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!
September 2024
Sep
13
Sip and Paint Night @ Brush Fire
6:00 pm
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind painting experience look no further!Our paint parties are designed to be fun and creative experiences that can be enjoyed individually, or with a group
Sep
13
Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
6:30 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baton Rouge. Get your tickets now to discover the music of
Sep
13
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
9:00 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baton Rouge. Get your tickets now to discover the music of
Sep
14
The Carden Circus in Gonzales
The Carden Circus comes to Gonzales, LA at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center on SEPTEMBER 14TH and 15TH with TWO FANTASTIC shows for 2024! Are you ready to be amazed with all
Sep
14
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...
Sep
14
Princess Tea Party @ The Banten House
10:00 am
Don’t miss out on the magical Elsa tea party this September! Join us for enchanting fun, delightful treats, and frosty surprises! Grab your tickets today and let the adventure begin!
Sep
14
LSU Football @ South Carolina
11:00 am
Sep
14
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra
11:00 am
Kids’ Orchestra presents high-quality music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. Created to spark children’s joy, imagination, and love...
Sep
14
SU Football @ Jackson State
6:00 pm
Sep
14
Star Party – Observing the Moon & Stars
Landolt Astronomical Observatory
8:30 pm
Join us on Saturday, September 14th to view the Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (3 days to full). Other targets: Saturn If the weather is mostly cloudy, there will not be
Sep
15
Ride of Honor
9:30 am
The Ride of Honor will roll out at 9:30sharp from The Furniture Gallery Store Parking Lot (Old Winn Dixie), 28145 Walker South Road. There will be a police escort leading
Sep
15
2024 Oldies But Goodies Fest
11:00 am
SEPTEMER 15, 2024 I-10W Exit 151 to Hwy 415 HOURS 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM REMEMBER THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS? Put on your bell bottom pants, white t-shirts and sneakers! Download the flyer
Sep
15
Inclusive Petting Zoo
north park
12:00 pm
🌟 Inclusive Petting Zoo Playdate! 🌟 Join us for a fun-filled day at the petting zoo! Special needs children, are encouraged to attend! 🐐🐇 🗓 **Date:** September 21 ⏰ **Time:**
Sep
15
Inclusive Mom meet up
walk ons
1:00 pm
⭐️Inclusive Mom Meet-Up!⭐️ Calling all moms! Whether you’re navigating the special needs journey or simply looking for a supportive space to connect with other moms, our inclusive meet-u...
Sep
15
Get Organized: Conquering Paper Clutter
3:00 pm
Get Organized at the Library! Join Alyssa Trosclair, MBA, CPO at the Main Library at Goodwood as she teaches you how to apply the EMEND method to keep your clutter
Sep
18
Virtual Author Talk Series
1:00 pm
The Library continues its Author Talk Series with three new authors in September! Each live, virtual event features a different bestselling author, along with an interactive Q&A session where part...
Sep
18
On the Mat Pilates by BREC
5:30 pm
Mat Pilates is a low-impact exercise program that focuses on strengthening and toning the body through a series of controlled movements done on a mat. Suitable for all fitness levels,
Sep
18
Sesame Street Live
6:00 pm
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM ARTIST PRE-SALE : Tue, 25 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM PROMOTER/VENUE PRE-SALE : Wed, 26 Jun
Sep
18
Silent Book Club @ Cavalier Book House
6:30 pm
Silent Book Club is back! We had such a great time with y’all last month and we can’t wait for another opportunity to unwind, relax, and enjoy some quality reading
Sep
19
KO Kickboxing
6:00 pm
Cardio Kickboxing program is a high-energy, free fitness class that combines martial arts and cardio exercises. Participants engage in dynamic kicks, punches, and cardio drills for a full-body workout...
Sep
20
Toddler Dance Party @ Bluebonnet Library
10:00 am
Toddler Dance Party “Polka dot pants, polka dot pants, sing and dance in your polka dot pants!” Join us for a toddler dance party at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
Sep
20
Let’s Glow Crazy
5:30 pm
Attention all teens! Get ready for a night of fun and excitement at our sensational silent headphone party! Get your glow on and join us for a night filled with
Sep
20
Paint your Partner Night @ Brushfire Art
6:00 pm
Whether it’s your partner, friend, or spouse, enjoy a fun evening painting together! We’ll provide pencils for outlines and have instructors on hand to guide you every step of the
Sep
21
LSU Football vs. UCLA
Time: TBA
Sep
21
Birding at Burden
7:00 am
Did you know 320 species of birds have been recorded in and around Burden, including common species, such as northern mockingbirds and ruby-throated hummingbirds, seven different woodpeckers, waterfow...
Sep
21
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...
Sep
21
Pretty Princess Picnic
10:00 am
WHERE St. Francis Hall Courtyard5421 Didesse Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70808 September Play Date: Pretty Princess Picnic This Play Date is sponsored by the Applied Behavior Program led by Dr. Tracy
Sep
21
Baton Rouge Princess Day
10:00 am
Experience the joy, laughter, and happily ever after with your favorite fairytale friends! Our event features 10 performances & activities to delight you and your little ones! Each session also
Sep
21
Science Academy @ Highland Road Park Observatory
10:00 am
Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! They have an exciting chance each Saturday to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the
Sep
21
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra
11:00 am
Kids’ Orchestra presents high-quality music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. Created to spark children’s joy, imagination, and love...
Sep
21
Read and Create @ Louisiana Arts and Science Museum
11:00 am
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to
Sep
21
Bingo Scavenger Hunt
11:00 am
Mark your calendars for this FUN FREE event in The Antique Village in Downtown Denham springs
Sep
21
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra
1:00 pm
Kids’ Orchestra presents high-quality music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. Created to spark children’s joy, imagination, and love...
Sep
21
Sep
21
Virtual Author Talk Series
6:00 pm
The Library continues its Author Talk Series with three new authors in September! Each live, virtual event features a different bestselling author, along with an interactive Q&A session where part...
Sep
21
Girl’s Night Out: Pottery Painting @ Brushfire Art
6:00 pm
“Hey, Siri. play my GNO mix!” Come paint pottery with your besties! Pay the $5 registration fee and we can put it towards your purchase. click “Get Tickets” BYOB (21
Sep
26
47th Annual Author-Illustrator Program featuring Jerry Pallotta
Join us for the 47th Annual Author-Illustrator Program on September 26 & 27 featuring author Jerry Pallotta, author of the wildly popular Who Would Win? series! He has also written
Sep
27
47th Annual Author-Illustrator Program featuring Jerry Pallotta
Join us for the 47th Annual Author-Illustrator Program on September 26 & 27 featuring author Jerry Pallotta, author of the wildly popular Who Would Win? series! He has also written
Sep
28
Red River Revel Arts Festival
The Revel opens daily at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and at 10:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Children’s Area
Sep
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...
Sep
28
STEM Baton Rouge STEM
9:00 am
Get Ready, BATON ROUGE! Mark your calendars for the STEM Baton Rouge STEM Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2023, from 9 AM – 12 PM at the F.G. Clark Activity
Sep
28
Books and Music with Kids’ Orchestra
11:00 am
Kids’ Orchestra presents high-quality music education centered around books from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library children’s collection. Created to spark children’s joy, imagination, and love...
Sep
28
October 2024
Oct
1
Red River Revel Arts Festival
The Revel opens daily at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and at 10:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Children’s Area
Oct
5
Corn Maze at Burden
9:00 am
Corn Maze is fall fun for the whole family! During your two hour session, you can take a hayride to our sunflower field and satsuma grove, dip your toe in
Oct
5
2024 Black Birth Matters Summit
11:00 am
Black Birth Matters is a powerful convening that will feature workshops, panel discussions, open dialogue, art, and healing, focused on the intersections of birth and social justice. All are welcome,
Oct
5
Oct
6
Our Lineage: Tour and Tea
10:00 am
Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of the black of community’s contributions to New Orleans’ birth-work landscape. This tour provides a unique opportunity to delve int...
Oct
6
MALEVO @ Manship Theatre
7:00 pm
MALEVO PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE MEMBER PRE-SALE DATES: Diamond, Platinum Circle, Platinum Star, and Platinum level: July 3rd, 10:00 AM Patron level: July 5th, 10:00 AM Family level: July
Oct
11
Festivals Acadiens
October 11-13, 2024 | Girard Park | Lafayette, LA
Oct
11
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
8:30 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baton Rouge. Get your tickets now to discover the music of
Oct
12
LSU vs. Ole Miss
Time: TBA
Oct
12
2024 Believe in Girls: Girl Scouts Louisiana East
Girl Scouts Louisiana East (GSLE) will host its annual Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) Event on Saturday, October 12, at Nicholls State University. Girls and their friends and families will spend
Oct
12
Corn Maze at Burden
9:00 am
Corn Maze is fall fun for the whole family! During your two hour session, you can take a hayride to our sunflower field and satsuma grove, dip your toe in
Oct
12
Oct
12
Oct
18
Worth the Drive:: Vintage Market Days SE Louisiana presents “Marshmallow World”
Vintage Market Days® is ready for the HOLIDAY SEASON! Make that holiday list and check it twice! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join us as we host over 90
Oct
19
LSU Football @ Arkansas
Time: TBA
Oct
19
Chili Cook Off by Denham Springs Main Street
Get ready for a day of excitement at the Denham Springs Main Street Chili Cook Off! groove to live music, explore diverse vendors, tantalize your taste buds with delicious chili
Oct
19
Corn Maze at Burden
9:00 am
Corn Maze is fall fun for the whole family! During your two hour session, you can take a hayride to our sunflower field and satsuma grove, dip your toe in
Oct
19
Oct
26
LSU Football @ Texas A&M
Time: TBA
Oct
26
Corn Maze at Burden
9:00 am
Corn Maze is fall fun for the whole family! During your two hour session, you can take a hayride to our sunflower field and satsuma grove, dip your toe in
Oct
26
St. George Fire Department Trunk or Treat
12:00 pm
Join us for carnival games, activities, entertainment, sweet treats, and an amazing time!
Oct
26
Oct
27
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS @ Manship Theatre
2:00 pm
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE & THEATERWORKSUSA MEMBER PRE-SALE DATES: Diamond, Platinum Circle, Platinum Star, and Platinum level: July 3rd, 10:00 AM P...
November 2024
Nov
2
Nov
9
LSU Football vs. Alabama
Time: TBA
Nov
9
Baton Rouge Fall Craft and Vendor Market
Join us for an unforgettable Baton Rouge Fall Craft & Vendor Market at the Tanger Outlets Gonzales! Dates & Times:Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10am – 4pmSunday, November 10, 2024,
Nov
9
Nov
10
GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY @ Manship Theatre
2:00 pm
GOODNIGHT MOON AND THE RUNAWAY BUNNY PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE WITH MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA MEMBER PRE-SALE DATES: Diamond, Platinum Circle, Platinum Star, and Platinum level: July 3...
Nov
16
LSU Football @ Florida
Time: TBA
Nov
17
CHARLOTTE’S WEB @ Manship Theatre
2:00 pm
CHARLOTTE’S WEB PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE AND THEATERWORKSUSA MEMBER PRE-SALE DATES: Diamond, Platinum Circle, Platinum Star, and Platinum level: July 3rd, 10:00 AM Patron level: July 5th...
Nov
23
LSU Football vs. Vanderbilt
Time: TBA
Nov
30
LSU Football vs. Oklahoma
Time: TBA
Nov
30
Disney Jr. Live on Tour
4:00 pm
In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and
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