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Chicken Salad Chick To Open Denham Springs Location

September 27, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Have you heard the news??? Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, will be expanding in Denham Springs! We have heard nothing but great things about Chicken Salad Chick and we are thrilled that they will be opening at Juban Crossing in Denham Springs on October 4th!! Not only do we have an awesome giveaway for you but we will be inviting 100 moms to the soft opening next week to try Chicken Salad Chick for themselves!! Keep reading…  

The Chicken Salad Chick concept, born in Auburn, Ala., was established in 2008 in the kitchen of founder, Stacy Brown. When Stacy discovered that the local county health department would not allow her to continue making and selling her delicious recipes out of her home kitchen, she overcame that obstacle by launching her first restaurant with the business expertise of her future husband and fellow founder, Kevin Brown. Together, they opened a small takeout restaurant, which quickly grew; the company now has more than 65 restaurants across the Southeast.

Chicken Salad Chick

Grand Opening Festivities

GRAND OPENING – 10/4: The First 100 Guests receive FREE CHICKEN SALAD CHICK FOR A YEAR! The first guest receives a Large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week, the next 99 receive a Large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month!

During grand opening week, guests will enjoy southern hospitality through giveaways and specials at the new restaurant. 

*Must make a Chick purchase to receive reward
*Must be 16 years of age 
*Must Download Craving Credits App
*Redemption will start 10/9

THURSDAY – 10/5: Thirsty Thursday! Our First 100 Guests to purchase a Chick Special receive a Free Large Drink and a Chick Koozie!

FRIDAY – 10/6: Our First 50 Guests to purchase two Large Quick Chicks receive a Free Large Chick Cooler!

SATURDAY – 10/7: Our First 100 Guests to purchase a Chick Special receive a Free Scoop Card for their next Chick visit!

Be sure to RSVP to their event page on Facebook here!! 

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About Chicken Salad Chick

Chicken Salad Chick puts an edgy twist on a Southern classic, offering guests a “custom fit” chicken salad experience, with over a dozen original flavors to choose from, as well as gourmet soups, flavorful side salads and freshly-baked desserts. Chicken Salad Chick serves southern style chicken salad with heart and strives to spread joy, enrich lives and serve others every day. Today, the brand has more than 65 locations across the Southeast and has currently sold 146 franchises to be developed across the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas.  Visit www.chickensaladchick.com to learn more!

Chicken Salad Chick Giveaway!!! (Ended)

We have partnered with  Chicken Salad Chick to give away a large Chicken Salad Chick cooler with a large quick chick of chicken salad, crackers, chips, koozie and a tumbler.

But that’s not all!! Enter on the Rafflecopter Giveaway Widget below with an email and share our Facebook giveaway on Facebook http://bit.ly/BRmomsFBGiveaway and you could be 1 of 100 moms to receive an invite to try  Chicken Salad Chick at their soft opening next week! We will email winners Friday!! 

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Mark your calendars for a whole week of awesome giveaways to celebrate the newest Chick in town! Denham Springs Chick opens October 4th – see Y’all there!

Filed Under: Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Food, Local Business Spotlight, Louisiana Tagged With: Baton Rouge Food, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Restaurant, Chicken, Chicken Salad Chick, Denham Springs, Denham Springs moms, Family

Southern Belle Coronation – Princess Event – Save the Date!

September 18, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

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  – 11:30am- 2pm
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!

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly Baton Rouge Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Princess Event, Princess Tea, Southern Belle Coronation

Cirque du Soleil Crystal – A breakthrough ice experience. – Giveaway

September 11, 2017 by Tiany Davis

Cirque du Soleil carves electrifying moments, breathtaking artistry and its unique creativity into ice in a fresh innovative spectacular: Cirque du Soleil Crystal. World-class ice skating, surreal aesthetics and artistic prowess fuse together. So let reality slip away as Cirque du Soleil Crystal glides above a most unusual reflection.  A young woman shatters through reality to reach the surreal world of possibility. Beyond the surface, she pursues the life that has been glistening beneath. Sometimes, we must first leave solid ground to find our true footing. 
Discover Cirque du Soleil Crystal – A breakthrough ice experience. Skate on the edge of reality.

 Cirque du Soleil Crystal - A breakthrough ice experience.

WHAT: Cirque du Soleil Crystal – A breakthrough ice experience.
WHERE: CAJUNDOME –  Lafayette, LA
WHEN: Oct 5-8, 2017

A breakthrough ice experience where world-class ice skating and unexpected acrobatics fuse to create the first on-ice experience from Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil Crystal at the Cajundome from October 5th through October 8th. Get your tickets now at cirquedusoleil.com/crystal.

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Filed Under: Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Giveaways & Freebies Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Cirque du Soleil, Lafayette, Louisiana

LSU Football GameDay Giveaway – Dooney & Bourke™  LSU Wristlet

September 9, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

LSU Football season is BACK!! We’re ready for tailgating with family and friends, Tiger Band marching down Victory Hill, LSU cheerleaders, the unparalleled energy of the crowd on a Louisiana Saturday night at Tiger Stadium and of course singing the LSU Fight Song at the top of our lungs!

Our third annual “LSU Football Gameday Giveaway” series is back! Today and each home game Gameday Baton Rouge Moms will host a Gameday Giveaway! Entering is simple, we want to see to your Tiger Spirit; we will help get you ready for game day with fabulous giveaways!! We have TWO FABULOUS giveaways to kick off this year’s GameDay Giveaway… a Dooney & Bourke™  LSU Wristlet and GEAUX Clear Gameday bag! 

LSU Geaux Clear Recommendation:

Universities are tightening up security with a new clear bag rule. LSU has adopted the “GEAUX CLEAR!” bag policy to be implemented for the upcoming college football season. LSU recommends fans only bring what is absolutely necessary with you to LSU Athletics venues – phone, wallet, money, credit cards, car keys. Please leave all unnecessary items at home or in your vehicle. Backpacks and bags may not be stored at the gates or outside of the venue – any unattended bags will be confiscated and removed immediately (all items will be discarded). LSU Athletics is not responsible for the care or security of any items left unattended.

Only CLEAR tote bags smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be allowed into Tiger Stadium and all other LSU Athletic venues. One-gallon clear plastic bags and/or small handheld clutch purses (approx. the size of a person’s hand) will also be allowed to enter. All backpacks regardless of size are prohibited and any bags larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, clear or non-clear will be strictly prohibited.

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Filed Under: Events, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Giveaways & Freebies

Knock Knock Children’s Museum: Opening Announcement, Prices & 18 Learning Zones {Video}

July 18, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Did you hear the news? The long-awaited Knock Knock Children’s Museum , conceived more than a decade ago, will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Aug. 22! The big announcement was made this morning on Knock Knock Children’s Museum Facebook page with the adorable video below… 

 

 Knock Knock Children’s Museum In Baton Rouge

The New Children’s Museum is three stories tall with black sparkly tiles and sits atop six-acres on a hill in BREC’s Brooks-City Park. 

The museum’s exhibits are organized in 18 themed interactive learning zones. The exhibits push early literacy, the arts, and science, technology, engineering and math learning through themes.  Children will discover a world full of opportunities in these spaces built just for them…  

  • Knock Knock Square: Play a few table top games or work on a floor puzzle. Some days you can enjoy a live play, dance or music performance on our Storybook Stage using the 10 Best Midi Keyboard Controllers of 2017, while you wait here to begin your day’s adventure!
  • Story Tree: The Knock Knock story tree celebrates literacy, sparks imaginations, and finally after replacing exterior door they are able to open doors to countless possibilities. Children can try out their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills under Knock Knock’s story tree canopy!
  • Go Go Garage: My four boys would have loved this zone the most! At the car care center you can dress up like a mechanic, change tires, check oil and design the car of your dreams and even race it!
  • B.R. Star Studio: Dress up for the cameras or dance to your hearts delight.
  • Fish Tales: A true Louisiana pastime, fish the day away and join the Knock Knock fishing tournament.
  • Pelican Pantry: Every child’s favorite play area… children can shop for foods, go on a nutrition scavenger hunt, get behind the register and take home a healthy recipe!
  • I See Food Cafe: The next Food Network Star Kid might get their start in this zone. Kids can cook up some fun as they take your order, prepare a cornucopia of delicious food and serve it up in style.
  • Art Garden: Kids can draw, doodle and play with a wide-range of art media such as paint, fabric, beads and clay. They can also participate in our project of the day!
  • Knock Knock Maker Shop: This is the place for your tiniest creatives! Children can play around with ideas, put things or take them apart, and explore new technologies. There will be a daily design challenge too!
  • Crawbaby: Welcome to da littles swamp! In Crawbaby’s nooks and crannies planned especially for children under the age of 2 years, early learners can drift along on a gently rocking skiff, dress up as a swamp critter or explore a catfish cave and a crawfish hole! They can also climb and slide down an eagle’s nest, hide in the cattails or pose for a picture as a crawfish! 
  • Quiet Cabin: Take a break from the playful noises and rest in the rocking chairs on our front porch, feed your baby or read to your child.
  • By You Building: Build a bridge, operate a crane or explore one of Mother Nature’s most powerful forces — the wind — with a wind tunnel!
  • Bubble Playground: What could be better than bubbles and science!?!   
  • Paws & Claws Clinic: A zone for kids to love and care for our furriest friends.
  • Geaux Figure! Playhouse: Making math fun with a pyramid of balls or a bridge that doesn’t need fasteners or supports? Kids can use blocks to reconstruct a skyline or create an amazing spinning design with magnetic, interlocking gears.
  • Ship Shape Health Challenge: Ship Shape Challenges will help assess physical fitness with a number of fun challenges.
  • All Hands on Deck!: Take a virtual tour from the Port of Baton Rouge up and down the Mississippi River. Children can power the boat, help a pelican fly and take the wheel while pretending to be the captain!
  • Storybook Climber: The Storybook Climber Learning Zone will let you get a new perspective from high above ground. Imagine climbing through the pages of your favorite book! 

Knock Knock Children's Museum

“It is an honor to serve the families and children of the nine-parish Capital Region and beyond. We look forward to welcoming everyone starting August 22, and we can’t wait to see children’s expressions as they take in their children’s museum for the first time,” Peter Olson, Executive Director of Knock Knock Children’s Museum, said. 

Have a look inside… 

The museum will be open Tuesday through Sunday, with daily admission being $14. Children under 1 will be admitted free. Three family memberships are being offered, ranging in price from $150 to $1,000 annually. Bookings for field trips and birthday parties will begin on Aug. 1, with field trips being available on Oct. 1 and parties on Sept. 1.

Knock Knock for ALL Access Fund

Knock Knock Children’s Museum plans to offer reduced admission to families in need and free field trips to kids in the city-parish’s Head Start program, hoping to knock down barriers that would otherwise prevent any child from experiencing the museum. Those interested in donating to the fund to allow more children in the Capital Area Region experience the life-long benefit of play can do so on the Knock Knock Children’s Museum website.

For more information about the Knock Knock Children’s Museum visit www.knockknockmuseum.org. 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, BRmoms Recommend, Education, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Parks / Rec Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Family, baton rouge family friendly events, Family Activities, Knock Knock Children's Museum

The Baton Rouge Zoo: This Mom’s Take on the Potential Move

July 12, 2017 by Guest Contributor

Opinion Piece by Kelley Criscoe Stein- The Baton Rouge Zoo: This Mom’s Take on the Potential Move

Like many people, I’ve been following the controversy around the potential move of the Baton Rouge Zoo. As the mom of two boys who love wildlife, nature and science, I’m not in it for the politics. We are members of Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo, my oldest has attended multiple Zoo Camps and both boys ask constantly to go to the zoo. My husband even purchased a brick in front of the elephant exhibit (now home to two Indian Rhinos) as a gift for his mother, sister and niece. To say that we are highly involved in the zoo and keenly interested in its future is an understatement.

There are many passionate opinions on both sides regarding what is best not only for the zoo, but also for the immediate surrounding community and the City of Baton Rouge as a whole. Many of these opinions focus on the economy of North Baton Rouge. This is a primary point of contention and supports my own personal opinion that the humans of the area should not be sacrificed for the sake of the animals. Learning exactly how the people of the area will be impacted, and acting on their best behalf, remains my greatest concern on the matter.

Getting Involved

In an effort to learn more, my husband and I went to the first of six community meetings discussing the potential amenities at both the re-imagined Greenwood Park and the Baton Rouge Zoo if it were to move. The purpose of the meetings is to inform the public on the pros and cons of the potential move, not only for the zoo, but also for Greenwood Park. Other than BREC personnel and media, there were approximately 20 people in the audience. This is a sad public representation for such a heated issue.

The meeting began with a 30 minute viewing of concept plans and “spirit images” depicting what could be. During this time, attendees are invited to fill out cards with questions, vote yes or no to move the zoo, fill out a card to make a public comment, and to vote on your top four desired amenities at the re-imagined Greenwood Park. Unfortunately, the “spirit images” are not available on the BREC website. These do a much better job of showing what they want to do as opposed to the blanket statements of “make a nice park” and “move the zoo.”

The presentation began with Carolyn McKnight, BREC Superintendent. Remarks followed by Phil Frost, Baton Rouge Zoo Director, and Reed Richard, Assistant Superintendent of Planning and Engineering. The trio outlined proposed plans and impact in detail for both Greenwood Park and the potentially relocated Baton Rouge Zoo. Questions were then read and answered from the comment cards, followed by those individuals who opted to make a public statement. In hindsight, both my husband and I wish we had opted to make public statements. I suppose this is now mine.

When the meeting ended, my husband and I spoke briefly with Carolyn McKnight and Phil Frost. Both were very approachable and welcoming. They genuinely wanted to hear our comments, made us feel very comfortable in voicing our opinions and they answered our questions candidly.

I cannot say this loud enough: If you have ANY interest in the location of the zoo, I highly suggest that you attend one of the five remaining meetings to form your own opinion. Here is the schedule:

July 13, 6 p.m. – Highland Road Community Park; 14024 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70810

August 1, 6 p.m. – Central Library; 11260 Joor Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 August 3, 6 p.m. – Zachary Library; 1900 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791

August 8, 6 p.m. – Independence Park Theatre; 7800 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806

August 14, 6 p.m. – Greenwood Waterfront Theater; 13350 Hwy. 19 Baker, LA 70714

A Re-Imagined Greenwood Regional Park

I have to admit, I was skeptical. I heard the talk of repurposing the zoo’s current location but I didn’t “get it” until I saw the plans for myself. As mentioned previously, the website does not show the “spirit images” of the proposed concepts shown at the meetings, which are truly incredible. If this park is re-imagined as envisioned, it is poised to become BREC’s first regional park and will greatly add to the quality of life not only for those living in North Baton Rouge, but for the entire Greater Baton Rouge Area. BREC’s vision for the new regional park is:

  A tournament soccer complex with 10+ lighted fields
  The region’s largest adventure playground
  Obstacle ropes course
  Rock climbing wall
  Zip lines
  A Liberty Lagoon type water park
  Expanded picnic areas, pavilions and private event venues
  Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
  A recreation hall and/or community center
  Fishing and kayaking ponds
  A performance canopy
  Exercise trails
  Walking / Bike trails
  Horse trails
  Running track
  Café
  Ferris wheel
  Carousel
  Miniature Train

The BREC website states the following:

“Additionally, the development of a tournament soccer complex would draw teams from throughout the region and neighboring states; tournaments like these bring in out-of-town guests, who eat in restaurants near their surrounding facility, stay in nearby hotels and shop for supplies in surrounding stores during what typically becomes a multi-day destination trip.

Destination sports venues and tournaments like these create significant economic impact for the surrounding area, such as the 2014 and 2015 Region II Championship tournaments, which brought visitors from across the southeastern U.S. and generated an estimated $25 million in economic impact; this same type of impact can be generated with a re-imagined Greenwood Regional Park, which is uniquely positioned to serve as a destination venue for these and other types of sporting events.”

As a “soccer mom,” I can attest to the crowds a sports complex like this will bring to the area. This is certain to be the spark of something much more economically impactful for North Baton Rouge than the current zoo. A prime example of this is the Burbank Soccer Complex which has drawn an influx of development to the area.

Don’t forget, this would be in addition to the revenue generated from the other amenities listed. The new park is projected to create 227 jobs and bring an average attendance of 70,000+ and an annual revenue of $790,521 at the water park alone.

It should not go without stating that BREC does its homework. They have conducted multiple studies and surveys to determine what the people who live around the current zoo want. The results from the 2015 survey conducted by Percy and Company are clear: the residents of the area want a multi-functional, sustainable and usable park.

A New Baton Rouge Zoo

New Baton Rouge Zoo

Until recently, I didn’t understand what the Baton Rouge Zoo could be. It took a trip to the Memphis Zoo to see what I was missing. We got to pet sting rays, see hippos swim along the walking path in an aquarium style exhibit, let grizzly bears smell our hands, feed giraffes and see more animals up close and in person than ever before. As we left, we were already planning our next trip back. To be honest, we don’t really care for Memphis, but we are going back just for the zoo. This is the type of zoo Baton Rouge could have.

Yes, the Audubon Zoo is only an hour away. I actually went to it for the first time since childhood just recently. After going to the Memphis Zoo, I wasn’t impressed. Sure, there were some interesting animals (sloths!) and the exhibits aren’t as antiquated as the Baton Rouge Zoo, but it is no longer a first rate zoo in my opinion. I found it to be more of a water park with animals than an educational and hands-on zoo facility. Baton Rouge could absolutely build a zoo that would draw people from New Orleans, and if the proposed plans are approved, it will.

Imagine a ropes course next to the monkey exhibits, dining with gorillas, tigers walking overhead, multiple species in one exhibit and hands-on experiences with exotic wildlife. These are all ideas being explored and hopefully will be built in the new zoo. This would be an economy building standing attraction, of which Baton Rouge has very few. Sure, we have lots of great events in Baton Rouge that bring in tourism, but we are low on standing attractions. The zoo could and should be a major one. Again, seeing the “spirit images” is the only way to truly understand how the proposed scope will draw crowds from hours away.

But it all boils down to money, right?

Based on information and studies commissioned by BREC and presented at the meeting, the current operating budget of the zoo is $5.5 million annually, of which 50% is covered by our tax dollars. This leaves us covering the tab for $2.75 million annually.

Assuming BREC is able to pull together the $110 million to renovate the zoo at its current location, they are projecting an operating budget of $7.5 million in 15 years with the same 50% tax subsidy. This leaves taxpayers with an annual tab of $3.75 million.

If the zoo relocates, building a new zoo would cost the same $110 million. BREC administration, however, seems confident that a large portion of the construction costs would be covered by philanthropic donations and corporate sponsorships. Upon opening at the end of the 5 year construction, the operating budget would be $12.5 million with an estimated 25% tax subsidy. This leaves a taxpayer tab of $3.13 million. Upon the end of a 15 year period (the amount of time it would take to renovate the current location), the zoo at a new location has a projected operating budget of $17.6 million at a 20% tax subsidy. This leaves a taxpayer tab of $3.5 million.

New Baton Rouge Zoo

At the comparable projected end of renovations to the current zoo, the new location would have an annual operating budget of $10.1 million MORE and cost taxpayers $230,000 annually LESS.

The current annual economic impact of the zoo is $17.1 million. At the 15 year completion of renovations at its current location the increased annual economic impact is $23.9 million. If relocated, the projected annual economic impact upon completion at 5 years is $34.1 million with an annual economic impact at the 15 year mark of $48 million.

If the zoo relocates, upon completion in 5 years, we would see an increase an annual economic impact of $16.4 million. At the 15 year mark, we would see an increase of annual economic impact of $24.1 million more than renovation at its current location with an annual tax savings of $230,000. The new location is also projected to add 264 jobs to the market while a renovated zoo would add 147 jobs.

The bottom line is that in 5 years, we could have a state of the art zoo and pay less annually in taxes down the line, or we will the same zoo in the same location with the same problems but paying more for it.

The Hard Truth

What was most impactful from the presentation were some hard truths:

    1. The amenities proposed for the re-imagined Greenwood Park can only happen if the Baton Rouge Zoo moves. The plans for a regional park of this scope simply are not feasible in any other North Baton Rouge location.
    2. The infrastructure of the current zoo does not support a renovated state of the art zoo. This means renovations would be limited to the current facilities and take at least 15 years, while building a new zoo would only take five. The infrastructure will, however, support the plans for a re-imagined Greenwood Park.
    3. Private funding for the zoo is crucial, whether it moves or not, but it does not appear to exist at the required level to renovate the current location.

Case studies of other zoos across the nation were also presented at the meeting. The close proximity of the Audubon Zoo was addressed by giving examples of many other successful zoos even closer together than the 90 miles between the Baton Rouge Zoo and the Audubon Zoo. The Jackson, MS Zoo was presented as a cautionary tale as it is comparable to the Baton Rouge Zoo in many ways. A handout from the meeting states:

“The Jackson, MS Zoo serves as a cautionary example of what happens when data suggest a zoo should move but it does not and the community instead re-invests at the current location. In this example, annual attendance at the Jackson Zoo dropped from 329,000 to 114,000 over the course of the past 25 years while operating costs continue to rise.”

My Take

In looking at the financial implications, the surveys and the proposed plans, it’s hard for me not to get excited. All of my concerns about the potential move have been laid to rest. Greenwood Regional Park would provide what the people in North Baton Rouge have asked for, bring more development to the area and a new zoo will cost less in tax dollars in the long run. Quite honestly, it seems like a no-brainer: Get a fantastic new regional park, get a state of the art zoo, and pay less taxes. This is a win-win-win!

My husband summed it up best: “When I walked in and looked at the boards at the meeting, I thought, ‘that’s a zoo I want to take the boys to this weekend.’ Then, I saw the park they want to turn the current zoo (Greenwood Park) into and thought, ‘maybe I want to take them there this weekend and save the zoo for next weekend.’ Unless the plans move forward I’ll never get the chance to have that dilemma.”

It’s time to get excited about the proposed changes to Greenwood Park and the Baton Rouge Zoo. We can’t wait any longer and here’s why:

If the zoo renovates rather than relocates, my children (ages 3 and 10) will not get to enjoy it because they will be 18 and 25 by the time it is completed. If the zoo relocates, both of my children will still be able to enjoy it AS CHILDREN.

What do you want for your children?

BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight outlines concept plans for a new State of the Art Zoo and a new Greenwood Regional Park.

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Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital

June 1, 2017 by Tiany Davis

This summer, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is once again celebrating the Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge with Mommy and Me (and Daddy too)! We are excited to share the events at the Mall of Louisiana for children and their families to learn more about good health and wellness.

Mark your calendars of Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge:

  • Mommy & Me on Monday, June 5 at 10 am – 12 pm for Education Week
  • Mommy & Me on Monday, June 12 at 10 am – 12 pm for Healthy Eating Week
  • Mommy & Me on Monday, June 19 at 10 am – 12 pm for Exercise Week
  • Kids’ Healthy Fun Fest on Saturday, June 24 at 10 am – 1 pm

The final Summer of Amazing event, the Annual Kids’ Healthy Fun Fest, will take place this Saturday, June 24th from 10am – 1pm at Mall of Louisiana!! Get all the details and be sure to preregister HERE to be entered to win a $250 mall gift card! It’s a fun few hours of games, giveaways, activities, face painting, balloon artists and important wellness and health information for the whole family!

Summer of Amazing Baton Rouge

Activities and information will feature:
– Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
– East Baton Rouge Parish Library Reading Corner
– Exercise and cooking demonstrations
– Louisiana Association of Educators
– Lexlee’s Kids – Child Safety & Injury Prevention
– Smile Stars Pediatric Dentistry
– Crawfish Aquatics Baton Rouge
– Playmakers of Baton Rouge Puppet Shows
– Lake After Hours Kids
and more!!!

Don’t forget kids can ride the carousel for free and you can also register for a chance to win a $250 mall gift card —-> http://bit.ly/SummerofAmazing

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Featured Baton Rouge Camp – Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp

May 1, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

We have a one of a kind, educational camp to share with you thanks to BREC, Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Let’s celebrate Baton Rouge! Magnolia Mound’s hands-on history camp is for those young historians looking for a fun-filled week of learning about the past! This summer history camp focuses not only on plantation life in Louisiana during the early 1800s, but also the history of our city over the past 200 years. Campers will explore Louisiana’s unique history through historical crafts and activities as well as the cultures that have been combined to build our great city. From open hearth cooking to quill writing, campers will experience firsthand the folklore, customs and crafts of the past. Two half-day field trips are included to expand the campers’ knowledge of museums in our area.

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Sessions

SESSION 1 June 5-9 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 2 June 12-16 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 3 June 19-23 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 4: SENIOR CAMPER’S WEEK I June 26-30 / Ages: 11-14

SESSION 5 July 3-7 (no camp July 4) / Ages: 7-11)

SESSION 6 July 10-14 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 7 July 17-21 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 8: SENIOR CAMPER’S WEEK II July 24-28 / Ages: 11-14

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp Details

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Early drop off 7:30 a.m. / Late pick-up 5:30 p.m.

$120 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents

$144 for out-of-parish residents

MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION
2161 Nicholson Dr.
225-343-4955

Register online at webtrac.brec.org.

Website: http://www.brec.org/index.cfm/page/MagnoliaMoundCamp

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/117025855512062/

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Baton Rouge Moms Weekend Roundup: Family Friendly Things To Do in Baton Rouge

April 7, 2017 by Tiany Davis

Baton Rouge Moms Weekend Roundup: Family Friendly Things To Do in Baton Rouge April 8th – 9th

Things To Do in Baton Rouge

 

April 8th:
BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center
AgMagic Baton Rouge
Monster Jam
Garden District Easter Egg Hunt
Community Egg Hunt: Highland
2017 Baton Rouge Blues Festival

April 9th
2017 Baton Rouge Blues Festival
Monster Jam
LSU Rural Life Museum‘s An Old Fashioned Easter Celebration
1:00pm until 4:00pm
Children ages 2 through 8 will have the opportunity to enjoy customs associated with Easter in Louisiana. Children will be able to participate in many activities such as egg dying, egg pacquing, leg races and an Easter egg hunt. Admission: $5.00 per person with children under 2 admitted at no charge.

 

 

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Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Coming to Baton Rouge – Giveaway

March 27, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

The Monsters return to Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge Moms has a Family Four Pack to give away!! For the first time ever, Monster Jam will bring its premier Triple Threat Series to the Raising Cane’s River Center April 7 – 9, 2017. The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series can only be seen in select cities across the country and features the most extreme athletes of Monster Jam.  Louisiana fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor using customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and the famous Monster Jam trucks. Due to popular demand, a fourth event has been scheduled.

Monster Jam® is fun for the whole family, so much more than watching big trucks. These trucks actually face off in two different forms of competition — side-by-side racing and freestyle: Side-by-side racing – traditional bracket racing, where the first truck, with the least amount of penalties, crosses the finish line is declared the winner. Freestyle competition – allows drivers a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills. In this category, the fans serve as the judges.

Monster Jam

Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $15. Tickets are available at MonsterJam.com and the Raising Cane’s River Center Box Office (formerly the Baton Rouge River Center).

For the most current show times, Pit Party times and ticket information, visit MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels below:

  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/MonsterJam
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/MonsterJam
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/MonsterJamLive
  • YouTube: www.youtube.com/MonsterJamLive

A few Monster Jam® fun facts:

  • Typical Monster Jam trucks cost $600,000 yearly to build, staff, compete, transport and maintain on the Monster Jam tour.
  • Steel body full-size cars are the vehicles typically crushed during a Monster Jam event, and they have to be pull out of the arena, that’s when people ask what’s the best ATV and UTV winch for the job?
  • Cars, as well as vans, buses, motor homes, airplanes and ambulances, are attained from local junkyards and returned after each event, car accidents terrify me, this is way I always like to have my babies car seats from HiFiveBaby.com all the time, as well as having Insurance Partnership as my insurance company, these are things that make me feel a little more safe.
  • Average number of cars crushed per year: 3,000.

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Monster Jam Family Four Pack Giveaway

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About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

Disclosure: Baton Rouge Moms is a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for our time and efforts in attending shows and reporting our opinion, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers and events coming to Baton Rouge, Feld Entertainment has provided Baton Rouge Moms with complimentary tickets.

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Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Giveaways & Freebies Tagged With: Baton Rouge Blogger, Baton Rouge Events, Baton Rouge Moms Blog, Family Activities, Monster Jam, Raising Cane’s River Center

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