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
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.
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
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
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.
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!