Your Family's Guide to Baton Rouge: Summer Edition
School's out, and summer in the Capital City is officially in full swing!
Whether you're a Baton Rouge local looking for fresh ways to fill the days or a family visiting for the first time, you've come to the right place. Baton Rouge is a city built for exploration — from splashing around at waterparks and getting up close with Louisiana wildlife, to cooling off with a snoball and discovering the stories behind our state's rich history. The best part? There's something for every age, every interest, and every kind of summer day. So grab the kids, sunscreen up, and get ready to make some memories: here's your guide to family fun in Baton Rouge.
Keep the Kids Curious
Baton Rouge has no shortage of ways to keep young minds engaged all summer long, from hands-on museum exhibits to reading programs and creative camps.
- Museums in Baton Rouge – Not only do museums in Baton Rouge offer incredible educational opportunities for the kiddos, but they’re also the perfect place to keep cool this summer!
- Some of our favorites for kids include Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Capitol Park Museum and Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
- Local's Tip: Take advantage of free admission at multiple museums in the area on First Free Sunday!
- Reading & Library Events – East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries offer summer reading programs, guest speaker presentations and reading events all summer long, perfect for even the smallest bookworms in your life!
- Summer Camps – Looking for hands-on learning? Manship Theatre is offering summer camp options for all ages on different forms of visual and performance art. If you have an aspiring chef at home, Young Chefs Academy has a lineup of events for kids this summer!
Hit the Great Outdoors
Make time to beat the heat by visiting a water park, renting kayaks or paddleboards or going fishing in Baton Rouge.
- Splash around at Liberty Lagoon.
- BREC parks offer endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Start the day with exploring, fishing, canoeing or kayaking and end the day stargazing at Highland Road Park Observatory.
- Looking for more ways to explore nature? There are several hiking trails around the city, including Blackwater Conservation Area, Burden Gardens and Museum, and Frenchtown Conservation Area.
Meet the Animals
Learn about Louisiana’s native plants and meet animals from all over the world at these must-visit attractions!
Summer Treats
Let’s be honest – the best part of summer is the treats that come along with it! From snoballs and ice cream to the seasonal fruits and veggies at the farmers markets, there are all sorts of summer goodness waiting for you in Baton Rouge.
- Ice cream and other sweet treats
- Snoballs in Baton Rouge – we did all the work and rounded up the best so you don’t have to!
- Farmers markets – with multiple markets a week, you definitely won’t miss out on the farm freshness of berries, veggies and other produce grown within driving distance of Baton Rouge.
Your Family-Friendly Summer Awaits
Looking for more inspiration? We have experience passports that include many of the stops mentioned above, and you can check in for points to win a prize! There’s something for everyone, so come and find your family fun in Baton Rouge. Don’t forget to share your favorite activities with us when you #ExploreBatonRouge!
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