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Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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The Baton Rouge Holloween events haves started and Swamp Haunted Hikes at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is one of our favorites! Our kids had a great time last year, it’s an evening chock-full of activities and not-so-scary Halloween fun! Check out our short video from last year below! 

 Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Baton Rouge Haunted HikesBluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for children, but all ages enjoy the spooktacular excitement of these Halloween-themed evenings. Event admission is through the education building where crafts and storytelling are just around the corner. Venture outside to find a way through the Haunted Maze to get to the carnival games for more fun and prizes. Be on the lookout for our silly-swampy costumed characters as they have some great treasures to share! Inside the nature center, the kooky-spooky adventures continue with the Animal Morgue, Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary in the Bat Cave, the Creepy Cavern, and face-painting. 
Swamp Haunted Hikes
Costumed characters lurk throughout the site ready to share “kooky treasures” with all the attending little witches, fairies, hobgoblins, and heroes. Don’t be afraid of the dark! At night, head into the woods to get some treats and learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at educational stations along the Haunted Hike Trail. No scare tactics are used during this program as we strive to create cheerful-not-fearful experiences for our younger participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome and flashlights are recommended. Food vendors will be on-site during the event. Join us for a howling good time!

WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
WHEN: Oct. 11 + 18 + 25 – Doors open at 6 p.m., trail opens at dark.
COST: $6 per person 

We hope to see you there!

 
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LSU Gameday Lactation Spaces for Nursing Moms

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Breastfeeding or breast pumping in public can be challenging due to a lack of proper facilities (I’ve personally had to breast pump and breastfeed in public bathrooms, and it is no fun). While breastfeeding laws exist, some mothers may feel uncomfortable nursing in public. By providing mothers with a freestanding lactation suite, they are offering women a safe, private and clean environment to breastfeed or use their breast pump. LSU Gameday lactation spaces provide nursing mothers with a quiet, clean space to breastfeed or pump before going back out to enjoy the game. There are three lactation spaces conveniently located on LSU campus – It would be awesome to get a few INSIDE Tiger Stadium too! 😉  

LSU Gameday Lactation Spaces

Student Union

LSU Gameday Lactation Spaces

Photo credit: LSU

The Student Union Lactation Spaces are available for faculty, staff, students and campus guests during home gamedays. The four spaces available have a privacy lock, outlet, chair and cleaning supplies. 

Gameday Hours:
Saturday – 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Access:
Users must check-in with the information desk on the second floor of the Student Union (across from CC’s coffee). Users will be escorted to the space. The space cannot be reserved.

University Recreation Center 

LSU Gameday Lactation Spaces

Photo credit: LSU

The UREC is available for use on all home games that start at 6 pm or later. All LSU faculty, staff and students are permitted to use space with proof of LSU ID. 

Gameday Hours:
Saturday – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (for a 6pm kickoff or later. The UREC is not open for earlier start times)

Access:
Guests must check-in with the front desk and show valid LSU ID. Lactation space is located in room 208. 

Athletic Sports Shop – Tiger Stadium

LSU Gameday Lactation Spaces

Photo credit: LSU

Home Gamedays Only

Hours: Users may only use the space after entering Tiger Stadium for a game. See Gameday Timeline for gate openings. Once a user enters Tiger Stadium, re-entry is not allowed. 

Location:
Between Gates 103 – 106 on the western side of Tiger Stadium

Access:
Users must be ticket holders. Users can access the space regardless of their seat location in the stadium. Users with diaper bags or carrying bags can enter through the
Medical Gates located on the East and West side as the attendants are trained for this type of entry. Medical Gates
are located on the East (Gate 10) and the West (on the side of Gate 1). Milk and pump parts can be stored in insulated diaper bags (no backpacks) and carrying bags that are able to fit below ones feet. The space cannot be reserved. 

Source: LSU Women’s Center

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!

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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!

 

BREC Fall Tennis – Kids, Juniors & Homeschool Programs

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While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in tennis will not only expose them to a great sport now but could also lead to a lifelong passion for this popular game. BREC Fall Tennis lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the sport that many call the sport of a lifetime! Be sure to check out our Top 10 Developmental Benefits of BREC Tennis For Kids! 

BREC Fall Tennis

BREC Fall Tennis

BREC’s Tennis Department manages five major tennis centers, each housing its own pro shop that offers tennis resale merchandise, equipment rentals, refreshments and a full staff that manages court reservations and fees. The five major tennis centers provide a number of programs to the community, including tennis instruction, school athletic programs, youth, and adult league play and tournaments. Facilities are available for rental to organizations for tournaments, workshops, and high school league practice. There are also 85 neighborhood tennis courts located at recreation centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish where patrons can play tennis at no charge.

BREC Fall Tenis

BREC Fall Tennis

After School Jr. Tennis Program

(Ages 8-16) A four-week program for beginners to introduce and reinforce fundamental tennis techniques. Every Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 16-Nov. 11, from 4-5 p.m. $40 per person for one day per week; $65 per person for two days per week. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 11. Instructor: Jeremiah Casson.

Pee Wee Tennis Program

(Ages 3-6) A six-week program that introduces the game of tennis to younger children. Help your child develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, overall athleticism, and fundamental tennis strokes. Fun is guaranteed! Thursdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), from 1:30-2:15 p.m. $50 per person. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18. Instructor: Jeremiah Casson.

Home-School Tennis Program

(Ages 6-17) A six-week program designed especially for home-schooled children. Participants will learn about the game of tennis in a fun learning environment. Program includes drills, games, and tennis knowledge. Thursdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), from 1:30-3 p.m. $60 per person. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18. Instructor: Ray Anders.

Junior Programming

All levels is provided by tennis pro, Chase LeBlanc, during October. For more information, contact Chase LeBlanc at 225-337-2575 or chaseman1984@gmail.com.

FREE ONE YEAR JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER
Kids 10 and under, new to the USTA, can receive a free one-year junior membership – a $20 value!
Must use source code FYFE for this offer.  Offer expires December 31, 2019.
Click here for registration form.

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BREC’s Extreme Sports Park – BMX Clinics for all levels!

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Did you know BREC’s Extreme Sports Park offers BMX Clinics? As a mom of four boys, we were thrilled to learn about these clinics at Perkins Road Community Park. BMX Skatepark and Dirt Track clinics are designed to help improve BMX bike riding control, skill, and technique for beginners who have no to minimal riding experience to intermediate riders who have already established the basics of bike control and are looking to make it to the next level.

BREC BMX Clinics

BMX Beginner Skatepark Clinic

BMX Skatepark and Dirt Track clinics are designed to help improve BMX bike riding control, skill, and technique for beginners who have no to minimal riding experience to intermediate riders who have already established the basics of bike control and are looking to make it to the next level.

WHEN: September 14 & October 12
WHERE: Perkins Road Community Park
COST: $20 per clinic

BMX Intermediate Skatepark Clinic

BMX Skatepark and Dirt Track clinics are designed to help improve BMX bike riding control, skill, and technique for beginners who have no to minimal riding experience to intermediate riders who have already established the basics of bike control and are looking to make it to the next level.

WHEN:  Saturday, Sep 21 & October 19th
WHERE: Perkins Road Community Park
COST: $20 per clinic

BMX Beginner Dirt Track Clinic

BMX Skatepark and Dirt Track clinics are designed to help improve BMX bike riding control, skill, and technique for beginners who have no to minimal riding experience to intermediate riders who have already established the basics of bike control and are looking to make it to the next level.

WHEN: September 28 & October 26
WHERE: Perkins Road Community Park
COST: $20 per clinic

For More Information
225-766-9039
xsports@brec.org

BMX Intermediate Dirt Track Clinic

BMX Skatepark and Dirt Track clinics are designed to help improve BMX bike riding control, skill, and technique for beginners who have no to minimal riding experience to intermediate riders who have already established the basics of bike control and are looking to make it to the next level.

WHEN: September 7, October 5, November 2
WHERE: Perkins Road Community Park
COST: $20 per clinic

For More Information

225-766-9039
xsports@brec.org

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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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International Astronomy Day – Highland Road Park Observatory

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Every year since 2007, Highland Road Park Observatory has proudly taken part in International Astronomy Day, a celebration of all things related to astronomy, physics, aeronautics, and the American space program. This year promises to be the biggest successful International Astronomy Day ever! Old favorites and new surprises will make this International Astronomy Day a day to remember. Our family has enjoyed this annual event for years, there’s always something new to see and learn! Put on your rain boots and come enjoy this FREE family-friendly event. Be sure to bring cash for food and merchandise too! 

International Astronomy Day

Saturday, 11 May from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Free admission. For all ages.
Binoculars recommended after 7:30 pm

International Astronomy Day Activities to include:

• Raffles over $500 in astronomical equipment and materials
• Homemade comet exercise and face painting
• Author Lisa Poché Calhoun will be promoting her novel Superflare, inspired by the real-life possibility of the loss of our nation’s power grid. 
• Representatives from the legendary Little Wars gaming shop will showcase abstract-strategy and science-related tabletop games 
• Viewing of the Sun, the Moon and other celestial objects
• Live radio station remote with James Gilmore from 100.7 The Tiger WTGE!
• The Adventure Quest game for kids to earn prizes
• & meteor streaks may be at a slightly higher-than-average rate as there will be a major and a minor meteor shower in progress! There is a potential of up to nine visible passes of active and defunct satellites (and spent rocket bodies) that could be seen!

Exhibits and demonstrations expected from:

• Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club
• Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society
• Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
• EBR Metropolitan Airport
• EBR Mosquito Abatement
• BREC’s Art on the Geaux 
• Louisiana Space Consortium’s MARS Truck
• St. George Fire Protection District & many more!

(Weather permitting)

‼International Astronomy Day is still a GO for tomorrow‼

All inflatables have been canceled, but all other activities will still be happening indoors and under the tent! So get those rainboots ready and come out tomorrow to International Astronomy Day! Check the Facebook event page for any further changes. 

INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY

Zippity Zoo Fest at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo – Activities & Schedule

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It’s a party!! BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is celebrating 49 wild years – complete with a birthday cake and fun for the whole family! Join the celebration at Zippity Zoo Fest, BREC’s annual spring festival, and birthday celebration! Families can enjoy a Children’s Village, Entertainment Stage, EdZoocation Station, Face Painting, Birthday Cake, Keeper Chats, and Special Animal Enrichments throughout the day!

Zippity Zoo Fest will be held Saturday, Apr. 6 and Sunday, Apr. 7. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission prices apply.

***GIVE BACK*** Support the Junior League of Baton Rouge’s Diaper Bank by bringing any unused, disposable diapers to Zippity Zoo Fest and be entered to WIN a Friends of the Zoo Household Membership!

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE

BREC Baton Rouge Zoo Zippity Zo Fest

 

Children’s Village

Our Capital One Pavilion is transformed this weekend into a free Children’s Village with giant inflatables! Parents watching their children can also enjoy the adjacent Entertainment Stage and seating area under the pavilion. 

Entertainment Stage

Located next to our Children’s Village, enjoy the talents of groups from across the area, as well as local bands. If your band or group is interested in performing at Zippity Zoo Fest, please email membership@brzoo.org. 

EdZooCation Station

Stop by the EdZooCation Station for fun and learning! At EdZooCation Station, adults and children alike will enjoy a variety of interactive games to help learn about animal facts, animal conservation and pollination. You’ll also get to meet some of our education department’s animal ambassadors!

Keeper Chats & Animal Enrichments

Hear from our Zoo Keepers, ask questions and learn how we care for our animals daily. At select chats, watch our animals enjoy a special Zoo birthday treat, while you enjoy a piece of free Zoo birthday cake! 

Face Painting

What could be more fun than spending the day with tigers, bears and flamingos? Having one painted on your face! Visit our face painting station to experience the Zoo in style. $1 per face painting.

Photo Contest Winners Gallery

Visit our education building (located toward the back of the Zoo, next to the Galapagos Tortoise/Flamingo Exhibit) to see the WINNERS of our photo contest. Sponsored by The Advocate, the photo contest is open to photographers of all ages and experience levels. Winners will be announced at Zippity Zoo Fest, and their printed photos will be on exhibit, gallery-style, throughout the 2-day event. We will also electronically display all photo submissions.

AAZK Booth

Visit the Baton Rouge Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keeper (AAZK). This year at Zippity, AAZK is raising money for Bowling For Rhinos, their national philanthropy. Stop by to talk with our Zoo Keepers, learn about the amazing things they do for rhinos and take your chance at their ring toss game. $1 per try; all proceeds benefit AAZK philanthropy projects, continuing education and professional development.

Lagniappe

With the support of our partner organizations around the city, the Zoo will be filled with various activity booths! If your organization is interested in hosting an activity booth at Zippity Zoo Fest, please email info@brzoo.org. 

Rockin’ at the Swamp – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Rocks, crystals, and gemstones, oh my! Rockin’ at the Swamp has been a family favorite of ours for years. Our boys enjoy going to different learning stations, playing games, rock climbing, digging for shark teeth and playing with the giant stones! 

Rockin' at the Swamp

If you like nature’s earthly treasures, this event will rock your world! Join BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to explore the world of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils. Add to your rock collection or find some unique gift items at the Rockhound Market. Make your own rock & mineral identification card on the Treasure Trail.

Rockin' at the Swamp

Try your skill scaling the rock-climbing wall. Experience the excitement of the gold rush while hunting for iron pyrite in our “Gold” Mine. Create your own “rock pet” in our Stone Craft Corner. Explore ancient life forms in the Fossil Quarry. This is one rockin’ day of fun highlighting geology and earth science that you won’t want to miss. Food and beverage purchases are available from on-site vendors.

Rockin' at the Swamp

Thankfully, it looks like the rain is going to stay away and allow for a fun day of Rockin’ at the Swamp! We hope to see you there! 

Adults: $5
Children 3-17: $4 / free for children 2 and younger
$2 for pass holders

For More Information:
225-757-8905
bbswamp@brec.org
brec.org/rockin

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!