April Bucket List: Family Fun in Full Bloom

Spring is in full swing, and April is packed with can’t-miss moments for families across the Baton Rouge area. From festive egg hunts and outdoor movie nights to high-flying kites and larger-than-life monster trucks, this month offers something for every age and interest. Whether you’re soaking up the sunshine, celebrating meaningful traditions, or discovering new local events, this April bucket list is your go-to guide for making memories all month long.

• Usher in the Year of the Horse. (Apr. 3–5)
• Hunt for eggs with your kiddos in Zachary. (Apr. 4)
• Celebrate the resurrection at Istrouma! (Apr. 5)
• Watch Zootopia 2 under the stars. (Apr. 7)
• Experience one of the most fun circuses on Earth. (Apr. 9–12)
• Chow down on strawberries at the annual festival. (Apr. 10–12)
• Watch crawfish boilers compete for a great cause. (Apr. 11)
• Document the diversity of life, or “biodiversity,”  with BREC. (Apr. 17–18)
• Be enchanted by Rapunzel. (Apr. 17 & 18)
• Check out the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck. (Apr. 18)
• Take in a theatre performance of Mrs. Doubtfire. (Apr. 21)
• Witness jaw-dropping stunts by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. (Apr. 25–26)
• Look to the skies for Kite Fest! (Apr. 25)
• Experience a family-friendly culinary and cultural festival. (Apr. 26)