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In honor of the success of the LSU football team and their historic season and honors, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has proclaimed Monday, Dec. 16, “LSU Football Day” in Louisiana! Bust out your purple and gold and wear it with pride! This has been a season we will not soon forget, definitely one that we will share with our children and our children’s children.
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Congratulations to Coach O and the Fighting Tigers!The aroma of homemade Christmas cookies baking in the oven is one of the most glorious smells during the holiday season. In our home, there is not a more highly-anticipated (and delicious) Christmas task than baking cookies. With cookies comes cookie dough and kids and adults alike can’t seem to bake cookies without trying the raw dough. A few years ago a friend introduced me to a delicious, egg-less cookie dough recipe that is completely safe to eat raw! Find the full recipe below!
You can use this recipe for cookie-cutter cookies, Santa whiskers, chocolate chip cookies, thumbprints, just about any recipe that calls for shortbread or sugar cookies. Of course, to bake the ultimate Christmas cookies, you also need cookie cutters and all the decorating fixings!
Cookie cutters are timeless, and there’s a reason—they work. They save your sanity because mama doesn’t have time for freehand, the stainless steel will last for years, and they’re easy to clean! For a plethora of cookie-cutter options be sure to check out Party Time at Bluebonnet and Airline! When it comes to baking and gifting they have you covered with a wide variety of candy, sprinkles, icing and gifting containers! Take care of your holiday baking, candy making and decorating in one stop!
Are your holiday decorations, plates, and napkins a little less than fa-la-la-la-fabulous, no worries, Party Time is where you’ll find everything that’s merry and bright! Buy two get one free Christmas plates and napkins until this Saturday and 40% off all ribbon until this Sunday!
This simple sugar cookie dough recipe is especially good for families with children that have an egg allergy because the recipe is eggless!
Calling all BOY MOMS, grab your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy a memorable evening for mothers and sons! Baton Rouge Moms is honored to be a media sponsor for the annual Mother-Son Dance hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Activities will include face painting, balloon artists, dancing contests, fun games, costumed characters, music and much more! Proceeds from the Mother-Son Dance will benefit Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Superpower Hour
3 – 4 pm
Use your SUPERPOWERS for fewer lines and more fun with early access to the 2020 dance! Limited tickets are available for our first-ever SUPERPOWER HOUR and they will sell quickly, secure your spot today! *Please note, all Superpower Hour attendees must also purchase tickets for the dance. Superhero Sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets to Superpower Hour.
Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.
What is the Mother-Son Dance?
The Mother-Son Dance is an opportunity for moms and their sons to spend a fun-filled, memorable evening together.
Is there an age limit for the dance?
Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.
What is the attire for the dance?
Dressy casual is recommended.
Will food and drinks be provided?
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. A cash bar will also be available.
What is the individual ticket price?
Tickets are $50 per attendee. (So, $50 for Mom and $50 for each son.)
What is the Superpower Hour ticket price?
Superpower Hour tickets are an additional $25 per attendee. All Superpower Hour attendees must also possess tickets to the Mother Son Dance. (So, $75 for Mom and $75 for each son to attend the Mother Son Dance with early access to Superpower Hour.)
The new hospital, designed specifically for children, has six floors, 350,000 square feet, It includes inpatient beds, a pediatric emergency room, surgical unit, a dedicated hematology/oncology unit that will serve both inpatients and outpatients, playrooms on every floor and more. The hospital also includes a four-story, 95,000 square foot medical office building primarily for pediatric medical specialists. Whether through community outreach programs, health education, physician training, advanced research, or a state-of-the-art hospital completely dedicated to the care and healing of children, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital stands ready to change our children’s future and we are so very thankful for them.
Baton Rouge Moms is hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the dance!! Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway widget below with more entry options on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights (November 29rd through December 30th)! Baton Rouge Zoolights festive mile-long trail through the Zoo in the evening boasts more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy.
This year, the Zoo is partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting non-perishable food items (minimum of one per person) during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. Regular admission prices are: $5 for adults/teens; $4 for senior citizens; $3 for children (2-12 years old) and $3 for Friends of the Zoo members. These amounts will be cut in half when a non-perishable food item is presented at the time of entry & all food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Learn more at www.brzoo.org.
ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.
GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!
ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.
VISITOR AMENITIES: During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.
Our Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide is our largest guide to date with over 50 events. This list will be updated daily as we learn of new events being hosted in our area. We’re sharing events within a 60 mile radius of Baton Rouge. Whether you’re looking for a Christmas parade, holiday-themed performance, Santa visit, or lights display, there’s the cornucopia of holiday-themed programs and events throughout the season. Be sure to grab for our FREE Christmas Events List Printable so you don’t miss an event! If you have an event or activity to add, please email us – info@BatonRougeMoms.com
Thanks to Rapid Urgent Care for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Events Guide.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Battle of the Bands: 4:00pm
Parade Starts: 5:30pm
The 68th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge on December 9 at 5:30 pm. Every year, more than 70,000 people watch the parade live and thousands more enjoy it on television through the holiday season. The Parade is a celebration and a great way to connect with the community. The parade is open to everyone. Typically the parade includes about 80 entries. These entries are a mix of marching bands, celebrities, dance troups, non-profit organizations, and local businesses in seasonal themes.
This year, the Zoo is partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting non-perishable food items (minimum of one per person) during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. Regular admission prices are: $5 for adults/teens; $4 for senior citizens; $3 for children (2-12 years old) and $3 for Friends of the Zoo members. These amounts will be cut in half when a non-perishable food item is presented at the time of entry & all food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Learn more at www.brzoo.org.
ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.
GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!
ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.
VISITOR AMENITIES: Safari Photo Booth, Seasonal Specials from the Flamingo Cafe’, Safari Post Gift Shop
Sunday, December 2
12:30pm until 6:00pm
Ring in the Holiday season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Decorations with natural trimmings representative of special times of long ago will be displayed throughout the museum’s grounds. Seasonal activities such a musical groups, demonstrating artisans, open-hearth cooking, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will present during this event.
Admission: $10.00 per person. Children 10 years and younger are admitted for free.
This event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit from Papa Noel!
The Raising Cane’s River Center will once again magically transform the arena into a “Winter Wonderland” just in time for you to create your holiday memories.
Please join us for a skating session soon and create winter memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets are currently available at the Raising Cane’s River Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, and charge by phone at-1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please contact the Raising Cane’s River Center at 225-389-3030.
Two popular events intertwine for a special holiday Far-Out First Friday combined with the annual Festival of Light’s activities – all rolled into one exciting night! Join an evening under downtown’s historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 35-foot Christmas tree in Town Square. Bethlehem Village with a real-life village set in Biblical times where children can craft ornaments and decorations, plus a magical train ride on the Mansion Express at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Visit Santa’s Gift Shoppe and listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts.
All aboard The Polar Express! Wear your holiday PJs and bring your family and friends to enjoy this beloved holiday movie like never before in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, and warm up with complimentary hot chocolate before each show.
This event is included in general admission, $12 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-12) and seniors (65+). LASM Members are free!
Sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company
The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou, created by Molly Buchmann and Sharon Mathews in 1992, has become one of the most highly-anticipated events of the holiday season. Accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, the production incorporates local landmarks while maintaining the grandeur and integrity of the classic ballet. This lavish production continues to thrill children and adults alike, and snow is always guaranteed!
BREC Holiday EventsCreole Christmas: Sunday, Dec 1st 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Magnolia Mound Plantation
Creole Christmas is an annual event featuring seasonal decorations in the historic house, traditional songs in French and Spanish sung by local school children, period demonstrations, folk crafts and the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel.
See full list of BREC events here.
Drive through the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center and view the spectacular lights. Take advantage of the FREE shuttle service as there is no parking available on the grounds of the WBR Conference Center during this event; Parking will be at Louis Mouch Multipurpose arena located at 152 Turner Road. You must obtain a wristband at the entrance gate to participate in all the activities. Come inside the conference center to visit the talking reindeer. Walk through the holiday decorated rooms. Enjoy carnival rides for the children or buy those last minute gifts from our crafters. Santa will be here on Friday and Saturday nights only. Take your holiday pictures with Santa and his elves.
HORSE & BUGGY RIDES. Cuddle up in a blanket next to your friends and loved ones and take a ride through the lights in a horse-drawn wagon for $5.00 per person. Bring your family and friends and make West Baton Rouge and “Reflections of the Season” part of your Christmas tradition.
It’s time for Nottoway’s annual Christmas Bonfire Festival! For just $5 per car, you’ll experience a night filled with music, food, vendors, bonfires, fireworks, Santa and more!
Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This beloved annual celebration is fun for all ages and has become an enduring holiday tradition for families, who come to Celebration in the Oaks to ride the train or carousel every year. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions, from light displays to the walkways lined with dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local school groups. Perennial favorites include the two-mile train ride through glittering light exhibits, the animated Cajun night before Christmas display, and of course, New Orleans’ iconic snowman Mr. Bingle.
November 18th – Kids get the royal holiday treatment at their own Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party and – bonus! – mom and dad can enjoy this family experience without lifting a finger. Your little ones will feel like the kings and queens of the ball at this fun-filled party.
And special this year at the Celebration in the Oaks Family Party – we’ll have the characters from FROZEN! That’s right, Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and the lovable Olaf. They’ll be walking around and will be ready to take photos with the kids (and those who are kids at heart, too). Don’t forget your camera.
New Orleans’ official holiday parade, the “Krewe of Jingle,” will once again delight locals and visitors alike with authentic parade floats, marching bands, stilt walkers, Christmas characters and many more magical surprises!
12/7 • Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville – A Colonial Christmas School Day, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Preregistered students will learn about Christmas traditions in early America. Wassailing, hunting for Christmas dinner, and origins of Christmas traditions are just some of the things students will experience. For more information call 888.677.2838 toll free or 225.635.3739 locally.
12/8 • Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville – A Dickens of a Christmas, 6 – 8 p.m. The plantation comes to life during the holidays, as it shows off its seasonal decorations. Costumed guides accompany the visitor on a trip into the past through the candlelit Oakley House. Take a taste of what´s cooking in the kitchen, or just enjoy the yearly Christmas dance or listen to live period music. For more information call 888.677.2838 toll free or 225.635.3739 locally.
Nothing says Christmas to an excited child more than a parade, especially a safe small-town one like St. Francisville’s popular Christmas in the Country parade the first Saturday each December, complete with marching bands and decorated floats, Santa resplendent in his sleigh. Millions of tiny white lights trace soaring Victorian trimwork and grace gallery posts to transform the entire town into a veritable winter wonderland for Christmas in the Country, as special activities throughout the extensive National Register-listed downtown Historic District provide fun for the whole family at this celebration of the season, a joyful alternative to mall madness. View the full schedule of events here.
Come out to the annual Christmas In The Village in the Zachary Historical District! Kickoff the holiday season and join Zachary Mayor David Amrhein as he welcomes everyone to the annual Zachary Christmas In the Village Celebration from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. The event will take place in the Zachary Historical District, on Virginia Street behind City Hall and this year, expands to the fire station and along Main Street to Lee Street. Bring a camera to take photos while you meet the Whoville characters. Santa will be at the Whoville House at the corner of Virginia and Florida streets.
HALF A MILLION LIGHTS ~ NEW ANIMATED DISPLAYS ~ CARNIVAL RIDES PHOTOS WITH SANTA ~ LIVE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL CUISINE ~ HOLIDAY SHOPPING – VIP Parking Available
For more information, click on the drop-down menu on the Noel Acadien au Village tab.
LARC’s Acadian Village hosts its 23 night Christmas festival fundraiser annually in December to benefit LARC, a local 501c(3) non-profit organization benefiting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Noel Acadien au Village features half-a-million lights, including the fully lit Chapel, new displays for our Acadian home porches, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, holiday shopping in the Christmas Store and much more!
25th Festival of the Bonfires – St. James ParishCHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER…CAJUN STYLE! Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!!
Christmas Past Festival DEc. 8th 10 AM-3 PM in Old Mandeville.The Christmas Past street festival is packed with over 40 vendors lining Girod Street. The festival will extend from near the Mandeville Trailhead complex and continue down to the lakefront. Keeping with an international season theme, each block will highlight a different region: Germany, England, France, Louisiana, and America. For maps and the program of events, please visit their Christmas Past Festival Facebook Page.
The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Parade of Trees, the life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, Christmas songs, and much more.
This would be another option for a day trip and lots of driving along with lots of memories made.
The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights has existed for nearly 30 years to enhance the holiday experiences for locals, visitors and group tours. The trail spans I-20 and I-49 in north Louisiana and incorporates Shreveport-Bossier, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Alexandria/Pineville.
Festivities generally start in mid-November and run through the New Year. Some of the popular and recurring events include shopping/dining/entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Shreveport-Bossier, Fasching Festival in Minden, shopping and dining in Antique Alley in Monroe-West Monroe, Festival of Lights in Natchitoches and the Christmas parades in Alexandria/Pineville.
The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights can be experienced in one day or a week with each day totally unique and special. The cities are all within driving distance of one another, making the tour a convenient hour-long trip from any one city to its neighboring city. Visitors are encouraged to see the brilliant lights, dine at the local restaurants, dance at the festivals, shop, and play in all of the eight festive cities.
See a full list of featured events—> https://www.holidaytrailoflights.com
There will be many fun events that you won’t want to miss taking place, we’ve created a fun Christmas Events List printable for you to print and fill out so you don’t miss a thing!
Baton Rouge Moms Printable
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Thanks to Rapid Urgent Care for sponsoring the Holiday Events Guide.
Eighteen years ago, two women entrepreneurs were on a mission to develop a market where local vendors could create a memorable shopping experience and it has grown to be more than they could have ever imagined! What started with 10 vendors, has now grown to over 120 vendors, and from just a handful of shoppers to now an expected 6,000 shoppers at Mistletoe Market!
Shoppers will have access to a multitude of vendors from boutiques, to chefs, to hand crafted work. Mistletoe Market always strives to provide the best shopping experience by creating a child-friendly environment with wide aisles for ease of shopping. Make sure to stop by the Kids Zone at Mistletoe Market to meet everyone’s favorite Snow Queen and her friends! They will be available at different times for meet and greets and pictures free of cost!
Baton Rouge Moms is excited to partner with Mistletoe Market for the third year as a premier media sponsor! We will host a Mistletoe Red Carpet for some photo fun at this year’s Mistletoe in the Morning VIP Shopping Experience – Saturday Nov. 11th!!
Purchase a VIP Shopping Pass for just $20 and receive discounts, FREE premiere parking, sweets & treats and fun in a relaxed, comfortable shopping atmosphere.
Learn more and purchase tickets —> http://bit.ly/MistletoeVIP
Mistletoe Market at Lamar Dixon (9039 S. St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, La 70737)
This year Mistletoe Market is excited to offer something new for your little ones. Cookies with Santa! This fun experience will include:
Decorating cookies w/individual decorating kits. Write letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply. Child will deliver the letter directly to Santa -photo with Santa -storytime & sing along with Santa & Mrs. Claus -and other fun activities Come and let us show your children a Santa experience like no other. ***How it works…. Purchase one ticket per child. Parents get in free to take pictures, assist their child and observe the fun. Parents please note that table seating is reserved for the children unless you want to purchase an extra ticket for yourself.
Mistletoe Market is a firm believer in giving back to the community. Each year, Mistletoe Market chooses a local charity, involved with children who have terminal illnesses, and donates a portion of admission prices. Last year, Mistletoe Market was able to raise over $5,000!
This year’s chosen charity is Cheering for Breanna Foundation, a local organization that makes dreams come true for children with a terminal illness, from electronics to family trips.
Don’t delay, get your VIP shopping pass today and we’ll see you at the Mistletoe Market!
Trick-or-treaters can get a lot more than free candy this Halloween. A Halloween costume is also the ticket to a smorgasbord of free and cheap meal deals and goodies for kids of all ages at many locations in Baton Rouge and beyond! Plus, who has time to cook dinner on Halloween night??? Below you’ll find our list of Kids Eat Free or discounted offers as well as deals on Halloween in Baton Rouge. As always, we do recommend calling to confirm before you head out to the restaurant of your choice.
Applebee’s is offering a Kids Eat Free special on Halloween. Families who dine-in at their local Applebee’s restaurant Oct. 31 will receive two free kids’ meals with the purchase of each adult entrée. The offer is good for children 12 and younger. They can choose entrees off of the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu, including a side dish, and juice, milk or chocolate milk. Check with your closest location.
From 3 p.m. to close Halloween, it’s Boorito time. Go to any participating Chipotle in costume and get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $4. Visit www.chipotle.com to find a location near you.
Kids 12 and younger in costume get a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Up to two kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. A list of participating locations is posted on McAlister’s Facebook events page.
Through Nov. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal entrée with each purchase of an adult entrée. Visit http://www.ihop.com for a location near you.
Corn dog lovers can enjoy 50-cent dogs-on-a-stick all day on Halloween, Oct. 31. Visit www.sonic.com to find a location near you.
Get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween with a coupon posted at www.joescrabshack.com/halloween.
Through Nov. 5, Prime members get 50% off all frozen pizzas.
Kids get 50 free tickets when they stop in wearing their Halloween costumes and play All You Can Play. Learn more at www.chuckecheese.com.
Trick-or-treating throughout the center and a FREE $10 video gameplay for each guest dressed in costume.
We always recommend calling the location to confirm!!
Children 12 and under eat for $1.99 11am to 4pm
Spend a night unwinding and pampering yourself with Baton Rouge Moms and Hands Producing Hope at Perkins Rowe Friday, November 8th for an evening of self-care, fun and giving back! Wellness + Wine – A Self Care Ladies Night Out event will include pampering – mini spa experiences, food, drinks, shopping, raffle, Photo fun, swag bags, conversation with local wellness partners and more—and all for a great cause. You can purchase tickets here!
In order to take care of our families well, we have to learn to take care of ourselves well. Let’s spend one-night unwinding, pampering ourselves, and learning about how we can help women around the world live full and healthy lives. Additionally, Wellness + Wine is a fundraiser for Hands Producing Hope, a local non-profit bringing opportunity, education, and hope to disadvantaged women around the world. We are proud to say that all ticket proceeds will go to Hands Producing Hope!
We are also excited to announce that Wellness + Wine is the exclusive preview night of The Hope Shop Pop-Up, Hands Producing Hope’s fair trade shop. All attendees will be the first to see and shop the exclusive merchandise changing lives around the world!
Rapid Urgent Care Baton Rouge is located on Essen Lane across from Walgreens and near Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Rapid Urgent Care Baton Rouge is open every single day of the year to meet your urgent care needs.
Causey Med Aesthetic in Baton Rouge proudly brings the most cutting edge medical spa and aesthetic services to our clients. Be sure to shop our line of medical-grade skincare products.
Drs. Danielle and Drew Causey provide the best experience in Baton Rouge while promising a relaxing, high-end atmosphere and the best services to suit your needs.
At Rejuvime Medical, our anti-aging specialists in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Metairie, LA, use bioidentical hormones created at a certified compounding pharmacy. These hormones are unlike synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones serve as the exact makeup as those naturally produced in your body, reducing risk factors and symptoms associated with synthetic hormones.** Along with biodentical hormone restoration therapy, Rejuvime offers vitamin injections, vitamin infusions, HGH supplementation, cosmetic injectables, and various nutraceuticals to optimize your results.
PeRfect Events is an event planning boutique prepared to create amazing events that fulfill every aspect of our clients’ wish. We are certified stress relievers! With an eye for detail and an ear for buzz, we take planning logistics and promoting an event to a whole new level. Founders of PerRect Events, Erin Fulbright and Brittany Frances, have over 10 years of combined experience in the public relations field and a knack for making every event PeRfect!
Pour Girl of LA Mobile Bartending LLC is ready to service any event, big or small, and can accommodate all budgets with their reasonable rates! Contact Pour Girl of La Mobile Bartending LLC about booking or to receive a quote for your next event!
Illuminate Natural Health is a Naturopathic clinic that offers services for female health including infertility and preconception through postpartum care; autoimmune, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, pediatric neurodevelopment disorders and neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Sarah absolutely loves everything surrounding the topic of pregnancy and birth, which led her to write her first book, Preparing for Pregnancy, which will launch in Fall of 2019. To provide natural and organic products for the women she serves, Dr. Duhon partnered with Heather Jade Apothecary to establish the product line Mama Bird Baby Bird. She has the knowledge and ability to apply healing modalities such as nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, functional neurology, lifestyle coaching, among many others to assist in the most appropriate, individualized healing path for your optimal well-being.
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Attention Baton Rouge Moms!! Have you been to the Joint Chiropractic on Siegen Lane yet? Dr. Julie LaCour specializes in chiropractic for pregnancy and infant adjustments. ASK about their NEW PATIENT SPECIAL for ONLY $29 (Includes adjustment, exam, and consultation, $39 Value) Gentle chiropractic treatment including joint mobilization, soft tissue treatment, and therapeutic exercise is safe and effective during pregnancy. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to address the challenges of the pregnant body including loosening ligaments and increased weight. Chiropractic care can also help babies struggling with colic! No appointments needs, JUST WALK-IN!! You can find them at 6555 Siegen Lane Suite 12 in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge has many Halloween events for family-friendly fun leading up to the big night. Oct. 31st is just around the corner. One thing parents need to be aware of, especially parents who are new to Baton Rouge or new to having kids trick-or-treating, is that most areas have specific trick-or-treat hours. And in many communities, they only get two “official” hours to trick or treat.
Aside from the Baton Rouge area annual neighborhood trick-or-treating fun, there are many other trick-or-treat events happening around town. To help you make the most of this spooktacular season, we’ve provided a roundup of family-friendly Halloween events! We also have a Kids Eat Free on Halloween list here.
Enjoy this Halloween with your family and friends, Baton Rouge!
While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Trunk-or-Treat that we missed, please let us know!
Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. We have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for fall festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!
East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Ascension Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Pointe Coupee Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
WHEN: Oct 25, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Perkins Rowe
Join Perkins Rowe at the third annual Spook N Rowe – a family-friendly Halloween event the whole family can enjoy! There will be tons of tricks as well as sweet treats throughout the evening. Families are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes to enjoy a safe environment of trick-or-treating down the Rowe! They will have music, children’s arts and crafts with Baton Rouge Moms, face painting, and more! We will also be joined by Petite Princess Company for a princess meet and greet with Descendant’s characters! The LSU Gymnastics team will also be back to join in on the fun!
WHEN: Oct. 26th & 27th
WHERE: Baton Rouge Zoo
The Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza. Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes and visit over 21 treat stations throughout the Zoo. Family-friendly activities and experiences during the Halloween season can be hard to find, but we can assure you that a day at Boo at the Zoo will feature fun, education, and plenty of treats!
WHEN: Oct. 26th, 10am & 6pm
WHERE: BREC’s Forest Community Park
Children’s Village:
Something’s brewing at BREC! Fall Festival is almost here. Get your children’s costumes ready and yours if you dare. There will be a children’s village for ages 10 and under to experience fall-themed carnival games, character visits, arts, and crafts, as well as music in the park.
Ages: 10 & under
Haunted Hike:
For those who dare, come travel with BREC through the history of Forest Community Park through a guided hike, which will begin at dusk. Together we will unveil what this park is really made of and what creatures have lived and do live all around. If under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the haunted hike (Recommended for ages 10 and older). Be sure to disguise yourself in your best costume and at 7 p.m. we will gather to see you can impress the judges the best.
Starts at Dusk (last ticket is given out at 10 p.m.)
Ages: 11+
$5 per person
Swamp Haunted Hikes WHEN: Oct. 25th 6-8pm
WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for children, but all ages enjoy the spooktacular excitement of these Halloween-themed evenings. Event admission is through the education building where crafts and storytelling are just around the corner. Venture outside to find a way through
the Haunted Maze to get to the carnival games for more fun and prizes. Be on the lookout for our silly-swampy costumed characters as they have some great treasures to share! Inside the nature center the kooky-spooky adventures continue with the Animal Morgue, Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary in the Bat Cave, the Creepy Cavern, and face-painting. Don’t be afraid of the dark! At night, head into the woods to get some treats and learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at educational stations along the Haunted Hike trail. No scare tactics are used during this program as we strive to create cheerful-not-fearful experiences for our younger participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome and flashlights are recommended. Food vendors will be on site during the event. Join us for a howling good time! $6 per person
WHEN: Oct 25, 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: Forest Community Dog Park
Bring the dog and the entire family to this dog-friendly Trick or Treat event. Local pet organizations will be in attendance distributing valuable information, candy for the kiddos and treats for the dogs. Dress up your dog for the Best Costume Contest as well!
WHEN: Oct. 25th – 5pm & 6:30pm
WHERE: LSU Student Union – 310 LSU Student Union
Join us for sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, and Fall activities.
Elementary Children: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Teens & Young Adults: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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WHEN: Oct. 27, 4 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Andrew’s UMC Baton Rouge 17510 Monitor Ave
This Fall Festival is sure to be fun for all ages. This event is from 4:00-6:00 PM and includes inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, cake walk, live music, and trunk or treat. Trunk or treat will be held from 4:00-4:30 PM. If you are interested in decorating a trunk for trunk or treat please contact the church office.
WHEN: October 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Renew Church – Baton Rouge
This event is 100% free of cost and family-friendly. Trunk or Treat is an event where families come with their kids, dressed in their costumes, to a safe and loving environment where kids get candy, play games, eat snacks, and have fun! We encourage everyone to come on out and invite your friends and family!
WHEN: Oct 27, 3:30 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church BR 8833 Goodwood Blvd
Gather your family and friends, dress in favorite costumes, and come out to St. Luke’s for family fun! Our annual fall festival expands this year with the welcome addition of visual and performing arts from our school community! The festivities will begin in Witter Hall at 3:30 pm with the Spooktacular Concert & Art Show, featuring band, choir, and art students from our school. The fun continues with carnival games and trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot from 4 pm until 6 pm. Free and open to all!
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Dean Malik Center 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
To provide a safe and fun environment for kids and families Old South Baton Rouge Economic Redevelopment Group will be hosting “Trunk-or-Treat” Fest on Thursday, October 31st from 5pm – 8pm at The Dean Malik Center (Old American Legion Post) 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up and get into the spirit of things as they visit decorated car trunks and candy stations where community participants will be passing out treats. Best kid costumes, grown-up costumes, and car trunk will be awarded. Come out and enjoy music, snacks, and refreshments. The public is invited and admission is free.
Neighbors and businesses are welcome to participate and all donations are welcomed. For questions or to Sign up or please call or text 225-910-2029.
WHEN: Oct. 25, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Way Church of Denham Springs
A family fun evening on Friday, October 25th at The Way Church of Denham Springs!
Doors open at 6:00pm with multiple booths, lots of candy, a photo opportunity, and food.
We encourage you to wear family-friendly costumes!
WHEN: Oct. 27, 4– 6 PM
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Join First United Methodist Church of Gonzales October 27th from 4pm-6pm for an eventing of FREE fun, food, and fellowship!
WHEN: Oct. 26, 5 – 7 PM
WHERE: The Charles R. Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805
Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy and much more!!!
WHEN: Oct. 31st, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Lighthouse Church-Zachary 3844 Noble St Zachary LA 225-301-1677 Hosted
Trunk or Treat is a Free Family event at Lighthouse Church on Oct 31st, 6 pm to 8 pm. Candy, Free Food, Inflatables, and Much More.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Ascension Baptist Church
This is a FREE and SAFE alternative to Halloween for the community in our church parking lot. Decorated trunks, games, candy, prizes and chili. This event is for the entire family so don’t miss out on the fun!
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Zoar Baptist Church
Join the fun at Zoar Baptist Church for our Annual Fall Festival! It is a fun Halloween alternative! GAMES, INFLATABLES, TRUNK OR TREAT, & FOOD! Hosted by Zoar Baptist Church in Central.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Tanger Outlet Gonzales
Calling all ghouls and goblins – join us for Tanger Trick-or-Treating! Come decked out in your favorite Halloween attire, to enjoy:
– FREE candy or treat from participating retailers
– DJ dance-alongs
– Register to win a $100 Tanger Gift Card
– The first 100 children to check in at Shopper Services, Suite 299, next to J. Crew receive a FREE serving of GELATO from City Gelato.
Looking for more? Check out our list of Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes!
UPDATE: This event has been moved to the recreation center Kathy Drive Park due to expected weather conditions.
Bring the dog and the entire family to this dog-friendly BREC Trick or Treat event. Local pet organizations will be in attendance distributing valuable information, candy for the kiddos and treats for the dogs. Dress up your dog for the Best Costume Contest as well! The contest will promptly begin at 7 p.m.!
WHERE: Recreation center Kathy Drive Park due to expected weather conditions. 1801 Kathy Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
WHEN: Friday, October 25th 6pm – 9pm The contest will promptly begin at 7 p.m.