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!
February 2025
Feb
22
13th Louisiana Elementary Math & Coding Olympiad (LEMCO)
We are excited to invite your students to participate in the 13th Louisiana Elementary Math & Coding Olympiad (LEMCO), an event designed to challenge and inspire 5th-grade students in both math
Feb
22
Geaux Fish Catfish Rodeo
7:30 am
Grab your fishing pole and head out with the family to GEAUX Fish! Our Geaux Fish Rodeos are a great opportunity to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing
Feb
22
Mardi Gras Fun Run @ Perkin’s Road Community Park
8:00 am
Laisse les bons temps rouler, marcher, courir ! We are bringing Mardi Gras flair to Roll, Walk, Run ! Come on out to promote Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Open to
Feb
22
Herb Day 2025: LSU Ag Center
8:00 am
It’s thyme to spice up your garden! Join us for Herb Day on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens! (No
Feb
22
Chef John Folse Bourbon & Boucherie
8:00 am
Chef John Folse’s Bourbon & Boucherie event will roll on Saturday, February 22nd from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at White Oak Estate & Gardens, 17660 George O’Neal Road, Baton
Feb
22
Guided Trail Rides
9:00 am
BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian center is proud to offer guided trail rides on select Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a one-hour gentle ride through the park or in the indoor arena
Feb
22
Mardi Gras Market and AVFD Parade
10:00 am
Join us for a day full of family friendly fun as we keep the tradition of Addis Mardi Gras alive! Shop with our 20 plus Artisans and Food Vendors. Watch
Feb
22
Krewe of Barkus/ Bark in the Park
10:00 am
Farmer’s/Vendor Market: 10am to 2pmPet Registration: 10:30amPet Parade: 11amLive Music: 11:00am to 2:00pm The 1/2 mile parade will begin by the Outdoor Pavilion and follow the walking path in th...
Feb
22
Youth Art Program (Saturday Morning Art)
10:30 am
Start your weekend with creativity with Saturday Morning Art: Superhero Collage. You’ll get the chance to explore different types of art, mediums, themes, and genres! We’ll be creating our...
Feb
22
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra @ Jones Creek Regional Branch Library
11:00 am
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra Kids’ Orchestra presents high-quality music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. In celebration of...
Feb
22
Worth the Drive:: Ancestral Artistry and the history of Adinkra in New Orleans Architecture
1:30 pm
Join us for a very special presentation featuring Darryl A. Reeves, Master Blacksmith, and Jonn E. Hankins, Founder of New Orleans Master Crafts Guild who will deepen our understanding of
Feb
22
Feb
22
LSU Baseball vs Omaha
2:00 pm
Feb
22
Feb
23
LSU Baseball vs Omaha
1:00 pm
Feb
23
You Are My Sunshine: Jimmie Davis and the Biography of a Song @ EBR Library
3:00 pm
You Are My Sunshine: Jimmie Davis and the Biography of a Song Join Professor Robert Mann at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, February 23 at 3 p.m. as
Feb
26
6th Annual Education As A Civil Right
5:00 pm
Education As A Civil Right: Briding Gaps, Building Dreams Hosted by the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students during Black History Month. Held at the Independence Park Theatre, this event focuses
Feb
27
Parent Education Forum: Executive Functions
The Brighton School
6:30 pm
Brighton’s fifth parent education forum will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 6:30pm in the Bengal Den (the building adjacent to the school’s gymnasium). The topic for the evening, E...
Feb
28
Purple and Gold Classic @ Raising Cane’s River Center
6:30 pm
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Wed, 22 Jan 2025 at 12:00 PM
Feb
28
Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade 2025
7:00 pm
Embark on a wild safari with us on February 28th 2025, 7PM, rain or shine, in the Southdowns neighborhood for our 38th annual parade! Children and pets are welcome.Attendees are
Feb
28
Spoof Night! Pretty in Pink at The Manship Theatre
7:30 pm
PRESENTED BY THE FAMILY DINNER COMEDY TROUPE About the Event:Join The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe for an interactive movie experience packed with live commentary, drinking games, and plenty of laug...
Mar
14
Kid’s Night Out @ CG’s Gym
7:00 pm
Kid’s Night Out gym time 3 hours of fun and games in our gym which includes trampoline, a foam pit, and so much more! Pizza Dinner of pizza and juice
Apr
5
BREC Art Fest
11:00 am
Join BREC Art at our third annual Art Fest held at Baringer Art Center. This free, family fun fest will include a morning of cool art demos, a collaborative community
March 2025
Mar
1
225 Fest 2025
Get ready, Baton Rouge! 225Fest is BACK for its 3rd year, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! RSVP NOW by visiting 225fest.com! Join us on March 1st
Mar
1
Train Day @ EBR Library
9:00 am
March 1st 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Main Library at Goodwood Operating Train Layouts Lego Displays Train Set Raffle and More!
Mar
1
Sow Good Saturday
10:00 am
Join The Baton Rouge Garden Alliance, Baton Roots & Geaux Get Healthy for a fun morning on the first Saturday of the month that includes a garden workshop, cooking demo,
Mar
1
Science Saturday- Sounds of Celebration
10:00 am
LIGO presents…SCIENCE Saturday: Sounds of CelebrationExplore LIGO’s Science of Sounds onSaturday, March 1st10 am – 4 pmAt LIGO’s Science Education Center (Livingston, LA)Free! Tours, Exhib...
Mar
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Mar
2
First Free Sunday @ Magnolia Mound
1:00 pm
Magnolia Mound offers free self-guided first Sunday of each month. Free special highlighted tours during the season as described below. Jan. 5 + Feb. 2 + March 2 + April
Mar
2
Crafternoon @ Cavalier House Books
3:00 pm
Crafternoon is coming back to the bookshop! We’ll be making a Origami Spring Bouquets on March 2nd from 3 to 4 and we want to see you here! This is
Mar
3
Mardi Gras at the Museum
10:00 am
Join us on Monday, March 3rd as we let the good times roll at Knock Knock! Knock Knock invites families to celebrate the carnival season at its annual Mardi Gras
Mar
7
LSU Gymnastics vs. Georgia
7:30 pm
Mar
8
IT Girl Foundation Prom Giveaway Event
11:00 am
IT Girl Foundation and Higher Ground Outreach Church to Host Prom Giveaway Event in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA – March 8th, 2025 – The IT Girl Foundation, in collaboration
Mar
12
SLU Baseball vs. Xavier
6:00 pm
Mar
15
Baton Rouge Spring Craft & Vendor Market
Celebrate the Season at the Baton Rouge Spring Craft & Vendor Market! Dates & Times: Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10am – 4pmSunday, March 16, 2025, from 10am – 5pm
Mar
15
Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade
10:00 am
Join us for the 40th Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade! We’ve been parading since 1986!
Mar
15
St. Paddy’s Day Open by Golf Suites Baton Rouge
12:00 pm
The First Inaugural St. Paddy’s Open is HERE! • Think you have what it takes to go low and take home the $2,000 grand prize? Grab your squad and join
Mar
19
Baton Rouge Orchestra YOUNG PEOPLE’S DISCOVERY SERIES
9:30 am
YOUNG PEOPLE’S DISCOVERY SERIES Take part in a fun-filled musical event led by your Baton Rouge Symphony! Experience the “Orchestra Olympics,” where kids learn the fundamentals of music by actin...
Mar
20
Baton Rouge Orchestra’s YOUNG PEOPLE’S DISCOVERY SERIES
9:30 am
YOUNG PEOPLE’S DISCOVERY SERIES Take part in a fun-filled musical event led by your Baton Rouge Symphony! Experience the “Orchestra Olympics,” where kids learn the fundamentals of music by actin...
Mar
21
Little Town Zachary Kid’s Night Out
5:00 pm
We have had lots of people asking and are excited to announce our next Kids’ Night Out event! It will be Friday, March 21 from 5PM-8PM for kids ages 4-7.
Mar
21
SLU Baseball vs McNeese
6:00 pm
Mar
22
Junior League Touch a Truck
9:00 am
BREC STATE FAIRGROUNDS • 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Quiet Hours from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Quiet hours are great for those with sensory sensitivities. All are welcome at 9:00
Mar
22
Touch a Truck
9:00 am
BREC STATE FAIRGROUNDS • 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Quiet Hours from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Quiet hours are great for those with sensory sensitivities. All are welcome at 9:00
Mar
22
Youth Art Program with BREC
10:30 am
Start your weekend with creativity with Saturday Morning Art: Superhero Collage. You’ll get the chance to explore different types of art, mediums, themes, and genres! We’ll be creating our...
Mar
23
SLU Baseball vs McNeese
1:00 pm
Mar
27
STAND UP COMEDY WITH RICH VOS
8:00 pm
Located in the Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre Rated R-ish due to improv content Under 16 Requires Accompanying Parent or Guardian Doors open at 7:30 PM Rich Vos has four
Mar
29
Paws + Cottontails (Dog Egg Hunt)
1:00 pm
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Paws & Cotton Tails, where furry friends and their humans come together for an unforgettable day of fun! Get ready to hop
Mar
29
Sounds of Spring Library Concert
Baton Rouge Main Library – Goodwood
1:30 pm
Come experience the beauty of spring through the voices of our talented young singers with Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir! This concert will be a joyful afternoon of music and
April 2025
Apr
4
Under the Sea Flower Fest Gala
Join us for an evening of celebration and generosity—sip on a refreshing drink, mingle with our honorees, stroll through our mesmerizing exhibits, and try your luck with our whiskey pull.
Apr
4
Baton Rouge Blue’s Festival
Not one day worth missing. We’ll see y’all at Blues Fest! Times and stages coming soon. psst… Don’t forget to grab your BFF passes before they sell out! Open bar,
Apr
5
Seize the Day Warrior Walks
Welcome to the Seize the Day Warrior Walk in Baton Rouge! We are Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana (EAL), the oldest epilepsy organization in the state, dedicated to supporting people living with epilepsy...
Apr
5
The Flower Fest
Festival: Saturday, April 5th and Sunday April 6th Join us for a weekend-long experience where florals meet fun! Your daily ticket includes access to the beautiful floral sculptures, arts &
Apr
5
LSU Hilltop Arboretum Spring Fling Plant Sale Performance
LSU Hilltop Arboretum
9:00 am
Join the Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir as they fill the air with music at the Spring Fling! Come enjoy a beautiful spring morning filled with uplifting songs and blooming
Apr
5
Sow Good Saturday
10:00 am
Join The Baton Rouge Garden Alliance, Baton Roots & Geaux Get Healthy for a fun morning on the first Saturday of the month that includes a garden workshop, cooking demo,
Apr
11
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival 2025
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival 2025 Louisiana Three days filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, and loads of family fun! April 11-13
Apr
12
Youth Art Program with BREC
10:30 am
Start your weekend with creativity with Saturday Morning Art: Superhero Collage. You’ll get the chance to explore different types of art, mediums, themes, and genres! We’ll be creating our...
Apr
19
Water Lantern Festival
5:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone.
Apr
24
Sounds of Spring Concert
6:00 pm
Join Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir for our Sounds of Spring concert at First Baptist Baton Rouge! This beautiful semesterly performance by the Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir is FR...
Apr
26
Active for Autism 5K
8:00 am
Apr
26
Sounds of Spring St. James Place Concert
St. James Place
3:30 pm
Join us for the Sounds of Spring Performance at St. James Place! The Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir in collaboration with Kid’s Orchestra presents an afternoon of beautiful music and
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