Indoor Activities in Baton Rouge

Looking for indoor fun in Baton Rouge? We’ve got you covered. These boredom busters are perfect for a day indoors. While there’s no shortage of things to do with kids around the city, sometimes staying inside is the move. Whether you’re escaping the heat, dodging the rain, or just craving a change of pace, these are Red Stick Mom’s go-to picks for family-friendly indoor play spaces and activities in Baton Rouge. 

And when the weather does cooperate, don’t miss our guides to outdoor adventures in Baton Rouge, summer activities to keep kids busy all season long, and the best splash pads around the city.

Entertain the Kids Indoors in Baton Rouge

Indoor Playgrounds, Inflatables and Climbing in Baton Rouge:

• Tumbles Baton Rouge
• North Sherwood Indoor Playland
• Lil Bambinos Playtorium
• Chee Chee’s Playroom – So much fun! Read what to expect!
• Chick-Fil-A Playlands: Burbank
• Jump N Jive (Prairieville)
• Java Mama
• Uptown Climbing
• Bunnie Bounce Grove
• Bunnie Bounce Grove “The Hollow” (Denham Springs)
• Little Town (Zachary)
• The Play District (Denham Springs) 

Bowling in Baton Rouge:

• All Star Lanes
• Premier Lanes Entertainment Center (Gonzales)
• Red Stick Social
• AE Social Bowl (Denham Springs)

Kid-Friendly Museums in Baton Rouge:

• Louisiana Art and Science Museum
• Capitol Park Museum
• LSU Museum of Natural Science
• LSU Museum of Art
• LSU Rural Life Museum
• West Baton Rouge Museum
• Knock Knock Children’s Museum
• Worth the drive :: Louisiana Children’s Museum

Libraries in Baton Rouge:

• East Baton Rouge Parish
• West Baton Rouge Parish
• Ascension Parish
• Livingston Parish
• And be sure to read our tips for navigating your local library here.

Entertainment, Trampoline Parks and Arts and Crafts in Baton Rouge:

• Baton Rouge Blue Zoo
• Pinspiration
• Brushfire Art Studio (Denham Springs)
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Surge Entertainment 
• Celebration Station
• Main Event
• Skate Galaxy- Kids Skate Free
• Defy Baton Rouge
• Airborne Extreme (Denham Springs)
• Urban Air Adventure Park (Denham Springs)
• Airborn X (Gonzales)
• Mud Pies & Masterpieces (mobile but check for pop-ups)
• Painting and Pinot (Mommy and Me Classes)
• Loft 18 Interactive Sports Bar
• High Five Ceramics
• Basics Paintball

Movie Theaters in Baton Rouge:

• Cinemark Perkins Rowe
• Malco Theater-Gonzales
• Celebrity
• AMC 15 at Mall of Louisiana and AMC 16
• Movie Tavern (Citiplace) and Movie Tavern (Juban Crossing)

Classes for Kids in Baton Rouge:

• The Little Gym of Baton Rouge
• Children’s Music Studio
• Young Chef’s Academy
• Manship Theatre

Other Fun Indoor Activities in Baton Rouge:

• USS Kidd
• Barnes & Noble (browse for books!)
• Top Golf (though this is an indoor / outdoor hybrid)
• Bass Pro Shop (Denham Springs)
• Cabelas (Gonzales)

If that’s not enough to keep you busy in Baton Rouge with kids, you can find a ton of other great activities in the Red Stick Mom Baton Rouge Guide to Family Fun post!