Spring is in full bloom and there are plenty of family-friendly events happening around Baton Rouge this weekend! From Easter egg hunts and strawberry season celebrations to astronomy programs and community festivals, there are lots of fun ways to get out and enjoy the weekend together. If you’re looking for Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend, here are some events worth checking out.
Weekend Weather in Baton Rouge
Friday: Upper 70s with scattered showers and mild evening temps
Saturday: Overcast with a high of 81
Sunday: Scattered rain storms with a high of 69
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 (April 3–5)
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Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend
Saturday April 4th
Strawberry Jam at the Red Stick Farmers Market
📍 501 Main St, Baton Rouge
🕐 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 4)
👶 All ages
Details: Celebrate Louisiana’s strawberry season at the Red Stick Farmers Market’s annual Strawberry Jam. This festive morning features live music, cooking demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and plenty of fresh Louisiana strawberries. Visitors can also meet Jazzy the Strawberry, the cheerful spokesberry for the Louisiana Strawberry Marketing Board.
Baton Rouge Life Fest
📍 Rhorer Plaza
🕐 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (April 4)
👶 All ages
Details: Bring the whole family to this afternoon celebration filled with music, performances, and fun activities. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, obstacle courses, relay races, water balloon fights, Easter egg hunts, games, and face painting. Food trucks, a kids snack station with free hot dogs, nachos, and ice cream, plus giveaways will also be part of this community festival.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Eggsplore & More Inclusive Egg Hunt
📍 North Park – Denham Springs
🕐 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 4)
👶 All ages
Details: The 2nd Annual Eggsplore & More Inclusive Egg Hunt & Resource Fair is designed to create a welcoming space for all families. In addition to the egg hunt, families can connect with community resources while enjoying a morning of springtime fun and activities.
Audubon State Historic Site Easter Egg Hunt
📍 11788 LA Hwy 965, St. Francisville
🕐 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (April 4)
👶 Children welcome
Details: Head to the beautiful grounds of Audubon State Historic Site for their 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Families can enjoy a morning of egg hunting, laughter, and springtime fun in a historic setting.
Admission:
$6 ages 7–61
Free for children 6 and under.
Highland Road Park Observatory Programs
📍 Highland Road Park Observatory
🕐 Programs April 3–4
👶 All ages
Details: Explore the wonders of space this weekend with special programs at the observatory. Friday features American STEM: A Quarter-Millennial Celebration, while Saturday includes Science Academy: The Parker Solar Probe and evening sky viewing. Programs are weather permitting, so call ahead before visiting.
Learn more:
brec.org/HRPO/April
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