Here’s your Weekend Family Fun Planner for July 11–13, 2025, packed with water park movie nights, sweet summer parades, hands-on science, and kid-powered markets — perfect for Baton Rouge families ready to make memories!
☀️ Weekend Weather Forecast
Friday: High 92° – Mostly Sunny
Saturday: High 91° – Afternoon Thunderstorms
Sunday: High 90° – Partly Cloudy
Double check event details before heading out — weather or schedules may change!
Friday, July 11
Movie at the Lagoon: Moana 2
Time: 7:30–9:30 PM
Location: BREC’s Liberty Lagoon
Details: Enjoy a summer night with family and friends for a movie at the Lagoon during our extended hours. Grab your towels and one of our inner-tubes, then just sit back and relax with our movie night.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
No outside floats or water toys allowed inside the park.
All guests must adhere to the park’s Clear Bag Only Policy.
Late Night Hype at Howell Park
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
Location: Howell Community Park
Details: Join BREC for summer fun at Late Night Hype. Each event will include late swim hours, a DJ, inflatables, food and more. Law enforcement will also be present to give them opportunities to positively engage with the surrounding community.
For more information, visit https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/late-night-hype
Saturday, July 12
Science Academy
Time: 10 AM–12 PM
Location: Highland Road Park Observatory
Details: Kids ages 8–12 can explore the science behind solar cycles, sunspots, and more in this hands-on, instructor-led workshop. Great for young scientists and space lovers!
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Washington Parish Watermelon Festival & Parade
Time: Festival all day | Parade at 9 AM | Fireworks 9:30 PM
Location: Washington Parish Fairgrounds (Parade in downtown Franklinton)
Details: It’s a watermelon wonderland! Enjoy the parade, floats, pageant queens, food, live music, and watermelon everything all weekend long. Free admission and full of small-town family fun!
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Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Time: 12 PM – 7 PM
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Details: A market run entirely by kids! Little entrepreneurs sell handmade goods, treats, and crafts. Live music, films, and adult vendors round out this community event.
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Neighbor Hood Fest
Details: Celebrate Baton Rouge’s diversity through music, food, local films, and a kids’ area at this free, family-friendly festival. Don’t miss the hot dog eating contest, Vendor Village, and all-day entertainment.
Sunday, July 13
Free Day at Knock Knock Children’s Museum
1900 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Details: Get ready for some hands-on fun and learning about money! Join us on Sunday, July 13th for a free day at the museum! Enjoy our special financial literacy activities and the museum’s 18 Learning Zones for free, thanks to the Society of Louisiana CPAs. Free day will be split into two sessions to ensure everyone has an opportunity to play. Walk-ups are welcome, but space will be limited. Explore math and money through play while building essential skills such as earning, saving, sharing, and spending money! We highly encourage you to register for either Session 1: 11am to 1pm or Session 2: 2pm to 4pm to ensure your spot! Please note the museum will be in between sessions!
Wrapping It Up
From floating movie nights to science adventures and watermelon parades, this weekend is overflowing with kid-friendly fun in Baton Rouge and beyond. Whether you’re dancing at a festival or watching the stars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Tag @BatonRougeFamilyFun in your weekend adventures — we love to see your family making memories!