Baton Rouge Entertainment & Recreation

Baton Rouge is a vibrant town, displaying many European attributes, and as such makes for a stimulating environment in which to live, with a healthy economy in which to work, and a myriad of excellent quality recreational and entertainment facilities.  Educational options are prominent in both quality and quantity, making the city an excellent choice for families looking to provide their offspring with the very best education that can be provided. Below you will find information about the entertainment options within Baton Rouge. Discover all that this incredible Louisiana city has to offer your family throughout the year!

Baton Rouge Festivals & Events

When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Baton Rouge has much to offer.  Each March, the city hosts the annual Mardi Gras. This incredible festival promotes a stable economy within Baton Rouge with the thousands upon thousands of visitors that participate in the Mardi Gras festivities yearly. 

Baton Rouge also hosts many additional festivals, events and activities throughout the year. It is an exciting place to live or visit.


Baton Rouge Museums & Art Scene

Moving downtown we find a vibrant visual arts scene serviced by such establishments as The Shaw Centre for the Arts, which opened in 2005 and houses the Brunner Gallery, the Manship Theatre and the LSU Museum of Art. More modern exhibits can be found within the Louisiana Art and Science Museum, which contains a planetarium, the famed Egyptian selection and several space displays.

Baton Rouge Sports

The city takes its college sport very seriously, and is home to both the LSU Tigers and Southern University Jaguars.  The prominence of these two sporting teams is evident throughout the town, by the number of shops which display and sell memorabilia.


Baton Rouge Shopping

If you are interested in shopping in Baton Rouge, be sure to check out the Outlet Mall as well as the Mall of Louisiana. You'll find clothing stores, department stores, and many fine boutiques to shop for the perfect gifts for yourself, family or friends.


Baton Rouge Parks

Do you enjoy spending the day out in the sun? Baton Rouge and all the communities surrounding this large Metropolitan area provide countless community parks and regional parks for your family to enjoy. There are playgrounds for the kids, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and more. Visit any one of the parks in Baton Rouge for a day of family fun!


Additional Baton Rouge Entertainment

There are many additional attractions that make Baton Rouge an incredible place to live or visit. Visit the water park on a hot summer day, try your hand gambling at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, or check out the Alligator Bayou.