Things To Do In Baton Rouge with Kids

Baton Rouge is the perfect city for families to visit. With ample things to do with kids, there’s tons of fun ways to spend quality time together in Baton Rouge. Explore, learn, play and dine your way across Louisiana’s Capital City with the whole family. Whether you’re looking for places to get the kids outside and moving, what to do with kids on a rainy day in Baton Rouge, best family-friendly places to eat, or just fun kid-friendly activities for children in Baton Rouge, look no further than these family-friendly trip ideas.

Explore and Learn

Baton Rouge Zoo

Lions, tigers, bears, and the perfect day for the whole family.

Located inside the Mall of Louisiana, the Blue Zoo provides a fun learning experience for the whole...

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Let little minds explore and experience the magic of this new Baton Rouge museum.

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Stare up at the stars or experiment in the BASF Kid's Lab.

Play and Experience

Perkins Road Community Park boasts a Velodrome, three skate parks, BMX track, rock climbing wall,...

This indoor rock climbing gym makes for the perfect thing to do with kids on a hot or rainy day.

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Upcoming Events for Kids

A BATON ROUGE ALL AROUND THE AREA TOUR with Red Stick Adventures

A Baton Rouge Area Historical Walking Tour

Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General

Iridescence Exhibition

Old Governer's Mansion - Historical Virtual Tours & Programming K-12

Kid-Friendly Attractions

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