School is out, summer is officially here, and this weekend is packed with family fun! From magical adventures and swamp wildlife encounters to water park fun, berry picking, and even a once-in-a-generation tall ship celebration worth the drive, there are plenty of ways to make memories with your crew this weekend.
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, a way to beat the heat, or a fun day trip, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite family-friendly events happening this weekend.
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
Liberty Lagoon
📍 Liberty Lagoon Water Park
🕐 Open all weekend
👶 All ages
Details: Summer has officially arrived at Liberty Lagoon! Families can enjoy the lazy river, water slides, splash areas, FlowRider, and water playground. This season also brings several improvements, including refreshed attractions and an all-day admission option.
Admission: Starting at $12
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/liberty-lagoon/
FAE Fest
📍 Forest Community Park
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, May 31
👶 All ages
Details: Enter a magical world filled with fantasy adventures, storytelling, crafts, potion-making, music, and mythical creatures. Families can explore interactive quests, browse the mystic marketplace, and enjoy a whimsical afternoon designed for fairies, wizards, gnomes, and magical beings of all ages. Costumes are welcome and encouraged!
Learn more:
brec.org/faefest
Knock Knock,Who’s Here? Bluebonnet Swamp
May 30 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Knock Knock Children’s Museum
🕐 May 30
👶 All ages
Details: Celebrate National Alligator Day at Knock Knock! Included with regular admission. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is bringing some fascinating swamp wildlife to Knock Knock! Kids will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at reptiles while learning about these incredible animals and the people who care for them. It’s a fun, hands-on learning experience perfect for curious little explorers.
Night Market BTR 2026
📍 State Capitol Drive, Baton Rouge
🕐 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (May 30)
👶 All ages
Details: Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month at Night Market BTR, a vibrant evening filled with food, culture, entertainment, and local vendors. Families can explore a lively marketplace, discover unique goods, enjoy delicious cuisine, and experience the sights and sounds of one of Baton Rouge’s most anticipated cultural events.
Admission: Open to the public
Learn more:
https://www.nightmarketbtr.com
Sail 250 Tall Ship Celebration
📍 Port of New Orleans
🕐 Through June 1
👶 All ages
Details: Looking for a memorable family day trip? New Orleans is hosting Sail 250, welcoming 12 tall ships, naval vessels, and more than 3,000 sailors from around the world. Families can tour ships, enjoy riverfront activities, experience a downtown fireworks show, and take part in special events throughout the weekend.
We visited the tall ships when they came years ago, and it was one of those experiences our boys still talk about today.
Admission: Free
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/sail-250-new-orleans-a-once-in-a-generation-tall-ship-celebration/
Bird the Boot Challenge
📍 Throughout Louisiana
🕐 Through June 1
👶 All ages
Details: There’s still time to join Louisiana’s statewide birding challenge. Whether you’re spotting birds in your backyard, at a local park, or on a family hike, every sighting counts. Participants can compete for prizes while exploring Louisiana’s incredible wildlife and natural spaces.
Learn more:
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/bird-the-boot-challenge
More Summer Fun Near Baton Rouge
Berry Picking Near Baton Rouge
📍 Multiple Locations
Ready for a sweet summer adventure? Grab the kids and head out for blueberry and blackberry picking at local farms around the area. It’s one of our favorite ways to spend a summer morning and make memories together.
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/blueberry-picking/
Baton Rouge Splash Pads & Pools
📍 Multiple Locations
Looking for ways to stay cool this weekend? Our guide to Baton Rouge splash pads and pools includes some of the best places around town for kids to splash, play, and beat the Louisiana heat.
Learn more:
https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/water-fun-baton-rouge-splash-pad-parks-pools/