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9 Things to Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend With The Family

Family Activities & Events in and near South Baton Rouge

By Rebecca Campagna, Macaroni KID South Baton Rouge Publisher May 5, 2023

Are you looking for fun family activities this weekend in and near Baton Rouge? We've got some recommendations for you!


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We update this article every week. We have not attended all events, and we encourage parents to use their judgment when choosing which events to attend. Age recommendations are provided by the venue.


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  1. Live After Five - Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
  2. Family Friday
  3. Red Stick Farmers Market
  4. Coding and Tech Careers Workshop for Kids
  5. Fencing Demonstration
  6. Cousins Maine Lobster
  7. Annual Blooms & Bites Shop Hop
  8. Free First Sunday
  9. Live Music Lineup Sundays!


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South Baton Rouge Macaroni Kid is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information.
We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week, and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.