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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!

 
Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

 

Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge – Children’s Boutique Clothing

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Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge is extremely excited to announce the Baton Rouge Liquidation sale on October 9 & 10 at The Crown Plaza! Bargain Boutique Overstock has acquired children’s “boutique” style clothing inventory and will be offering thousands of items at unbelievable prices. Shop thousands of children’s “boutique” style clothing, shoes, and accessories! Wholesale & discounted pricing will be given to the general public.

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge

WHERE: The Crown Plaza 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
WHEN: Wednesday, October 9- 9 am- 10 am 
VIP shopping 10 am-7:00 pm open to the public
Thursday, October 10- 9am – 4pm open to the public

**Strollers are permitted each day AFTER 1 pm only**

**GIVEAWAY**

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

We’ve partnered with Bargain Boutique Overstock to host a giveaway for a $150 shopping credit + VIP entry (able to shop 1 hr before opening to the general public) Enter to win on Facebook and Instagram! 

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

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!

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 fall festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!

 

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!

 

Fall Fun with Art programs at BREC: Eek A Boo & Holiday Camp

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BREC Art provides a wide range of programs for the youngest artists to grow their skills and make the most of their interests. Artistic exploration is among the best ways for kids to build confidence in expressing themselves, learn to solve problems and think critically. BREC provides a comfortable place where the next great artist can begin to unleash their creative energy. Let your little ones enjoy some fall Fun with the following Art programs at BREC: 

Fall Fun with Art programs at BREC

BREC Fall Art

Little Picassos

An introduction to the fun aspects of art. Young artists will experience their first encounters with art – using paint, oil pastels, watercolor and mixed media.

WHEN: Sept. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25
WHERE: Highland Road Community Park
AGES: 5-7
Cost – $30

Eek A Boo

In this holiday workshop we will create a BOOTIFUL 3-dimensional house! Participants will learn the basics of collage and simple construction and will leave with a piece of art that will celebrate family Halloweens for years to come!

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Milton J. Womack Park
AGES: 8-12
COST: $15 / $10 each for two+ registered at the same time

Clay Creations

A basic hand-building class for beginners. Artist Terry Kennedy will introduce basic clay hand-building techniques and students will create several finished fired pieces over the four class periods.

WHEN: Oct. 1 + 8 + 15 + 22
WHERE: Webb Park
AGES: 15+
COST:  $100

Beginning Watercolor

In this two-hour class participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting. Topics of investigation include color hues and intensities, graded washes and types of brush strokes. The end result will be a graceful and smooth composition.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 12, 2019 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Milton J. Womack
AGES: 15+
COST: $60

WINTER HOLIDAY ART CAMP

Enjoy a flurry of cool art projects as we investigate the elements and principles of art.
Dec. 26 + 27 / Jan. 2 + 3
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-11
$96 EBR Parish resident / $115 out-of-parish residents.

 

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Brew at the Zoo – Food Tasting, Beer Tasting, Live Music & More

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Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting its sixth annual Brew at the Zoo on Friday, October 4 and it promises to be the best one yet! As summer temperatures wane and the leaves begin to change colors, guests (21 and older only) are invited to the Zoo for an evening of food tasting, beer tasting, live music and more. Sample dozens of craft beers and munch on pub favorites, or show off your “safari chic” style while listening to the sound of live music. 

Brew at the Zoo

Friday, October 4, 2019
7PM to 10PM – General Admission
6pm to 10pm – VIP

There will be 200 total VIP tickets available at $100 each & when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Brew at the Zoo VIP experience includes: 

  • An hour early access to the event

  • Skip the lines at express check-in

  • Access to the VIP Tent

  • Specialty food and drinks

  • VIP only air-conditioned bathrooms

Brew at the Zoo

Photo: Baton Rouge Zoo

The animals will be more involved this year! The Baton Rouge Zoo will have even more of their animal ambassadors on hand throughout the night to greet you and be a part of this magical night. After all, it’s BREW at the “Zoo” and they want you to walk away with an experience like no other!

This year’s event will also have new eateries with scrumptious tastings to satisfy your every craving! Brew at the Zoo is sure to sell out, be sure to grab your tickets now for an evening of food sampling, beer tasting, live music & much more. Learn more and purchase tickets at brzoobrew.org

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

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

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

 

Six Reasons to Visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum in City Park

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Baton Rouge families, the Louisiana Children’s Museum opens to the public August 31st and you should start planning your day trip now! We recently had the opportunity to attend a media preview of the LCM, it wasn’t yet complete, yet we felt like we were walking through the most magical of places. It’s going to be something special for Louisiana families, a tactile experience that will delight young and old alike. Every section of the LCM is created to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through many inventive and engaging experiences, most importantly PLAY! Every decision made throughout the museum was intricately thought out to help elevate the capacity of our little ones. 

Julia Bland, CEO of Louisiana Children’s Museum, spoke beautifully on the importance of childhood, she encouraged us to enjoy and celebrate children where they are and to not make the mistake of wishing away seasons of childhood. The museum has been structured to support parents in their efforts to embrace each stage of development while focusing on literacy, environmental education, health and wellness, STEM, arts, and our rich Louisiana culture. 

Why the relocation? The new location allows the museum to better meet the needs of the community as well as improve geographic access and connect children to nature. The attention to detail outside is just as significant as the inside. The Louisiana Children’s Museum will include five new exhibit galleries indoors as well as a literacy center, a parent/teacher resource center, an edible garden, a sensory garden, and full-service café. There are a plethora of reasons to make the day trip to New Orleans to visit the LCM, here are just 6 reasons to start planning your family day trip…

Six Reasons to Visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum

Talk and Play Center

The Talk and Play center is a family-centered space that encourages families to make joyous connections  – connections of children to parents, to grandparents, to life long learning, to growing cycles – the continuums, connections, circles, and cycles that we see in so many parts of our lives.

Play With Me Exhibit

Created for children under the age of four, this ground-floor gallery is designed to provide easy access for parents of young children with strollers. Little ones can explore and play while resources are available to support parents in their journey as children’s first teachers. The Play With Me exhibit includes a fun one of a kind Sensory Lagoon, much like a tiny Lilly Pad water bed for children play on and experience. Play With Me also includes a Cypress Tree Book Nook, Peek-a-Boo Puppet Theater, Early Literacy Sensory Wall and a Discovery Zone. 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Follow That Food 

Follow That Food will be one of the largest galleries. It will take children on a playful Louisiana Growing & Gathering food journey that starts in the fields and coastal waters, passes through the busy Ports & Cargo with stops at the Food & You Market, Creole Kitchen, café and finally, makes its way to the family table. 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Dig into Nature

Overlooking the lagoon on the ground floor, this gallery is where children will discover the abundance of natural resources unique to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Through this tactile and textural set of experiences, visitors will explore the relationships between the diverse resources, ecosystems, plants and animals who live here. The “caring” and “sharing” stations will allow children to bring their own outdoor treasures to examine under massive microscopes and projector. The exhibit also includes Exploration & Innovation, Sedimentation Table, Storytelling Nest, Cajun Pirogue and an amazing Promise Tree Portal.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Make Your Mark

Entering the second floor, Make Your Mark celebrates New Orleans’ rich art and its architectural, musical, historical and cultural heritage. When children understand and embrace their heritage it invites children to discover how to make their mark with their own original creations.  This is exhibit includes Studio in the Park, Jammin’ House, Jackson Square, NOLA Urban Design Studio, Build Big Dreams, Book Nook & Light Tables and more! 

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Move With the River

Move with the River will immerse children in an action-packed wet world of fun where they will begin to explore the story of the Mighty Mississippi River. Families will follow the journey of Louisiana’s most abundant resource, water! 

Acorn Café 

We’re not done yet, a huge BONUS to your visit to the Louisiana Children’s Museum is the family-friendly Acorn Café! Acorn a Dickie Brennan & Co. Cafe at the new Louisiana Children’s Museum in City Park is the icing on a day of fun exploration. Guests can enjoy a meal indoors or outdoors on the LCM balcony overlooking the lagoon, oaks, and wildlife. The menu is sourced around high quality, local food at an affordable price. The majority of children menu items are $6, and adult entrees range from $6 to $11. Have a little one with a food allergy? No worries! Acorn will be peanut-free and will offer many gluten-free options, including a gluten-free dough for pizzas. Come early or stay late, Acorn will open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with French Truck coffee and pastries served for a morning starter or an afternoon pick me up.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

We can’t wait for you all to visit. The new Louisiana Children’s Museum is breathtaking, but don’t take our word for it, make it a family day trip and plan to visit the new museum in City Park which will open on August 31st. 

Learn more about the museum, prices, birthdays and more on the LCM website at LCM.org.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Duck Duck Goose Day – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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One of our favorite annual events is taking place in two weeks and you won’t want to miss it! Fly over to Bluebonnet Swamp for some end-of-summer family fun at Duck Duck Goose Day. Explore the cultural, historical, and artistic value of waterfowl carvings while viewing vintage and contemporary decoys, wood carvings, boats, and paddles displayed by carvers and collectors from throughout the Deep South and beyond.

Duck Duck Goose Day

Enjoy hands-on activities like the Waterfowl Identification Hike, the Carving Corner where visitors use soap to carve their own mini duck decoys, the Duck Box inflatable jump house, live baby ducklings in the Duck Pen, waterfowl-themed carnival prize booths, face-painting and more. Need more information about your decoy heirlooms? There will be plenty of experts on hand to assist in evaluating your waterfowl collectibles.

Duck duck Goose Day

Duck Duck Goose Day

WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 9 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
COST: $5 per adult / $4 per child (3-17) / free for children 2 and younger / $2 per pass holder

Watch our recap video to see some of the day’s highlights… 

Run like a cheetah to the 14th annual Family Zoo Run Run

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Whether you are a turtle or a hare there is fun for all to be had at the Baton Rouge Zoo’s 13th annual Family Zoo Run Run 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, August 24, 2019. You are welcome to come aim for that exclusive Ostrich Egg award for first place, try out your creative skills to run in an animal-themed costume or enjoy some post-race animal crackers. It’s sure to be a wild time. Where else do you get to run alongside cheetahs, elephants, monkeys and more? 

Baton Rouge Zoo Run Run

Participants can enjoy refreshments for the whole family after the race in our Capital One Pavilion area. As well, any supporter in a participant’s party gains free admission to the Zoo after the race, so you can make a family day after the race! All pre-registered participants will receive a Zoo Run Run T-Shirt on Race Day as well. You can pre-register at http://www.brzoo.org/events/special/zoo-run-run/.

Family Zoo Run Run 5K And Fun Run

You can register on race day at the event near the front entrance of the Zoo starting at 6:30am. 

All proceeds from the event support BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and international cheetah conservation efforts. We encourage our entire community to come out for this one-of-a-kind outdoor experience at the Zoo. So, run like a cheetah and get pre-registered today!

WHEN?

Registration opens at 6:30 a.m.
Fun Run begins at 7:45 a.m.
5K begins at 8:15 a.m.

Race Day

Race day registration will be located at the front entrance of the Zoo. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, take Exit 8A off of I-110 North and turn right onto Highway 19. Continue to the second stoplight and turn right onto Thomas Road. The Zoo entrance is one mile on the left.

Chip Timing

Only 5K runners will be timed. Your RFID timing chip will be attached to your race bib.

Race T-Shirts

Participants who are pre-registered by August 15th are guaranteed a Zoo Run Run t-shirt on Race Day.

Entry Fees

Adult/Teen Registration
  • Pre-registration (before Aug. 24): $25
  • Race Day Registration: $30
Child Registration (ages 12 and under)
  • Pre-registration: $12
  • Race Day Registration: $17

 For more Family Zoo Run Run information check out:  BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Website

For questions or to volunteer, please call (225) 775-3877 or email info@brzoo.org.

Flock on down and join the herd for a great event for competitive and casual runners, walkers, and families alike, all for a great cause. We hope to see you there!