Cartoon family car on a winding road, pumpkin-patch road trip scene
Next 6 weekends · Oct 23–25 to Nov 27–29

Weekend getaways from Baton Rouge with kids

The best trip within about five hours of Baton Rouge for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on.

6 weekends1 cityClosest: 1h 30m

Last checked against official pages. How we choose

Departures

From Baton Rouge
Oct 23–25New OrleansBoo Carré Halloween Haunt · 1h 30mFrench Market District (Dutch Alley)Free dayOct 30–Nov 1Nothing worth the driveSee this week in Baton RougeNov 6–8Nothing worth the driveSee this week in Baton RougeNov 13–15Nothing worth the driveSee this week in Baton RougeNov 20–22Nothing worth the driveSee this week in Baton RougeNov 27–29New OrleansCelebration in the Oaks · 1h 30mNew Orleans City ParkFriday fun
How far is fun?

Everything within 5 hours

Each ring is one hour of driving from Baton Rouge. Under two hours is an easy day trip; past three, pack the pajamas.

1h2h3h4h5hNew OrleansBaton Rouge
New Orleans1h 30m

Orange dots are picks on this page. Drive times are normal driving times without traffic.

WEEKEND 2
Oct 30–Nov 1

No pick this weekendWeekend of Oct 30–Nov 1: Nothing worth the drive

We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Baton Rouge that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Baton Rouge has the local list.

WEEKEND 3
Nov 6–8

No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 6–8: Nothing worth the drive

We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Baton Rouge that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Baton Rouge has the local list.

WEEKEND 4
Nov 13–15

No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 13–15: Nothing worth the drive

We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Baton Rouge that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Baton Rouge has the local list.

WEEKEND 5
Nov 20–22

No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 20–22: Nothing worth the drive

We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Baton Rouge that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Baton Rouge has the local list.

Little-traveler checklist

Pack it before you go

Car snacksMore than you think. Then a few more.
StrollerZoo paths and light trails are long for little legs.
Time the napLeave right before nap so the drive does double duty.
Overnight bagPast three hours, pajamas beat a 9pm drive home.
Parking cashFree admission days often still charge for parking.
Rain planPick one indoor backup, like a museum, before you leave.
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Good questions

Weekend trips from Baton Rouge: the FAQ

Where can we go for a weekend from Baton Rouge with little kids?

Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Baton Rouge are New Orleans. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.

Which cities are within an easy drive of Baton Rouge?

New Orleans (about 1 hr 30 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic.

Why is the same city picked more than once?

Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.

Are the times and prices current?

They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.