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
Family Fun Fest
Saturday, November 18th, 1 – 4 PM
Zachary Community Park
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/family-fun-fest
Zoo Run
Saturday, November 18th, 7am
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
https://brzoo.org/events-rentals/calendar/zoo-run-2023
Free Farm Holiday Market
Saturday, November 18, 9 am – 5 pm
28160 Highway 405 Plaquemine, LA 70764
Visit all the animals on the farm and shop with amazing local vendors! Bakers crafters, artists, home and bath products, nail wraps, food, fun, and a whole lot more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/589317560017472
GAME ON! @ THE LIBRARY
Saturday, November 18, 10 am – 3 pm
Main Library at Goodwood
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and bring the whole fam to the Main Library at Goodwood. It’s an all-ages, FREE event where you’ll discover just how many games you can conquer in a single day! They’ve got it all: card games, life-sized games, board games, and even virtual reality headsets. You can go from strategizing over a board game to diving into a VR world in a blink! Don’t miss out on our tabletop game sessions, where you can join fellow gamers and connect with local gaming pros like Little Wars and more!
Learn more at ebrpl.co/gameon
Art Fall Festival 2023
Saturday, November 18, 9 am – 6 pm
Wildcat Brothers Distilling at Gator Cove
2601 Southeast Evangeline Thruway Lafayette, LA 70508
Join the Art Fall Festival 2023, hosted by Wavelite Studios, for a day filled with creativity, fun, and inspiration. Whether attendees are art enthusiasts or simply seeking a unique experience, this in-person event is a perfect fit. Attendees can explore a wide range of artworks located throughout the community and its surrounding areas, all created by talented local artists. The festival offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the vibrant atmosphere, engage with the artists, and gain insights into their creative processes. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to celebrate art and culture in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana. Attendees are encouraged to come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather with family and friends while supporting their local artists in the community on November 18th from 9 am to 6 pm.
Kids Activities include: Rick Hessler Children’s Entertainer & Balloon Artist, Fun Jump, Children Games, and Children Art.