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!
Click each month below to see all the family-friendly events taking place in Baton Rouge!
March | April | May
Recurring Monthly Events
Summer is right around the corner and there is so much to do in Baton Rouge. From choosing the perfect summer camp to cooling off with a trip to the splashpad or a refreshing snowball we have highlighted a variety of fun for kids of all ages in and around Baton Rouge.
June 2026
Jun
1
LSU Rural Life Apprentice Program
During our annual summer camp program, students step back in time to explore Louisiana history, culture, and traditional skills as young apprentices! Guided by craftspeople and museum professionals, c...
Jun
5
Painting and Ice Cream :: Brushfire
12:00 pm
Ice Cream Social EventJoin us at Brushfire on the first Friday of the month for a sweet evening of creativity and treats!Each guest will get to hand-paint their very own
Jun
5
Kid’s Night Out at Art Academy
Art Academy, LLC
5:30 pm
Join us for an exciting and creative evening filled with engaging art projects! Our talented art instructors will guide participants through a series of hands-on projects, with a break for
Jun
5
Food Truck Roundup at The Rowe
6:00 pm
Grab those eatin’ pants because Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe is back on June 5 (rain or shine)! We’ll have food trucks lined up from Barnes & Noble to
Jun
5
First Friday Fun :: Denham Springs
6:00 pm
Are you pumped for First Friday? Obviously – yes! We are so excited to share that this month, we will be making BOOK PAGE COASTERS! We have stickers, stamps, and
Jun
5
Movies on the Plaza :: Zootopia 2
6:30 pm
The Library will once again host our popular Movies on the Plaza series this June at the Main Library at Goodwood. Families are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights
Jun
6
Kids Markets is teaming up with the Feliciana Wildflower Festival
8:00 am
Kids Markets is teaming up with the Feliciana Wildflower Festival! Join us in Downtown Clinton on Saturday, June 6th from 8AM–3PM and shop amazing kid entrepreneurs ages 5–17! Register your
Jun
6
Crawfish Cookoff :: North Park Denham Springs
8:00 am
Get yah pots ready!! It’s that time!!Put yah pots to the test!! Crawfish cook off at North park in Denham Springs!! Big money prizes!! Door prizes for all who attend!!
Jun
6
Free Basketball Clinic :: iDeveloped Skills Academy
9:00 am
The iDeveloped Skills Academy x ELITE Summer Circuit FREE Skills & Drills Basketball Clinic returns Saturday, August 1st for another BIG TIME day of basketball development! https://idevelopedskill...
Jun
6
Brushfire 17th Birthday Bash
9:00 am
Brushfire is turning 17 and we’re celebrating all day long! Join us Saturday, June 6th for an all-day birthday celebration filled with art, community, giveaways, cupcakes, and exciting new launche...
Jun
6
Free Parenting U Baby 101 :: OLOL
10:00 am
Get the expert advice you need before your baby arrives or just after! Join our pediatricians and children’s health experts for an in-person event covering everything from feeding to vaccines,
Jun
6
Summer Kickoff Party :: KUNG FU TEA
4:00 pm
KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH KUNG FU TEA! ☀️ Summer vibes are officially here, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — with BOBA, FOOD, ART & GOOD
Jun
7
Spider Man Training :: Baton Rouge Jiu-Jitsu
10:00 am
Spider-Man TRAINING!A movement + mindfulness adventure for kids! Get ready for an action-packed experience filled with: Strength + agility activities Breath work + emotional regulation Movement gam...
Jun
7
Free First Sunday: Celebrate South Arts :: LSUMOA
1:00 pm
Free First Sunday: Celebrate South Arts Artist Edgar Cano Sunday, June 7 from 1–4 PM Edgar Cano Artist Lecture and Demo at 2-4 PM Free and open to the public
Jun
7
Spring Pop Up Market :: Zachary
2:00 pm
Join us Sunday, June 7th for the Spring Pop Up Market of your dreams! Swing by anytime from 2PM-4PM to shop sweets, makeup, custom artwork, permanent jewlery and MORE! Vendors
Jun
7
Buzz and Bloom :: BREC Magnolia Mound
4:00 pm
Buzz on over to Magnolia Mound to learn more about bees and the production of honey! Stay to create bee-inspired crafts and take seeds home to begin your own pollinator
Jun
7
Timber Nook Open House
5:00 pm
Research backed outdoor play. Timbernook programs use extended outdoor play to spark creativity, build confidence, and strengthen resilience.
Jun
10
Free Prenatal Class :: Baton Rouge Clinic
5:30 pm
Expecting? Have questions? Join us for a free Prenatal Class presented by our pediatricians! Having a newborn at home is a time of great joy and excitement but can also
Jun
12
Movies on the Plaza :: GOAT
6:30 am
The Library will once again host our popular Movies on the Plaza series this June at the Main Library at Goodwood. Families are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights
Jun
12
Beat the Heat Summer Series- Forensics – Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs :: LASM
10:00 am
Stay cool and inspired all summer long with LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series! Enjoy a daily lineup of engaging, educational, and family-friendly programs—all in the refreshing comfort of the
Jun
12
Cool Careers- Videogame Design :: Goodwood Library
10:00 am
Teens and young adults are invited to Cool Careers, a fun and engaging series about various in-demand careers from experts in their respective fields, brought to you by EBRPL’s Career
Jun
12
Tiny Worlds Fairy Garden :: Ascension Parish Library Galvez Branch
2:00 pm
Turn your ideas into a tiny world of whimsy and imagination.Design your own mini fairy garden inside a clear orb container using tiny plants, magical décor, and personal touches to
Jun
12
Juneteenth Bowling Fundraiser :: All Star Lanes
6:00 pm
Friday, June 12 All Star Lanes – Baton Rouge Registration starts at 6PM Bowling from 7PM–9PM Teams of 6 $20 per person ($120 per team) Awards for: 1st Place Team Overall Highest Individ...
Jun
13
Juneteenth at Albertsons
12:00 pm
We’re celebrating Juneteenth at Albertsons! Join us for fresh tastings, live music, and great savings as we honor Freedom through Food and Fellowship… Stop by our store on 4857 Government
Jun
13
Jun
13
Rock the Dome- Laser Swift :: LASM
6:00 pm
Step inside the dome and immerse yourself in a full-sensory laser experience set to the music of Taylor Swift. Each show transforms the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium into a high-energy
Jun
14
A Joyful Noise Juneteenth Celebration :: LSUMOA
6:30 pm
A Joyful Noise Juneteenth Celebration Friday, June 14 at 6:30 PM FREE at the LSU Museum of Art Join us for A Joyful Noise: Juneteenth Celebration! Celebrate Juneteenth with a music
Jun
15
Juneteenth Freedom Festival :: Whitney Plantation
9:30 am
Join us Saturday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a free community festival to celebrate Juneteenth! Enjoy local food and crafts from our arts and food vendors.
Jun
19
Lunchtime Lecture Juneteenth Edition :: West Baton Rouge Museum
12:00 pm
On June 19, 2026 at Noon, the West Baton Rouge Museum will host a lunchtime in honor of Juneteenth, recognizing the legacy and contributions of A. Ralph Slaughter, I presented
Jun
19
Juneteenth Celebration :: Magnolia Mound
2:00 pm
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration highlighting the legacy of the historic South Baton Rouge community! Speakers Dr. Terell Johnson of Southern University will share research on the area’s origins...
Jun
19
Juneteenth Summer Celebration :: Baker
3:00 pm
Calling all local small businesses, vendors, food trucks, and more. I need y’all to do your big one with this Festival. I need to see this posted everywhere. Free entry,
Jun
20
Ascension Pride 2026
Step Right Up: Ascension Pride 2026! Ascension Pride is back and bigger than ever! Join us for a day of community, joy, and celebration as we bring the magic of the
Jun
20
Juneteenth Unity Festival :: EBRPL
A family-centered, cultural, enterprise and civic collaborative that honors Juneteenth through learning, economic opportunity, and community engagement.
Jun
20
Discovery Day: Juneteenth Day :: Capitol Park Museum
9:30 am
Join Capitol Park Museum for Discovery Day: Juneteenth Day! Guests can enjoy discounted admission, explore the museum galleries, and take part in a themed history and cultural scavenger hunt. Visitors
Jun
26
Beat the Heat Summer Series- Engineering – Dream Big: Engineering Our World :: LASM
10:00 am
Stay cool and inspired all summer long with LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series! Enjoy a daily lineup of engaging, educational, and family-friendly programs—all in the refreshing comfort of the
Jun
26
Cool Careers- Petrochemical Operations :: Goodwood Library
10:00 am
Teens and young adults are invited to Cool Careers, a fun and engaging series about various in-demand careers from experts in their respective fields, brought to you by EBRPL’s Career
Jun
26
Movies on the Plaza :: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
6:30 pm
The Library will once again host our popular Movies on the Plaza series this June at the Main Library at Goodwood. Families are invited to enjoy free outdoor movie nights
Jun
27
Knock Knock Fest
10:00 am
Step into a world of magic at our family-friendly medieval fun faire on June 27th at Knock Knock Children’s Museum.Join us for an adventure, inspired by King Arthur and The
July 2026
Jul
3
Cool Careers- Robotics and Drones :: Goodwood Library
10:00 am
Teens and young adults are invited to Cool Careers, a fun and engaging series about various in-demand careers from experts in their respective fields, brought to you by EBRPL’s Career
Jul
9
Teaching & Learning with Monarchs and Voices from the Land Workshop :: Hilltop Arboretum
The workshops, Teaching & Learning with Monarchs and Voices from the Land, will be held July 9–12 at Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge. Both offerings are open to classroom teachers as well as
Jul
11
ATA Lopez Foundation’s 2nd Annual Back to School Bash
10:00 am
Join us for the ATA Lopez Foundation’s 2nd Annual Back to School Bash! We are excited to bring families together for another FREE inclusive community event filled with fun, resources, and support
August 2026
Aug
1
Free Basketball Clinic :: iDeveloped Skills Academy
9:00 am
The iDeveloped Skills Academy x ELITE Summer Circuit FREE Skills & Drills Basketball Clinic returns Saturday, August 1st for another BIG TIME day of basketball development! https://idevelopedskill...
Aug
14
4th Annual Really Hot Air Balloon Festival :: Zachary
4:00 pm
Festival will begin,Friday, August 14th: 4:00pm-9:30pm & Saturday, August 15th: 4:00pm-9:30pm.Early morning balloon flights will take place at sunrise Friday and Saturday morning.
Free Bowling for Kids at Surge Entertainment :: This summer, from June through August (Monday – Friday) 11AM – 2PM, kids bowl free at Surge Entertainment! Ages 14 and under can enjoy all the strikes they want — while 15+ is just $5 per person. Shoe rental required for all bowlers.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate family fun all summer long!
Wellness Wednesday at Louisiana Arts and Science Museum :: Unwind and recharge with a family-friendly yoga session led by Leslie Emden, designed for all ages and experience levels.
Read and Create at Louisiana Arts and Science Museum :: Enjoy a story time followed by a fun, themed craft—perfect for little learners and early explorers!
Included with admission | FREE for members
Summer Sketches at Louisiana Arts and Science Museum :: Fridays at 10 AM: Summer Sketches: Family Drawing Class- A relaxed drawing class for all ages and skill levels. Materials provided.
Family Hour Stargazing at Louisiana Arts and Science Museum :: Saturdays at 10 AM: Family Hour Stargazing- Discover the night sky in an engaging, family-friendly planetarium show.
Yoga under the Stars at Louisiana Arts and Science Museum :: Sundays at 12 PM: Yoga Under the Stars- Unwind with yoga under the planetarium dome, led by Leslie Emden.
Early Morning Shows at Lousiana Arts and Science Museum :: Weekdays at 9 AM: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure- A gentle, fun introduction to astronomy for young children—shown before museum hours begin!
Louisiana Resident Discount Month at The WWII Museum :: During the month of July, Louisiana residents get half off Museum admission with a state-issued photo ID. Beat the summer heat at New Orleans’s #1 attraction, and see what’s new at our world-renowned institution.
LSU HILLTOP ARBORETUM – ART & WELLNESS SERIES :: Beginning Thursday, March 12, the public is invited to gather at Hilltop for free, drop-in yoga sessions held on the pavilion overlooking the pond. Classes will take place Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. and are open to participants of all experience levels.
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