Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {November 17th – 19th }

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

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Looking for a FREE family fun event? Look no more! Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate the return of fall by enjoying BREC’s Family Fun Fest! There will be carnival games & prizes, live entertainment, food vendors, crafts, music, inflatables, and much more!
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/family-fun-fest

 

Zoo Run
Saturday, November 18th, 7am
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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This newly updated 5K Run through the Zoo is a Baton Rouge favorite! It features a professionally managed and timed 5K Run that begins and ends in the zoo but also goes through renovated sections of Greenwood Park. This event includes a half-mile Kid’s Fun Run. All entrants receive an official event t-shirt, race bib with timing chip, and a participant medal. Trophies are awarded to winners in various age groups! The Zoo Run averages 600-800 participants plus their guests. All proceeds from this event benefit conservation and community education programs of the 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

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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.