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
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. 
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, Â 11 AM – 1 PM
BREC’s Highland Road Community Park
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
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 – Â 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
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 InflatablesAll ages and free to attend. Dogs are welcome but not required.