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Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoolights Making Spirits Bright

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Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights (November 23rd through December 30th)! Baton Rouge Zoolights festive mile-long trail through the Zoo in the evening boasts more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy. 

Baton Rouge Zoolights

This year, the Zoo is partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting non-perishable food items (minimum of one per person) during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. Regular admission prices are: $5 for adults/teens; $4 for senior citizens; $3 for children (2-12 years old) and $3 for Friends of the Zoo members. These amounts will be cut in half when a non-perishable food item is presented at the time of entry & all food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Learn more at www.brzoo.org. 


 

Baton Rouge Zoolights

Admissions gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

Admission:
Adults/Teens: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 2-12: $3
Friends of the Zoo Members: $3 per person

Baton Rouge Zoolights displays will include the following:

BREC Baton Rouge Zoolights

ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.

GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!

ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.

VISITOR AMENITIES: During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Friday, December 21, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Sunday, December 30, 2018

Baton Rouge Zoo Lights

See our full list of Christmas events on our 2018 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide! 

 

BATON ROUGE AREA HALLOWEEN – TRICK-OR-TREATING & TRUNK-OR-TREAT

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Grab your ghosts and goblins and get ready for some Baton Rouge Halloween family fun, we have all of the details for Trick or Treat times and Trunk or Treat events below. 

BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS

Baton Rouge Halloween trick-or-treat

{TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE}

 East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
 West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
 Ascension Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
 Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Oct. 31
 Pointe Coupee Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in rural areas
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. City of New Roads costume contest
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Morganza
6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in Livonia
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Fordoche
 East Feliciana Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
 West Feliciana Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31

TRUNK-OR-TREAT – Baton Rouge & Beyond

Click on images to see event page! 

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat Wednesday at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE Family Fun! Decorated trunks, plenty of candy, games & inflatables, cake walk, food for the whole family, karaoke & more! Hosted by Bethel Church.

 

 

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat

Wednesday at 6 PM – 8 PM
Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy and much more!!!
Hosted by Councilwoman Erika L. Green- Metro Council District 5 and The Charles R. Kelly Community Center

 

Baton Rouge trunk or treat

October 30th and 31st from 6pm – 8pm
To provide a safe and fun environment for kids and families to enjoy Halloween festivities, Supreme Chevrolet will be hosting “Trunk-or-Treat” costume parties on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30th and 31st from 6pm – 8pm. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up and get into the spirit of things as they visit decorated car trunks where “Supreme Creatures” will be passing out treats. Party goers will vote on best kid and grown-up costumes while enjoying music, snacks and refreshments. The public is invited and admission is one can per person that will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Hosted by Chevrolet of Gonzales

 

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat

Wednesday at 6 PM – 8 PM
Trunk or Treat is a Free Family event at Lighthouse Church on Oct 31st 6pm to 8pm. Candy, Free Food, Inflatables, and Much More.  3844 Noble St Zachary LA 225-301-1677 Hosted by Lighthouse Church-Zachary

 

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat

Wednesday at 6 PM – 8 PM
This is a FREE and SAFE alternative to Halloween for the community in our church parking lot. We will have decorated trunks, games, candy, prizes and chili. This event is for the entire family so don’t miss out on the fun! Hosted by Ascension Baptist Church

 

Baton Rouge Trick or Treat

Wednesday at 6 PM – 8 PM
Join the fun at Zoar Baptist Church for our Annual Fall Festival! It is a fun Halloween alternative! GAMES, INFLATABLES, TRUNK OR TREAT, & FOOD! Hosted by Zoar Baptist Church in Central.

 

 

Baton Rouge Halloween: Halloween Parade & Fifolet Festival

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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

Join us for Halloween Town for family-friendly fun for the whole family, vendor booths, food and beverages, live entertainment, contests, character encounters and much more! 

DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2018
TIME: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Repentance Park next door to the Raising Cane’s River Center

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7am – Pumpkin Pi Race Late Packet Pickup / Late Registration in the Parties by J. Griffin tent
7:30am – Pumpkin Pick Up for the Tough Pumpkin Challenge in the Painting and Pinot tent; DJ begins on stage in Halloween Town 
7:50am – The DJ will announce in Halloween Town that the race is about to begin and for all runners to go to the Start Line on the Levee. Runners MUST go up the stairs by the River Center and walk across the pedestrian overpass of River Road to get to the start line on the levee due to construction.
8am – Race begins – First is the Lil’ Pumpkins 1 Mile Fun Run, the Standard Pi and Tough Pumpkin Challenge will go together with Pumpkin Runners lined up in the back.
9:30am – Race Winners Announced on Stage in Halloween Town
10am – DJ ends; Snow Sisters in the Petite Princess Company tent
10:30am – Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Island Girl Bake Shop on stage
11am – Petite Princess Company presents the Snow Sisters on stage
12pm – School of Rock on stage; Sleeping Beauty and her Evil Queen in the Petite Princess Company tent
12:30pm – BRMHS Magnet High School Choir on stage
1pm – Gary Bello Band on stage until 4pm
2pm – Island Princess in the Petite Princess Company tent
4pm – Halloween Parade rolls by; Halloween Town ends

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

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!

2018 Theme – Things That Go Bump in the Night

2018 Grand Marshal – Jodi Koontz of Murphy, Sam and Jodi

 

Walk in the Parade!!

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

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

 GIVEAWAY: 2 Spots on 10/31 Consortium’s Baton Rouge Halloween Float – plus 6 walking spots!

Baton rouge halloween parade

All are encouraged to help out because it’s a fun way to get to know your fellow riders. 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.

Enter the Giveaway on Facebook!! 

 

Weeki Wachee Mermaids return to Audubon Aquarium

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They’re back! The world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids will splash into Audubon Aquarium of the Americas November 1-4 and 8-11. From 10:00am to 5:00pm on each of the eight days, the mermaids and pirates will dive beneath the surface of the Great Maya Reef, which is home to stingrays and tropical fish. Guests can also meet a mermaid up-close and have photos taken near the second-floor Stingray touch pool.

Weeki Wachee Mermaids

Weeki Wachee Mermaids Events & Workshops

Sea Grass Salon
November 4 and 11  /  10:00am – 4:30pm
Pisces Room
2nd Floor, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Transform into a mermaid at the Aquarium! Professional “Sea Grass Stylists” from Salon J’elle will turn you into a magical mermaid complete with makeup, hair, and a mermaid inspired outfit. If your child prefers something a little different they can join in the fun as our “Sea Grass” apprentices transform them into pirates! Your Seagrass Salon ticket also includes admission to the Aquarium for the day and the Mermaid & Pirate party in the Pisces Room on the second floor of the Aquarium.

Tickets go on sale soon!

Weeki Wachee Mermaids

Breakfast with the Mermaids
Gulf of Mexico Exhibit
Audubon Aquarium of Americas

  • Saturday November 3, 2018 | 8:30am-10:00am
  • Sunday November 4, 2018 | 8:30am-10:00am
  • Saturday November 10, 2018 | 8:30am-10:00am
  • Sunday November 11, 2018 | 8:30am-10:00am

Enjoy your breakfast in front of the Gulf of Mexico exhibit at Audubon Aquarium of Americas! Guests will receive exclusive access to meet a Weeki Wachee mermaid up close during breakfast and each participant will receive an autographed photo of their mermaid. After breakfast (9:45am) guests will have early entry for a free photo with a mermaid. Your breakfast ticket also includes admission to the Aquarium for the day and the Mermaid & Pirate party in the Pisces Room on the second floor of the Aquarium.

Tickets go on sale soon!

Weeki Wachee mermaids

 

Mermaid and Pirate Party
Pisces Room
Second Floor, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

  • Saturday November 3, 2018 | 11:00am-4:00pm
  • Sunday November 4, 2018 | 11:00am-4:00pm
  • Saturday November 10, 2018 | 11:00am-4:00pm
  • Sunday November 11, 2018 | 11:00am-4:00pm

Enjoy our Pisces Room that overlooks the Mississippi River to create mermaid and pirate-themed crafts. Enjoy pirate and mermaid games, an exclusive “Shell-fie Station”, a Sing-a-long with pirate and mermaid songs with a DJ.

Tickets go on sale soon!

Learn more at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas website! 

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. We also know 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

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When is Boo at the Zoo?

A: Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28

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! 

 

10/31 Consortium’s 6th Annual Ghostly Gala Fundraiser

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Kick off the Fifolet Halloween Festival at the 6th Annual Ghostly Gala! This event is the corresponding masquerade ball to the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade, 10/31 Consortium’s main fundraiser. Guests will enjoy an open bar, a full buffet with amazing desserts, door prizes, raffle drawings, costume contest, table decorating contest, dancing, games, live entertainment, live music and more! The Ghostly Gala is a major fundraiser for 10/31 Consortium. Proceeds from the gala help further their initiatives of creating a safe and happy Halloween for the children in our community. 

There are many reasons to love all that 10/31 Consortium hosts during Halloween season but there is a reason and a cause behind all the fun… above all else, 10/31 Consortium is about providing hope and resources for children. It is their goal to inspire and encourage the children of Baton Rouge through the fun and creativity of Halloween. They have chosen three very worthy charities as beneficiaries of our hard work and living symbols of their motto: Community, Courage, Creativity.

Entertainment this year includes live music from Carbon Copy Band and a special performance by Bayou Cirque entitled “Dark Circus!” You don’t want to miss Baton Rouge’s most artistic, creative and wicked charity fundraiser of the year!

6th Annual Ghostly Gala

WHEN: Friday, October 19 
WHERE: Crown Plaza Executive Center – Main Ballroom 4728 Constitution Avenue
Raffles and Games: Raffle and game tickets must be purchased in order to participate. These can be purchased in advance or at the door. Raffle item preview coming soon! Bring non-perishable food or a child-sized costume donation to receive door prize tickets. The dress is costume or creative formal. This is a 21+ event. See pictures from past Ghostly Galas HERE!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://1031consortium.com/index.php/ghostly-gala-2/

 

 

2018 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, 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 corn mazes and pumpkin patches! 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. Be sure to check out our comprehensive list of Free & Affordable Fall activities on Facebook as well. We put together a similar event page for summer activities and events and it was incredibly useful and turned into a great resource to find ideas for Things To Do throughout the year. Feel free to join the event, share with your friends, and watch for new fall activities listed daily!

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 let us know!

We’re starting off with a Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze guide… Fall Activities and Festivals up next!! 

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

Baton Rouge {and beyond} Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Locations

Luckett Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch At Rosedown

Baton Rouge Corn Maze

Join Luckett Farms for “Fall” family-friendly fun! Activities will include: farm tours, corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, family games, and ag educational events!
School/Church Groups are welcome! 

Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy the lush pumpkin patch, at Rosedown Plantation. Bring the family and pick the perfect pumpkin. Big and Small, they grow them all!

Corn Maze: Crazy for corn mazes? Or just looking for some family fun? The 10-acre maze is filled with twist and turns. Everyone will have loads of Fun playing the AG games thru out the maze! There will also be a mini maze for the little ones.

WHEN: Everyday, 9-5pm September 22nd – November
WHERE: Rosedown Plantation 12501 La Highway 10, Saint Francisville, Louisiana 70775
ADMISSION: $12 per person  (kids 2 and under free) – includes the pumpkin patch (pumpkin to bring home), corn maze,  all games/ activities, and hayride. 

Grand Opening is September 22nd 9-5pm. – Chloe’s snowballs will be cooling things off at the grand opening! 
Don’t forget to book your field trips and birthday parties to0!
Luckettfarmstours.com  baton rouge pumpkin patch

Ascension Parish

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

  • NewSong On Old Perkins Rd – This pumpkin patch is already gathered from the field, activities include tractor-pulled hay rides!
    WHERE: 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769. Phone: 225-313-6736. Alternate Phone: 225-978-8882.
    WHEN: Monday to Friday, from 2 pm to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm – October TBA

East Baton Rouge Parish 

  • AgCenter Botanic Gardens: 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. 
    WHEN: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 – 10 AM – 5 PM | Night Maze on October 27  from 6-9pm! 
    Admission:$10 per person and free for children 3 and under. Friends of the Gardens family membership discount: $5 per person. 
  • LSU Baton Rouge Corn Maze
  • Blackwater United Methodist Church:  Blackwater United Methodist’s Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins Arrive on Saturday, September 29th. Sales begin Monday, 10/01! P
    WHEN: TBA – Pumpkin Sales (All October): Mondays-Fridays 9am-12pm & 3pm-6:30pm; Saturdays 10am-5pm; Sundays 1-5pm
     WHERE:  Blackwater United Methodist Church – 10000 Blackwater Rd. Baker LA 70714

    Pumpkin Patch Family Day: Saturday, 10/27 9am-4pm  $10/Kid – $40 MAX per family; Parents FREE – Carnival games, panning for gold, obstacle course, barrel train ride, hay rides, and more!

    $3/person Touch a Truck – Come and check out the big trucks first hand! 

    $5/person: The Haunted Mansion! This is not gory but it is scary! Jumps and screams galore! Parents, please be advised that this is not for small children. Great for teens and adults and all funds go to support the student ministry of our church!
    Food for Sale: Baked goods, cotton candy, hot dogs, burgers, jambalaya, drinks, and funnel cakes!

  • 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.
    WHEN: Patch opens October 11th. PARTY IN THE PATCH October 13th. PICNIC IN THE PATCH October 28th. 
    Weekdays 11am to dusk | Saturdays 9m to dusk | Sundays 12pm to 6pm
    WHERE: 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 
  • Trinity Lutheran Pumpkin Patch: Opens in October call for details! (225) 272-3110  
    WHEN: TBA
    WHERE: 10925 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 

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 (weekend only) 
    WHEN: September 22 till November 4, 2018 –  Monday-Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm and  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.

 

Corn maze activities set for October at Botanic Gardens at Burden

East Feliciana Parish

  • Barn Hill Preserve: 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 our preserve. We have activities ranging from sloth encounters to picking pumpkins out of our patch. Come visit for a wild time!
    WHEN: October – Weekdays – Scheduled School Field Trips & Weekends – Open to the Public Hours: 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

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

 

Tangipahoa Parish

Liuzza Land Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

  • Liuzza Land: Corn Maize & Pumpkin Patch – corn Maize and pumpkin patch are only offered in the fall. This fall’s corn maize will be bigger and better than ever! 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. Our pumpkins are growing fast! 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: LIUZZA LAND 56186 HOLDEN CIRCLE AMITE, LA 70422 (985) 284.0722

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.  REMEMBER  NO HAUNTING ON FRIDAY NIGHTS!!
    WHEN: Sept. 29th – Nov. 25th | 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:Package 1: With Package 1 you get the corn maze, the pig races, the animal petting area, the playground area,
    our chicken show, duck races, and spider web (limited to ages 10 and under), and other free activities
    12 and older – $11.00
    4 thru 11 – $9.00
    3 and under – FREE    Package 2: With Package 2 you get the same as in package one and you can purchase a bracelet which will give you unlimited rides on the cow train, bucking cow train, the jump pad,  and 3 coins for shooting the air cannon and a turn at friendly fire.
    12 and older – $20.00
    4 thru 11 – $18.00
    3 and under – $5.00Zombie Shoot: Take aim at our stuffed zombies and let them have it while you are riding our safari ride.
    Ages 4 and older – $6.00

Cajun Country Corn

 

Washington Parish

  •  Steele’s Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze – Make it a day trip or a weekend getaway and visit Steele’s Farm. We have over 30 attraction for Kids of all ages. Included in admission is our Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo and the Hog Holler Race Track.
    WHEN: OPEN: Saturday, October 6th, Sunday, October 7th OPEN: Saturday, October 13th, Sunday, October 14th. CLOSED: Saturday, October 20th, Sunday, October 21nd. OPEN: Saturday, October 27th, Sunday, October, 28th.
    WHERE: 56459 Dollar Rd., Angie, LA 70426 (985) 966-1041

Louisiana Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, check back for more Family Friendly Fall events, thanks to our sponsor, Lucket Farms – be sure to stop by their NEW corn maze and pumpkin patch for a day of family fun! 

 

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge “Race to the Rescue” – TICKET GIVEAWAY

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No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue, an action-packed, music-filled production! PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge is coming! 

It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place. Using their unique skills and teamwork, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” and share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line.

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

The show includes two acts and an intermission and engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and pup packs. The performance features up-tempo music and a cleverly written script that is a wonderful introduction to live theater for kids. Classic theatrical scenery, along with a high-tech video wall, visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi’s farm and Jake’s Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate via interviews, solve clues with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway and much more.  

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

What:      PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” coming to Baton Rouge!

When:     Friday               October 5            6:00 p.m.

               Saturday          October 6            10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

               Sunday            October 7            2:00 p.m.                   

Where:    Raising Cane’s River Center              
              275 S. River Rd
              Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Tickets: Tickets start at $24. Tickets are available at the Raising Cane’s River Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices are inclusive of a $3 facility fee. Prices are subject to change. Additional fees and special offers may apply. A limited number of V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Packages are available, starting at $137. Package features premium show seating, a commemorative lanyard, and an after-show Meet & Greet with PAW Patrol Live! walk-around characters.

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Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and Beyond

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Get out your red, white and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! Here is a guide to fireworks shows, parades and other Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and beyond! Enjoy some family time at these family-friendly events to celebrate America’s Independence with food, fun, family, fireworks and most importantly, honoring those who have served and continue to serve.

Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, we have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities, thanks to our sponsor, BASIS.ed!

Basis Schools Baton Rouge

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and Beyond:

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

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

The theme of this year’s parade is “LIVING IN AMERICA” – Grand Marshal – Mike Manning, President & CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. This is one of the largest events in Louisiana celebrating our nation’s independence.  The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition, and this year will mark the 45th time we gather to celebrate our great nation! The 2017 parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Monday, 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.

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular!
Tuesday, 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 five 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 of Baton Rouge, community partners, area sponsors and volunteers.

We look forward to celebrating our nation’s independence with YOU, Tuesday, July 4, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

West Baton Rouge Parish

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

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

The 4th Fest is great fun for the whole family from 4-11pm! There will be plenty of great food, kids activities, spacewalks, water slides, magic shows and face painting, this year we were able to buy a shirt printing machine from http://heatpressmachineguide.com/best-t-shirt-printing-machine/ so we can give a customize shirt to everyone who attends. With music by Geno Delafolse from 5-8pm and Foret Tradition from 8-11pm. And, of course, Fireworks on the River at 9pm! Sponsored by WBRZ and The Advocate.

 Come enjoy this FREE 4th of July event on the Westside!

Walker

Old Fashioned Family Day Celebration:
Tuesday, July 4 10:00 AM – 9:00 PMFloyd Brown Band will be performing at the Walker 4th of July celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th at Sidney Hutchinson Park. All games, festivities and events are free, bring your own food and drinks (no alcoholic beverages allowed) or purchase refreshments at the park. Come Join the FUN, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES! FREE ADMISSION, FREE EVENTS, FREE RIDES!Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and bug spray!!! No alcohol is permitted in the park.

Donaldsonville

July Fireworks:
Monday, July 3rd 2:00pm-10:00pm

Singing Competiton, 3-5pm Michael Foster Project,
5-7pm Hello McFly, 7-9pm Artemis, & 9:15pm  – Fireworks, Fun, & Fun for Everyone

Iberville Parish

17th Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration:
Tuesday, July 4 – 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fourth of July

Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park. Plaquemine Lock SHS will be open for tours and demonstrations, free admission.  Friends of the Lock will be sponsoring putt-putt boat rides beginning at noon.  The Iberville Museum will also open at noon and admission is free. 3:00-9:00 p.m.  Mouth watering food will be served from the Waterfront Park (please no ice chest, pets or tents).  3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Veterans Boat Parade – theme decorated boats are welcome.  6:00 p.m. Dancin’ on the boardwalk until the Firework Display at 9:00 p.m.! Phone: 225-687-3116 Website: www.plaquemine.org
 

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Monday, July 3rd 1:00pm to 10:00pm

 

New Roads Presents the 4th of July Boat Parade and Music Festival, July 3 For More Information Contact: (225) 638-5360

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration.
Tuesday, July 4th,  4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park. 

 

Join us for our July 4th Party in the Park! There will be live music by Driftwood & Groovy 7, BBQ dinners by the Tillman BBQ Team, fair hamburgers by X-Treme Sports, Immanuel Christian Church will have a soft drink and water booth and Morgan City Main Street will be selling beer on tap! Finish off the night with fireworks over the Atchafalaya River!
Please refrain from bringing ice chests to this event! Purchasing from these vendors supports this event and future events!

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.

A big thanks to our sponsor, BASIS.ed!
Basis Schools Baton Rouge

BASIS Baton Rouge is opening in Fall 2018! They look forward to providing Baton Rouge families with the opportunity to experience a truly world-class education. We are proud to partner with Woman’s Hospital for this first BASIS campus in Baton Rouge. Interested in learning more about what a BASIS school will offer your student? Join them for an information session to learn from experienced BASIS school leaders about our academic model and get details on how to apply! http://basisschools.org/batonrouge

30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond #BRMSummer

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Summer break is just around the corner, time to relax and enjoy the lazy days of summer…  but tell that to kids who are bouncing off the walls or singing the boredom blues.  As parents, we want each summer to be more memorable than the last, and with that comes the need for a few new ideas, especially if your child is too young to go to a summer camp. Here are 30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge and beyond that are sure to keep you busy all summer long! 

Things To Do in Baton Rouge

30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond This Summer

  1. LSU Lakes – Bike, Picnic, Splash Pad – Between feeding the ducks, the great little bike path, the kids playground, and a little splash pad behind the art gallery this is such a fun little day to have with the kiddos.
  2. Tiki Tubing – Just a hop skip and jump away down the Amite. While you’re there grab some grub at Day’s Smokehouse & Specialty Meats
  3. Blueberry Picking – There are an abundance of places to do this around the area. Sooner the better before they are all picked over. We love to make Blueberry Scones with a Lemon Glaze with our fresh crop.
  4. Pottery Painting – Brushfire Studios – This is a quaint little studio in downtown Denham Springs. Perfect place to bring the kids. Bonus – they offer some
  5. Water Balloon Fight – This is a summer classic. Want to make it more fun? Add a little food coloring to the balloons and put the kids in white shirts. Just get ready to hose them down.
  6. Young Chefs Academy – This is one of my oldest’s favorite places. They have summer programs and fun little classes.
  7. Overtones Music Class – I am so excited about this. We are enrolling the oldest in a lesson and the toddler will start a little class in August.
  8. Blackwater Conservation
  9. Tunica Falls – Okay if I am being honest, I am a bit dubious of this one. This seems like a “Am I in good enough shape for this?!” But I supposed there’s one way to find out, but if the girls and I disappear, we are probably stuck somewhere hiking…
  10. Louisiana Peach Festival – Okay so maybe this isn’t quote the day trip, but it’s totally worth the drive to the home of my Alma Mata, Louisiana Tech University (Can I get a “How ‘bout them dawgs?” from my peeps?). Happening June 23-24, 2017 in Ruston, Louisiana. Peach ice cream and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
  11. Delcambre Shrimp Festival – While we are on the festival beat, this is totally a day trip. You haven’t gone Cajun till you go Acadiana. A bit later in the summer this happens August 16-20, 2017. Bring your dancing shoes.
  12. Old State Capitol – This is one of those things I am embarrassed I haven’t taken the girls to yet. While you’re downtown hit up the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.
  13. Global Wildlife – This is one of the most underrated experiences of my childhood. Letting a giraffe eat out of your hand might be the highlight of your kids summer, and who am I kidding, your’s as well.
  14. Myrtles Plantation Tour – My oldest is very into mystery and more. One day her and I will have a slumber party here, but till then a day tour is on the agenda. On your way home do yourself a favor and stop at Chloe’s in Zachary for a snowball.
  15. WWII Museum – I don’t really know that this needs much introduction or a reason why. Pair this with
  16. Louisiana Children’s Museum – Until Baton Rouge opens up their fabulous place this is one of my fondest childhood memories.
  17. Audubon Zoo / Cool Zoo – I will spare you the song, but they do all “ax for you.” So don’t let those animals down. When you’re there, it’s totally worth the “pop” bracelet that gets you admission into the Cool Zoo and unlimited rides on the train and carousel.
  18. Audubon Aquarium of America’s & Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium – What kid doesn’t want to touch a urchin and eat crickets.
  19. Write and Illustrate a Children’s Book – Because after all these big adventures you are going to need some time at home.
  20. T-Shirt Totes at EBRL – The East Baton Rouge Parish Library has so many little classes and fun projects for all ages. Check out their event calendar and enjoy!
  21. Michael’s – Michael’s has some amazing little classes and fun summer programs for kids and adults of all ages. Cost of supplies and you are good to go!
  22. Dinosaur Park Henderson – I have heard amazing things and this summer we intend to find out for ourselves, they sat that this park uses amusement park management system so I have big expectations!
  23. Livingston Parish Library – Just a little hop next door and there are so many fun programs form Spingeneering to Toddler Dance (wiggle) classes.
  24. Baton Rouge Ballet is touring around the parishes to a library near you!
  25. Dig a Garden – There is no greater joy than watching my kiddos play in the dirt. It´s pretty much like teaching a class of gardening for beginners, except it´s very fun with your kids. I am quite positive my plumbing pipes do not agree, but it doesn´t matter, I have to install new pipes with Watertite Plumbing & Heating Bristol so they can have all the fun the want. Letting the kiddos grown and harvest their own veggies is the best way to inspire them to eat them.
  26. Make a Nana recipe from scratch – No box mixes here, just some love, wooden spoons, and old family recipes.
  27. Lemonade Stand – The earliest form of entrepreneurship at its south Louisiana finest.
  28. Barnhill Preserve in Ethel – (sloths…nuff said) hands-on animal encounters and programs!
  29. Aqua Pards Water Park –One can never get enough water fun during the summer heat! 
  30. Cajun Pride Swamp Tour – take a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp explorations on this authentic Louisiana swamp eco-tour.

#BRMSummer

You can follow our Summer adventures on Instagram just search #BRMSummer for more Things To Do in Baton Rouge. Use the hashtag to share your summer adventures and have a chance at winning Gift Cards and prizes throughout the summer!! Each Friday we will do a #BRMSummer roundup on Instagram to share what other moms are doing in to keep the boredom blues at bay! 

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