It’s a packed spring weekend in Baton Rouge with festivals, live music, outdoor fun, and hands-on activities for families! Whether you’re exploring nature, enjoying live entertainment, or heading out to a community festival, there are plenty of Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend.
Weekend Weather
Friday: Upper 70s with sunshine
Saturday: Mid 80s and partly cloudy
Sunday: Mid 80’s with a mix of sun and clouds, some scattered showers
Disclosure: Event details can change due to weather or other circumstances. We always recommend checking with event hosts or official websites before heading out.
Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend
Nature Night Hike + Campfire
📍 Frenchtown Conservation Area
🕐 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (April 24)
- Price: $5
- Registration Method: Online
- Age Limit: 6+
Details: Ever wonder what goes on in Conservation Areas after the sun goes down? Join Conservation staff and learn about local nighttime ecology and nocturnal animals while you creep through the woods on a blacked-out night hike. And no Night Hike would we complete without time around the campfire and a S’more! 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.
Learn more: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/nature-night-hike-campfire/21827
Nature Journaling Workshop
📍 Frenchtown Conservation Area – Cohn Arboretum
🕐 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (April 25)
- Price: $10
- Registration Method: Online
- Age Limit: 13+
Details: Are you seeking opportunities to connect with nature while expressing your creativity? Join BREC to learn the essential skills of nature journaling! Our workshop series will introduce you to methods for connecting science, writing, and art to build critical thinking skills, mindfulness, curiosity, and wonder. No matter your background or experience level, we will teach you to take the time to slow down and fall more deeply in love with nature through the pages of your journal.
Festival de la Prairie
📍 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – Prairieville
🕐 April 24–26 (various times)
👶 All ages
Details: One of Prairieville’s favorite spring traditions returns with a full weekend of family fun. Enjoy live music, carnival rides, and plenty of delicious food including jambalaya, crawfish stew, fried fish, and homemade sweets. There will also be a silent auction and a great community atmosphere all weekend long.
Schedule:
Friday: 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/festival-de-la-prairie/
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Live After Five Concert Series
📍 Downtown Baton Rouge
🕐 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (April 24)
👶 All ages
Details: Baton Rouge’s longest-running free concert series is back for another spring season! Enjoy live music, local food vendors, kids’ activities, and a fun, relaxed downtown atmosphere. This week features Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, known for their high-energy blend of traditional Creole rhythms, blues, and R&B.
Wild Day at the Rowe
📍 Perkins Rowe
🕐 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (April 25)
👶 All ages
Details: One of Baton Rouge’s favorite family events returns with a fun day of animals, music, and hands-on activities. Enjoy ambassador animals from the Baton Rouge Zoo, live presentations, crafts, face painting, games, and more. Baton Rouge Family Fun will also be hosting arts and crafts for kids.
International Astronomy Day
📍 Highland Road Park Observatory
🕐 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (April 25)
👶 All ages
Details: Blast off into a full day of space-themed fun with games, exhibits, demonstrations, astronaut training activities, rocket launches, and telescope viewing. This worldwide celebration is perfect for curious kids and families who love science and space.
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/international-astronomy-day/
Kite Fest Louisiane
📍 West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex
🕐 11:00 AM – Fireworks at dusk (April 25)
👶 All ages
Details: Enjoy a full day of kite flying, food vendors, kids activities, and competitions at this lively outdoor festival. Families can watch champion kite flyers, take part in kite-making, and stick around for fireworks in the evening.
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/kite-fest-louisiane/
Denham Springs Spring Festival
📍 Antique Village – Denham Springs
🕐 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (April 25)
👶 All ages
Details: Spend the day exploring over 160 vendor booths, live music, a farmers market, and a free kids zone with games, balloon art, and activities. Families can also visit the bookmobile, check out Arts Avenue, and enjoy food and entertainment throughout the day.
Rocking on the River Concert Series
📍 Town Square Plaza – Downtown Baton Rouge
🕐 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (April 25)
👶 All ages
Details: Head downtown for live music, local food vendors, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere along the river. This free weekly concert series is perfect for families looking to unwind and enjoy great music together. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your people, and come catch the energy on the riverfront! 🌊🎶
🎸 Live Music
🍔 Local Food & Craft Vendors
🎁 Free Giveaways
👨👩👧 Fun for ALL ages
🎤 Upcoming Shows:
🔥 April 25 – Love Notes – R&B, Blues, Oldies & More
🔥 May 2 – Ruben Moreno -Zydeco Music-
🔥 May 9 – ADO Soul & The Tribe New Orleans Style Jazz Music
City Nature Challenge + Tickfaw Nature Hike
📍 Multiple locations / Tickfaw State Park option
🕐 April 24–27 (various times)
👶 All ages
Details: Join a global effort to document local wildlife during the City Nature Challenge, the world’s largest bioblitz. Simply find wildlife, take a photo, and upload it to iNaturalist to contribute. Families can also join a guided hike at Tickfaw State Park on April 25 from 8:30–11:00 AM to log observations together.
Learn more:
https://www.brnaturechallenge.org