Things to do in Baton Rouge This Weekend {June 10th – June 12th}

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!

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Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

Things To Do With Kids This Weekend

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.

Kidz Fest

things to do in Baton Rouge

Date: June 11th
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Scotlandville Parkway
3200 Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Come out and enjoy a free and fun community family fest with BREC and CADAV on Saturday, June 11 for 9 a.m.-1 p.m.! Take part in the 1 and 2K walk or run followed by kickball, inflatables, games, airbrushed face painting, food and fun thanks to Councilwomen Carolyn Coleman & Chauna Banks, State Rep Edmond Jordan and Senator Regina Barrow.


Friday Night Movies on the Plaza

Date: June 10th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Main Goodwood Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Friday Night Movies on the Plaza will return to the Main Library at Goodwood every Friday night in June at 7 p.m. We will play a fun movie on the Outdoor Plaza that the whole family can enjoy! Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs! This event is FREE!
June 10 – Luca
June 17 – Soul
June 24 – Karate Kid


Dinosaur Adventure

Date: June 11th – June 12th
Time: June 11, 2022 | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm June 12, 2022 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center
1304 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433

Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun!🦖 As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more!🦖

Learn more and purchase tickets: www.dinosauradventure.com/batonrouge/


26th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Louisiana Square

Date: June 11th
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 308 Railroad Ave,
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

The line-up for the Music Festival includes a Gospel Music, a Children’s Tent, R&B, Soul and Funk. Every year we celebrate all that Louisiana has to offer including family, food, crafts and music.


Date: All weekend
Time: Varies by location
Location: Multiple Locations – Please see our Blueberry Picking Guide

Blueberry picking can be a fun, delicious, and educational outing with kids. Nothing compares to picking one’s own food and seeing where our food comes from. In Louisiana, the picking season usually starts earlier than in other parts of the country, and we’re lucky to have several options for Blueberry picking near Baton Rouge.

Learn more: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/blueberry-picking/

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