Things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this weekend, found and checked for you.
Halloween fills the weekend: Boo at the Zoo brings trick-or-treat stations to BREC’s zoo Saturday and Sunday, the free Full Moon Fête trunk-or-treat takes over Independence Park Saturday from noon, and the LSU Rural Life Museum turns into an old-time country fair Sunday afternoon. Dog Man fans get crafts and a movie at the Main Library Saturday. Baton Rouge has 30 outings this week, 24 of them free and 23 indoors.
Last checked · 30 outings at 20 places · 24 free · 23 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGBoo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo9:30am–5pm · BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo · Regular zoo admission: $7 ages 2–12, $10 adults (plus tax), 1 and under free; members free- LUNCHAround townTio Javi’s Mexican GrillOpen 11am–10pm · Southdowns, 4738 Constitution Ave. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPSupa Dog Man Afternoon2–5pm · Main Library at Goodwood · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGBoo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo9:30am–5pm · BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo · Regular zoo admission: $7 ages 2–12, $10 adults (plus tax), 1 and under free; members free
- LUNCHAround townTio Javi’s Mexican GrillOpen 11am–9pm · Southdowns, 4738 Constitution Ave. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPHaints, Haunts & Halloween at the LSU Rural Life Museum2–4:30pm · LSU Rural Life Museum · $6–$12
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Baton Rouge: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Baton Rouge this weekend?
This week we found 30 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Full Moon Fête Trunk-or-Treat, Haints, Haunts & Halloween at the LSU Rural Life Museum. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Baton Rouge this week?
Yes, 24 of this week’s 30 picks are free, including library storytimes and Full Moon Fête Trunk-or-Treat. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Baton Rouge in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Baton Rouge when it rains?
23 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Baton Rouge?
This week we list 18 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Baton Rouge this week?
7 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Messy Masterpieces at Knock Knock, Baby Rhyme Time at Knock Knock and Story & Activity: I’m a Little Pumpkin. 5 of them are free and 7 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Baton Rouge list?
We go through Baton Rouge’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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