I’m Jennifer Oster, local Baton Rouge Mom and business owner. My husband and I love to cook, and we recently started a YouTube channel to share our passion for cooking with the world! Our specialty is Louisiana/Cajun/local food. This Easy Boudin King Cake is always a hit during Mardi Gras season; it’s stuffed with boudin, […]
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Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be a fun and family-friendly celebration, especially in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. With its colorful floats, creative costumes, festive masks, lively music, and exciting throws like beads, doubloons, and treats, Mardi Gras feels like it was made for kids! Below, you’ll find a round-up of family-friendly
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From eye-obscuring tie-ons to full-face numbers that resemble a jester’s getup, Mardi Gras masks are one of the traditions partly inspired by the customs of the Carnival of Venice. In the early days of the festival, masks worn during Mardi Gras allowed wearers to escape society and class constraints. FUN FACT: Did you know that Mask
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It’s once again time to immerse yourself in the enchanted Baton Rouge Holiday Lights tradition hosted by Baton Rouge General. As you stroll through illuminated walking paths, you’ll be captivated by a multitude of holiday spectacles that are sure to delight all ages. Marvel at the three dazzling dancing-light mega trees, pass through 24 feet
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Christmas in Baton Rouge has no shortage of family fun , and it’s not hard to see why! The holiday season here offers many family-friendly activities that cater to everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for a festive Christmas parade, captivating holiday performances, a chance to meet Santa, some ice skating excitement, or simply
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Get ready for a Creole Christmas at Magnolia Mound on Sunday, December 15th! Â Experience holiday decorations display in the historic house, traditional holiday songs in French and Spanish, period demonstrations, folk crafts, and booths from local vendors. The celebration will conclude with the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel! Festivities start at noon and will
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In the heart of Baton Rouge, a wickedly awesome non-profit organization was born in July 2010 – the one and only 10/31 Consortium! Picture a club bursting with Halloween enthusiasts; you’ve got a pretty good idea of what this group is all about. But there’s more to it than meets the eye – they’re the
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Get ready for cooler days, pumpkins, adorable costumes, and the best fall events! We’re excited, and we know you are too. Keep coming back as we update our Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide with more details as we receive them. Explore our top spots in Baton Rouge and beyond to find your
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Louisiana is known for its food and live music, but it’s extra special with the fireworks on the Fourth! If you’re looking for 4th of July parades, festivals, and fireworks – Baton Rouge Family Fun has got you covered! Get out your red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s Independence as Southeast Louisiana hosts various
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Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be a family-friendly celebration. The festival appears tailor-made for children, featuring floats crafted from the most imaginative minds, vibrant costumes and masks showcasing boundless creativity, and the air filled with joyful music during the parades. What’s more, the beads, doubloons, and other goodies tossed to the crowd from
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Discover the most vibrant family-friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond for an unforgettable Mardi Gras weekend with our Mardi Gras Weekend Planner. From colorful parades, live music, and bead throwing, to fun-filled activities, your weekend plans are covered! Â Take advantage of the endless adventures waiting for you and your family during the magical Mardi
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Though February is already a busy holiday month with celebrations of both Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, it is also Black History Month and a time we can really use to educate our children about the great African-American leaders in our community and around the world. This year I want to encourage you to not
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