# Baton Rouge Littles: things to do with little kids in Baton Rouge, LA this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 30 outings at 20 places; 24 free; 23 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30am–5pm) at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3000 Zoo Circle, Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Regular zoo admission: $7 ages 2–12, $10 adults (plus tax), 1 and under free; members free. Ages 1+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat stations are back, plus Halloween photo spots and character meet-and-greets, rain or shine. Last entry is 4pm. Source: https://brzoo.org/events-rentals/calendar/boo-at-the-zoo-2026
- **Full Moon Fête Trunk-or-Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · noon–3pm) at Independence Community Park, near the Liberty Lagoon parking lot, 7500 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. BREC’s free Halloween party: trunk-or-treating, character visits, face painting, a kids’ play zone, vendors and live entertainment. Check-in opens an hour early. Source: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/full-moon-fete
- **Haints, Haunts & Halloween at the LSU Rural Life Museum** (Sun, Oct 25 · 2–4:30pm) at LSU Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Cost: $6–$12. Ages 2+. An old-fashioned Halloween country fair with storytelling, cake walks, traditional games and trick-or-treating across the museum grounds. Costumes encouraged for kids and grown-ups. Source: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/haints-haunts-halloween-at-the-lsu-rural-life-museum
- **Supa Dog Man Afternoon** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–5pm) at Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Make a Dog Man button (2–3pm) and a finger puppet and headband in the Children’s Room, with the Dog Man movie (PG) at 3. Crafts while supplies last. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Trunk-or-Treat at Open Door Church (Denham Springs)** (Sun, Oct 25 · 4–6pm) at Open Door Church, 7000 Gloryland Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Cost: Free (register for a free timed ticket). Ages 0+. A Sunday-afternoon trunk-or-treat; register online for a free ticket and arrival time. Moves into the gym if it rains. Source: https://opendooronline.com/trunk-or-treat-2026/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. 9:30am–5pm. Cost: Regular zoo admission: $7 ages 2–12, $10 adults (plus tax), 1 and under free; members free. https://brzoo.org/events-rentals/calendar/boo-at-the-zoo-2026
2. **Lunch**: Tio Javi’s Mexican Grill, Southdowns, 4738 Constitution Ave.. Open 11am–10pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://tiojavis.com/kids-menu
3. **After nap**: Supa Dog Man Afternoon, Main Library at Goodwood. 2–5pm. Cost: Free. https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Fall Storytime (West Baton Rouge Library, Port Allen) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Messy Masterpieces at Knock Knock; Family Storytime (Main Library) (free); Lapsit Storytime (Main Library) (free); Lapsit Storytime (Bluebonnet) (free); Toddler Storytime (Greenwell Springs Road) (free); Preschool Storytime (Jones Creek) (free); Family Storytime (Central) (free); Family Storytime (Pride-Chaneyville) (free); Family Storytime (Fairwood) (free); Bilingual Storytime (Carver) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Baby Rhyme Time at Knock Knock; Story & Craft: We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt (free); Children’s Storytime (West Baton Rouge Library, Brusly) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Tinker Time at Knock Knock; “Earth, Moon & Sun” Planetarium Show at LASM; Story & Activity: I’m a Little Pumpkin (free); Story & Craft: Quit Calling Me a Monster (free); Preschool Storytime (Carver) (free); Toddler Storytime (South Branch) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Family Storytime (River Center) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo; Full Moon Fête Trunk-or-Treat (free); Books & Music with Kids’ Orchestra (free); Supa Dog Man Afternoon (free); Story & Craft: Pete’s a Pizza (free); Story & Craft: The Great Pumpkin Contest (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo; Haints, Haunts & Halloween at the LSU Rural Life Museum; Trunk-or-Treat at Open Door Church (Denham Springs) (free); Play4All After Hours at Knock Knock (free)

## All outings this week

- **Boo at the Zoo at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30am–5pm) at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3000 Zoo Circle, Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Regular zoo admission: $7 ages 2–12, $10 adults (plus tax), 1 and under free; members free. Ages 1+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat stations are back, plus Halloween photo spots and character meet-and-greets, rain or shine. Last entry is 4pm. Source: https://brzoo.org/events-rentals/calendar/boo-at-the-zoo-2026
- **Full Moon Fête Trunk-or-Treat** (Sat, Oct 24 · noon–3pm) at Independence Community Park, near the Liberty Lagoon parking lot, 7500 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. BREC’s free Halloween party: trunk-or-treating, character visits, face painting, a kids’ play zone, vendors and live entertainment. Check-in opens an hour early. Source: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/full-moon-fete
- **Haints, Haunts & Halloween at the LSU Rural Life Museum** (Sun, Oct 25 · 2–4:30pm) at LSU Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Cost: $6–$12. Ages 2+. An old-fashioned Halloween country fair with storytelling, cake walks, traditional games and trick-or-treating across the museum grounds. Costumes encouraged for kids and grown-ups. Source: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/haints-haunts-halloween-at-the-lsu-rural-life-museum
- **Trunk-or-Treat at Open Door Church (Denham Springs)** (Sun, Oct 25 · 4–6pm) at Open Door Church, 7000 Gloryland Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Cost: Free (register for a free timed ticket). Ages 0+. A Sunday-afternoon trunk-or-treat; register online for a free ticket and arrival time. Moves into the gym if it rains. Source: https://opendooronline.com/trunk-or-treat-2026/
- **Play4All After Hours at Knock Knock** (Sun, Oct 25 · 4–6pm) at Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Cost: Free (registration required). Ages 0+. Indoor. An inclusive after-hours museum session for children with disabilities and special needs, with their families, caregivers and therapists. Source: https://knockknockmuseum.org/events/
- **Messy Masterpieces at Knock Knock** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:15–11am) at Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Cost: Included with admission ($18; under 12 months free). Ages 0–3. Indoor. Toddlers get hands-on with finger paint, playdough and other textures in this Tuesday art time for ages 0–3. Source: https://knockknockmuseum.org/events/
- **Baby Rhyme Time at Knock Knock** (Wed, Oct 21 · 2:30–3pm) at Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Cost: Included with admission ($18; under 12 months free). Ages 0–3. Indoor. Songs, rhymes, dancing and instruments for a grown-up and child, led by the museum’s early childhood staff. Source: https://knockknockmuseum.org/events/
- **Tinker Time at Knock Knock** (Thu, Oct 22 · 4pm) at Knock Knock Children’s Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Cost: Included with admission ($18; under 12 months free). Ages 4+. Indoor. Fourth-Thursday tinkering, building and robotics projects with trained staff, best for ages 4–8. Source: https://knockknockmuseum.org/events/
- **“Earth, Moon & Sun” Planetarium Show at LASM** (Thu, Oct 22 · 11am–noon) at Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Cost: Included with admission: $13 ages 3–12, $16 adults. Ages 4+. Indoor. A dome show for young stargazers: Coyote learns about eclipses, craters and the Moon’s phases. Planetarium shows are included with museum admission. Source: https://www.lasm.org/events/
- **Books & Music with Kids’ Orchestra** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10am) at Delmont Gardens Branch, 3351 Lorraine St., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Act out The Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything with props and instruments, then dance the “Skeleton Shake.” Ages 3–11. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Supa Dog Man Afternoon** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–5pm) at Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Make a Dog Man button (2–3pm) and a finger puppet and headband in the Children’s Room, with the Dog Man movie (PG) at 3. Crafts while supplies last. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Story & Craft: Pete’s a Pizza** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am) at Jones Creek Regional Branch, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Hear William Steig’s Pete’s a Pizza, then make a Play-Doh pizza. Ages 3–7; call the branch to register. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Story & Craft: The Great Pumpkin Contest** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30pm) at South Branch, 2210 Glasgow Ave., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A pumpkin-contest story, then paint a pumpkin ornament to take home. Ages 4–11; call the branch to register. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Story & Craft: We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt** (Wed, Oct 21 · 4pm) at Eden Park Branch, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A pumpkin-hunt read-aloud followed by Play-Doh pumpkin face art. Ages 4–11. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Story & Activity: I’m a Little Pumpkin** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30am) at Jones Creek Regional Branch, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A board-book story with pumpkin-themed activities for ages 6 months to 2. Call the branch to register. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Story & Craft: Quit Calling Me a Monster** (Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30pm) at Delmont Gardens Branch, 3351 Lorraine St., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Jory John’s friendly-monster story, then build a paper creature. Ages 3–7. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Fall Storytime (West Baton Rouge Library, Port Allen)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–10:30am) at West Baton Rouge Parish Library, Main Branch, 830 N. Alexander Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. The weekly Monday children’s storytime with stories, songs and a craft, just across the river. Source: https://wbrpl.com/
- **Children’s Storytime (West Baton Rouge Library, Brusly)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10–10:30am) at West Baton Rouge Parish Library, South Branch, 6311 LA-1, Brusly, LA 70719. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A Wednesday-morning storytime with songs and stories at the Brusly branch. Source: https://wbrpl.com/
- **Family Storytime (Main Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10am) at Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Tuesday-morning stories for the whole family at Goodwood. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Lapsit Storytime (Main Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30am) at Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Baby storytime at the Main Library at Goodwood. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Lapsit Storytime (Bluebonnet)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30am) at Bluebonnet Regional Branch, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, songs and board books for babies on a grown-up’s lap. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Toddler Storytime (Greenwell Springs Road)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30am) at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch, 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and movement for toddlers. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Preschool Storytime (Jones Creek)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 11:15am) at Jones Creek Regional Branch, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Picture books and songs for preschoolers. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Family Storytime (Central)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30am) at Central Branch, 11260 Joor Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs for families in Central. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Family Storytime (Pride-Chaneyville)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30am) at Pride-Chaneyville Branch, 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Rd., Pride, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Tuesday-morning family storytime in north East Baton Rouge Parish. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Family Storytime (Fairwood)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 4:30pm) at Fairwood Branch, 12910 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An after-school family storytime. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Bilingual Storytime (Carver)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 11am) at Carver Branch, 720 Terrace St., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs in English and Spanish, 25 to 30 minutes; no Spanish needed. Ages 0–11. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Preschool Storytime (Carver)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10am) at Carver Branch, 720 Terrace St., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs for preschoolers. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Toddler Storytime (South Branch)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30am) at South Branch, 2210 Glasgow Ave., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Thursday-morning stories and songs for toddlers. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf
- **Family Storytime (River Center)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 5pm) at River Center Branch, 250 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Friday-evening storytime downtown for the whole family. Source: https://www.ebrpl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Source202610.pdf

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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Baton Rouge](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/guide/#free) 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](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/baton-rouge/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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