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Baton Rouge Halloween Town – Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race GIVEAWAY

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

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

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

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

WHERE: Levee Green on River Road in Downtown Baton Rouge

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

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

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

REGISTER HERE!!

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

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

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Halloween Festival – Filofet

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

View the schedule for…

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

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

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

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

Walk in the Parade!!

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

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

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

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

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

 

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

Baton rouge halloween paradeHalloween Costume, Halloween Race, Halloween Festival

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

 

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Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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Happy Fall!! There is plenty to do in and around Baton Rouge during the fall season and we have your complete guide to fall events and happenings. Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch, fall festival, hay rides, or a corn maze to visit, there’s the cornucopia of Baton Rouge fall events this year. If you have something to add, please let us know!

As with previous years, we have included events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge and beyond. We’re sharing events within a 60-mile radius of Baton Rouge. 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 go to throughout the summer. Feel free to join the event, share with your friends and watch for new fall activities to be 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 leave info in the comments below. Thank you!

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

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

Baton Rouge {and beyond} Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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 9th 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: TBA –  Pumpkin Patch Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm/3 pm – 7 pm; Saturday 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm.
  • 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.
    HOURS: WEEKDAYS 12 TO 7PM | SATURDAYS 10AM TO 7PM | SUNDAYS 12PM TO 6PM
    SCHEDULE FOR 2017
    Set Up: Sun 10/8 at 11:30am  ||  Unloading: Wed 10/5 around 4pm
    Opening Day: tba
    Picnic in the Patch with Children Games: tba
  • 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 PATCH

  • Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch:  Pick a Pumpkin from the field – 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) 
    Schedule: OPENSSeptember 23 – November 8 –  Monday-Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm and  Sat-Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm.
    Admission: Kids (newborn & up): $7 per child Adults: Free.
    31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493

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!
    Weekdays – Scheduled School Field Trips
    Weekends – Open to the Public Hours: Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Barn Hill Preserve, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

Orleans Parish

  • City Park Pumpkin Patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, inflatables/bounce house. The New Orleans City Park Pumpkin Patch by Wheel Fun Rentals is the place to go for fall fun! Fun rides, games, pumpkins, food and more await you! The pumpkin patch is the perfect autumn activity to enjoy with the entire family! They invite locals and visitors alike to come select the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a hayride, cruise around Big Lake on a pedal boat, try their hand at carnival style games, or investigate the entire park on a Surrey or bicycle.
    Opens: Sept 30 – Oct 22 Open weekdays from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM and weekends from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
    Located in City Park, New Orleans, on the north side of Big Lake View Map Phone: (504) 300-1289

New Orleans City Park Pumpkin Patch

 

Baton Rouge Corn Maze Locations

  • LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens: Corn Maze is approaching!  Find your way out of the Corn Maze, paint a pumpkin, visit Stacey Frerrier’s Bayou Goula Farm Petting Zoo, enjoy a hayride, climb the straw mountain, play in the corn box and more! Featuring their most popular attraction, a children’s zipline! You can also bring the family and enjoy an evening bonfire, corn dogs, s’mores and live music at Night Maze! Costumes are welcomed. Admission is $10 and free for children 3 and younger.
    Corn Maze Saturdays Oct 7, Oct 14, 21, 28 10am-5pm Night Maze and Bonfire Oct 28th 6-9 pm.
    Admission: $10 per person. Free for children under 3.

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

  • Liuzza Land: Corn Maize & Pumpkin Patch – corn Maize and pumpkin patch is 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.*Pumpkin Tattoos & Painting 
    *Tunnel Slides, Swings, Diggers & A Jumping Pillow
    *Goat Feeding
    *Pony Rides
    *Petting Zoo
    *Pioneer Playhouse
    *Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
    OPEN EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER!
  • 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. 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
    Every Saturday night in October , we will have our 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!!
    Open Friday through Sunday, October 7th through November  26th
    Hours: Non Haunted Hours (on Saturdays in October they will extend closing to 11pm to accommodate those traveling with friends or relatives who are experiencing the haunting. In November closing time on Saturday is reflected below)
    Friday 5pm – 9pm, Saturday 9am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
    Admission: 12 and older – $11.00 4 thru 11 – $9.00  3 and under – FREE 

Cajun Country Corn

Cajun Country 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, Rapid Urgent Care. Rapid Urgent Care Baton Rouge is open every single day of the year to meet your urgent care needs.

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10/31 Consortium’s 5th Annual Ghostly Gala Fundraiser

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Fall officially kicks off this Friday, Halloween is upon us!! Start the season right and join 10/31 Consortium for their 5th Annual Ghostly Gala! This event is the corresponding masquerade ball to the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade and 10/31 Consortium’s main fundraiser. Guests will enjoy an open bar, full buffet with amazing desserts, door prizes, raffle drawings, costume contest, table decorating contest, dancing, games, live entertainment, live music and more! 

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.

Ghostly Gala

5th Annual Ghostly Gala

WHEN: Saturday, October 7th at 8 p.m. (RIP Upgrade Ticket Holders get in an hour early at 7 p.m.!)
WHERE: L’Auberge Casino and Hotel, 777 L’Auberge Avenue
THEME: Rhythm and Boos
ENTERTAINMENT: Three Lone Sharks from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., DJ MikeLarry from 9 p.m. to midnight, and GymFit circus-like performances throughout the night!
TABLE DECORATING: Tentatively set for 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stay tuned for possible changes!
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.

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

 

The 2017 Children’s Costume and Trick or Treat Candy Drive is also currently taking place from September 15 – October 10

All sizes of new and gently used costumes and individually wrapped bags of candy are collected during the 10/31 Consortium Costume Drive. Donations can be dropped off at any of the following businesses between September 15 and October 10.  Click here to learn more!! 

  • Violet Lotus Studio, 4213 Government Street (Mid City)

  • Sherwood Dental Care, 11700 Haymarket Avenue (Sherwood between Coursey and I-12)

  • AIM Print and Ship, 9655 Perkins Road, Suite C (Perkins at Bluebonnet)

  • Party Time Baton Rouge, 3350 Bluebonnet Blvd (near Airline Hwy.)

With your support, 10/31 Consortium has been able to outfit over 1,000 Baton Rouge children with Halloween costumes they otherwise may not be able to have. Thank you!

Southern Belle Coronation – Princess Event – Save the Date!

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Do you have a little Southern Belle (or Beau) that deserves to be crowned as royalty? Well, N-joy Events and Baton Rouge Moms are teaming up to bring an exciting event to Baton Rouge! The Southern Belle Coronation is the first of its kind in our community. We are bringing a performance based experience that will make kids feel like they are truly a part of royalty. 

Southern Belle Coronation Baton Rouge

They will enjoy a performance of theater-level acting and singing and be individually coronated as a princess or prince. Throughout the event, they will have food, drinks and desserts and make a craft that they will take home with them. 

The event will be full of personalized touches such as an official certificate proclaiming their new title, personalized cookie favors and thoughtfully decorated tables to highlight some of their favorite princesses. Door prizes and more! N-joy is using their expertise in event planning to create a production like no other. This is THE princess event to attend with your kiddies! 

Southern Belle Coronation – Princess Event – Save the Date!

WHAT: Southern Belle Coronation
WHEN: Sunday, November 5  – Two chances to become a princess or prince: 11:30am- 2pm and 2:30pm-5pm
WHERE: Ashley Manor Catering and Reception Center

Tickets go on sale September 29th at 10am! There are limited tickets and reserved seating at each session. We will make a priority to seat groups at the same tables, but cannot guarantee this. Tickets may not be purchased at the door.

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

No strollers allowed in the royal ballroom.

More announcements to come! Soon we will reveal which princesses will be attending this Southern Coronation. Be sure to RSVP to the event Facebook page for updates, princess announcements and much more!

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:

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

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

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

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 PM

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge
Floyd 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

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

 

 

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

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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. 

fourth of july

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 #BRMSummerBucketList

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Mom’s let’s take a minute to breathe before summer really begins. I am talking the balancing of birthday parties, family vacations, ten year old meltdowns over boredom, messy homes, and more. Now let’s take a minute to rejoice that there’s no more homework to battle through, alarm clocks and eventual dragging your kids out of bed, or finding a clean uniform top.

For the past two years I have watched a friend and her kiddos explore her area and surrounding areas with a Summer Bucket List. It’s not a new concept, and at first glance seemed too, well, structured for my crazy family. I have two girls that are almost a decade apart. It’s difficult to find something for ALL of us, but this summer we are attempting. I am hoping our list, might inspire you to make one of your own.

30 Things To Do in Baton Rouge & Beyond

Each of these things is either in Baton Rouge or a day trip away.

  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 underated 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.

There are so many wonderful things to do in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. The Baton Rouge Zoo is my favorite picnic place in Baton Rouge and their train is my kid’s favorite. I would love for you to chime in on Facebook with your “must-dos” for the Louisiana Summer!

#BRMSummerBucketList

 You can follow our Summer Bucket List adventures on Instagram just search #BRMSummerBucketList. Use the hashtag to share your summer adventures and have a chance at winning Gift Card’s and prizes each week this summer!! Each Friday we will do a #BRMSummerBucketList roundup and choose one winner from the weeks #BRMSummerBucketList photos on Instagram!

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20 Rainy Day Activities For Kids – AKA Parent Sanity Savers!

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With Harvey bringing rain and school being cancelled Wednesday, August 30th, 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 a masterpiece.
  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 years 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 You 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. Make slime!
  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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Lumcon Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge Family Friendly Event

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More educational fun is on its way to Baton Rouge!  Two of Louisiana’s largest scientific research vessels will dock in Baton Rouge this month for tours. The state Board of Regents says the three-day “Meet the Fleet” event will also include interactive displays about marine science. The Pelican, which is fitted out for offshore studies, and the Acadiana, designed for research in shallow bays and rivers, will be at the City Dock from May 19-21.

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet is a multiday event, from 9 AM to 5 PM, featuring flagship vessels of Louisiana’s scientific research fleet. The Research Vessel (R/V) Pelican and the R/V Acadiana, owned and operated by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), will be featured and open for public tours given by the vessels’ crews. These two vessels will form the centerpiece of the event while LUMCON scientists and education staff display hands-on activities and provide information about marine research at booths set up dockside.

Event Dates: May 19-21, 2017
Event Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Event Location: The City Dock, Downtown Baton Rouge (near the USS Kidd)

LUMCON’s MISSION:

“To increase society’s awareness of the environmental, economic and cultural value of Louisiana’s coastal and marine environments by conducting research and education programs directly relevant to Louisiana’s needs in marine science and coastal resources and serving as a facility for all Louisiana schools with interest in marine research and education.”

LUMCON’s marine education program has continued to flourish over the years as instructors have expanded programs for K-12, university and teacher education. LUMCON’s research programs have likewise grown and diversified. With interests ranging from monitoring Gulf of Mexico hypoxia, to improving marine aquaculture techniques and predicting toxic algal blooms, LUMCON’s scientists have focused on answering important marine science questions that are pertinent not only to the residents of Louisiana, but also to the nation and the world.

Come and learn more about Louisiana’s amazing research vessels, marine laboratory, marine science and how you can become a part of it all!

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Listen To Your Mother Baton Rouge – Celebrating Motherhood

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About six years ago I learned of a show celebrating motherhood happening in cities across America. I later auditioned for that show when I lived in New York and though I didn’t make it (thanks a lot, ridiculous talent pool) I fell in love with the process and the show. Four years ago I applied to bring it here to our beautiful city and sure enough, the founder and team believed in me and in us and we were accepted. 
 
Listen To Your Mother Baton Rouge

Photo credit Jordan Hefler

 

Here we are about to have our third and final show here in Baton Rouge and I have so many emotions about it. Storytelling is my passion and I believe strongly in its power. Through hearing the experiences of others we develop empathy and compassion and expand our own world views. We gain understanding and also can feel such a sense of validation to know that others have experienced things we, too, have endured. We are reminded we are not alone and that don’t actually know it all. It links us together in ways that surface level exchanges and social media clips never will, and in a time where our community is so divided, I truly believe it can unite us in a magical way- even if just for a day.
 
Listen To Your Mother Baton Rouge

Photo credit Jordan Hefler

 
The mission of each Listen to Your Mother production is to take the audience on a well-crafted journey that celebrates and validates mothering through giving voice to motherhood–in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor- through original readings performed live on-stage by their authors. Our cast this year is made up of 13 absolutely incredible people of all ages and backgrounds who will make you laugh and cry and say “me too.” It will be a time to bring our own mothers and grandmothers, daughters and sons, and those who raised us together to honor motherhood in whatever form that carries for each of us. 
 
Tickets, details, and cast and sponsor info can be found at listentoyourmothershow.com/batonrouge. We hope to see all of you at The Trademark on Third next Sunday, May 7 at 2pm! 
 
 

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