Your Ultimate Weekend Guide! Discover the best family-friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond for an unforgettable weekend with your loved ones. From exciting festivals to fun-filled activities, your weekend plans are covered! Don’t miss the endless adventures waiting for you and your family.
Events are subject to change, so please be sure to check that events are as scheduled before heading out.
Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend
Fall Festival
Saturday, November 11th, 3 – 5 PM
Gospel Light Baptist Church
20440 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge
Trail time for Toddlers
Saturday, November 11th, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Fairgrounds: 46468 River Rd, Hammond LA, 70401
Every autumn, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English “Village of Albright,” with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century Albright has a magical ambiance: an adventurous, exciting, and romantic atmosphere. Choose from dozens of professional performers, more than 50 shows, and a plethora of demonstrations every day on a dozen stages. Search a hundred booths for unique handmade creations.
Festival of the Lake
Saturday, November 11, 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday, November 12, 11 am – 4 pm
312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
Since 1982, Festival of the Lake has been drawing crowds from southern Louisiana to enjoy a weekend of live music, food, and family fun.
51ST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
November 11, 2023, November 12
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047
Destrehan Plantation’s Annual Fall Festival opens from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 11th, and Sunday, November 12th, 2023 located at 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. Admission for a full day is $9.00 per adult and teen, $5.00 per child 6 to 12 years of age, and free for children 5 and under
Craft vendors throughout the United States showcase their talent and sell their handcrafted items. The mule barn promises to captivate the antique collector with distinctive pieces from antique dealers throughout Louisiana.
Children’s activities include pony rides, stuff animal making, face painting and fall themed arts & crafts.
Cajun and Creole food lovers can dine in the picnic area while enjoying live entertainment.