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Boo at the Zoo – Halloween Fun at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, little ghouls and boys…  the Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza. Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes and visit over 21 treat stations throughout the Zoo. You’ll love to wander through the merry-not-scary Hay Maze and Enchanted Swamp. This is a Baton Rouge family tradition that is not to be missed. Family-friendly activities and experiences during the Halloween season can be hard to find, but we can assure you that a day at Boo at the Zoo will feature fun, education, and plenty of treats! 

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Regular Zoo admission applies and admission is free for Friends of the Zoo Members. Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5 pm.

Enchanted Swamp – Located throughout the Otter Cabin and adjacent boardwalks, guests can let their imaginations run wild as they take in the magically decorated scenery that is merry, not scary! Presented by Alfortish Granite and Marble.

Hay Maze – Wander through fun and festive hay maze that’s perfect for all ages! $1 per person and proceeds benefit your Zoo! Presented by McDonald’s.

EdZooCation Station – The Wildlife Safari Amphitheatre is transformed for this event into a hands-on animal extravaganza! Don’t miss the shows at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Between shows they’ll have volunteers and Zoo Educators available for games and more. 

Boo at the Zoo

THIS YEAR AT BOO AT THE ZOO:

Enchanted Swamp

Formerly known as the Boo Den, the Enchanted Swamp is a new attraction to Boo at the Zoo. Located throughout our Otter Cabin and adjacent boardwalks, guests can let their imaginations run wild as they take in the magically decorated scenery.

Our Wildlife Safari Amphitheatre is transformed for this event into a hands-on animal extravaganza! Don’t miss our shows at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Between shows we’ll have our volunteers and Zoo Educators available for games and more.

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, October 19, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How old do you have to be to trick-or-treat?

A: Treats are for children under the age of 12.

Q: Is parking free?

A: Parking is free, but the parking lot often fills up for Boo at the Zoo. Deputies will assist in directing traffic but please “bear” with them. Cars will be permitted to enter as soon as spots become available. It’s best to get there early!

Q: Is your event scary?

A: Boo at the Zoo is a merry, not scary Halloween event. The Hay Maze & other attractions are not scary and are suitable for young children.

Q: Can we bring our own snacks and beverages?

A: Outside snacks and beverages are not allowed inside the Zoo, but feel free to enjoy your Zoo favorites at the Flamingo Cafe, or try out the Food Court with everything from quesadillas and fried pickles to funnel cakes and smoothies! 

You won’t want to miss this day of family fun! 

Boo at the Zoo

Learn more at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo website and follow the Baton Rouge Zoo Facebook page for updates! 

 

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade: Fifolet Festival & Fun Run

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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 Town

Halloween Town is your one-stop location for all things Halloween this fall! Scheduled between the Pumpkin Pi Race and the Halloween Parade, Halloween Town offers vendor booths, food and beverages, live entertainment, contests, character encounters and much more!

DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2019
TIME: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Baton Rouge

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:30 – 9:30 am: Alias Page Band
8:00 am: Pumpkin Pi Race begins
9:30 – 10 am: Race awards and presentations
10 – 10:30 am: Festival Singers – Baton Rouge Magnet High A Cappella Choir
10:30 am – 1 pm: The BOBS Band
1 pm – 4 pm: Hoppin John Band
4 pm: Halloween Parade Rolls

Family fun throughout the day!
*CONTESTS
*FACE PAINTING
*PUMPKIN PAINTING
*CARNIVAL /YARD GAMES
*LIVE MUSIC
*ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS
*FOOD TRUCKS
*BEER GARDEN
*Ninja Obstacle and Aerial performances by GymFit – Adventure & Fitness
*Feats of Strength performed by The Atlas Strengthshop
*Live mural painting by Marc Fresh Art

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade This year’s Halloween parade will be out of this world!! Don’t forget to DRESS IN COSTUME and bring nonperishable FOOD DONATIONS for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The food bank truck will lead the parade and actively take donations straight from the crowd!

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. 

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

 GIVEAWAY: 4 Spots on 10/31 Consortium’s Baton Rouge Halloween Float!

Baton rouge halloween parade

Enter the Giveaway on our Facebook & Instagram pages!

Be sure to check out our 2019 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide for more Baton Rouge Fall Family Fun! 

 

2019 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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We love fall on Baton Rouge Moms! We get a taste of cooler days (hopefully on the horizon) pumpkins, cute costumes and plenty of fun events. There is plenty to do in and around Baton Rouge during the fall season and we have compiled our list of fun fall pumpkin patch & corn mazes! Don’t miss our favorite spots around the Red Stick to find your perfect pumpkin, create some fall family memories and take a hayride or two. As with previous years, we have included events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge and beyond. 

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 or corn maze that we missed, please let us know!

Baton Rouge LawyerBaton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. We have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for fall festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!

 

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide

AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Corn Maze at Burden

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze is a family-friendly day of fall fun with numerous farm-related activities. Join the crazy mazy fun every Saturday in October with hayrides, zip lining, face painting, Bayou Goula’s Petting Zoo, pumpkin decorating and more! Enjoy hamburgers, food from local vendors, and corn inspired snacks like corndogs and popcorn.

Corn Maze Saturdays
October 5 | October 12 | October 19 | October 26
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy some crazy, mazy family fun as you find your way through the maze. Test your skill at the giant slingshots, climb Hay Mountain, visit the farm animals and take a hayride. Other activities include pumpkin decorating, children’s zipline, corn crib and more. Concessions available. The fun continues every Saturday in October. Admission is $10 per person. Free for children 3 and younger. Receive 50% off and become a member!

Corn Maze Fridays
October 4 | October 11 | October 18 | October 25

LSU AgCenter Corn Maze opens for schools Fridays in October for grades K-4. The activities will include the corn maze, the haystack mountain, an animal petting farm, a hayride, a giant slingshot game and much more! Download the registration form. Contact our Youth Education Coordinator Sarah Rayner at srayner@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information about to how to register.

Night Maze & Bonfire
October 26 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

Cozy up to the bonfire and listen to live music. Climb Hay Mountain, decorate a pumpkin, try your hand at glow-in-the-dark bowling and more. Make s’mores and enjoy other concessions.

ADMISSION: $10 per person and free for children 3 and under. Friends of the Gardens family membership discount: $5 per person.

baton rouge pumpkin patch

Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

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.

WHEN: Starts first week in October
WHERE: 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 

Ascension Parish

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

The NewSong Church pumpkin patch at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville will be open starting Monday, October 7th through October 31st.  Hours are 2pm – 6pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm – 6pm on Sundays.

 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, as well as various types of gourds from the Navajo Indians in Northern New Mexico will be available for purchase. Additionally, jellies and salsas from the United Methodist Children’s Home will be for sale. There is also a photo booth and other picture opportunities around the patch. Free hayrides are available on the weekends. Morning field trips for area schools include story time, hayrides, crafts, and pie-sized pumpkins.  All proceeds go to church missions.

NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on November 2nd from 4pm – 7pm. Live music, hayrides, gumbo, a variety of desserts, s’mores, face painting, inflatables, games, and crafts.

 

WHEN: October TBA
WHERE: 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769 Phone: 225-313-6736

 

Livingston Parish

Mrs Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch

Pick a Pumpkin from the field – Activities include: zipline, 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 (weekends only) 

WHEN: Sep. 23 till Nov. 8 – Sat-Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm
WHERE: 31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493
ADMISSION: Kids (newborn & up): $7 per child Adults: Free

 

Faith Crossing UMC Pumpkin Patch

Baton rouge Pumpkin Patch

Small and Large pumpkins at budget-friendly prices! In conjunction with the Faith Crossing UMC Fall Fest. This will be a fun opportunity for families to enjoy some beautiful photo ops – Kid Zone, Craft Show, Concessions and more! Visit www.faithcrossingumc.org/fallfest for more info

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 9 AM – 2 PM
WHERE: 34260 Walker Rd. N. ​Walker, LA 70785

 

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch will be going on every weekend in October! Guests will participate in fun Fall related activities and get to experience the beauty of the preserve. They will have activities ranging from animal shows and mini animal encounters to picking pumpkins out of the patch. 

WHEN: Starting the first week in October – Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730 – 225-286-3003
ADMISSION: $12 per person 

 

Tangipahoa Parish

Liuzza Land Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

Liuzza Land

Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch – The maize if full of scarecrows, dead ends, and bridges to excite you as you make your way through! Each scarecrow holds a hole puncher of a different shape which you will use to punch your card to help guide you in the right direction.  Pick pumpkins right off the vine or choose a pre-picked one from our pumpkin patch. One pie pumpkin is included with every admission. Activities include: Pumpkin Tattoos & Painting, Tunnel Slides, Swings, Diggers & A Jumping Pillow, Goat Feeding, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Pioneer Playhouse, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. 

WHEN: Every Saturday in October – Time TBA
Where: 56188 Holden Cir Amite, Louisiana 70422

 

St. Helena Parish

Cajun Country Corn

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. 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
Every Saturday night in October –  haunted trail, haunted pallet maze, and our live zombie shoot.  Haunting will begin at dusk dark.  No large flashlights are allowed in these haunted areas.  Only pen flashlights and glow sticks are allowed.

WHEN: Oct. 5th – Nov. 24th | Friday 5pm – 11pm, Saturday 9am – 11pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
WHERE: The corn maze is located in Pine Grove, LA on  Hwy 16. The maze is located 1 mile east  of 42360 (Napa Auto) in Pine Grove, and five miles west of 35999 (Bear Creek Western Store) in Montpelier, LA 
ADMISSION: Click here for full details on packages and pricing

Cajun Country Corn

Pegasus Equestrian Center Pumpkin Patch / Fall Fest

Hay Ride

Fall festival fun for the whole family! Hayrides, pony rides, bounce house, face painting, games, Family Portraits by Time Worn Tales Photography, food and of course, PUMPKINS!!! Admission is $5 for adults and kids over 10. kids 10 and under are free! Everyone through the gate will receive a complimentary hay ride and all pony ride sized children will recieve1 complimentary pony ride. All other concessions and activities will be on a cash basis. Drinks and light snacks are free for the first 50 guests.

WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10 AM – 5 PM
WHERE: Pegasus Equestrian Center 78261 Highway 1083, Bush, Louisiana 70431
ADMISSION: $5 for adults and kids over 10 

Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. This post will be updated as new events are listed, check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

 

Brew at the Zoo – Food Tasting, Beer Tasting, Live Music & More

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Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting its sixth annual Brew at the Zoo on Friday, October 4 and it promises to be the best one yet! As summer temperatures wane and the leaves begin to change colors, guests (21 and older only) are invited to the Zoo for an evening of food tasting, beer tasting, live music and more. Sample dozens of craft beers and munch on pub favorites, or show off your “safari chic” style while listening to the sound of live music. 

Brew at the Zoo

Friday, October 4, 2019
7PM to 10PM – General Admission
6pm to 10pm – VIP

There will be 200 total VIP tickets available at $100 each & when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Brew at the Zoo VIP experience includes: 

  • An hour early access to the event

  • Skip the lines at express check-in

  • Access to the VIP Tent

  • Specialty food and drinks

  • VIP only air-conditioned bathrooms

Brew at the Zoo

Photo: Baton Rouge Zoo

The animals will be more involved this year! The Baton Rouge Zoo will have even more of their animal ambassadors on hand throughout the night to greet you and be a part of this magical night. After all, it’s BREW at the “Zoo” and they want you to walk away with an experience like no other!

This year’s event will also have new eateries with scrumptious tastings to satisfy your every craving! Brew at the Zoo is sure to sell out, be sure to grab your tickets now for an evening of food sampling, beer tasting, live music & much more. Learn more and purchase tickets at brzoobrew.org

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Six Reasons to Visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum in City Park

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Baton Rouge families, the Louisiana Children’s Museum opens to the public August 31st and you should start planning your day trip now! We recently had the opportunity to attend a media preview of the LCM, it wasn’t yet complete, yet we felt like we were walking through the most magical of places. It’s going to be something special for Louisiana families, a tactile experience that will delight young and old alike. Every section of the LCM is created to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through many inventive and engaging experiences, most importantly PLAY! Every decision made throughout the museum was intricately thought out to help elevate the capacity of our little ones. 

Julia Bland, CEO of Louisiana Children’s Museum, spoke beautifully on the importance of childhood, she encouraged us to enjoy and celebrate children where they are and to not make the mistake of wishing away seasons of childhood. The museum has been structured to support parents in their efforts to embrace each stage of development while focusing on literacy, environmental education, health and wellness, STEM, arts, and our rich Louisiana culture. 

Why the relocation? The new location allows the museum to better meet the needs of the community as well as improve geographic access and connect children to nature. The attention to detail outside is just as significant as the inside. The Louisiana Children’s Museum will include five new exhibit galleries indoors as well as a literacy center, a parent/teacher resource center, an edible garden, a sensory garden, and full-service café. There are a plethora of reasons to make the day trip to New Orleans to visit the LCM, here are just 6 reasons to start planning your family day trip…

Six Reasons to Visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum

Talk and Play Center

The Talk and Play center is a family-centered space that encourages families to make joyous connections  – connections of children to parents, to grandparents, to life long learning, to growing cycles – the continuums, connections, circles, and cycles that we see in so many parts of our lives.

Play With Me Exhibit

Created for children under the age of four, this ground-floor gallery is designed to provide easy access for parents of young children with strollers. Little ones can explore and play while resources are available to support parents in their journey as children’s first teachers. The Play With Me exhibit includes a fun one of a kind Sensory Lagoon, much like a tiny Lilly Pad water bed for children play on and experience. Play With Me also includes a Cypress Tree Book Nook, Peek-a-Boo Puppet Theater, Early Literacy Sensory Wall and a Discovery Zone. 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Follow That Food 

Follow That Food will be one of the largest galleries. It will take children on a playful Louisiana Growing & Gathering food journey that starts in the fields and coastal waters, passes through the busy Ports & Cargo with stops at the Food & You Market, Creole Kitchen, café and finally, makes its way to the family table. 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Dig into Nature

Overlooking the lagoon on the ground floor, this gallery is where children will discover the abundance of natural resources unique to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Through this tactile and textural set of experiences, visitors will explore the relationships between the diverse resources, ecosystems, plants and animals who live here. The “caring” and “sharing” stations will allow children to bring their own outdoor treasures to examine under massive microscopes and projector. The exhibit also includes Exploration & Innovation, Sedimentation Table, Storytelling Nest, Cajun Pirogue and an amazing Promise Tree Portal.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Make Your Mark

Entering the second floor, Make Your Mark celebrates New Orleans’ rich art and its architectural, musical, historical and cultural heritage. When children understand and embrace their heritage it invites children to discover how to make their mark with their own original creations.  This is exhibit includes Studio in the Park, Jammin’ House, Jackson Square, NOLA Urban Design Studio, Build Big Dreams, Book Nook & Light Tables and more! 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Move With the River

Move with the River will immerse children in an action-packed wet world of fun where they will begin to explore the story of the Mighty Mississippi River. Families will follow the journey of Louisiana’s most abundant resource, water! 

Acorn Café 

We’re not done yet, a huge BONUS to your visit to the Louisiana Children’s Museum is the family-friendly Acorn Café! Acorn a Dickie Brennan & Co. Cafe at the new Louisiana Children’s Museum in City Park is the icing on a day of fun exploration. Guests can enjoy a meal indoors or outdoors on the LCM balcony overlooking the lagoon, oaks, and wildlife. The menu is sourced around high quality, local food at an affordable price. The majority of children menu items are $6, and adult entrees range from $6 to $11. Have a little one with a food allergy? No worries! Acorn will be peanut-free and will offer many gluten-free options, including a gluten-free dough for pizzas. Come early or stay late, Acorn will open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with French Truck coffee and pastries served for a morning starter or an afternoon pick me up.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

We can’t wait for you all to visit. The new Louisiana Children’s Museum is breathtaking, but don’t take our word for it, make it a family day trip and plan to visit the new museum in City Park which will open on August 31st. 

Learn more about the museum, prices, birthdays and more on the LCM website at LCM.org.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July Guide – Fireworks, Parades, Events and More!

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Get out your red, white and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! Enjoy some family time at these family-friendly events; our guide is loaded with fireworks, festivals, parades, food, fun and other Baton Rouge Fourth of July celebrations! 

Baton Rouge LawyerBaton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. We have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!

 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

Baton Rouge 4th of July

 

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm

The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition, and this year will mark the 47th time we gather to celebrate our great nation!

  • Parade Theme – “Peace, Love and Independence”. 
  • Grand Marshal – Jay Grymes, WAFB Chief Meteorologist
  • Kenilworth Resident of the Year – Dr. James & Joan Wharton, long-time KCA Resident

The 2019 parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd.  It lasts about an hour and rolls as long as weather permits.  The route begins and ends at Kenilworth Science & Technology School on Boone Drive.

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

Kick off your 4th of July weekend next Wednesday at Superior Grill Highland for the #KenilworthIndependence Day parade!
Happy hour is from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. 🍹
The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. 🎺
Our float will pass by the restaurant and throw beads, cups, candy, and parade toys to all guests on the patio!
PLUS, join us afterward outside of the restaurant for a special performance by the 610 Stompers! 😎

 

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular!
Thursday, July 4, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The USS KIDD has been hosting a 4th of July celebration in the downtown Baton Rouge area for over two decades. In that time, it has developed into an incredible family event that celebrates our nation’s freedom. The evening culminates with WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi River sponsored by the USS KIDD! Over the past several years, the KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular has become synonymous with the patriotic activities that attract thousands of families from across Louisiana and the southern United States. According to the Downtown Development District, the Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks Celebration brings in between 75,000 – 100,000 visitors per year. The celebration is made possible in part by the USS KIDD Veterans Museum, WBRZ News 2, the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge, community partners, area sponsors, and volunteers.

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

********East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday safety precautions will be put into place for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations downtown. Events will continue as scheduled, but out of an abundance of caution, due to high river levels, people will not be allowed on the levee after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 beginning where the levee passes underneath I-10 north to North Street. Source: WAFB 

4th Fest
Thursday, July 4th 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

4th of July Festivities in West Baton Rouge! From 4-11pm, featuring music by Parish County Line as well as Foret Tradition, and the best seat for fireworks over the Mississippi! Face painting, kids’ entertainment, food & beverage vendors. Come out for food & fun on the 4th. (No ice chests, please) WestBatonRouge.net/Fourth 

Baton Rouge Fourth of July

 

Walker

Independence Day Celebration:
Thursday, July 4, 3 PM – 9 PM

The City of Walker will be celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Sidney Hutchinson Park starting at 3:00. There will be games, inflatables, live music at 5:00, food sold by non-profit organizations and of course FIREWORKS at dark.
Also, be on the lookout for the Dinosaurs.
https://www.facebook.com/thedinosaurexperience/

Donaldsonville Independence Day Fireworks on the River
Wednesday, July 3rd 2:00pm-10:00 pm

Located at Frank Sotile Pavilion. Vendors open at 4. Fireworks at 9:45. Bring your lawn chairs! No ice chest.

4th of July

Iberville Parish

July 4th Hometown Celebration
Thursday, July 4 – 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The City’s annual July 4th Hometown Celebration, set Thursday, July 4, includes a fun patriotic boat parade. The parade will still line up on Bayou Plaquemine at the Bayou Road boat landing across from the jail. 

July 4th Hometown Celebration

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Festival – Wednesday, July 3, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Boat Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2 PM – 5 PM

New Roads Presents the 4th of July Boat Parade and Music Festival, July 3 – A Fun-Filled 2 Day Celebration. Enjoy Food, Music & Family On The River!
Featuring
~Kids Activities
~Boat Parade & Awards
~Live Entertainment, Special Guest Taylor Frey

False River 4th of July Boat Parade on July 4th at 2:00PM in Downtown New Roads! Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats reflecting this year’s theme. At 2:00PM, boaters will cruise by the front deck of False River Paddle Club, next to Satterfield’s, to be judged by a panel of voters. Trophies will be handed out around 3:00PM.

New Roads fourth of July

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 5 PM – 8:30 PM at Lawrence Park. 

5:00 – 8:30 Driftwood takes the stage
9:00 Fireworks over the Atchafalaya River
Children’s Activities
Famous Fair Burgers
BBQ Plate Lunches
Soft Drinks & Popsicles
Cold Beer
The Long Allen Bridge (old bridge) will be shut down to traffic at 8:30 to allow pedestrians to walk up the bridge to view the firework show!

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There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s Independence Day! We hope you have a fun, safe and Happy Fourth of July with your families!

*Dates and schedules subject to change. Please confirm with local convention and visitors bureaus before making your trip. Did we miss an event? Please 

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GymFit Adventure & Fitness Camp – One Week Giveaway

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If you’re looking for a different kind of camp, one of the coolest and most fun camps around… GymFit Adventure & Fitness Camp might be what you’re looking for! GymFit is an all-in-one fitness facility made for ALL AGES that specialize in Ninja Warrior, Circus Arts, Parkour, and Fitness! Your child will learn Ninja Warrior and Circus skills, acro yoga, tumbling, music, art, dance and so much more!  Plus, they will have Ninja Snowballs providing your children with complimentary snowballs, inflatable water slide on water day and super fun themed weeks!

GymFit Adventure & Fitness Camp

GymFit Adventure & Fitness Camp offers a variety of daily activities for your little monkey(s):

  • Acrobatics/AcroYoga
  • Circus Arts (Aerial Silks, Trapeze, Lyra),
  • Ninja Warrior/Parkour Courses
  • Gymnastics/Tumbling 
  • Fitness/Yoga
  • Music
  • Arts And Crafts 
  • Dance
  • Flow Arts (Hoola Hoop, Juggling, etc)
  • Water Days
  • And More!

GymFit Adventure & Fitness Camp Schedule

  • 7:00-9:00am Board games and play time for Early Drop-Off campers
  • 9:00-9:30am Structured play time
  • 9:30-10:00am Campers divide into groups and do warm-up exercises
  • 10:00-12:00pm  Groups rotate to various activities, including staggered snack times
  • 12:00-1:30pm Lunchtime (boys 12:00, girls 12:45) 
  • 1:30-3:30pm Additional rotations and cool down exercises
  • 3:30-5:30pm Movie and board games with all remaining campers

GymFit Adventure & Fitness also hosts kids night, parties, homeschool PE and open gym! They offer the only all-in-one fitness center around with a private 1100 sq ft studio with classes ranging from dance, core fitness, flexibility/contortion,  and more!

One Week Giveaway

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We’ve partnered with Gymfit to offer one lucky kiddo a FREE week of summer camp! Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway Widget below with more entry options on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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Find out more about all the fun your children could be having THIS Summer!

Extreme Baton Rouge Summer – Extreme Sports with BREC

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As a boy mom, I know first hand how awesome it is that BREC offers a plethora of extreme sports options for families in the Baton Rouge area. Of course, it’s not just for boys… girls, boys, and parents alike can enjoy an Extreme Baton Rouge Summer with BREC’s Extreme Sports! Whether it’s the Velodrome, rock climbing wall, three skate parks, BMX track, air gun range, disc golf courses or mountain bike trails, there is truly something for everyone to stay active while having fun all summer long!

Extreme Baton Rouge Summer

Perkins Road Community Park amenities include a 30,000 square foot concrete skate park, BMX track, a rock climbing wall, a community playground, tennis court, and walking paths. BREC’s BMX track facility hosts birthday parties and weekly races. The Jean Lafitte Air Gun Range houses two field courses and a covered site-in range. BREC’s disc golf courses at Highland Road Community Park, Greenwood Community Park, Flanacher Park, and Scotlandville Park are 18-hole courses.

Extreme Baton Rouge Summer

Skate Parks

Locations

Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The skatepark at Perkins Road Community Park is a 30,000 square foot, concrete skatepark built by California Skateparks and accommodates both skateboards and bicycles as well as scooters, inline skates, and rollerskates.

BREC also offers smaller community modular skateparks. These parks are open free to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Old Hammond Highway Park
8900 Old Hammond Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Hwy 
Zachary, LA 70791

BMX and Biking

Perkins Road BMX Track

7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

BREC’s BMX Raceway offers USABMX sanctioned races every Sunday evening (weather permitting). The Raceway is also available for Birthday Parties Rentals.

Mountain Biking

Locations

Comite River/Kerry Stamey Trails
8900 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Click here for a map of this trail.

Hooper Road Bike Trails
6261 Guynell Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Click here for a map of this trail.

Velodrome

7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

The Velodrome is a 333-meter smooth concrete cycling track and one of only 15 in the United States. Cyclists can reach up to 35 mph during competition. Helmets are required.

Disc Golf

Locations

Flanacher Disc Golf Course (21 holes)
864 Flanacher Road, Zachary, LA 70791

Greenwood Disc Golf Course (18 holes)
13350 Hwy. 19, Baker, LA 70714

Highland Road Disc Golf Course (18 holes)
14024 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Louisiana Healthcare Connections at Scotlandville (18 holes)
I-110 Scotlandville Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Rock Wall

Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808

BREC birthday parties at Liberty Lagoon – the coolest place in town!

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Whether you fancy it up or keep it simple, at BREC birthday parties at Liberty Lagoon your child will celebrate the coolest party in town! BREC’s  Liberty Lagoon staff will help make it a fun, hassle-free experience for you too! They have multiple party packages to meet your needs, so consider Liberty Lagoon when you’re planning the big day!

BREC birthday parties at Liberty Lagoon

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LIBERTY BELL PAVILION

BREC birthday parties

  • $40 for 2 hours ($20 each additional hour if available)
  • $120 for entire day (during normal business hours)
  • All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • 30-foot hexagon (blue)
  • Six picnic tables – can seat up to 36 guests
  • Located next to the Splash Pad

PATRIOT PAVILION

BREC birthday parties

  • $40 for 2 hours ($20 each additional hour if available)
  • $120 for entire day (during normal business hours) All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • 30-foot hexagon (yellow)
  • Six picnic tables – can seat up to 36 guests
  • Located next to the Water Playground

COLONIAL PAVILION

  • $40 for 2 hours ($20 each additional hour if available)
  • $120 for entire day (during normal business hours) All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • 30-foot square (green)
  • Four picnic tables – can seat up to 36 guests
  • Located next to the Colonial Cafe

INDEPENDENCE PAVILION

Liberty Lagoon
  • $60 for 2 hours ($30 each additional hour if available)
  • $180 for entire day (during normal business hours)
  • All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • 24-foot by 34-foot rectangle (green)
  • Nine picnic tables – can seat up to 75 guests
  • Located next to the Colonial Cafe

PRESIDENTIAL PAVILION

Liberty Lagoon
  • $60 for 2 hours ($30 each additional hour if available)
  • $180 for entire day (during normal business hours)
  • All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • 24-foot by 34-foot rectangle (green)
  • Nine picnic tables – can seat up to 75 guests
  • Located next to the Colonial Cafe II

FREEDOM DECK

Liberty Lagoon
  • $60 for 2 hours ($30 each additional hour if available)
  • $180 for entire day (during normal business hours)
  • All guests MUST have a ticket to enter
  • Eight picnic tables – can seat up to 50 guests
  • Located next to The Shockwave

Pavilion Party Packs

Download Party Packages Form

PARTY PACK 1 – $250
  • 2 hour Rental of Liberty Bell Pavilion, PatriotPavilion, Colonial Pavilion, or 1/2 Presidential Pavilion
  • 2 Pizzas
  • 12 sports drinks
  • 12 general admissions
PARTY PACK 2 – $330
  • All-day Rental of Liberty Bell Pavilion, PatriotPavilion, Colonial Pavilion, or 1/2 Presidential Pavilion
  • 2 Pizzas
  • 12 sports drinks
  • 12 general admissions
PARTY PACK 3 – $400
  • 2 hour Rental of Full Presidential Pavilion, Independence Pavilion, or Freedom Deck
  • 3 Pizzas
  • 20 Sports Drinks
  • 20 General Admissions
PARTY PACK 4 – $525
  • All Day Rental of Full Presidential Pavilion, Independence Pavilion, or Freedom Deck
  • 3 Pizzas
  • 20 Sports Drinks
  • 20 General Admissions

Pizza Types Included:

  • Cheese
  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage
  • Other 1 topping

Additional pizzas can be ordered at discounted price of $15.00

All additional guests over included admissions will be charged full admission prices.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Rainy Day Activities For Kids – Parent Sanity Savers!

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With the never-ending rain and school being canceled, we have put together 20 Rainy Day Activities For Kids that will help you pass the time with the kids, indoors…

20 Rainy Day Activities For Kids:

  1. Get out the crafts – Let the kids use their imaginations and create some Mother’s Day masterpieces.
  2. Make a fort in the living room out of blankets.
  3. Play Restaurant – Let the kids help in the kitchen for a day – bake cookies, make lunch and dinner together and have them “critique” meals.
  4. Write letters to friends and family or fill out a year’s worth of birthday cards.
  5. Have a fashion show or photo shoot or better yet, make a photo both and take lots of funny pictures. Making photo props can be fun and allow the creative juices to flow!
  6. Read books, Make a book or flip bookYou can rent books online or via Amazon! 
  7. Put on a puppet show. During Hurricane Katrina, we had our boys put on a play with puppets, or paper dolls. They drew the characters, cut them out, glued them to cardboard and glued a stick on the backside,  fixed a stage out of a large shipping box, wrote a script and put on a play. This entertained them for hours!
  8. Make paper airplanes and have a flying contest.
  9. Cleaning party! Crank up the radio and have a dance party while cleaning the house.
  10. Skype or FaceTime Catch up with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while or talk to friends fellow home-bound friends. 20 Rainy Day Activities For Kids
  11. Donate – Go through your home with the kids and find items {clothes, toys, appliances} to donate.
  12. Camp out– Create an indoor camp with tents and use the microwave to make s’mores.
  13. Bowling! Create your own bowling game with items around the house. 
  14. Try to make Origami – this site has tons of great ideas.
  15. Go to the movies at home–  pop some popcorn and catch up on movies you have yet to see or revisit an old favorite.
  16. Puzzles, board games, and Charades are always a must on a snow day…try to change things up or make up your own games. Use this Charades generator to get ideas.
  17. Have a beach party... indoors! Get creative with crafts, treats, and a beach themed movie!
  18. Paint Rocks of Kindness and leave around Baton Rouge once the rain stops. 😉
  19. Go through old photos – this always offers plenty of entertainment.
  20. Paint rocks!

We would love to hear your ideas for indoor activities, please share them with us on Facebook!

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