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!
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City Group Hospitality
City Group Hospitality has lots of great options coming up this Summer!
Need something delicious after you tire the kids out at Blue Bayou? Visit City Pork Highland!
Plan your graduation celebrations!
HINT :: Rouj Creole, Beausoleil Coastal, City Pork Highland and Spoke & Hub all have party rooms!
Tequila Tasting & Talks at Rouj Creole with Noel Family Distillery – Come learn all about local Louisiana Noel Family Distillery! Tequila Tasting & Talks with Noel Family Distillery and their fantastic line of Tequilas: Blanco and Reposado. Spirit tasting & Cocktails Creations from our Bartenders at Rouj Creole and Happy Hour from 4pm – 6pm. Located in Perkins Rowe
EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY – Visit Spoke & Hub for a Summer Market Series. Surrounding area Farmer’s come to visit with local vendors, artists and musicians for Sunday Brunch Pop Up Market at Spoke & Hub.
Proverbial Wine Bistro will be at St Francisville Food & Wine Festival November 10th Sunday for the Grand Tasting – Tickets on Sale July 1st.
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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!
July 2024
Jul
1
Louisiana Residents Month @ WW2 Museum- ALL MONTH LONG!
During the month of July, Louisiana residents receive half off General Admission tickets with a state-issued photo ID. Beat the summer heat at New Orleans’s #1 attraction, and see what’s
Jul
22
Jul
22
Reading and Writing with Carver Cubs @ Carver Branch Library
Reading and Writing with Carver Cubs Be a Carver Cub where every tiger is a reader! Kids entering grades 1-6 can participate in FREE guided reading and writing enrichment with
Jul
24
Shark Week @ Blue Zoo
Look out! Shark Week is COMING! Our favorite week of the the summer is almost here! Get your family ready for a FULL week of all things sharks! We have
Jul
26
Delta Waterfowls Duck Hunter’s Expo @ Raising Cane’s River Center
North America’s largest event dedicated to duck hunters! With 100,000 SF of duck hunting related companies, 3 live stages, duck hunting seminars, cooking demonstrations, duck calling contests, and m...
Jul
27
Fresh Fest 2024
8:00 am
Did you know? BREADA celebrates the abundant summer produce with FRESH FEST, highlighting a different agricultural product each week! All summer long, we will be hosting a variety of cooking demos
Jul
27
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...
Jul
27
Christmas in July @ Amite Church
9:00 am
Come shop, shop, shop! Saturday, July 27 from 9am-2pm, at Amite Church (Gym & Cook Hall)! Local vendors from throughout the community will have their booths filled with crafts, gifts,
Jul
27
Parenting Workshop @ Faith Family Church
9:00 am
Join us for a parent focused learning event hosted by Faith Family Church and Compassion Counseling. Our presenters include Pastor Gordon Atwell (father of eight kids) and Licensed Professional Counse...
Jul
27
Influencer Closet Sale
10:00 am
Join us on Saturday, July 27 from 10am-2pm at Perkins Rowe for an amazing Influencer Closet Sale! Shop the closets of your favorite local influencers and score some incredible finds.
Jul
27
Splash a Palooza @ Sherwood Forest Community Park
10:00 am
Annual Splash-A-Palooza July Play Date This Play Date is going to be a fun time for all! We will be at the newly renovated North Sherwood Forest Community Park. The
Jul
27
ASL Splish Splash Fun for Kids @ Highland Road Community Park
10:00 am
LAD’s “Confidence Building Series” event. ASL Splish Splash Fun! An event designed for deaf/hoh children ages 2-12 years. Painting Suncatcher, socializing with peers, and enjoying the Splash...
Jul
27
BROC, Rock and Wine
6:00 pm
BROC, Rock, and Wine, presented by Audi Baton Rouge, is on Saturday, July 27th at LSU’s iconic Tiger Stadium! Featuring a wine walk, food from local restaurants, music by Blue
Jul
28
Sunday Summer Market at Spoke & Hub in July
11:00 am
A Summer Market Series in July at Spoke & Hub ! Surrounding area Farmer’s come to visit with local vendors, artists and musicians for Sunday Brunch Pop Up Market at Spoke & Hub.
Jul
28
Christmas in July @ Brush Fire Art
2:00 pm
Come paint this day or order a to-go kit. Limited supply for larger items, must pre-pay. Paint a vintage style 13 inch Christmas Tree Lamp just like Grandma’s, a Vintage
Jul
30
Toddler Tuesday Paint Hour @ Brush Fire
10:00 am
Walk in and paint Pottery.Get Hand or Foot prints on any piece you choose.Over 200 different pieces to choose from. Get tickets HERE
Jul
30
Virtual Author Talk Series for Kids and Teens!
1:00 pm
Virtual Author Talk Series for Kids and Teens! This month, we are featuring four amazing K-12 authors in our Virtual Author Talk Series! While these books are written for a
Jul
31
End of Summer Bash @ Airborn Extreme Trampoline Park
12:00 pm
Come Join Cricket Wireless, Airborne Extreme & Raising Canes as we celebrate the end of a fun summer and get ready for a great school year.We will Have a Free
Jul
31
End of Summer Bash @ Airborn Extreme
12:00 pm
Come Join Cricket Wireless, Airborne Extreme & Raising Canes as we celebrate the end of a fun summer and get ready for a great school year.We will Have a Free
August 2024
Aug
2
Movie at the Lagoon
7:30 pm
*DATE CHANGED from July 26 to August 2 due to bad weather.* Enjoy a summer night with family and friends for a movie at the Lagoon during our extended hours.
Aug
2
Mud and Merlot Pottery Experience @ Belly Fire Studio
8:00 pm
Unwind with Mud and Merlot, a relaxing pottery experience complete with expert guidance. We will start you off with a centered piece of clay on the wheel and help you
Aug
3
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...
Aug
3
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
Aug
3
Sounds Science Academy @ LIGO – Livingston
10:00 am
Learn Summer/Sum More about Sounds at LIGO’s August 3rd Science Saturday! Experiment with creating sound waves from everyday objects, and learn how the mechanical waves are similar (and differen...
Aug
3
Social Saturdays @ The Bougie Bar
10:00 am
Let us guide you and your crew through the perfect candle-making experience while you sit back and sip wine. Get tickets HERE
Aug
3
Cat Cafe @ The Main Library
1:00 pm
Join us Saturday, August 3rd, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm as Cat Haven and East Baton Rouge Parish Library combine their forces to bring you a purr-fectly delightful event: A Cat
Aug
3
Merry Christams in July Market @ Le Chien Brewery
5:00 pm
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Be one of the first to get a whiff of our new collection of manly fragrances!
Aug
22
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT @ Manship Theatre
7:30 pm
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE AND SUPERIOR STAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, IN MEMORY OF DANNY TIBERGHEIN Evangeline the Musical in Concert is a true testament to
Aug
23
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT @ Manship Theatre
7:30 pm
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE AND SUPERIOR STAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, IN MEMORY OF DANNY TIBERGHEIN Evangeline the Musical in Concert is a true testament to
Aug
24
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT @ Manship Theatre
7:30 pm
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE AND SUPERIOR STAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, IN MEMORY OF DANNY TIBERGHEIN Evangeline the Musical in Concert is a true testament to
Aug
25
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT @ Manship Theatre
2:00 pm
EVANGELINE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT PRESENTED BY MANSHIP THEATRE AND SUPERIOR STAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, IN MEMORY OF DANNY TIBERGHEIN Evangeline the Musical in Concert is a true testament to
September 2024
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
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
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