children ages 0-3 will be admitted at no charge.  For everyone else, the cost is $10.00 per person. Admission: $10.00 per person. This event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit from Papa Noel!

Baton Rouge Zoo’s ZooLights | Through December 30th  | Zoo Hours

Zoolights is a mile-long trail through the Zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays. Once again, the Zoo is partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting non-perishable food items (minimum of one per person) during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. All food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
DATES: November 25 – December 30 Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Admission gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

 

Find more Baton Rouge holiday events and activities for the family in our Christmas Events Guide:

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

Baton Rouge Family Fun Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

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One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge. From the houses with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant ones, we appreciate the time it takes to share the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community. As you are driving around looking at Christmas Lights, add some more fun with a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!  You can add your own ideas to the list, too!

Find our giant list of Amazing Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond here!

Baton Rouge Family Fun Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

Click on the image below for a FREE printable to take with you on your next adventure!

Christmas & Holiday Events in Baton Rouge & BeyondBaton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – Christmas in Baton Rouge

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Grab your cameras and your Christmas cheer, and get ready to enjoy the magic of the season. The Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition, transforms the winter sky into a wonderland on December 2nd from 4-8 pm.

Welcome the holidays with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard, a 35-foot Christmas tree, a snow village complete with ice skating, and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Watch as the magic lights up before your eyes with a fireworks show and the annual tree lighting ceremony in North Boulevard Town Square.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Skating begins at 4 PM – Ages 5-10 Only
Snow Village begins at 5 PM – Ages 5-15 Only

Snow in Baton Rouge??? Yep, 10 tons of real snow will be ready and waiting for the kids at Repentance Park! Repentance Park is located between the Old State Capitol and River Center. Enjoy Baton Rouge’s very own Rockefeller Center-style ice skating rink located on the first floor of the River Center Plaza, where festival-goers can stand on the balcony and watch the children skate around the plaza!

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

HOLIDAY FILM SCREENINGS – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

From 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., you can enjoy screenings of your favorite holiday classics, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman, at Harley/Vey Theatres.

TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS – 6:20pm 

Mayor Broome will countdown the City’s Christmas Tree lighting along with half a million sparkling lights on North Boulevard. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree on North Boulevard and marvel over the elaborate fireworks show on the Mississippi River! While you await the countdown, you can support Louisiana Youth Orchestra by shopping their bake sale, where baked goods, hot chocolate, and popcorn will be available for purchase, or let the kids decorate a personalized ornament to cherish for years to come.

The preferred area for viewing the fireworks will be North Boulevard at Town Square, facing the Christmas Tree and Mississippi River.

BATON ROUGE  SANTA – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Santa will assist Mayor Broome to countdown the lighting of Baton Rouge’s Christmas Tree! Afterwards you are invited to the Louisiana Old State Capitol for a special photo-op and other holiday festivities. Louisiana’s Old State Capitol will host their annual “Santa in The Senate” on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Guests of the Old State Capitol will have the opportunity to take their photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in the old Senate Chamber and then enjoy a Christmas film in the old House Chamber.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras or cell phone to take pictures. There will be arts and crafts for children to partake in and a special treat upon existing the building.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Downtown Baton Rouge will be in the holiday spirit with tons of activities going on. Most of the downtown churches and museums participate in the evening by having live nativity scenes, giving away hot chocolate, singing Christmas carols, and much more!

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

ARTIST VILLAGE

Produced by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, this year’s Artists Village at the Festival of Lights will be located in the Rhorer Plaza Lawn. Over ten local artists will be selling handmade crafts to complete your Christmas shopping list. Along with the artists, the festival will include a bake sale, hot chocolate for sale, and multiple food vendors.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Christmas in Baton Rouge

Full Festival of Lights Schedule

Mayor’s Stage at Galvez Plaza

Justin Garner
4:15p.m. – 6:00p.m.

Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks
6:00p.m. – 6:25p.m.

“Swing into Christmas” with Ned Fasullo
6:25p.m. – 8:00p.m.

Holiday Fun at North Boulevard Town Square

Experience North Boulevard Oak Alley

See 250,000 Christmas lights!

Bayou Cirque Performers

Experience the magic of the holidays with Live Actors, Krampus, Jack
Frost, Winter Witch, Winter Fairies, Santa’s Elves and more!

Kid’s Orchestra

Join Kid’s Orchestra at Festival of Lights for a live instrument petting zoo.
Touch a real violin, or a trumpet, and learn about all of the opportunities
kid’s orchestra has for your student.

Winter Wonderland

Community Stage

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
McKinley Middle Choir, BRCVPA, Woodlawn
Middle Choir, Cangelosi Dance Project, Liberty
High Dance, Creme de la Rouge, EBRPSS
Talented Arts Program, McKinley Middle Magnet
Dancers, Baton Rouge Cheer Academy, Capital
High School Dance, Forest Heights Music
Theatre

Free Ice Skating

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
First Floor Outdoor Plaza
Provided by the River Center.
Ages 5-10 only.

Free Snow Village

5:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Repentance Park
Take a turn playing in ten (10) tons of real snow!
Ages 5-15 only.

Free Holiday Shorts

5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.
EBRP River Center Branch Library
Watch screenings of your favorite holiday shorts

Santa’s Gift Shop

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Rhorer Plaza
Artists from the Baton Rouge Arts Market and
around the region sell unique handmade items

Other Downtown Holiday Fun

Holiday Shopping Event

4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
LSU Museum of Art Store (1st Floor), 100 Lafayette Street
Visit the LSU Museum Store for their 18th annual Holiday Shopping
Event! Get 20% off one item (excluding sale merchandise). Free gift
wrap! Shop and enter to win raffle prizes!

Live Nativity

5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
First Presbyterian Church Terraced Garden, 763 North Boulevard
Visit the beautiful Terraced Garden for a re-enactment of the birth of
Jesus Christ as told in the Gospels. Featuring a mini petting zoo for the
young ones. Performances are approximately 30 minutes.
Linger after the last performance and experience a Christmas concert
with Michael O’Brien and the Foto Sisters; “The Incarnation of Christ.”
Concert will be in the Sanctuary at 7p.m.

Santa in the Senate

Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd
Join us at the Old State Capitol from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday,
December 2, 2022, for our annual Santa in the Senate event – part of the
Downtown Festival of Lights. Use your own camera or phone to capture
a photo with Santa in the Senate chamber. Enjoy free showings of the
Ghost of the Castle, kid-friendly crafts and holiday movies.
This event is free and open to the public. The castle will be decorated and
the OSC elves will be hard at work to give you and your family a
memorable evening!

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2022 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly alternative to the commercial haunted houses? Come to Bluebonnet Swamp’s 2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes on October 14, 21, and 28 to learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” 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. Skip the line this year by pre-purchasing your tickets today!

 2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes

2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes
Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for children, but all ages enjoy the spooktacular excitement of these Halloween-themed evenings. Event admission is through the education building, where crafts and storytelling are just around the corner.
2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes
Don’t be afraid of the dark! At night, head into the woods to get some treats and learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at educational stations along the Haunted Hike Trail. No scare tactics are used during this program as we strive to create cheerful-not-fearful experiences for our younger participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome, and flashlights are recommended. Food vendors will be on-site during the event. We enjoyed a howling good time!
2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes

WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
WHEN: Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 – Doors open at 6 p.m.
COST: $6 per person / Ages 2 + under free

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who 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.

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {Sept 24th – 25th}

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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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Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day

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WHERE:
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814

WHEN:
Saturday, September 24th 8 AM – 1 PM

ADMISSION:
FREE

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 FREE event will feature:
Youth fishing tournament
Live animals
Canoeing
Air-rifles
Skeet shooting
Archery
Free food and drinks
Door prizes
Face painting and more!

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch

Things to Do in Baton Rouge

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

Directions: From I-55 take exit 32 then left toward Wardline Rd, drive 2 miles then turn right onto Lee Hughes Rd, drive 0.9 mile then turn left onto Lee’s Ln.

WHEN:
September 24th through November 6th
Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm

ADMISSION:
Kids (newborn & up): $9 per child CASH ONLY
Adults with children/child free
Adults without kids: $9
 Mrs Heather’s Pumpkin Patch will open Saturday, September 24th through November 6th!
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Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch Activities
Pick a Pumpkin from the field
Zipline
Jumping Pillow
Tunnel Slide
Face Painting
Duck Racing
Hay Maze
Pony Hop
Play in our fun Corn Maze
Spider Web
Nursery Rhymes
Bean Bag Game
Seesaws
Learn about bees
Milk a Cow
Roll Down the Hill
Learn how pumpkins grow
Merry go round
Visit with cartoon characters
Hopscotch
Indian Tee Pee
Nature Trail
Lots of places to take pictures
Weigh & Measure your pumpkin
Bring a Picnic Lunch
Pictures with Spookley
Paint a pumpkin (weekend only)

Baton Rouge Concert Band – Fall Performance

WHERE:
Main Library at Goodwood

WHEN:
Sunday, September 25th @ 5 pm

ADMISSION:
FREE
The Baton Rouge Concert Band returns to the Main Library at Goodwood Plaza on Sunday, September 25 at 5 pm to perform their fall concert, “A Few of Our Favorite Things.” From classical to pop music; from concert band music to jazz; from show tunes to soundtracks, join us for an evening of light-hearted music as BRCB shares a few of their favorite pieces of music. Bring your lawn chairs!

Inside Out Arts – Family Fun Outdoor Arts

WHERE:
Zachary Community Park

WHEN:
Saturday, Sep 24th –  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

ADMISSION:

$10 per session per person EBR Parish residents
$12 out-of-parish residents
Ages:
6+
This new BREC program will feature three different sessions of Family Fun Art! What a great way to spend a Saturday morning – outside, creating art, and making family memories! Snacks provided. Who says you can’t enjoy art AND the great outdoors?!
Sept. 24: Plein Air Sketching
Create a landscape sketch of Zachary’s Community Park’s beautiful green spaces.
Oct. 15: Paint like a French Impressionist
Using acrylic on canvas, participants will paint an impressionistic piece of Zachary Community Park’s green spaces.
Nov. 5: Water, Water, Everywhere
Families will create a mixed media collage using the Zachary Community Park ponds as an inspiration.
For More Information
225-272-9200 Ext 1505
jpoulter@brec.org

Community Care Day: BBQ in the Park

Community Care Day: BBQ in the Park

WHERE:
BREC’s North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N Sherwood Forest Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70814

WHEN:
Saturday, September 24th – 9 AM – 12 PM

ADMISSION:
FREE

September is self-care awareness month! Come out and help us celebrate! BREC is joining forces with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide the community with resources that promote health and wellness. This is an event the entire family will enjoy. Activities will include free health screenings, BBQ contest, music, kid’s activities, basketball tournament, fishing and more!