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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {August 18th – August 20th }

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The Baton Rouge Family-Friendly Weekend Guide is your comprehensive source for the top events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge this weekend. Discover a wealth of family-friendly options available in Baton Rouge and beyond, ensuring that quality time with your loved ones is never in short supply!

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

Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend

Nature Night Hike and Campfire: Forest
Friday, August 18th  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BREC’s Forest Community ParkJoin us on a Friday night for a great way to say hello to summer! The program will include a night hike learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. Come enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required, and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.

 

5th Annual Sweet Baton Rouge® Ultimate Tailgate
Saturday, August 19th – 12 PM – 5 PM
Perkins Rowe

Sweet Baton Rouge® is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated 5th Annual Ultimate Tailgate, taking place on August 19th from 12PM to 5PM at Perkins Rowe. This year, we are bringing the event back to where it all began, as the Ultimate Tailgate’s inaugural market was held at Perkins Rowe 2019. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!
We will have 2 Domestic 1 Import playing all of your favorite tailgate tunes. Baton Rouge Family Fun is joining us with a table for kids to kraft while attending Ultimate Tailgate.
At the Ultimate Tailgate and all past local events Sweet Baton Rouge® host, we have always prioritized creating a strong local Louisiana community, providing a platform for others to support and shop local goods. Our gameday themed market showcases a wide range of locally made goods, local boutiques, and much more. By participating as a vendor, you will not only gain exposure for your business but also contribute to the growth and success of the local business community. If you’re a boutique or local vendor, apply here.
Not only will we have amazing vendors, but this event will have its second Corn Hole Tournament & our First Annual Jambalaya cook-off.

 

Oath Bayou Bash
Saturday, August 19th, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
10305 Blackwater Road, Central, LA 70714

Fun for the whole family! Water Slides, Jump Houses, Face Painting, Sno Balls, Ice Cream Trucks, DJ Music, Cornhole Tournament, and more!

 

Wonders of Wildlife
Saturday, August, 19th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Join BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center as they explore the wonders of urban wildlife and learn how we can all get along.
️ Educational presentations
Games
Live animals
Trail activities
Crafts and more!
Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Need some tips on how your pets and the wildlife in your backyard can coexist? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
August 19th, 9 AM – 4 PM
️Ages: 3-17 / $4; Ages: 18+ / $5
Learn more:
Contact Information
sguidry@brec.org
Price: Ages: 3-17 / $4; Ages: 18+ / $5

 

FIELD TRIP TO THE MOON LEGO
Saturday, August 19, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Main Library Children’s Storytime Area

Join the Main Library at Goodwood to read Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare, then build LEGO creations inspired by the book. Registration is required, and space is limited. Sorry, no groups.

 

Memorial Day Weekend in Baton Rouge – Things To Do

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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we have the opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country while embracing the joyous summer spirit and the cherished tradition of family gatherings. It’s a time to pay homage to our heroes and celebrate the season of sunshine and fun.

Here are our Top 5 Memorial Day weekend picks!

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

Memorial Day Weekend in Baton Rouge

Blue Star Mothers Flag Ceremony
Saturday, May 27, Starting at 9 am
State Capitol Gardens

Blue Star Mothers Flag Ceremony

Saturday, May 27th, BSM and volunteers will be planting 11,000 American flags and reading the names of the fallen from 9/11 to the present day.
The flags will be carried in by the For Our Fallen organization which consists of active and former military members. Please line the street in front of the State Capitol @ 7:30am to Welcome the Heroes Hump carrying the flags.
The opening Ceremony will begin @ approximately 8:30 am followed by the planting of the flags. The public is encouraged to attend. Seating for the ceremony is very limited. Please bring your lawn chairs. It’s a great experience for your children and grandchildren!!
Flag pick up will be on June 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

 

Memorial Day Festival
May 27th + 28th
PARDS North Park

Memorial Day Weekend in Baton Rouge Memorial Day Weekend in Baton Rouge

TWO days. TWENTY artists.
Travis Tritt, Scotty McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tyler Braden, Shenandoah and MORE at CCJ Memorial Day Festival on May 27th + 28th! Get tickets: www.thecajuncountryjam.com
Use promo code TEXASCLUB for $20 off tix!
Adult & Kid friendly festival – children over 5 must purchase and have a wristband. Children 5 and under are admitted free without a wristband but must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
May 26-28
219 South Irma Boulevard

The Jambalaya Festival Association, chartered in 1967, invites you to mark your calendar for the 56th Annual Jambalaya Festival to be held in Gonzales from May 26-28, 2023.
A weekend of delicious food, great music, and fun experiences the whole family will enjoy.
 The festival features World Champion Jambalaya, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, and so much fun it takes three days to get it all in.
Location: 219 South Irma Boulevard

 

Movie in the Garden: Fae Fest Edition
Saturday, May 27th, 12 pm – 4 pm
BREC’s Independence Community Park

Come one, come all for a magical day full of whimsy and lore. Come dressed in your favorite FAE costume and celebrate the earth and the preservation of everything that makes it the beautiful place we know, while enjoying whimsical and fun activities with a FAE twist. This event will feature movies, games, strolling entertainment, FAE folk, face painters, crafts, and other exciting family entertainment for all to enjoy. Admissions is free for fairies, sprites, gnomes, and elves of all ages. Costumes are certainly encouraged!
12:15 p.m. – Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
2:30 p.m. – Strange Magic (2015)
  • Price: Free
  • Age Limit: All ages

 

Baton Rouge Concert Band Memorial Day Concert
Monday, May 29th, at 7:00 pm
Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd

Baton Rouge Concert Band Memorial Day Concert

 

The Baton Rouge Concert Band will present their Memorial Day concert to honor those who lost their lives while defending our country. They will play marches and patriotic music but will also include music appropriate for somber remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Join them on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, at 7:00 pm at the main branch of the East Baton Rouge Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. The concert is free!

 

May this Memorial Day weekend be a time for reflection and celebration, where we honor our heroes and embrace the bonds of family and the joys of summer they fought so valiantly to preserve.

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Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {April 28- April 30 }

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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. There is no shortage of family-friendly 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

Live After Five
Friday, April 28th,  5 – 8 PM
North Boulevard Town Square

Spring festival season is HERE, and it’s about time to work Live After 5 into the rotation! Mark your calendars, gather your krewe, and get ready for a rockin’ time! 🎉 Join us for live music, delicious food and drinks, local art vendors, kids activities, and a whole lot of dancing in the heart of Baton Rouge.

 

Kite Fest Louisiane 2023
Saturday, April 29th – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 30th – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex

Things to Do in Baton Rouge

Fun is in the air – this weekend on the Westside!  Grab your lawn chairs, put some wind in your sails, and gather the entire family for Kite Fest Louisiane!  Enjoy a family fun day of kite flying, kite making, Louisiana food booths,  champion kite-flying, and fireworks!  A kite-making workshop and kite designing are just some of the activities for children, along with indoor flying performed by indoor flying champions.

 

International Astronomy Day
Saturday, April 29th, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Highland Road Park Observatory

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend

The largest and best International Astronomy Day celebration is within a day’s driving distance of Baton Rouge. Music, games, food, demonstrations, rides, exhibitors, and sky viewings.

 

Red Stick Reads- INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY 
Saturday, April 29th 10:00 am – 5 pm 
541 South Eugene Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Join Red Stick Reads for sales and fun all day long (10-5p) for Independent Bookstore day. They will have jambalaya, snacks, and light refreshments as well as used and new book sales. Long Live Indy Bookstores!

 

Festival of Two Rivers
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend

RIDES (Subject to Change)
Wheel
Sea dragon
Chaos
Trabant
Himalaya
Yo-yo
Dragon Wagon
Monke Maze
Merry Go Round
Baja Buggy
Bumper Car
Motorcycle Jump
Mini Octopus
Bee Bop
Jet Ski

Here are some additional events to consider:

Our Lady of Mercy Fair

St. John’s Festival de la Prairie Festival 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {April 21- April 23 }

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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. There is no shortage of family-friendly 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

Live After Five
Friday, April 21st,  5 – 8 PM
North Boulevard Town Square

Spring festival season is HERE, and it’s about time to work Live After 5 into the rotation! Mark your calendars, gather your krewe, and get ready for a rockin’ time! 🎉 Join us for live music, delicious food and drinks, local art vendors, kids activities, and a whole lot of dancing in the heart of Baton Rouge.

The Chris LeBlanc Band requires no introduction, as LeBlanc is a home-grown blues crooner and a member of the LOUISIANA ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. This local favorite is kicking-off Baton Rouge Blues Festival weekend the only way we know how: music, dancing and a whole bunch of fun.

 

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
Saturday, April 22nd,  8 AM – 12 PM
Main Street Market

Celebrating Earth Day at the Farmers Market! This year, in addition to the usual array of fresh produce and artisanal goods, they will be highlighting the importance of native Louisiana plants. Farmers and vendors work hard to bring you the best of what our region has to offer. We believe that supporting local agriculture is an important way to show our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Kids Activity: DIY Tote Bag Kids Activity
Bring your old shirts to the Sprouts table and turn them into market tote bags!

Live music from Victor Andrada!

Free parking is available at all locations of the Red Stick Farmers Market. All farmers and vendors accept cash and Market tokens. If you would like to use a credit, debit or Louisiana Purchase (SNAP) card, they can swipe them at the Market Information Booth in exchange for Market Tokens.

 

Bike Festival 
Saturday, April 22nd, 10 AM – 2 PM
Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Are you bananas for bicycles? Join BREC for the second annual Baton Rouge Bike Festival. Come enjoy velodrome demonstrations, free rides on BREC’s BMX track, BMX skate park competition, and guided bicycle rides along the Pennington Trail.

Community History Festival: The Sportsman’s Life!
Saturday, April 22nd, 10 AM – 2 PM
Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library

Join the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library in celebrating their 13th Annual Community History Festival, The Sportsman’s Life, on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The whole family will enjoy a day of FREE country fun, food, games, crafts, and entertainment. Activities will include rodeo roping, a bouncing bullpen, archery, basketball arcade, virtual reality headsets, electronic reel fly fishing, football toss, boxing bags, face painting, balloon animals, storytimes, artesian BBQ and hot sauce cooking demos, and much more!

 

Baton Rouge Blues Festival
Saturday, April 22nd & 23rd,
DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE

Free, open to the public, celebration of the Blues on April 21, 22 & 23, 2023 in Downtown Baton Rouge
Bring the whole family to this year’s Blues Fest and enjoy the Cane’s Kids Corner, located at the beautiful Old State Capitol grounds! From 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, the Cane’s Kids Corner will be alive with drum circles by Kids Orchestra, face painting, and arts and crafts activities by Line4Line Baton Rouge. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the festival while the kids have a blast. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly experience!

 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {April 14- April 16 }

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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. There is no shortage of family-friendly 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

Live After Five
Friday, April 14th,  5 – 8 PM
North Boulevard Town Square

Spring festival season is HERE, and it’s about time to work Live After 5 into the rotation! Mark your calendars, gather your krewe, and get ready for a rockin’ time! 🎉 Join us for live music, delicious food and drinks, local art vendors, kids activities, and a whole lot of dancing in the heart of Baton Rouge.

 

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
Saturday, April 15th,  8 AM – 12 PM
Main Street Market

Live Music and Sprouts for kids! The Saturday market (4/15) celebrates pollinators! Bring the kids to the Sprouts table to learn about pollinators’ importance, plus live music from Mel Chavis!
Free parking is available at all locations of the Red Stick Farmers Market. All farmers and vendors accept cash and Market tokens. If you would like to use a credit, debit or Louisiana Purchase (SNAP) card, they can swipe them at the Market Information Booth in exchange for Market Tokens.

 

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
April 14, 15, & 16
PONCHATOULA MEMORIAL PARK | NORTH 6TH ST. PONCHATOULA, LA

Since 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has attracted visitors from near and far to celebrate our local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and our special community, flourishing into the largest free harvest festival in the state of Louisiana. Join us for three days filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, and loads of family fun!

 

Party For The Planet
Saturday, April 15th 9:30am – 5pm (Grounds Close at 6pm)
Baton Rouge Zoo

Party for the Planet will be a day of celebrating Earth’s great creatures! Louisiana Clean Fuels will be out with several electric cars and bikes for perusing, and they will have a variety of animal enrichments happening at the zoo; the AAZK crew will be set up selling eco-friendly goodies to raise funds for the animals, and they will have an earth focused scavenger hunt for guests to participate in around the zoo!

Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for members. 

 

Crawfish Festival
Saturday, April 15th – 12 PM -11 PM
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

All things Crawfish
Jambalaya Cook-Off
Classic Car Show
Mini Pot Contest
Petting Zoo
Crackling Cook-Off
150 Crafts Booths
Crawfish Eating Contest
Live Music
Celebrity Judges
Inflatables
Cornhole Tournament
50/50 Drawing

 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {April 8 }

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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. There is no shortage of family-friendly 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

Saturdays In The Park
Saturday, April 8th – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Howell Community Park

Things to do in Baton Rouge with kids

It’s not just an ordinary day in the park. During Saturdays in the Park, there will be some extra excitement to add to your day of play! Roll out of bed and into your local park for pop-up activities to entertain, engage, and inspire all ages.

We encourage gathering all your eggs in this basket! 🥚🧺 During Saturdays in the Park, on April 8, BREC will be having fun with all kinds of spring-themed activities to add to your day of play. 🌼🤸

 

Baton Rouge Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th,  11 AM – 1 PM
BREC’s Highland Road Community Park

Things to do in Baton Rouge with kids

Habitat Church invites you to the 2nd annual community Easter event!
Saturday, April 8th for FREE lunch and fun for the entire family!
There will be age-appropriate Easter egg hunts throughout the event, photos with the Easter Bunny, and exciting Easter crafts for children and parents to do together!
Highland Road Community Park | The Grand Pavilion
This is a FREE event! Invite your family and friends!
FREE Food 🍔🌭
Easter Egg Hunts 🥚
Crafts 🎨🖌
Easter Bunny Photos 🐰

 

Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th – 1 PM – 3 PM
Family and Youth Service Center
1120 Government St

Over 2000 Easter eggs hunt!🐰
Egg dyeing!🥚
Bike giveaways! 🚲
Free jambalaya and more! 🤩

 

Easter Eggstravaganza and Family Festival 2023
Saturday, April 8th –  11 AM – 2 PM
Renew Church – Baton Rouge
10915 Florida Blvd.

Games, prizes, inflatables, giveaways, free food, and over 7000 eggs! Everything is FREE!! Everyone is welcome!!

 

Gnarly Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 8th – 10 AM – 5 PM
Gnarly Barley Brewing
1709 Corbin Rd, Hammond, LA,

It’s time to make those core memories for the kiddos again! Eggstravaganza is back for another year, featuring all the things the children love: ice cream, pizza, goats, bounce houses, eggs. And all the things parents love, too: Beer. Unlimited beer.
The details:
🍺 Open 12-9pm that day
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt 12:30 – 1pm
🐐 Petting Zoo – Wildwood Farms 1-3pm
🍕 FOOD Nola Mia Pizza Truck 12-5pm (pizza and crawfish bread)
🍦 FOOD Mr. Milkshake 12-5pm (crawfish, ice ream, and lemonade)
🎙️ MUSIC: Carson Station 1-4pm
🏰 Bounce Houses from Xtreme Inflatables
All ages and free to attend. Dogs are welcome but not required.

 

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {March 31- April 2 }

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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: Forest
Saturday, April 1st,  1 PM – 3 PM
BREC’s Independence Community Park

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend

Question – What do you get when you combine kids, eggs, prizes, and fun? You get BREC’s Continuous Egg Hunt! BREC invites you to join them for this family-fun event – games, face painting, bounce houses, arts & crafts, petting zoo, and a special appearance from – just you wait and see!

 

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST 
Saturday, April 1 and Sunday April 2 9:30 AM – 5 PM
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Calling all Party Animals!! 🦒🦓🐏 🐅🐆 Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo as they celebrate their 53rd birthday at Zippity Zoo Fest on April 1st and 2nd! 

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!

 

Easter Bunny at the Rowe
Saturday, April 1st,  8 AM & 12 PM
Red Stick Farmers Market 5th and Main St.

Hippity Hop on over to Perkins Rowe on April 1 to see the Easter Bunny!
Breakfast with the Bunny at CPK:
9am-11am
Breakfast pizzas are $15 and kids under 3 eat free!
***Reservations are required! Call CPK to reserve your spot today! 225-766-3840
Selfies with the Bunny:
11:30am-1:30pm
Take a selfie with the bunny in front of the fountain! In the event of rain, the bunny will move to the covered area in front of Cinemark.
*Selfies are free of charge!

 

Flower Fest 
Saturday APR 1 AT 10 AM – Sunday APR 2 AT 4 PM
Pointe-Marie

Who’s ready for a two-day family-friendly festival?? The Flower Fest kicks off this weekend and celebrates the talent and ingenuity of Floral Artists through this collaborative event bringing together florists in a spirit of camaraderie, fellowship, and culture. All profits of the festival benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
WHEN: SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM-4PM�
WHERE: POINTE-MARIE �
14200 River Road
Baton Rouge LA 70820
This year’s festival will include the following:
🌸Floral Artists Market with over 25 vendors
🍱Numerous Food Trucks
📸More floral photo ops & backdrops
🦄Festival Hair and Floral Temporary Tattoos and more!
🧺Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged as this festival is held outdoors on a beautiful ample lawn.
*Kids under 3 get in free.

 

2nd Annual Edible Book Festival
SATURDAY AT 2 PM
Main Library at Goodwood

The Edible Book Festival is an international celebration of books, food, and bad puns, held on or around April Fools’ Day each year. Participants are invited to choose a book and create an edible representation of its title or wordplay on its title. Join us as we gather at the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. to view the bookish fare concocted to amuse, amaze, or, yes, even disgust onlookers and fellow participants. Vote for your favorites in categories such as Best in Show, Wittiest Wordplay, Least Appetizing and more! Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. and prizes will be awarded!
To submit an entry, just bring your punny, edible creation to the Library at 1 p.m. to be displayed!

 

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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