Saturdays in Baton Rouge get all the attention. Sundays are when the city slows down, and Oct. 25 sets up nicely for a relaxed day that still feels like an outing.

Late morning: Brunch

Start with brunch somewhere that doesn't rush you. SoLou on Perkins Palm Avenue serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and its sweet potato pancakes with candied pecans are hard to beat. Prefer something heartier? Willie's on Coursey Boulevard opens brunch at 11 a.m. with chicken and waffles and the Hangover Hash. For a downtown start, Little Village on Third Street serves Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with bottomless mimosas, which puts you close to the afternoon's main event.

Afternoon: Kingfish at the River Center, 4:05 p.m.

The Baton Rouge Kingfish host the Mid-South Monarchs at Raising Cane's River Center. A 4:05 p.m. start on a Sunday is the sweet spot for families. The kids get the noise and the excitement, and you're still home in time for baths and backpacks.

Between the two

If you have time after brunch, take a walk along the downtown riverfront before the game. It's free, it's right there, and late October weather is made for it.

Evening: Home early

Here's the best part of a Sunday matinee: you don't pay for it on Monday morning. Grab takeout on the way home or call it a night.

Why it works

Not every weekend plan needs a tailgate or a late show. Sometimes the best day in Baton Rouge is a good meal, a little live entertainment downtown and an early night.

Pick your brunch spot, grab your tickets from the River Center and enjoy an easy Sunday.