Spring fun is popping up all around Baton Rouge this weekend! From digging for fossils and exploring rocks at the swamp to dancing your way through a Zydeco fun run and enjoying a sensory-friendly evening at the children’s museum, there are several ways for families to get out and explore. If you’re looking for Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend, here are a few events happening around town.
Weekend Weather in Baton Rouge for Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday: Warm with highs in the mid 70s
Saturday: Mild with a mix of sun and clouds
Sunday: Low 70s with partly cloudy skies
Monday: Mid 70s and mostly sunny
Disclosure: Event details can change due to weather or other circumstances. We always recommend checking with event hosts or official websites before heading out.
Event details can change due to weather or other circumstances. We always recommend checking with event hosts or official websites before heading out.
Little SmARTies – THURSDAYS!!
📍 BREC Art
🕐 4:30–5:30 PM (Thursday Sessions)
👶 Young children
Details: BREC Art invites young creators to explore fun and creativity through art and imagination. This hands-on program encourages open minds, new experiences, and a lifelong appreciation of the arts. The class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. In-parish residents only.
Dates: Thursdays – Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and April 16
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aVJ4p9
Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend
Rockin’ at the Swamp
📍 Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
🕐 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (March 7)
👶 Ages 3+
Details: Get ready to rock at this hands-on nature event filled with gems, fossils, and outdoor fun. Kids can search for “fool’s gold,” explore the quarry for ancient fossils, and create their own rock animal craft. Families can also check out the rockhound market, tackle the climbing wall, and bounce in the rock tumbler jump house while exploring the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.
Learn more: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/rockin-at-the-swamp/21744
Zydeco Fun Run – Cancelled
📍 Perkins Road Community Park
🕐 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (March 7)
👶 All ages welcome
Details: Get ready to dance, dash, and let the good times roll at the Zydeco Fun Run! This one-of-a-kind event blends the energy of a fun run with the spirit of Cajun culture. Families can run, walk, or groove their way along the course while enjoying live Zydeco music, festive throw stations, and colorful surprises along the way.
Learn more: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/zydeco-fun-run/25756
Play 4 All – Sensory Friendly Evening
📍 Knock Knock Children’s Museum
🕐 4:00–6:00 PM (March 8)
👶 Children with disabilities and their families
Details: This special after-hours event offers a sensory-friendly museum experience designed for children with disabilities and their families. Enjoy low lighting, reduced noise, and adaptive activities throughout all 18 Learning Zones so every child can explore and play in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Thanks to the generous support of the Charles Lamar Family Foundation, this event is free to attend, but advance registration is required.
Learn more: https://knockknockmuseum.org/event/play4all-5/