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!
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!
December 2024
Dec
1
BREC Zoo Lights
Get into the holiday spirit with Zoo Lights at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo! Wander through a magical wonderland of twinkling lights, festive displays, and animal encounters. Open from November 29th
Dec
1
Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine
Burden Museum & Gardens November 29-December 29 (Thursdays-Sundays) Begins at 5:30 p.m. and last session starts at 8:30 p.m Premiering this fall, Louisiana Lights will captivate visitors of all ag...
Dec
1
Christmas Light Adventure- Drive Through Light Show
Christmas Light Adventure- Drive Through Light Show November 29-December 31 Join us for a spectacular holiday experience from the comfort of your car! This year, our Christmas Light Drive-Through is
Dec
1
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights presented by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Friday, November 29, 2024 through Monday, December 30 5:30pm–9:00pm Share This Get into the holiday
Dec
1
The Merriest Mile
Join us for a spectacular holiday experience from the comfort of your car! This year, our Christmas Light Drive-Through is bigger and brighter than ever, featuring: Dazzling Light Displays synchro...
Dec
1
Christmas at RISE
Experience the Magic of Christmas with Us! Pre-Season Sale Begins Now Celebrate the holidays with us and enjoy a 25% discount on all tickets during our pre-season sale. Don’t miss
Dec
7
Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic at LASM!
Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM)
10:00 am
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Baton Rouge with our new month-long celebration, “Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic at LASM!” Sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Compan...
Dec
17
Holiday Gymnastics Camp @ LA Gold Gymnastics
Our camps are non-stop; campers will get instruction on all events (bars, beam, floor, and vault), as well as trampoline/tumbling time, conditioning and stretching, and fun games. Campers will have
Dec
19
DIY Hot Cocoa Mix
11:30 am
Have you ever made your own hot cocoa mix? Teens can join us at the Main Library at Goodwood on Thursday, December 19 at 11:45 a.m. to experiment with various
Dec
19
Reindeer Games STEM Challenge
4:30 pm
Hey teens! Come race zipline reindeer, build a miniature sled, and see who can build the tallest gumdrop Christmas tree at the Zachary Branch Library on Thursday, December 19 at
Dec
19
Romance Book Club of December @ Cavalier House Books
6:30 pm
Join us December 19th @Cavalier House Books for our Romance Book Club! PLEASE NOTE that while book club is usually the last Thursday of the month, the meetings for October,
Dec
21
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy
9:00 am
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy December 21 and 22, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Join us for a Holiday Celebration full of creativity and color! What is this
Dec
21
Dog Day @ The Swamp
9:00 am
With our Dog Days, BSNC drops its “No Pets” policy and opens its doors and trails to pets 4 days out of the year! All pets are welcome, but they
Dec
21
Mommy and Me Painting Class – “Rudolph” or “Gingerbread Man”
Painting and Pinot
10:00 am
This class is made especially for our younger painters (ages 2-9). Parents will help children paint their masterpiece. A light snack will be provided. At this class, you can choose
Dec
21
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy
1:00 pm
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy December 21 and 22, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Join us for a Holiday Celebration full of creativity and color! What is this
Dec
22
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy
9:00 am
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy December 21 and 22, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Join us for a Holiday Celebration full of creativity and color! What is this
Dec
22
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy
1:00 pm
Cookies and Coffee Milk at Art Academy December 21 and 22, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Join us for a Holiday Celebration full of creativity and color! What is this
Dec
22
Polar Express Pajama Kidsmas
4:00 pm
All aboard the Holiday Fun Express! Join us at Odom’s Kitchen for our KIDSMAS PAJAMA POLAR EXPRESS! Date: December 22nd Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 9431 Delcourt Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA Bring
Dec
22
Photos with Santa @ Don’s Seafood
5:00 pm
December at Don’s Seafood features an extra special guest: Santa Claus. It’s a Cajun Christmas wish to come true!He’ll make his merry way to Don’s Seafood in Denham Springs. So
Dec
22
Christmas Alive
7:30 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with a live nativity performance, petting zoo, refreshments, activities for kids, and a Christmas art contest. Bring your family and enjoy a magical night of Christmas
Dec
23
Santa’s Workshop: Kid Only @ Painting and Pinot
10:00 am
This is a kids only class! At Santa’s workshop, our little elves will make 2 separate craft projects that can be given as gifts. We can accommodate age 5 to
Dec
26
Open Studio Paint Workshop @ Painting with a Twist
7:00 pm
Want to choose your artwork? Join us every Thursday night for our Open Studio paint workshop. Choose from hundreds of paintings and plus up your painting experience with premium add-on’s
Dec
27
New Year’s Fireworks Salt Painting
10:30 am
December 27, 2024, 10:30am – 11:30am Join us for a reading of Louisiana Artist, George Rogrigue’s book, Are You Blue Dog’s Friend? Then we will create a New Year’s fireworks ...
Dec
27
New Year’s Popper Take & Make @ EBR Library
2:30 pm
New Year’s Popper Take & Make December 27, 2024, 2:30pm – 4:30pm For auld lang syne, my dear! Swing by the Children’s Room and grab a New Year’s Popper craft
Dec
27
2025 Preview Party @ HRP Observatory
6:00 pm
Friday / Dec. 27 / 6-10 p.m. / FREE The last open Friday of HRPO’s calendar is devoted to premiering much of the 2025 schedule (lectures, camps, celestial events, special
Dec
28
Red Stick Farmer’s Market
8:00 am
A weekly outside, producer-only market, featuring locally-grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants, meat, seafood, honey, pickles, preserves, and more! Come down for breakfast and local shopping on Sa...
Dec
31
Main Event Baton Rouge: New Year’s Eve Celebration
10:00 am
Get ready to ring in the New Year at Main Event with a full day of fun, games, and celebrations! Main Event Baton Rouge 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard #Ste 660 Baton
Dec
31
Noon Year’s Eve @ Knock Knock Museum
10:00 am
Noon Year’s Eve Join us at Knock Knock to ring in the New Year! Free for members + regular admission for non-members. December 31 at 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Kids celebrate New
Dec
31
Red Stick Rising- A New Year’s Eve Tradition for Kids
11:00 am
A New Year’s Eve Tradition for Kids 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.@ River Center Library & Town Square Arts Activities Red Stick Rises at Noon / Auld Lang Syne Sing-along
Dec
31
Happy New Year Drum
11:00 am
2025 is almost here! While you wait for Red Stick Rising (the kid’s ball drop at noon in Town Square), come make a drum to ring in the new year
Dec
31
Board Game Night @ Little Wars
5:00 pm
Are you a board game enthusiast? Come out on Tuesdays with your favorite board games and enjoy a night with players who share your passion. Curious about trying a game?
Dec
31
Fireworks on the Mississippi
7:00 pm
Yes, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has fireworks on the Mississippi River on New Year’s Eve as part of Red Stick Revelry: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 7 PM–1:30 AM Where: Downtown Bato...
January 2025
Jan
18
Worth the Drive Dog Man in NOLA
Dog Man: The Musical will have three performances at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre on January 18th & 19th. If you have a kiddo who LOVES Dog Man this show will
February 2025
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