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Popular New Orleans restaurant Dat Dog is coming to LSU

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Dat Dog, the popular hot dog franchise based out of New Orleans, is coming to Baton Rouge just in time for football season! Hot dogs, toppings and more… oh my! 

Dat Dog

The Advocate reports two franchisees of the immensely popular ‘Dat Dog’ in New Orleans have signed a lease to open the chain’s first Baton Rouge location.

The report says the plan is for the eatery to open in the Arlington Marketplace near LSU, next door to a brand new Rouses, in time for the college football season. The franchisees, two New Orleans attorneys, say they also hope to have a Dat Dog food truck open for tailgates, catering and other events.

Dat Dog

Dat Dog Baton Rouge

Dat Dog’s menu spans traditional and unusual franks, like kielbasa, bratwurst, alligator, crawfish, and duck. With 30 toppings and several different sausages, the combinations are endless at Dat Dog. They even serve vegan and vegetarian hot dogs, something for everyone!  The buns are notably vegan, and there are lettuce wrap options for the gluten-free.

From the folks at Dat Dog… 

Dat Dog is a place where amazing and affordable food, fun-loving staff, and bright colors provide you with a sanctuary of joy from the moment you cross its threshold. Combining the soul of Louisiana with the sophistication of Europe, Dat Dog’s artfully crafted cuisine of Hot Dogs, sausages (including vegetarian, vegan and fish), burgers and chicken (fried, grilled or tossed in buffalo sauce) are a thing of beauty. The over 30 toppings available at no extra charge allow you to create your very own “jazz improvisation in a bun”.

Dat Dog

This is one comfort food many of us find hard to give up but if hot dogs are not your thing, the restaurant also branches out beyond just hot dogs, with burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries. The Baton Rouge location may offer some Baton Rouge-specific items as well.

Best Baton Rouge King Cake 2018 – voted by YOU!

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It’s good to be a Louisianan! We took our third annual king cake poll to find out what YOU choose as this year’s BEST King Cake and the results are in! King Cake may be the demise of many New Year’s resolutions, but how can we resist this buttery danish pastry, sweetened with dusted sugar, icing and a plethora of flavored fillings? We can’t! Here are the best Baton Rouge king cakes according to YOU, Baton Rouge moms! Enjoy this trail of delicious king cakes, try them all to decide the best for yourself. 

Best Baton Rouge King Cake

Best Baton Rouge King Cake – 2018

  1. Thee Heavenly Donut – For the SECOND year in a row, Thee Heavenly Donut takes the prize of BEST King Cake according to Baton Rouge moms!!  Home of the BOUDIN kingcake and Pecan praline, Banana Foster, Turtle, LA Cajun Mud, Strawberry and famous Fried King Cakes! Thee Heavenly Donut’s mission is to offer the Best, Freshest (made daily), Handmade Donuts, Kolaches, King Cakes, Cupcakes and Specialty Cakes– all year round. Owners Kara and Shane Castille have a passion for Great Customer Service and treating their customers like family. Their products are like no other in the greater Baton Rouge area and truly believe in the quality and deliciousness of these products.
    Best Baton Rouge King CakeBONUS: Thee Heavenly Donut also has King Cake donuts!! 
  2. Oak Point Fresh Market –Home of the Chantilly king cake and the Oreo Cream king cake, Oak Point Fresh Market is a family owned and operated full-service supermarket. They offer a wide variety of King Cakes baked fresh daily! Flavors include banana, Bavarian cream, Orange Dreamsicle, Pecan Praline and many more! 
    Best Baton Rouge King Cake
  3. Ralph’s Market -A locally owned business, Ralph’s Market offers a large selection of fresh, high-quality products that includes many grown right here in Louisiana! Also voted Best King Cake in Ascension with over 50 flavors of king cakes!!Ralph's Supermarkey King Cake Baton Rouge
  4. Calandro’s King Cake– With over 50 flavors, you’re sure to find the perfect King Cake at Calandro’s, learn more in the video below!
        
    Also 4th but not in Baton Rouge… Randazzo’s King Cake! 
  5. Ambrosia – There are many options when it comes to The Ambrosia King Cake!  The Traditional King Cake (shown here for an “In-Store Pickup”) has cinnamon and sugar inside of our family secret King Cake dough.  Purchase a “Mardi Gras King Cake Kit” and take your King Cake home for the kids to decorate and have a Mardi Gras Party! 
    Best Baton Rouge King Cake

Honorable Mention:

Rouses – Rouses oval-shaped king cakes are made with their exclusive gourmet cinnamon dough, iced, and sprinkled with decorative sugars in the carnival colors of purple (for justice), green (for faith), and gold (for power).  Your choice of traditional or one of their tasty fillings. 

Baton Rouge King Cakes

More Baton Rouge Area locations to get your king cake fix:


Baums – www.baumspastries.com
Blue Rose Cafe – www.thebluerosebr.com
Gambino’s Bakery – www.gambinos.com
Harvest Market in Prairieville – www.harvestsupermarket.com/
Les Amis Bakery Shoppe – www.lesamisbakeshoppe.com
Tiger Deaux-nuts – www.tigerdeaux-nuts.com

 

Baton Rouge Photography Session – Giveaway – Ashley Landry Photography

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It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! Baton Rouge Moms has partnered with Ashley of Ashley Landry Photography to host a giveaway for a 1-Hour Maternity or Family Baton Rouge photography session at an outdoor location of your choosing! The session can be redeemed any time prior to December 1, 2018.
Baton Rouge Photography

First, we would love for you to get to know Ashley and a learn a little more about her photography business…

 Hi, I am Ashley, an old-school lover of film, a finance nerd, and a newlywed as of six months ago! I am a lifestyle photographer in Baton Rouge by day, and spend my spare time cooking new recipes for my husband, playing with our two dogs, and organizing anything in sight. I incorporate a timeless photography style in my work by photographing with both film and digital mediums. I love photographing expectant mothers, sweet newborns at home, and candid moments with families. 

I believe in serving my clients the same way I would want to be served. I believe in timeless photographs that can be shared with future generations. And, I believe in documenting life. So, if you see a girl with two cameras strapped to each side, that’s me! I have found that photographing expectant mothers, those early days of parenthood, and silly family moments are my sweet spot! Give me babies and families any day! If you would love to learn more about photography services, check out www.ashley-landry.com for more information! 

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Baton Rouge Photography GIVEAWAY – Ashley Landry Photography

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Louisiana School Finder – find, evaluate schools and child care centers

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Searching for and evaluating schools in Baton Rouge will soon be easier to do with the Louisiana School Finder. A new user-friendly platform able to host a wide array of information on school and center quality has been created for families in Louisiana. 

 The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Education:

The Louisiana Department of Education today announced the creation of the Louisiana School Finder, an interactive online tool designed to help families more easily locate and evaluate schools and child care centers across the state. The tool, which hosts detailed information about each site’s offerings and academic performance, will be unveiled November 7 with the release of the annual school performance scores and the first-ever early childhood performance profiles.

Louisiana School Finder

“Louisiana students deserve a high-quality education, and families deserve a system that allows them to find a school or center that best fits their unique child’s needs or to evaluate the learning environment of the school or center in which their child is enrolled,” said State Superintendent John White. “The Louisiana School Finder makes that possible. We look forward to launching the tool next week and to continuing to collaborate with families, education and community leaders, and partners to ensure its success.”

Louisiana School Finder

Louisiana School Finder

The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to helping families find the right school or early childhood center for their children, and providing them with helpful information about Louisiana’s schools. The Louisiana School Finder is an interactive, online tool that provides families with:

  1. School performance scores and early childhood performance ratings to show how well schools and centers are preparing students for the next grade-level.

  2. Basic information about schools and centers such as their address, website, hours of operation, and principal or director’s name.

  3. Listings of course oerings, clubs, enrichment and extracurricular activities.

The school profiles will include the overall performance scores and traditionally reported metrics like assessment results, graduation rates and college enrollment. In addition, for the first time, data regarding teacher workforce, student discipline, and student attendance will also be included.  In subsequent years, the Louisiana School Finder will expand to provide information on student progress and include an interests and opportunities index indicating how schools fare in offering enriching activities to their students.

Early childhood performance profiles are also a new feature this year. The overall performance ratings are derived from an observation-based evaluation system and reported in four categories–Excellent, Proficient, Approaching Proficient and Unsatisfactory. In addition to the overall rating, the performance profiles provide a snapshot of each center’s educator workforce, student-to-teacher ratios, and curriculum quality.

The upcoming launch of the Louisiana School Finder comes after more than a year of public discussion and planning.  With the implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, Louisiana seized the opportunity to collaborate with educators, parents, business and community leaders statewide to create and report on an improved education system that provides all students with equal access and opportunity to high-quality learning.

“With some of the sites out there, finding and comparing information about schools is very frustrating. You get the idea that they were built for system insiders, not parents,” Daly said. “Louisiana has taken a big step forward by launching a school finder tool that was clearly built with parents in mind. It offers simple, useful information that will help more families understand how schools are doing and make the critical decisions that lead to their children’s educational success.”

But report cards are only as good as the conversations that go along with them, added Annie Morrison, the Department’s Director of Family and Educator Communication. “In partnership with schools across the state, we are prepared to continue conversations with leaders, advocates, and families about what these data mean.”

To help schools and early childhood centers facilitate these conversations, the Department released a School Finder toolkit for school systems and principals containing a customizable parent night presentation, promotional flyer and animated videos to help educate families on how school performance scores and early childhood ratings are developed.

To access the Louisiana School Finder, visit www.louisianaschools.com starting November 7, 2017.

To access the information and resources on how to use the Louisiana School Finder, visit the “School and Center Performance” page on the Department’s website.

 

2017 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide – Sponsored by Associates in Pediatric Dentistry

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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 Associates in Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Events Guide. PARENTS AND SIBLINGS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN OUR CLINIC AREA. 

2016 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide

2017 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide 

Baton Rouge Events and Christmas Guide

Mistletoe Market of Baton Rouge
Saturday, November 11th 9-5
Sunday, November 12th 10-5
Belle of Baton Rouge

Mistletoe Market of Baton RougeCatch up on holiday shopping while taking the kids to the Kids Zone at Mistletoe Market!! With over 120 merchants, you can shop locally in a fun and friendly environment, strollers welcome.  Photo ops with Santa, Princesses, activities for kids, face painting fun and more!

Princesses Meet & Greet from Be Our Guest, plus an Island Tea Party!!

Join Mistletoe Market and Be Our Guest for An Island Tea Party with the Island Princess, The Snow Sisters and The Tinker Fairy.
Tickets are 25.00 per person and it includes a ticket to shop at Mistletoe Market.

 

LSU Holiday Spectacular

Tuesday, November 28th, with festivities beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the LSU Student Union.

LSU Holiday SpectacularJoin LSU for a spectacularly fun night of holiday entertainment for LSU students, faculty, staff, families, and community members. Celebrate the spirit of the season with this seven-hour, festival lineup of activities on Tuesday, November 28

The 2017 schedule is in progress, but here’s a sampling of 2016 events:

Christmas Tree Sale
November 28-29
Corner of Highland Road and Nicholson Extension
Hosted by the Society of American Foresters Student Chapter at LSU

Season’s Readings Book Sale
4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Club at Union Square, Highland Road at Raphael Semmes Road
Hosted by LSU Press and the Southern Review

Holiday Performances
5 p.m. | LSU Student Union Theater
Hosted by LSU Campus Life
Featuring performances from LSU students, faculty & community organizations.

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
5:30 p.m. | LSU African American Cultural Center
Hosted by LSU Office of Diversity, the Office Multicultural Affairs, and the African American Cultural Center
Celebrate the origin and traditions of Kwanzaa.

LSU Christmas Tree Lighting
7 p.m. | Free Speech Circle
Hosted by LSU Campus Life

Season’s Readings, Holiday Performances, and the LSU Christmas Tree Lighting are free and open to LSU students, faculty, staff, and the Baton Rouge community. Tickets are not required.

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Baton Rouge Christmas Parade CortanaDECEMBER 9th @ 5:30 pm- Find Parade Map HERE.

The 66th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge 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.

ZooLights 2017ZooLights 2015 Baton Rouge

November 24 – December 30
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas
Gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

  • A mile-long trail through the Zoo
  • More than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays
  • A festive family activity, adding to the quality of life for residents throughout the region
  • The beginning of a new tradition

SPECIAL DATES:

11/24 – Coca Cola Santa Visit 
11/25 – Ornament Crafting
12/1 and 12/2 – Safari Santa
12/8 and 12/9 – Art Gone Wild
12/15 and 12/16 – Safari Santa
12/22 and 12/23 – Ornament Crafting
12/23  – Ugandan Kids Choir performances at 6 pm and 6:45 pm

LIGHTED DISPLAYS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
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

A Rural Life Christmas Baton Rouge

A Rural Life Christmas

2016 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide

Sunday, December 3, 2017
12:30pm until 6:00pm

Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration.  Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers and costumed re-enactors set the holiday spirit.  The day concludes with a bonfire and visit from Papa Noel.

Admission: $10.00 per person with children ages 10 and younger admitted at no charge.

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER Baton RougeHoliday Skating on the River

Tickets – $12.00

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. The Raising Cane’s River Center presents Ice Skating on the River, a holiday tradition, which will kick off the ice skating season on Friday, December 16, 2017, with an Opening Night session sponsored by WAFB.   For one night only, the Coca-Cola Santa Truck will be at the Baton Rouge River Center, spreading the joy of the season.  If you’d like the opportunity to spread the joy of the season, the Raising Cane’s River Center will be accepting unwrapped gifts, during opening weekend, for the National Guard’s Christmas Angel program, benefiting local families in need. Party Packages and Group Rates available!  Call 225-389-3030.

Sessions: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm,5:30pm, 7:30pm

Baton Rouge Downtown Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights at Far-Out First Friday

Friday, December 2, 2016 at 5:00pm – 9:00pm

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. 

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: CAJUN NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

LASM Holiday Events

Baton Rouge Christmas Events GuideFriday, December 2, 2016 at 5:00pm – 9:00pm

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT THE LASM
Your Downtown Festival of Lights experience isn’t complete without a trip to the Art & Science Museum! Experience a special showing of Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey in the planetarium, and get creative at our hands-on Holiday Ornament Workshop where you can create fun and fanciful crafts that are yours to keep. Admission is free with the donation of one new toy per person that benefits Toys for Tots; otherwise, regular admission prices apply. Toys may be purchased in The Museum Store. For more information or admission prices call 344-5272 or visit www.lasm.org.
 
Spend some time with your friends or family at this special Holiday First Sunday at the Art & Science Museum! Free admission to the galleries, $6 reduced admission to planetarium shows, and a visit with Santa Claus will make this a fun and unique day out for all ages. For more information or admission prices call 344-5272 or visit www.lasm.org. December program sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola
 
THE POLAR EXPRESS
All aboard The Polar Express! Bring your family to experience this beloved holiday movie in the planetarium theater every Saturday, November 25-December 16. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa before each show beginning at 2:15 PM, and after the show, visitors can pick up their very own sleigh bells to take home.

 

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou

DECEMBER 16TH AND 17TH, 2 PM AND 6 PM

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!

 

Jingle ARRGH the Way!

A “How I Became a Pirate” Christmas Adventure
December 8 – 17, 2017

The “How I Became a Pirate” crew is back! A mysterious message left in the crow’s nest of their ship brings Captain Braid Beard and his pirate mates back to North Beach to seek out young Jeremy Jacob to help solve a riddle and find the Christmas treasure. Favorite characters, a rollicking story, great songs, and a trip to the North Pole to find “you know who” – makes “Jingle ARRGH the Way!” a wonderful holiday show for the whole family. Based on a story by Melinda Long, author of “How I Became a Pirate.”
Whether a fan of the original “How I Became a Pirate” musical or taking a trip across the seas with the pirate crew for the first time, you’re guaranteed to have a swashbucklingly good time! 

 

Florida Boulevard Baptist Living NativityThe Living Nativity 

The 7th Annual Drive Through Live Nativity takes place on the parking lot of FBBC. They will be having a living nativity Dec 15-16. The theme is “Unconditional Love” and it will be a sit down performance. After each performance, you are invited to fellowship with the cast and crew in the Family Activity Center where we will be having hot chocolate.

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra ChristmasThis year’s holiday BRSO events will include:

  • Home for the Holidays December 1st @ 7:30 pm – The Holiday Season would not be complete without the Family Pops annual Home for the Holidays concert! Join Maestro Muffitt as he leads this spectacular cast of hundreds featuring our very own Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus, and numerous guest performers and musical groups from across our city.  Join us in a musical celebration of community and the spirit of the season.
  • Holiday Brass in Central December 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church 19421 Greenwell Springs Rd. The BRSO is excited to reach out to the communities of Central, Zachary and Denham for our performance of Holiday Brass, Percussion and Harp.  Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season as Associate Conductor David Torns and the BRSO visit Greenwell Springs Baptist Church to perform all of your cherished holiday favorites.
  • Lamar Holiday Brass December 8th @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm This concert is an experience truly unique to the community of Baton Rouge.  St. Joseph Cathedral is a breath-taking setting for this cherished family tradition of the Lamar Holiday Brass concert.  The sounds of The BRSO Brass and Percussion are joined by organist Robbie Giroir, and a special appearance by the Baton Rouge Magnet High School Festival Singers.  In addition, the BRSO welcomes Stephanie Gustafson on the harp as a featured soloist.  Don’t wait to purchase your tickets as this concert sells out quickly!

Holiday Brass – Houmas House Plantation

  • Holiday Brass – Houmas House Plantation – Holiday Brass at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens – Sunday, December 10, 2017 | 4:30pm
    Houmas House Plantation and Gardens serves as the magnificent holiday back-drop for this family event.  The decorations and festivities are abundant during the Christmas Season in this historic setting.  Arrive early and stroll through the gardens, and make a dinner reservation for after the concert.  Join Associate Conductor David Torns and the BRSO Brass, Percussion and Harp as they perform all of your holiday favorites.

Christmas events for kidsManship Theatre Holiday Events

Mooseltoe the Moosical – $20 Fee

Kids Club Pre-Party Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 12:30 PM 

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 2:00 PM

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 6:00 PM

MOOSELTOE, the Moose with a Dream, and his friends come to life in this colorful, magical and whimsical musical tale. Follow our hero as he pursues his seemingly impossible dream while learning many valuable lessons along the way – lessons which are important for us all. Al Roker narrates the story while celebrities from Broadway, TV, and the movies provide the voices of MOOSELTOE and his friends in this charming production.

Michael McDowell’s Christmas Spectacular Friday, December 15, 8pm

Join Michael McDowell for the most unique fixture of Baton Rouge’s holiday season: his third annual Christmas Spectacular! Known for ferociously improvised numbers on the keyboard, McDowell has carved out a distinctive niche in the Baton Rouge music scene as one of the most unique concert pianists performing today. His 2017 Christmas Spectacular will be a departure from the typical red-carpeted, orchestral event- improvising on some of his favorite holiday tunes, McDowell will take to the stage alone with just a piano, creating an intimate setting for his favorite musical season. Not even he knows what will come next in this adrenaline-fueled, off the cuff evening of music performed in spectacular fashion!

BREC Holiday EventsBREC Holiday Events

Gingerbread House Decorating: Friday, Nov 10, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Highland Road Community Park 
Have an evening of family fun that can be shared over and over again throughout the holiday. Create a gingerbread masterpiece with lots of graham crackers, icing and candy trims. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reindeer Ride Downtown Celebration: Saturday, Dec 02, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Skip Bertman Drive Trailhead – 8 & older
Welcome the holiday season with a unique nighttime family bike ride up the levy from Skip Bertman Drive to downtown Baton Rouge to be a part of Baton Rouge’s Downtown Christmas Lighting Celebration. Participants will leave the levy trail head and join in a colorful bike parade through the downtown area, participate in the many fun evening activities and return together.

Caroling in the Park: Friday, Dec 08, 2017 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City-Brooks Community Park 
Mark your calendars for BREC’s annual Caroling in City Park featuring a park lighting ceremony, candlelight caroling and a host of other family activities for all ages to enjoy.

Creole Christmas: Sunday, Dec 10, 2017 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.

Christmas at Blue Bayou—Drive Thru Light Show

Christmas at Blue Bayou—Drive Thru Light Show

November 24, 2017 – January 7
Come start a new family tradition and drive-thru over a mile of custom lights synchronized to music for you to listen to through your own car radio! Tickets are sold at the gate with cash, credit card and debit card for $28.00 (tax included) per car (up to 8 passengers).

Kansas City Southern Holiday Express TrainKansas City Southern Holiday ExpressKCS Holiday Express will be making stops throughout Louisiana.  Meet Santa and receive a holiday treat bag! For more information, download the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express Train app from the iTunes store.

At each scheduled stop, The KCS Charitable Fund makes a contribution of gift cards to the local Salvation Army to provide warm clothing and other necessities for children in need. Over the past 11 years, thanks to the generous contributions of KCS’ employees, vendors and friends, the Holiday Express has donated over $1 million in gift cards to this cause.

  • 28-Nov 4 p.m. DeRidder LA 100 North Washington Street
  • 29-Nov 4 p.m. Many LA 750 West Georgia Avenue
  • 30-Nov 4 p.m. Mansfield LA 1004 Polk Street
  • 1-Dec 4 p.m. Shreveport LA KCS Yard, 4500 North Lake Shore Drive, Gate 5
  • 2-Dec 4 p.m. Gonzales LA Felix Avenue
  • 3-Dec 4 p.m. Baton Rouge LA KCS Yard, 1401 Foss Street
  • 4-Dec 4 p.m. Pineville LA 901 Melrose Street
  • 5-Dec 4 p.m. Coushatta LA Front Street

Reflections of the Season – West Baton Rouge

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON

Get into the Holiday Spirit at the Reflections of the Season Christmas Light Display.

PLEASE NOTE PRICE CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE FOR ADMISSION INTO THIS EVENT!! $5.00 per Car & Passenger Vans or Buses $1 per person This walk or drive through display is open to the public from December 7th – 23rd. Thursdays through Sundays.

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 wrist band 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.

Dec. 9th & 15th will be ice fishing for $5.00 per person. On Dec. 16th is snow night for $5.00 per person. Kids Craft Night will also be Dec. 17th.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRICE & DATE CHANGE FOR HORSE & BUGGY…

HORSE & BUGGY RIDES HERE DEC. 14TH – 17TH & 21ST – 23RD by Pegasus Carriage Company.  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.

Holiday Events Beyond Baton Rouge

Shadrack Christmas Wonderland- A Drive Thru Christmas Light Show

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland! 

Lamar Dixon Expo Center – A 1.5 mile drive-through LED Christmas show that is a combination of synchronized elements that move with music being transmitted through your car stereo & large animated displays. There are thousands channels simultaneously directing this orchestra of lights. Using the most technologically advanced equipment in the industry, Christmas Wonderland magically expresses what Christmas means to us. Our hope is for this show to spark a smile on your face like it does ours.

Spreading Christmas cheer is our prime motivation and in doing so, we find great importance in giving back to our local community. This year our show is in six different locations. Within those cities, Christmas Wonderland supports numerous charitable non-profit organizations. Please visit the “locations” tab to see our current partners at each location.
Open dusk till 10pm Monday-Thursday and dusk till 11pm Friday-Sunday
For more information, visit shadrackchristmas.com
To watch videos of this event, visit http://shadrackchristmas.com/videos

Notaway-Mansion-Christmas-

Nottaway’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival – White Castle

Celebrate the holiday season with Nottaway! Their annual Bonfire & Christmas Festival has music, food, bonfires, fireworks, Santa and much more! New this year are our Christmas Marketplace Days (on select dates). And, of course, on Christmas Eve we’ll have our fabulous annual buffet.

  • Iberville Parish Bonfire Christmas Festival: Saturday, Dec. 9
  • Christmas Marketplace Days: December 9, 12 & 23
  • Christmas Eve Buffet: December 24

BONFIRES ON THE LEVEE / TREE LIGHTING

Bonfires on the levee
 

Christmas Marketplace Nights

NEW! On the 3 different December nights when the American Queen docks here at Nottoway, we will hold our Christmas Marketplace! Come enjoy a night of shopping and fantastic sights!

  • Marketplace Dates: Dec. 9 | Dec. 12 | Dec. 23
  • Time: 2 – 8 pm
  • Vendors selling arts, crafts & holiday merchandise
  • Bonfires on the Levee
  • Fireworks
  • Open to the public at no charge

Oak Alley Plantation’s 43rd Annual Christmas Bonfire Party

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Celebrate the Christmas Season in one of the southland’s most beautiful settings. The mansion will be dressed in fresh fruit, greenery and seasonal floral arrangements, reminiscent of Creole Christmases past. Delicious Cajun/Creole buffet, open bar, lively dance band, and plenty of good cheer combine to heighten the holiday spirit throughout the famous alley of oaks and the lovely antebellum mansion.

Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans

Celebration In The Oaks- New Olreans

The 2017 season:
November 24, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Closed November 27, 28, 29, 30
Closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Monday – Thursday : 6pm -10pm
Friday: 6pm -11pm
Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
Sunday: 5pm – 10pm

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.

Family Preview Party – New Orleans

celebration_in_the_oaks-family_party_logo_4_600_510November 19th, 2017 – 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.

ddd_parade_2016-768x679Krewe of Jingle Parade & More! – New Orleans – TBA

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!

Canal Street Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, November 22 | 5:00 – 7:00pm Astor Crowne Plaza 739 Canal Street. St.

A Civil War Christmas- – St. Francisville

December 3rd 6-8pm

Visitors will see a recreation of the sights and sounds of St. Francisville in 1864 during the American Civil War. Throughout the day walk through the soldiers camps and see Living History demonstrations of soldier life. You will hear black powder weapon demonstrations of both rifle and cannons. Each day will feature a small reenactment of the October 1864 Battle Oakley Plantation which happened across the grounds of the park. On Saturday night the plantation comes to life during the Holidays as it shows off its seasonal decorations. Costumed guides accompany the visitor in a trip into the past through the candlelit Oakley House. See the glow of the blacksmith at work, take a taste of what’s cooking in the kitchen, or just enjoy the live period music. Included is our yearly Christmas dance and hot Christmas Punch. The program is free to all paying the park admission fee. For more information please contact Audubon State Historic Site in St. Francisville, La. at 1-225-635-3739.

Christmas in the Country St. Francisville

December 1, 2, & 3
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.

Christmas in the Village – Zachary

Christmas in the Village

Come out to the annual Christmas In The Village in the Zachary Historical District! Meet the Marvel Super Hero’s, and of course a visit from Santa! The gourmet food trucks will be on hand for dinner options. Enjoy music and entertainment from area dance groups and shop at the local arts and crafts market. The Red Barn Farm visiting petting zoo will be there also. Don’t miss the official lighting of the Christmas lights by Mayor Amrhein.

Denham Springs Christmas Parade

30th  Annual Zachary Christmas Parade

Main Street, Zachary – December 2nd 10:00am Celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas in Zachary. Enjoy this annual parade in the heart of town.

Denham Springs Christmas Parade – TBA

Denham Springs Christmas Parade – Parade begins at Denham Springs High School and travels down Range Ave. through the Antique District turning right onto Florida Blvd. and ending at Veterans Blvd.

Christmas in Central Square – TBA

Central is celebrating Christmas bigger and better than ever! Join us on December 3rd for a family Christmas celebration you won’t forget! Festivities include: fireworks, train rides, live nativity, horse and carriage rides, live music, inflatables, gaga pit, carousel and s’mores. Even Santa Clause will be there! We can’t wait to see you at Christmas in Central Square!

Noel Acadien au Village – Lafayette

LARC’s Acadian Village

December 1-23, 2017   5:30-9:00 pm Nightly (weather permitting)

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! 

Louisiana Bonfires Chrsitmas25th Festival of the Bonfires – St. James Parish

December 8, 9, 10, 2017
Lutcher Park
2545 Louisiana Avenue
Lutcher, LA

CHRISTMAS 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: Old Mandeville

Christmas Past Festival  Christmas Past Festival 12/9/17, 9 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.

Christmas Under the Stars – Slidell – TBA

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. 

Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights

Holiday Trail of Lights

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/

Facebook Holiday Events Guide

This is a comprehensive round-up of Family Friendly Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events to make it easy for Baton Rouge families to find things to do this Christmas season, we hope you enjoy it! Be sure to click  “GOING” on the Event Page to receive updates on Baton Rouge area holiday events and activities! We will update the list daily and welcome the community to list events as well!

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 PrintableBaton Rouge Christmas events bucket list printable

 

FIND US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM  for more community info, activities and events!

Thanks to Associates in Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring the Holiday Events Guide.PARENTS AND SIBLINGS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN OUR CLINIC AREA.

Mistletoe Market Shopping Extravaganza – Giveaway

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Mistletoe Market Baton Rouge 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! 

Mistletoe Market of Baton Rouge

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 $15 and receive discounts, FREE premiere parking, sweets & treats and fun in a relaxed, comfortable shopping atmosphere.

What is included with the VIP Shopping Pass?
  1. VIP Shopping from 8am to 10am
  2. Premiere Parking {FREE & close}
  3. Princess Greeting
  4. Royal Shopping with complimentary orange juice in champagne glasses and sweets and treats at the Baton Rouge Moms table
  5. Exclusive discounts! (Receive 20% off select popular retailers from 8am to 10am)
  6. Photo fun on our Mistletoe Red Carpet hosted by Baton Rouge Moms
  7. Get your shopping done early, before the crowds, in a fun comfortable atmosphere!

  Learn more and purchase tickets —> http://bit.ly/MistletoeVIP

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Join Mistletoe Market of BR and Be Our Guest for our once upon an island tea party. The island princess will share some of her traditions, songs and dances with all of your princesses and princes. The snow sisters will also be attending for the first time in forever and cannot wait to sing and dance the evening with you. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is required to purchase a ticket. Children 1 and under get in free. Purchase tickets HERE!

Why Mistletoe Market?

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!

Mistletoe Market Giveaway: Enter to win FOUR tickets to Mistletoe Market!! 

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BATON ROUGE AREA HALLOWEEN – TRICK-OR-TREATING & EVENTS

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Grab your ghosts and goblins and join us for some Baton Rouge Halloween family fun, we have all of the details for Trick or Treat times, the Halloween parade, Halloween Town and more!

BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS

Baton Rouge Halloween trick-or-treat

{TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE}

 East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
 West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
 Ascension Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
 East Feliciana Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
 Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
 Pointe Coupee Parish — TBA
 West Feliciana Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31

Baton Rouge Halloween Festivities

Perkins Rowe Halloween

October 26th – Join us for the first Spook N Rowe – a family-friendly Halloween event! Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes to enjoy a safe environment of trick-or-treating down the Rowe!

Children’s costume contests, face painting, Cupcake Allie food truck, pumpkin painting with Baton Rouge Moms, balloon animals and more!!

Baton Rouge Halloween Town, Halloween Parade, Halloween Fun Run

October 28th – A day of FREE family-friendly Halloween celebration is on the levee by the USS Kidd. Come in costume and enjoy with 10/31 Consortium’s Halloween Parade, Fun Run & Halloween Town! http://bit.ly/BRHalloweenParade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

SCHEDULE
8 am – Party Music by Geaux Preaux Media
8 am – 2017 Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race
8:30 am – 2017 Yoga Mala
9 am – Ariel Princess Encounter by Petite Princess Company
9:30 am – Pumpkin Pi Race Awards
10 am – Puppet Show by Beyond the Garage
10 am – The Joker and Harley Quinn from Triple Diamond Cosplay Entertainment
10:30 am – Moana Princess Encounter by Petite Princess Company
11 am – Live Music by Kids’ Orchestra
11:30 am – Puppet Show by Beyond the Garage
11:45 am – 2017 Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest by Island Girl Bake Shop
12 pm – Live Music by 3 Lone Sharks
12 pm – Belle Princess Encounger by Petite Princess Company
12:30 pm – Kid’s Costume Parade
1 pm – Magic Show by Triple Diamond Cosplay featuring The Joker and Harley Quinn

Plus crafts with Baton Rouge Moms, aerial performances by GYMFIT: Tumbling and Fitness and pumpkin painting courtesy of Knock Knock Children’s Museum throughout the day!

Food & Beverage provided by Rice & Roux, Island Girl Bake Shop, Taco de Paco, Cool Tiger Ice Snoballs, and City Gelato.

Stick around until 2 p.m. to watch the 2017 Baton Rouge Halloween Parade roll by!

Baton Rouhge Halloween Trick or Treat

October 29th – Join Baton Rouge Moms at Mall of Louisiana for Boo on the Boulevard from 2pm-4pm. Baton Rouge Moms will be hosting take-home crafts with the kids and filling bags with tricks or treats! Come enjoy games and Trick or Treating on the Boulevard. *****Bring a canned good for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and receive a free carousel ride!*****

Southern Belle Coronation Sponsors & Door Prizes!!

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The The Southern Belle Coronation is just TWO WEEKS away, we are so excited to host a first of its kind event in our community in partnership with N-joy Events. We’re rolling out the pink carpet..literally! Get ready for personalization like you’ve never experienced before… step and repeat photo fun with our Magic Mirror, theme park style princess performances that will make your children’s eyes light up, take-home crafts, princess lessons and coronation, full catered meal and family memories you’ll never forget! Plus, door prizes and swag bag goodies for every mom!!

Tickets are on sale for just ONE more week, grab your tickets here—> http://bit.ly/SoutherneBelleTickets

Southern Belle Coronation Baton Rouge

Today we proudly introduce…. our sponsors!! We are so thankful for our sponsors as they help make events like these possible! 

Southern Belle Coronation Event Sponsors

Southern Belle Coronation

Rapid Urgent Care

When you or your child need to feel better, faster, Rapid Urgent Care Essen Lane‘s outstanding physicians stand ready to assess, diagnose, and treat your urgent care needs every single day of the year, including holidays. Located on Essen Lane across from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Walgreens. If you’re looking for high-quality medical care that fits your schedule, Rapid Urgent Care Essen Lane is the place for you. There’s no need to make an appointment to see one of their excellent physicians. Just walk-in. In Baton Rouge, they are open from 7 am to 8 pm every Monday through Friday, and every Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm.

 

Erin Guedry PhotographyErin Guedry Photography LLC has been in the business of telling stories for 11 years now. Her career as a photographer started with an internship at the most Magical Place on Earth. After her time working with the photo pass department at Walt Disney World she received her first camera and never lookedback.

We’re so excited for Erin to photograph all of the memorable events at the Southern Belle Coronation including your little ones getting coronated a prince or princess!

Her photographs are just like the individuals in them – unique. She loves natural shots that reflect her subject’s personality. These special moments are irreplaceable and she wants your pictures to be cherished. She has always believed that photographs are moments captured in time, these moments are why she became a photographer and why you will cherish your pictures for the rest of your life.

Door Prize: Erin Guedry Photography LLC is giving a 1 hour studio or on location session with a $100 print credit. $600 value

Southern Belle Coronation Door Prize & Swag Sponsors

Baton Rouge-based Monogram Parade is led by the mother/daughter team of Kathy Bordelon and Megan Gwatney. They offer a large selection of unique items for children and adults that are perfect for personalization. Order a gift, add a monogram to give something a special touch, or let them custom design an item for your business, school or club. 
Get in step and join the parade-the Monogram Parade!
 
Door Prize: Monogram Parade is offering TWO $25 Gift Cards as door prizes and a discount card for your swag bags! 

“With Time Worn Tales, it is about more than the portraits. It’s also about your experience, memories, and telling your own tale. We’re capturing those fleeting moments in time before they are gone. Childhood goes by so quickly, and before you know it, your little one will be all grown up. How will you remember those days? We will work together to preserve your memories for generations to come. Fairy tales are my specialty and I can’t wait to bring your story to life. With a little bit of fairy dust, imagination, and magic, we should be on our way!”
Visit Time Worn Tales: www.timeworntales.com

Door Prizes: We are so excited to share that Time Worn Tales Photography is providing TWO photography sessions with an 11×14 canvas as door prizes.

 

Swag Bags: Time Worn Tales Photography is providing a $200 Gift Certificate in EVERY SWAG BAG!! 

Lilly Pie Creations, LLC is a mom owned and operated business that started with a pillowcase dress and the love of all things crafty.  Her two little girls are her inspiration and motivation to grow her business into a well-known local boutique and one day open a retail location.  LPC is known for her custom applique shirts for holidays, birthdays and everyday wear, but also offers as well as monogramming, glass etching, decals, handmade kids clothing and much more. 

Door Prizes: Lilly Pie Creations,LLC is providing TWO lucky mamas with a $50 Gift Certificate to her shop! 

Swag Bags: Lilly Pie Creations,LLC is adding a discount card for her shop in all Swag bags! 

Plum and Violet

Plum & Violet is the busy Moms’ answer to finding practical, stylish clothing and accessories for their little girls – without taking time away from creating memories with them. Starting with a tragic loss, she’s been on a kind of crusade to bring more beauty into life, and seize every chance to create meaningful memories everyday. Learn more on their website –>https://plumandviolet.com/

Door Prize: Plum & Violet is giving away a Gift Basket the Southern Belle Coronation.

 Jazzercise of Baton Rouge is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping, body-blasting fitness program that gets you results…fast. It’s a high-intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip hop, yoga and kickboxing. Stop working out and start working it at Jazzercise of Baton Rouge. Join now to get unlimited classes for the rest of the year for only $129.”

Swag Bags: Jazzercise of Baton Rouge is giving every mom ONE WEEK of unlimited classes to try out! 

Katie Reulet – Independent Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper has one overriding goal – to bring happiness into the lives of their customers. Their girls, tween, and adult lines are designed to bring a smile to your face every time you look in your closet or step out your door. Matilda Jane Clothing’s whimsical approach to texture, pattern, and color results in designs that are youthful, playful, and expressive. Their clothes are made with the MJC girl in mind – she’s smart, fun, stylish, and always 100% true to herself!
Join the group to learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/447085142331875

Door Prize: Katie Reulet – Independent Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper is giving away a Matilda Jane outfit!! 

Along with the above goodies, you will also find World Famous Albanese Gummies, GoGo squeeZ and Yelp swag in your YELP swag bags!! 

Baton Rouge Moms

 

 

Southern Belle Coronation Details & Tickets

Southern Belle Coronation

WHAT: Southern Belle Coronation
WHEN: Sunday, November 5  – 11:30am- 2pm
WHERE: Ashley Manor Catering and Reception Center

This event is best suited for ages 3-8 but you know your kids better than us! If you have a little princess or prince that falls out of this age range and you feel they would enjoy the experience, we would love to have them!

No strollers allowed in the royal ballroom.

More announcements to come! Be sure to RSVP to the event Facebook page for updates, princess announcements and much more!

Everyone needs a ticket to enter the event. Tickets are $50 each. Due to the personalization of this event, tickets are non-refundable.
http://bit.ly/SoutherneBelleTickets

Baton Rouge Halloween Town – Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race GIVEAWAY

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Last October, Baton Rouge Moms had the pleasure of hosting a craft table at 10/31 Consortium’s Family Friendly Baton Rouge Halloween Town. One of my favorite views was watching the kids all decked out in Halloween costumes running the Lil’ Pumpkins Race. A great time was had by all participants and this year’s race events are just around the corner!! Be sure to join us for the Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge and stay a spell to enjoy Halloween Town with the kids! Baton Rouge Moms will be hosting a fun Halloween craft and handing out candy again this year, be sure to stop by and say hi! 
 
Baton Rouge Halloween Town

Baton Rouge Halloween Town Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge 

This is no ordinary 5k. This 3.14 mile long race on the Mississippi River Levee (by the USS Kidd) is exactly 200 feet longer than a 5k. And, it is Baton Rouge’s only Halloween costume race! Take the Tough Pumpkin Challenge and run “the pi” while holding a pumpkin! All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. A special medal will be awarded to those completing the Tough Pumpkin Challenge. Additional prizes will be awarded by age group.
**Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge immediately following the Lil’ Pumpkins Race.
 

WHEN: Saturday, October 28 at 8 AM – 11 AM

WHERE: Levee Green on River Road in Downtown Baton Rouge

PACKET PICK UPThursday, October 26 from Noon to 7 p.m.
Violet Lotus Studio
4213 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 a.m. – Late Packet Pick Up / Late Registration / Gear Check Opens located at the 10/31 Consortium tent
7:30 a.m. – Prerun Stretch led by Cecily Criscoe Patin of Radiant Life Yoga and Wellness located on the MS River Pier (the paperclip)
7:55 a.m. – National Anthem (main stage)
8: 00 a.m. – Lil’ Pumpkins 1 Mile Fun Run** / Halloween Town Opens 

REGISTER HERE!!

 
Baton Rouge Halloween Town
 
We have partnered with 10/31 Consortium to host a giveaway for TWO Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge Family Five Packs! Enter to win our Facebook page here! 
 
Baton Rouge Halloween Town

Baton Rouge Halloween: Halloween Parade, Fifolet Festival, Pumpkin Pi Race

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10/31 Consortium is a Baton Rouge-based non-profit organization established in July 2010. The organization is a club for Halloween enthusiasts which hosts several Halloween-themed events throughout the year. These events all lead up to the organization’s largest events, the Fifolet Halloween Festival, Baton Rouge Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge! The organization remains dedicated to children and the preservation of this Autumn tradition by raising money for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, collecting food for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, collecting costumes for children in the Baton Rouge Big Buddy Program and by working with area neighborhoods to promote safe Trick or Treat practices. Baton Rouge Moms is honored to partner with 10/31 Consortium as their media sponsor and we have an amazing giveaway to share with you, see below! 

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Halloween Festival – Filofet

This 4 day Halloween festival in Downtown Baton Rouge is a collaborative event with 10/31 Consortium and other local businesses and non-profit organizations. From family fun to adult fun, the Fifolet Festival has Halloween fun for everyone! See the full schedule below or list your event on the schedule today!

View the schedule for…

Thursday, October 26     Friday, October 27     Saturday, October 28     Sunday, October 29

Halloween Town on the Levee Green, fun for the whole family, vendor booths, food and beverages, live entertainment, contests, character encounters and much more!  Kids can “trick or treat” in Halloween Town, participate in fun activities with BREC on the Geaux, take pictures with the Petite Princess Company and enjoy a take-home craft with Baton Rouge Moms! Halloween Town is from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on the Levee Green (by the USS Kidd) on parade day. 

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

The first unit in the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade is the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank truck. Volunteers will take non-perishable food donations straight from the crowd. Please give generously to those in need.

This year’s theme is Rhythm and Boos! Join us as we celebrate music of all types throughout history! Leading the way will be Grand Marshal, Patrick Mulhearn, King Mark Bounds and Queen Judy Gonzales!

Walk in the Parade!!

No Krewe? No problem!  Individual Walkers must dress according to categories as they will be grouped together with other Individual Walkers to form the semblance of a Walking Unit. This is a great way to make new friends and start your own krewe next year! Members can register as an Individual Walker for $15. Non-members are subject to a 20% fee increase.

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

Starting a Krewe? Check out our 5 steps to starting a krewe HERE!

Baton Rouge Halloween Pumpkin Pi, Tough Pumpkin Challenge, Lil’ Pumpkins 1 Mile Fun Run

This is no ordinary 5k. This 3.14 mile long race on the Mississippi River Levee (by the USS Kidd) is exactly 200 feet longer than a 5k. And, it is Baton Rouge’s only Halloween costume race! Take the Tough Pumpkin Challenge and run “the pi” while holding a pumpkin! All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. A special medal will be awarded to those completing the Tough Pumpkin Challenge. Additional prizes will be awarded by age group. REGISTER HERE

 

 GIVEAWAY: 4 Spots on 10/31 Consortium’s Baton Rouge Halloween RIP (Really Important People) Float!

Baton rouge halloween paradeHalloween Costume, Halloween Race, Halloween Festival

This is the 10/31 Consortium RIP (Really Important People) Float. Float decorating will take place at On the Border the week prior to the parade. All are encouraged to help out because it’s a fun way to get to know your fellow riders. The float will be decorated with tombstones. We will share the date and time on decorating with the winner!
The only costume requirement is that you do need to wear a costume. It can be anything you are comfortable in as there is no specific theme for this particular float.
The minimum age to ride is 6.

 

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