The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. No shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out.
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Things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend:
Our Top 5 Picks
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day
WHERE:
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814
WHEN:
Saturday, September 24th 8 AM – 1 PM
ADMISSION:
FREE
Join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a FREE event that will include fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations, and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures!
Youth fishing tournament
Live animals
Canoeing
Air-riflesSkeet shooting
Archery
Free food and drinks
Door prizes
Face painting and more!Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch
WHERE:
31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493
Directions: From I-55 take exit 32 then left toward Wardline Rd, drive 2 miles then turn right onto Lee Hughes Rd, drive 0.9 mile then turn left onto Lee’s Ln.
WHEN:
September 24th through November 6th
Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm
Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch ActivitiesBaton Rouge Concert Band – Fall Performance
WHERE:
Main Library at Goodwood
WHEN:
Sunday, September 25th @ 5 pm
Inside Out Arts – Family Fun Outdoor Arts
WHERE:
Zachary Community Park
WHEN:
Saturday, Sep 24th – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
$12 out-of-parish residents
6+
Create a landscape sketch of Zachary’s Community Park’s beautiful green spaces.
Oct. 15: Paint like a French Impressionist
Using acrylic on canvas, participants will paint an impressionistic piece of Zachary Community Park’s green spaces.
Nov. 5: Water, Water, Everywhere
Families will create a mixed media collage using the Zachary Community Park ponds as an inspiration.
Community Care Day: BBQ in the Park
WHERE:
BREC’s North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N Sherwood Forest Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70814
WHEN:
Saturday, September 24th – 9 AM – 12 PM
September is self-care awareness month! Come out and help us celebrate! BREC is joining forces with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide the community with resources that promote health and wellness. This is an event the entire family will enjoy. Activities will include free health screenings, BBQ contest, music, kid’s activities, basketball tournament, fishing and more!
