Baton Rouge Moms

Mistletoe in the Morning ViP Shopping Experience

November 10, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

Mistletoe in the Morning ViP Shopping Experience will be taking place Saturday Nov. 12th

Mistletoe Market is offering shoppers an exclusive shopping experience at the second “Mistletoe in the Morning VIP Shopping Experience!”

Purchase a VIP Shopping Pass and receive discounts, FREE premiere parking, sweets & treats, surprises and fun in a relaxed, comfortable shopping atmosphere.

What is included?

VIP Shopping from 8am to 10am
Premiere Parking {FREE & close}
Princess Greeting
Royal Shopping with complimentary orange juice in champagne glasses and sweets and treats at the Baton Rouge Moms table in Booth 150
Exclusive discounts! (Receive 20% off select popular retailers from 8am to 10am)
Photo fun on our Mistletoe Red Carpet hosted by Baton Rouge Moms in Booth 150
Get your shopping done early, before the crowds in a fun, comfortable atmosphere!

ViP sales are only valid for ViP shoppers during ViP shopping hours.

20% OFF your entire purchase at these select retailers.

KB Designs

Premier Jewelry

Katie’s Jewelry & Gifts

Young Living Essentials

2016 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide – Sponsored by Associates in Pediatric Dentistry

October 31, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

Our 2016 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. If you still need your Christmas tree at Xmastree Express you can get it. If you have an event or activity to add, please email us – info@BatonRougeMoms.com

Thanks to Associates in Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring the Holiday Events Guide.

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas parade, holiday-themed performance, Santa visit, or lights display, there’s the cornucopia of Baton Rouge holiday events this year. If you have something to add, please leave it in the comments below.

2016 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide

Mistletoe Market of Baton Rouge

Catch up on holiday shopping while taking the kids to the Kids Zone at Mistletoe Market!! With over 120 merchants, you can shop local in a fun and friendly environment, strollers welcome, I was able to get OROGOLD products which are one of the healthiest products for your skin! Photo ops with Santa, Petite Princess Company Princesses, activities for kids, face painting fun and more!

Princesses Meet & Greet from Petite Princess Company

Saturday, November 12th
8:00am-10:00am (VIP) The Snow Sisters
10:00am-12:00pm The Cinder Princess
12:30pm-2:30pm The Tower Princess
2:30pm-3:30pm The Tinker Fairy
3:30pm-5:00pm The Little Mermaid

Sunday, November 13th

10:00am-12:00pm Beauty

12:00pm-2:00pm The Sleeping Princess

2:00pm-4:00pm [Surprise Princess]

4:00pm-5:00pm The Scottish Princess

Giggles

On Saturday, November 12, Giggles will join hundreds of locally owned toy stores across the country to celebrate the seventh national Neighborhood Toy Store Day, an annual celebration in which independent toy shops kick off the holiday season with special events to introduce consumers to the benefits of shopping local.

Giggles will offer free, fun, child-friendly activities including:

•Santa Photos: 11 am – 5 pm
•Face Painting: 11 am – 12 pm
•Magician: 1 pm – 3 pm
•Balloon Twisting with Balloonatics of Baton Rouge: 3 pm – 5 pm
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•Raffles and Giveaways!
•Popcorn Bar
•Holiday Wish Lists (Have your child fill out a wish list and we will file it away for shopping!)
•Product Demonstrations

LSU Holiday Spectacular

Tuesday, November 29, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. in the LSU Student Union.

They are still planning for 2016, but last year’s events included:

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

LSU Christmas Tree Lighting
6 p.m. | Free Speech Circle

Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” Concert
featuring LSU Women’s Chorale with the St. James Treble Choir
7:30 p.m. | St. Alban’s Chapel, Highland Road at Dalrymple Drive

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 12th – Find Parade Map HERE.

The 65th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, December 1oth at 5:30 p.m. 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 2016

November 25 – December 30
Beginning November 25th, visitors will enjoy the lights and displays of all your favorite Zoo animals and holiday traditions. Walk through the Zoo and be amazed by larger-than-life light displays. Bring the whole family and get in the holiday spirit of the season. Hot cocoa and other treats will be available to purchase.

ZooLights will take place November 27 – December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). For more information, call 225.775.3877.

Special Activities:

11/25 Coke Santa
11/26 Making Ornaments
12/2 & 12/3 Safari Santa
12/9 & 12/10 Making Ornaments
12/16 & 12/17 Safari Santa

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

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Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration. Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present to set the holiday mood. The event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit from Papa Noel.

Regular fee for adults and seniors; children under 10 are free.

Holiday Skating on the River

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It might not get snow in Baton Rouge, but you can still have fun on the ice at the Baton Rouge River Center with its holiday tradition, “Ice Skating on the River.”

A fun filled holiday event for all ages, Ice Skating on the River will have 75 minute sessions nearly every day until January.

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.

LASM Holiday Events

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

Join us on Friday, December 2, as two popular events intertwine for a special holiday Far-Out First Friday combined with our annual Festival of Light’s activities – all rolled into one exciting night!

In addition to hands-on craft stations where you can create your own holiday ornaments or keepsakes, experience special holiday shows projected fulldome in our planetarium. Enter a winter wonderland of dancing nutcrackers, sledding penguins, and your favorite holiday songs in Let it Snow at 5, 7, and 8 PM. At 9:00 PM, go on a live-mixed journey through the music of the season coupled with digitally-rendered visuals in Holiday Synesthesia.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and treats; be among the first to experience our new Contemporary Old Masters, Drawings by Gerry Wubben, and Selections from the Collection exhibitions; get your holiday shopping done early with unique finds in The Museum Store; and more!

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.

Show admission is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no late seating. Doors open 4:30 PM. All ages may attend Let it Snow; Holiday Synesthesia is for ages 3 and up.

The Nutcracker : A Tale from the Bayou

December 17th and 18th 2016 2PM and 6PM

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!

The Happy Elf

Harry Connick, Jr.'s The Happy Elf December 9-18, 2016

A new musical comedy by Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist, Harry Connick, Jr.; The Happy Elf tells the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville. Hoping to introduce a new generation of children to the joys of jazz, Connick has crafted a musical landscape against which Eubie’s story unfolds.

Adults: $21.00
Children (Ages 2-11): $15.75
Seats are reserved. and can be purchased at PlaymakersBR.org. (225) 578-6996.

The Living Nativity

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The 6th Annual Drive Through Live Nativity takes place on the parking lot of FBBC. Load up your family and journey back to the first Christmas as represented through 12 different scenes.

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

This years holiday BRSO events will include:

A Very Jazzy Christmas at Hemingbough December 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The BRSO has enjoyed a popular following in St. Francisville for many years, and Hemingbough provides the perfect setting. Jump-start your festive season with a hip holiday celebration you won’t want to miss! Willis Delony and friends perform favorite seasonal arrangements in the Key of J –“J” for Jazz, that is!
Home for the Holidays December 2 @ 7:30 pm – December 4 @ 3:00 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 9 @ 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!

Manship Theatre Holiday Events

Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas – What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and can’t wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? Multiple dates in December.

A Very Electric Christmas – Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey and Tchaikovsky. In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter.

BREC Holiday Events

Gingerbread House Decorating: Plank Road Park – Friday, Nov 11, 2016 6:30 pm
Gingerbread House Decorating: Highland Road Community Park Friday, Nov 18, 2016 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: Skip Bertman Drive Trailhead – Friday, Dec 02, 2016 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 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: City-Brooks Community Park – Friday, Dec 09, 2016 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: Magnolia Mound Plantation – Sunday, Dec 11, 2016 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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.

Kansas City Southern Holiday Express Train

KCS 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.

Nov 9th 4 p.m. Monroe LA – Third & Desiard Street
Dec 5th 4 p.m. Zwolle LA 1400 North Main Street
Dec 6th 4 p.m. Leesville LA KCS Yard, 901 South Third Street
Dec 7th 4 p.m. DeQuincy LA Railroad Museum, 400 Lake Charles Avenue
Dec 4th 4 p.m. Pearl ( Jackson) MSKCS Yard, 201 Industrial Park Road

Reflections of the Season – West Baton Rouge

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 8th – 11th & 15th – 23rd.

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 “Trevor” the talking reindeer. Walk through the holiday decorated rooms. Enjoy carnival rides for the children or buy those last minute gifts from our crafters. Take your holiday pictures with Santa and his elves.

Dec. 10th & 17th will be ice fishing for $5.00 per person. On Dec. 17th is snow night for $5.00 per person.
Kids Craft Night will also be Dec. 17th.

Cuddle up in a blanket next to your friends and loved ones and take a ride through the lights in a mule or horse drawn wagon for $2.00 per person.

Bring your family and friends and make West Baton Rouge and “Reflections of the Season” part of your Christmas tradition.

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Holiday Events Beyond Baton Rouge

Nottaway’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival – White Castle

Friday December 11th from 5 pm to 9:30pm: Holidays at Nottaway Plantation are absolutely breathtaking! Live music includes The Navy Band New Orleans Ceremonial Band, Church choirs will be performing throughout the grounds and food and Beverage stations will be open. Enjoy the Hand Bell Choir, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Fireworks on the Levee and Santa’s arrival. Bring your camera and take photos of your kids with Santa on the front balcony of the Mansion!

BONFIRES ON THE LEVEE / TREE LIGHTING

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: Tues., Dec. 6 | Fri. Dec. 16 | Tues. Dec. 20
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Vendors selling arts, crafts & holiday merchandise
Bonfires on the Levee
Fireworks
Open to the public at no charge

Oak Alley Plantation’s 41st Annual Christmas Bonfire Party

Saturday, December 3, 2016 – 7:00pm

Oak Alley Plantation – 7PM to Midnight!

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

The 2016-2017 season:
November 25, 2016 through January 1, 2017.
Closed November 28, 29, 30 and December 1st.
Closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

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

November 20, 2016 – 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.

Krewe 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 2, 3 and 4
– 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

Zachary's Christmas in the Village

30th Annual Zachary Christmas Parade

Main Street, Zachary – December 3rd 10:00am Celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas in Zachary. Enjoy this annual parade in the heart of town.

Denham Springs Christmas Parade

December 10th at 2:00pm 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

Christmas in Central Square Central Square December 3, 2016 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Price: FREE (225) 261-5988

This year, 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

December 1-23, 2016 5:30-9:00pm Nightly (weather permitting) HALF A MILLION LIGHTS ~ ANIMATED DISPLAYS ~ CARNIVAL RIDES ~ PHOTOS WITH SANTA LIVE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT ~ LOCAL CUISINE ~ ARTS & CRAFTS

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, themed Acadian home porches, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, holiday shopping in the Christmas Store & The Village Art Gallery, and much more! Displays include themed acadian homes, lighted grounds, Santa’s Sleigh, floating oil rigs, The Gingerbread House, and The Christmas Carolers.

25th Festival of the Bonfires – St. James Parish

December 9, 10, 11, 2016 Lutcher Recreational Park Lutcher Avenue- La HWY 3193 Lutcher, LA 70071 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

December 10th, 9 am-3 pm

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

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. The four day celebration begins on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, and resumes on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

8th Annual “Christmas at TerraBella”

Sunday, December 4, 2016 3pm-6pm TerraBella Village, Covington LA 70433

Join our community as we celebrate the spirit of the season and experience the magic of Christmas. Enjoy live holiday music from local talent, hot chocolate, Christmas crafts, write letters to Santa, and ride the TerraBella Express. Special appearance from Santa Clause to greet and consult with children about their wish lists. Complementary and festive holiday event all children are sure to love. For more information email: laura@terrabellavillage.com or call 985-871-7171

Louisiana 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 Holiday events & activities in Baton Rouge & beyond 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!

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

Thanks to Associates in Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring the Holiday Events Guide.

BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN – TRICK-OR-TREATING HOURS

October 25, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

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, festival and more!

BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREATING HOURS

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Festivities

October 29th – Grab your ghosts and goblins and join us for a day of Baton Rouge Halloween family fun with 10/31 Consortium’s Halloween Parade, Fun Run & Halloween Festival!
http://bit.ly/BRHalloweenParade

Baton Rouhge Halloween Trick or Treat

October 30th – Join Baton Rouge Moms at Mall of Louisiana for Boo on the Boulevard, Sunday October 30th, from 2pm-4pm. Baton Rouge Moms will be doing 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!*****

Baton Rouge Halloween: Parade, Festival, Race, Costume Drive

October 16, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

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, Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge and the parade’s corresponding masquerade ball, the Ghostly Gala. 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

Halloween Town on the Levee Green, fun for the whole family, presented by Cricket Wireless. Halloween Town is the “finish festival” to the Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race. Kids can “trick or treat” in Halloween Town, participate in fun activities with BREC on the Geaux, paint pumpkins with Red Stick Pop Up Play, take pictures with the Petite Princess Company and enjoy a take home craft with Baton Rouge Moms! Halloween Town is from 8:30am – Noon on the Levee Green (by the USS Kidd) on parade day. Live music starts at noon and then the parade rolls by at 2 pm, a full day of family fun!

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.

The parade begins at 2 p.m. on the corner of Government and St. Phillip and goes around the curve to head north on River Road. It then rolls east on Convention, north on 7th, west on Main, south on 5th, west on Laurel, and ends at River Road.

This event is for our entire community, therefore we have 2 party zones where the route crosses 3rd Street, a no alcohol zone on Convention between 5th and 7th, and a no scare zone on 7th between Convention and Laurel. We are glamming it up this Halloween with our “Candy Wishes and Halloween Dreams” theme (a play on the tagline from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous) submitted by Roxanne Leachman! Bring the kids because we’re going to make it rain candy in Downtown Baton Rouge!

Congratulations to this year’s Grand Marshal, Jay Grymes from WAFB! He certainly deserves this honor after all of his hard work keeping us safe and informed during the historic flooding in August. Thank you, Jay!

Walk in the Parade!!

Small groups, individuals, families, etc. can walk in the parade for only $15/person, you do not have to be a part of a Krewe to walk in the parade! Register HERE as an Individual Walker and use discount code BRMOMS to get $5 off of the Individual Walker fee. —–> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-br-halloween-parade-tickets-27528188553

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

Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge on the Levee Green, presented by Fleet Feet Sports Baton Rouge and Table Fresh.

Get $10 OFF your Race Registration with the discount code BRMOMS. This is good for all 3 race categories: Pumpkin Pi, Tough Pumpkin Challenge, Lil’ Pumpkins 1 Mile Fun Run…. $10 off!!

Baton Rouge Halloween Costume Drive

10/31 Consortium is proud to partner with the Big Buddy Program, WEEN DREAM and Violet Lotus Studio to bring joy to the kids of our community this Halloween by providing FREE child sized Halloween Costumes! Thanks to community support from schools like St. Aloysius and St. Jude, and our new friends at WEEN DREAM in New Orleans, we are excited to announce that we have over 300 costumes to give out to area children for FREE this Halloween! While the idea was generally to help those directly affected by the flood, we are opening up this program to all families in need.

To receive a costume, simply go to Violet Lotus Studio on Saturday, 10/22 between 9am – 2pm. Volunteers will be ready to help you find the perfect costumes for your children!
Because supplies are limited, costumes will be given out on a first come, first served basis. We do anticipate a line so your patience is appreciated.

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

Halloween 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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Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide – 2016

September 1, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

We know that getting family and especially kids back into a routine and some semblance of normalcy during these difficult times is crucial. For this reason, Baton Rouge Moms is going to move forward and share all of the holiday guides and events you have come to know and look forward to each year. I think it’s safe to say that we’re all longing for cooler weather and a change of seasons. There is plenty to do in and around Baton Rouge during the fall season and we have your complete guide for fall events and happenings. Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch, fall festival, hay rides, or a corn maze to visit, there’s a cornucopia of Baton Rouge fall events to choose from each year. If we’ve missed an event or activity, please feel free to let us know in the comments.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the patch directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Pumpkin Patch that we missed, please leave info in the comments below. Thank you!

We’re starting off with a Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze guide, tomorrow we will post Fall Activities and Festivals.

Baton Rouge Area Pumpkin Patch Locations

Ascension Parish

NewSong On Old Perkins Rd – pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides
18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769. Phone: 225-313-6736. Alternate Phone: 225-978-8882. Open: Monday to Friday, from 2 pm to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm; October 8 to October 31. Directions: Close to Blue Bayou Water Park.

East Baton Rouge Parish

Blackwater United Methodist Church – Blackwater United Methodist’s Pumpkin Patch.
Open: Pumpkin Patch October 5 – 30, 2014; Pumpkin Patch Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm/3 pm – 7pm; Saturday 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm; Saturday “FUN” days is a host of games in the gym on Saturday October 10th, 17th, and 24th; Touch-a-Truck – October 17, 2015; Craft Show – October 24, 2015; Trunk-or-Treat – October 25, 2014 (see their website for hours)
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens – pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info) 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Phone: 225-763-3990
Jefferson United Methodist Church – The Pumpkin Patch is the largest mission project at JUMC. All net proceeds are distributed to local missions, plus help fund our youth mission trip. Last year we were able to donate thousands of dollars – all because of the volunteers willing to work the patch. Plus, with the Kick-Off event new people can experience JUMC. Opening Day: Fri, 10/7 || Kick Off Party: Sat 10/15, 11:30am-2:30pm
Picnic in the Patch with Children Games: Sun 10/23, after 10:30 service || Closing Day: Mon 10/31 at 5pm
Hours: Weekdays 11am to 6pm | Saturdays 9am to 6pm | Sundays 12pm to 6pm
Trinity Lutheran Pumpkin Patch – Opens in October call for details 10925 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3110

Livingston Parish

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch – Pick a Pumpkin from the field – Zip line, Jumping Pillow, Tunnel Slide, Face Painting, Duck Racing, Pedal Tractors, See Cotton, Growing, Hay Maze Milk a Cow Roll Down the Hill Catch Mrs. Heather telling how pumpkins grow Merry go round Play Horse Shoes Nature Trail Lots of places to take pictures Weigh & Measure your pumpkin, Bring a Picnic Lunch, Paint a pumpkin (weekend only) Schedule: OPENS Monday – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Sat – Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm September 23 – November 8 Admission: Kids (newborn & up): $7 per child Adults: Free. Birthday Parties: $100 (up to 10 children) $7 (per child after that)31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve – Free Adventure Zoo Admission w/ Pumpkin Patch, Animal Encounters Available for Scheduling, Hayrides 2- acre Corn Maze! Rubber Duck Racing, Picture Stations, Princess & Superhero Sundays from 12-2 p.m. Picnic Pavillion & Outdoor Restrooms Provided 286 – 3003 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Locations

LSU AgCenter Corn Maze – Hike the corn maze, play on the hay mountain, paint a pumpkin, toss a water balloon, see the Red Barn animals, or take the hayride through the fields. The annual corn maze at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden will kick off with a Corn Maze Festival on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue with special events on subsequent Saturdays in October. Pumpkins for painting will be on sale for $5.Corn Maze Saturdays on Oct. 8, 15 and 22 will feature activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to visit a farm animal petting zoo, climb a hay mountain, wander the corn maze, take a hayride and shoot a giant slingshot.The corn maze program will culminate with a Night Maze and Bonfire on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family-oriented event will also include the petting zoo, hay mountain, corn maze, hayride and giant slingshot.A bonfire with s’mores and music will conclude the evening, and visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.Admission for all Corn Maze events is $10 per person, including five concession tickets; children 3 and under admitted free.All corn maze events will have hamburgers, popcorn, snow cones and drinks available for purchase from Burden Horticulture Society volunteers.

Cajun Country Corn – Open Friday through Sunday the last weekend in September until late November. Cajun Country Corn has been farming food and fiber for over 30 years. They started their corn maze in 2000 and have been doing it ever since. Past themes have featured All Aboard Riverboat (2014), Mr. Troy Landry of Swamp People (2013), Louisiana – Stirring it up for 200 years (2012) and Girl Scouts (2011). In addition to the regular maze, they open up a portion of the maze on Friday and Saturday nights for haunting. Other spooky attractions include the haunted trail, board maze and zombie paintball. You can also enjoy the pumpkin blaster, corn cannon and other farm attractions while you are there. Pine Grove, LA – 7 Acres

Be sure to check back tomorrow for our Fall Activities and Festivals guide!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Free Events For Children and Teens

August 26, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

We have heard from many parents that kids and teens are getting restless from being out of school for so long. We also know that having projects to do and feeling a sense of normalcy in the midst of the recovery process is beneficial for kids. Thanks to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, there are plenty of programs and activities to keep your young ones busy during the flood cleanup until school re-opens September 6.

The Library’s online Digital Library also is available 24 / 7 online (www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary) or you can call for help at (225) 231-3750 or text a librarian a question at (225) 361-8476. At the Digital Library, patrons have access to downloadable e-books, music, e-magazines, e-audiobooks, streaming music and video, online classes, language learning, educational and other games, as well as databases containing resources and information on every topic may be accessed remotely by any East Baton Rouge Parish Library patron. All you need is your Library card, and it’s free.

There’s always fun to be had at with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Here’s some events for children and teens happening at 13 of our 14 branch Libraries at this time (Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library remains closed). Dates and times may be subject to change due to limited hours of operation, and many activities require *registration, so it’s best to call the hosting branch Library to confirm the program’s still occurring and if registration is required. Visit www.ebrpl.com for phone numbers and branch addresses.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Events For Children and Teens

Movie Days
Main Library at Goodwood

Movies will be shown 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day until school begins, except Sundays.

*Build a Nest Story/Craft

Baker Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27

Join us in the Baker Children’s Room for the Build a Nest STEM Story/Craft. Children can listen to Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward, engage in discussion questions, and build their own bird nest to take home. Ages 6-11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so register early.

*Game Day

Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Come play games with us! Children are invited to join us for a variety of gaming opportunities, including favorites such as Connect Four, Jumbling Towers, Uno, cards and puzzles, and Kinect games on the Xbox 360. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Arduino/Robotics Club

Main Library at Goodwood, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Learn about programming and robotics using Arduino kits. You can make LED displays, fun gadgets, robots, wearable lights and more!

*Butterfly Story/Craft

Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Listen to the book From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman then create a colorful summer caterpillar craft! For ages 4-8. Please register.

*Teddy Bear Story/Craft

Fairwood Branch Library, 3 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the library for a fun storytime featuring the classic story The Three Bears. After the storytime, children will make a cute dress-a-bear paper craft. For ages 3-6. Space is limited, so please register.

Story Lab for Fall Writing Studio

Main Library at Goodwood, 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28

Open to middle and high School Students. To register, send an email at newsouthstorylab@gmail.com.

Documentary and Independent Film Group: I Am Ali

Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30

Watch the film I am Ali.

*Snap Circuits

Zachary Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30

Use your genius brain to create various snap circuits after listening to a chapter from the non-fiction book Before the World was Ready: Stories of Daring Genius in Science by Claire Eamer. Ages 8-11. Limited to 8 participants. Please register.

Rainbow Loom Madness

Eden Park Branch Library, 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 31

Make keychains, decorations, accessories and more with brightly-colored rubber bands. Learn new patterns, teach other teens your best designs and have fun!

*Pre-school Storytime

Carver Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 1

For children 3-5 years old. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes. Call to register, (225) 389-7460.

*Pete the Cat Story/Craft

Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 4 p.m. Thursday, September 1
We’ll read Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin and make a Pete the Cat figure craft using paper towels. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or mature adolescent. Limited to 10 children, ages 6-8. Registration required.

*Tech Time at the Library

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1

Learn who discovered electricity and make projects using the Library’s new Snap Circuit Kits. Ages 8 to 11. Registration is required as space is limited. Call (225) 763-2260 for more information.

Ukulele for Beginners

Eden Park Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1

Come learn to play the ukulele, the Hawaiian guitar with a unique sound! Two experienced instructors will guide the new learner in picking out some popular tunes. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Ukuleles are provided but you can bring your own. Space is limited. Registration encouraged but not required. Sign up at the reference desk to reserve your place.

*Grandma’s House Story/Craft

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 3

In celebration of Grandparent’s Day, listen to Grandma’s House by Alice Melvin and make a popsicle stick house frame craft. Ages 5 to 8. Registration is required.

Robot Story/Craft

Fairwood Branch Library, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Listen to scenes from Frank Einstein and the Antimotor Motor by Jon Scieszka. In the story, Frank invents two robots full of personality! You’ll then get to create your own robot with Legos. For children ages 8-11. Registration is required. Registration begins August 7.

Ladybug Story/Craft

Central Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Do you love ladybugs? Join us as we listen to a cute story about a ladybug who wants to go places, but never learned to fly in Isobel Finn’s book, The Very Lazy Ladybug. After the story, We’ll make twirling ladybug crafts out of paper and yarn! please register. Ages 3 to 6.

Anime Matinee

Main Library at Goodwood, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Teens are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Anime movies and Ramen noodles.

Story Lab for Fall Writing Studio

Main Library at Goodwood, 3 p.m. Sunday, September 4

Open to middle and high School Students. To register, send an email at newsouthstorylab@gmail.com.

For more information, call (225) 231-3710 or visit us online at www.ebrpl.com.

East Baton Rouge Schools Information & Instructions

August 21, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

As Baton Rouge area communities begin to rebuild and recover, East Baton Rouge Parish schools are set to reopen this week. Here is the latest information and instructions for parents.

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW:

East Baton Rouge Parish School System Instructions!!!

Elementary School Students must have the following information when they head back to school on the 24th:

Name
School
Current Home Address
Current Emergency Contact Number

East Baton Rouge parish students are to report to school on Wednesday, Aug. 24 and teachers were to return to work on Monday, Aug. 22. PreK and kindergarten students are to return on Monday, Aug. 29.

EBR School realize that it may not be feasible for parents to send children back to school on the 24th; hey are asking parents to contact their child’s school principal if they will not be able to attend school on the 24th.

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana – Ticket Giveaway

August 9, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

If you missed Vintage Market Days® of Southeast Louisiana back in March, no worries. You have one more chance to grab your girlfriends and join us for a weekend of slowing down, sweet tea, shopping, live music, and yummy food at Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana, October 21-23 at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite! Recently named as one of “7 Flea Markets & Barn Sales You Won’t Want To Miss in 2015” by Country Living Magazine.

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana

Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days events are so much more than a flea market, it’s truly an experience. The Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

Tickets are $10 for Friday’s Early Buying Event and are good for re-entry all three days. Saturday and Sunday General Admission tickets are $5 and are good for both days. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website selouisiana.vintagemarketdays.com or at the door the weekend of the event.

Event Hours & Admission

Early Buying Event on Friday October 21st 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday October 22nd 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday October 23rd 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Early Buying Event (3-Day Pass) $10
General Admission (Sat/Sun) $5

Admission for children under 12 is free.
Cash only at the gate please.

Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend.

Vintage Market Days® of Southeast Louisiana

We’ve partnered with Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana to give away TWO Early Buying Event Vintage Market Day Tickets!

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We hope to see you there!

Vigils & Events Planned Across Baton Rouge Area For Fallen Officers

July 18, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

In light of yesterday’s horrible tragedy, many community vigils and services have been planned around the Baton Rouge area. Now more than ever we must come together to restore peace and healing for our great city while honoring three officers that made the ultimate sacrifice. We have compiled a comprehensive list of events taking place below.

Monday:

The Chapel -Monday, July 18, 2016, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Chapel on the Campus, 3355 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA US 70802

LSU’s Christ the King Catholic Church will hold a special mass at 6 p.m.

The Rock Church on 20810 Plank Rd. will host an hour of prayer at 7 p.m.

Baton Rouge Press Club hosts “Responding to Mental Health Issues of Our Community in Times of Crisis” at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel on 102 France St. on Monday, July 18 at 12 p.m.

Law Enforcement Prayer Service at Cate Square Park located at 200 W Charles St. in Hammond on Monday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The Rock Church on 20810 Plank Rd. will host an hour of prayer on Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m.

Candlelight vigil for Matthew Gerald at Healing Place Church on Highland Rd. at 8 p.m. Monday, July 18

Tuesday:

Revival Temple – We would like to invite everyone in our community to a special prayer service as we pray for Peace & Protection. Tuesday, July 19th from 7 – 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Acacia Church, located at 10051 Siegen Lane, will host a community wide prayer vigil, at 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Vigil for our Fallen Heroes– Tuesday at 7 PM – 9 PM Christ’s Community Church of Denham Springs 26574 Juban Rd, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726

“Law Enforcement Support” Ride on Tuesday,July 19 at 6 p.m. Bikers will assemble at All Star Lanes Bowling Alley (next to McDonalds on Airline Hwy.) and K.S.U. at 6:30 p.m. enroute to Baton Rouge Police Dept. Headquarters on Airline Hwy. & Goodwood Blvd.

House of Prayer Baptist Church located at 4143 Sherwood St. hosts citywide prayer service on Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m.

New Roads Branch NAACP “All Lives Matter!” Prayer Vigil, Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Point Coupee Parish Courthouse in New Roads.

OneBatonRouge Vigil for Fallen Officers at the LSU Clock Tower, Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m.

Wednesday

This week:

Support the Blue La Candle Light Vigil Saturday at 7p-9p Baton Rouge Police Department, 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge The vigil will be held in the parking lot and will honor peace officer who put their lives on the line every day.

St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus 5530 to host “Scriptual Rosary for Peace and Families” every night in the coming week at 6:30 p.m. at the STM Church on Goodwood Blvd

If we have missed an event please let us know via email info@BatonRougeMoms.com. Thank you.

Baton Rouge Summer Fun Printable & Giveaway

June 3, 2016 by Baton Rouge Moms

A summer bucket list doesn’t have to stress you out in the quest for a perfect summer. Our summer of fun list will provide ideas on those days when you need help trying to find something to do, use it as a reminder of the many Things To Do In Baton Rouge and beyond.

Feel free to copy, print and or download our Baton Rouge Summer Bucket List for a summer of fun!

Click here for printable PDF Baton Rouge Summer Fun Printable

Summer Fun Basket Giveaway

{Items may be different than those shown} Items include: crafting materials, board game, sidewalk chalk, jump rope, kite, paint and rocks, water balloons, Popsicle maker, scavenger hunt items, water park & pool items, S’Mores, books, flashlight, glow toys and more!

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