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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. 

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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.

BREC Trail Time for Toddlers & Swamp School

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Have a little one with a love for learning? BREC offers a variety of nature-based education programs that are sure to engage and inspire your child, whether they’re a tiny tot or a growing explorer. BREC’s Trail Time and Swamp School programs provide your child with the opportunity to learn while exploring nature through themed indoor and outdoor activities.

BREC Trail Time for Toddlers

Trail Time for Toddlers

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Trail Time for Toddlers is a unique opportunity for children, ages 2-5, and their parents/guardians to make new friends while learning about nature through trail walks and themed indoor and outdoor activities. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the swamp, arts and crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, and healthy snacks. Themes change from week to week, and none are repeated within a calendar year. Participants sign up for a session at a time (3-5 weekly classes) and can choose to attend the Wednesday or Thursday session. Special weekend sessions may be scheduled to accommodate working parents; contact staff for more information. Registration for each month begins on the 1st of the month prior.

Wednesday or Thursday / 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Session 1: March 2-31
$50 (5 classes) per child for EBR Parish residents
$60 (5 classes) per child for out-of-parish residents
Session 2: April 27-May 12
$30 (3 classes) per child for EBR Parish residents
$36 (3 classes) per child for out-of-parish residents
To register: webtrac.brec.org

Ages:2-5 (with accompanying adult)

For More Information

225-757-8905
sguidry@brec.org

Swamp School

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Picking up where Trail Time for Toddlers leaves off, Swamp School continues nature-based education for kids ages 6-10. With more of a focus on science content, we will explore the outdoors, do arts and crafts, meet interesting animals and have healthy snacks. This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool parents to supplement their science education curricula in a natural setting. The program is held in two sessions this semester and themes change each class. Registration for each session begins on the 1st of the month prior.

Tuesday / 2-4 p.m.

Session 1: March 1-29
$50 (5 classes) per child for EBR Parish residents
$60 (5 classes) per child for out-of-parish residents
Session 2: April 26-May 10
$30 (3 classes) per child for EBR Parish residents
$36 (3 classes) per child for out-of-parish residents
To register: webtrac.brec.org

Ages:6-10 (with accompanying adult)

For More Information

225757-8905
sguidry@brec.org

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 3rd 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 – 6:00pm to 6:25pm

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.

SANTA & Mrs. Claus – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Santa will assist Mayor Broome to countdown the lighting of Baton Rouge’s Christmas Tree! Afterward, 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. 3rd, 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. In addition, there will be arts and crafts for children to partake in and a special treat upon exiting the building.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

Mayor’s Stage at Galvez Plaza

4:15p.m. – 6:00p.m. – EscoSoulMusic

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

You can catch local choirs, dance studios, and bands performing on the Community Stage throughout the evening.

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

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 a while after the last performance and experience a Christmas
concert with Michael O’Brien and the Foto Sisters; “The Incarnation of
Christ.” The concert will be in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m.

 

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

 

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2021 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

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, 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 & Beyond

Live After Five 2021 Returns in Fall – Downtown Baton Rouge

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After a year of being silenced due to the pandemic, Live After Five will be back in 2021. We know musicians and Baton Rougeans alike are ready for live music and some normalcy.

Live After Five 2021

Live After Five 2021

Known as the capital city’s premier seasonal live music event series,  Baton Rouge’s Live After Five, produced by the Downtown Business Association, will return for Twelve Fridays in a row from August 20 – November 5! Fall visitors and locals will once again be able to take in the sights and sounds as musicians come together to perform a free concert in downtown Baton Rouge’s North Boulevard Town Square at Galvez Plaza every Friday from 5 pm – 8 pm. 

Stay tuned for more info and the full music lineup; we will be sure to share it here when it’s announced!