Things To Do in Baton Rouge – Weekend Planner (Feb 7-9)

Looking for fun things to do in Baton Rouge with the family this weekend? Baton Rouge and beyond are packed with exciting events! Whether you’re a comic book fan eager to explore the Mid-City Micro Con, a nature lover ready for Story Time in the Garden, or an art enthusiast wanting to create some Warhol-inspired pop art, there’s something for everyone. Plus, football fans can get in on the action with the Super Bowl Experience, bringing an interactive NFL-themed festival just ahead of the big game.

Check out the full lineup of family-friendly events happening this weekend, and be sure to share your adventures with us on social media!

Weekend Weather Forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 80°F
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 80°F
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 78°F

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Food Truck Round Up – Perkins Rowe
Friday, February 7th

• Time: Friday, February 7th 6pm – 8pm
• Location: Perkins Rowe
• Details:
  Grab those eatin’ pants because Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe is back on February 7 6pm-8pm (rain or shine)! They’ll have food trucks lined up from Barnes & Noble to Kendra Scott and live music from 2 Domestic 1 Import in Town Square. *In the event of rain, 2 Domestic 1 Import will perform in The Great Hall.
  Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe is free and open to the public! Kids always love dancing in the yard!
  Participating Trucks:
  All Star Catering
  Bayou BBQ
  Capitol Seafood
  Caribbean Express
  Chris’s Specialty Foods
  Down South Turkey Wings
  Elisa’s Cuban Coffee & Kitchen
  Fat Elbows
  Lane’s Corner Cafe
  Louisiana Lemonade
  Marble Slab Creamery
  Ninja Snowballs
  Queen Eats & Royal Treats
  Vel’s Mobile Cafe
  Wings on the Run

I love my Zoo Day & Zoo Mornings
Saturday, February 8th 

• Time: Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 PM
• Location: Baton Rouge Zoo
• Details: Get ready for a WILD weekend at the Zoo!
  Zoo & Me Morning is happening this Saturday—a perfect adventure for little explorers aged 3-5 with a parent or guardian! Enjoy animal encounters, art projects, “Zooper” snacks, and more!
  Pre-registration & advanced payment required. Call 225.775.3877 x6520 to register or ask questions!
  Also happening: I Heart My Zoo Day—check the schedule at brzoo.org on the event’s calendar!

Mid-City Mirco Con
Saturday, February 8th

• Time: February 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m
• Location: Main Library at Goodwood
• Details: Calling all comic fans! Mid City Micro-Con is a celebration of diverse and inclusive comics, creators, and fans. They strive to connect our EBR Community to local and regional creators and to amplify voices in comics and fandoms to highlight authentic, positive representation in storytelling. Discover local art and artists in the Artist’s Alley and participate in workshops with content creators throughout the day! Sign up for the Cosplay Show and Tell; come dressed in your favorite family-friendly cosplay or bring items that are still a work in progress and show off your craftsmanship! For more information about Mid City Micro-Con 2025 and to register for Cosplay Show and Tell, visit ebrpl.co/MCMC2025

Story Time in the Garden
Saturday, February 8th

• Time: Friday, February 8th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
• Details: Story Time at Burden is a creative way of mixing storytelling, reading and imaginative, hands-on craft activities.  Parents with children ages 3 through 8 are invited to join in the fun from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Painting for 2
Saturday, February 8th 

• Time: Feb. 8 / 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Baringer Park 7401 Baringer Road
  Baton Rouge, LA 70817
• Details: This class is designed for adults, tweens or teens. The pair will spend the morning talking about Andy Warhol and learning his inky process to create their own piece of “Pop Art.” Participants can choose from a variety of everyday items, such as Warhol’s iconic soup can, shoes or flowers just to name a few! All skill levels welcome. To register, email: [email protected] Contact Information: [email protected]
  Registration Details:
  Price: $40 for two participants
  Registration limit: Limit of 10 pairs
  Age Limit: 11+ and accompanying adults
  brec.org/calendar/detail/printing-for-2-warhol

Super Bowl Experience
Friday, February 7th – Saturday, February 8th

• Time: Friday, February 7: 3 PM—10 PM
  Saturday, February 8: 10 AM—10 PM
  Sunday, February 9: CLOSED to Public

• Details: The Big Game is just days away, and the NFL experience is Now Open. With over 15 games and a full kids area. Fans will visit the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, which was transformed into an NFL theme park with games, a Super Bowl ring display, the Vince Lombardi Trophy and more. The matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will take place on Jan. 9.

  NFL PLAY 60 ZONE (subject to change)

  Arts & Crafts

  For the youngest of the NFL’s fans, color in your favorite NFL team’s helmet or logo.

  Gear Up & Go

  Kids can try on NFL equipment and feel like a pro.

  Kick, Run, Throw, Defend

  For the younger fans of the NFL, experience the skills that make a great NFL Player.

  NFL PLAY 60 Dance Floor

  Get hyped and celebrate like an NFL Player by showing your best dance moves on the Play 60 dance floor with a DJ playing all the hits.

  Play Football Field presented by Invisalign

  Watch and learn from USA Football coaches and NFL players about football and NFL FLAG football, as well as Heads Up tackling during various clinics, competitions, and demonstrations. On-field clinics are open to kids ages 6-14.

No matter what you choose, there’s something for every family to enjoy this weekend in Baton Rouge and beyond. Have fun, stay safe, and don’t forget to share your adventures with us on social media!

For more family-friendly events and updates, visit Baton Rouge Family Fun – your go-to resource for all things fun in the Greater Baton Rouge area.