Things to Do in Baton Rouge With Kids

Things To Do In Baton Rouge With Kids

Things to Do in Baton Rouge with Kids

There are so many things to do in Baton Rouge with kids year-round! We strive to share ideas for every family’s budget and interests. Whether you are visiting Baton Rouge with kids or you live in and around Baton Rouge year-round, there are tons of kid-friendly outings to choose from. Below are local family-friendly events happening each month in the Baton Rouge area. We are sure you will find at least one or two (or ten!) to add to your family’s calendar each month!

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Things to do in Baton Rouge with kids

This is in no way intended to be a comprehensive event guide {we maintain a full calendar of events right here}. We’ve pulled out a select number of events for your family to enjoy throughout the month. If you have suggestions or additions, please leave a comment!

March 2024

Mar
15
Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Patch
Welcome to Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Farm, where you can pick and eat fresh strawberries right off the farm! Located at 31458 Hwy 43, Albany, LA 70711, Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Farm
Mar
18
LSU AgMagic
AgMagic in Baton Rouge is back! Take an interactive, educational journey through Louisiana agriculture. See, explore and learn about agriculture and the environment as well as the important role each
Mar
20
Iberville/West Baton Rouge Area Job Fair
9:00 am
Join us for our well-attended Iberville/West Baton Rouge Parish  Job Fair. JOB FAIR 9 AM -1 PM – Carl F. Grant Civic Center MARCH 20, 2024 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Carl
Mar
20
Overcooked
11:00 am
Hey kids! Try your best to beat the Nintendo Switch game, Overcooked! Children ages 6-11 are invited to show off their gamer and chef skills at the River Center Branch
Mar
23
Touch a Truck @ BREC Fairgrounds
9:00 am
Your ticket includes beverages, fun, and everything you DIG about trucks! Main attractions include the Dig Zone, a petting zoo, a scavenger hunt, and the hands-on experience with big trucks,
Mar
23
EGG-ceptional Easter
10:00 am
Mark your calenders for an Egg-ceptional Easter Market & Egg Hunts March 23rd, 10am-3pm!  FREE to the community 4 EASTER EGG HUNTS Bounce Houses Face Painting Balloon Animals Easter Bunny
Mar
23
Author Visit- My Blue Butterfly and Me @
10:30 am
This month, YOUR Library invites you to meet the authors of “My Blue Butterfly and Me.” During this special author visit, you will learn about the unique journey that led
Mar
23
Books and Music with the Kids’ Orchestra
11:00 am
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music educatio...
Mar
23
SEC Championships Tailgate- LSU Gymnastics
2:30 pm
March 23, 2024 Champions Square, Opening Act 2:30pm – 5:30pm Pep Rally with the team at approximately 3:55pm Meet begins at 7:00pm $20 per person (no t-shirt) $35 per person
Mar
23
Taste the History of Ancient Roman Globi
2:30 pm
Teens, come celebrate One Book One Community with us at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library on Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. We’ll follow the recipe from Cato the
Mar
23
LSU Gymnastics SEC Championships
6:00 pm
New Orleans Smoothie King Center
Mar
24
Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am
Community Easter Egg Hunt We are excited to bring this public event to this community and the surrounding area. Attendees will enjoy free food, games, giveaways, hygiene bags, an empowerment
Mar
24
Easter in the Park: Egg Hunt and Market
12:00 pm
The City of Walker Parks and Rec Dept has partnered with the *Walker High School and Denham Springs High School Beta Clubs to bring Easter in the Park! Activities will
Mar
24
International Taste Fair
3:00 pm
Taste & Sip Cuisine from Around the World! The Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter invites you to celebrate this year’s One Book One Community selection, Tasting History by Max Miller,
Mar
27
Tasting History: Cooking Class
5:00 pm
Make a recipe from Max Miller’s Tasting History at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Wednesday, March 27 at 5 p.m. Adults are invited to join us to cook globi, an ancient
Mar
28
Teen Vegan Chocolate Truffle Make-Off
5:00 pm
In honor of the 2024 One Book One Community theme, teens can join us at the River Center Branch Library on Thursday, March 28 at 5 p.m. and learn to
Mar
30
Sip & Spill Spring Tea Party
2:00 pm
You’re invited to an evening of fun, laughter, and prizes at our Sip & Spill Adult Tea Party! Join us for a unique experience where you can sip on delicious

April 2024

Apr
1
Celebrity Theaters Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures
10:00 am
Make plans to join us for an Easter egg hunt and visit with the Easter bunny! That’s right, the Easter bunny will be at Celebrity Theatres of Baton Rouge on
Apr
6
Zippity Zoofest
Hey y’all! Get ready to make some wild memories at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo’s Zippity Zoo Fest! Join the Zoo on April 6th and 7th for an extraordinary weekend celebrating
Apr
6
3rd Annual Rose “Color” Run for Autism Acceptance
8:00 am
The Magnolia Rose Foundation for Autism Acceptance will host our 3rd Annual Rose “Color” Run on April 6th, from 8am – 12pm, at the Baker City Park, 3325 Groom Rd. Baker,
Apr
6
Twin Fest Louisiana
10:00 am
Get Ready for Twin Fest Louisiana! Mark Your Calendars: April 6th, 10 AM – 6 PM Louisiana Festival season is just around the corner, and Twin Fest Louisiana is a
Apr
6
Mud Fest at Louisiana Children’s Museum
10:00 am
Mud Fest is back with even more DIRT! Mud Fest is a fun-filled festival that encourages kids and families to get messy with LCM. Our giant dirt pile is perfect
Apr
12
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Since 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has attracted visitors from near and far to celebrate our local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and our special community, flourishing into the largest...
Apr
20
Petite Princess Company
We are so excited to announce that our biggest event of the year will be returning to the Crowne Plaza this spring! 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: The 2nd annual Fairytale Festival
Apr
20
MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™
9:00 am
ABOUT MARCH FOR BABIES Join the movement! This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into

May 2024

May
1
Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Patch
Welcome to Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Farm, where you can pick and eat fresh strawberries right off the farm! Located at 31458 Hwy 43, Albany, LA 70711, Mrs. Heather’s Strawberry Farm
May
3
2024 Celebration Banquet- LSU Gymnastics
6:30 pm
Celebrate the season with the team at our 2024 Celebration banquet on Friday, May 3 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge!  All proceeds directly support Tiger Spotters, our official booster

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