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Family Night at the Museum – 12 Famous Museums With Virtual Tours

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We know the Governor’s announcement that all public schools will be closing through April 13th has left us all with lots of questions. Unexpectedly staying home can have some complications beyond having enough food and supplies. Many are wondering what they are going to do with the kids for the next month. There is a plethora of resources for our families to learn and enjoy the extra time we will have together. How about Family Night at the Museum??? According to Fast Company, Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world. 

Now, families can “go to the museum” and never have to leave the couch.

Google Arts & Culture’s collection includes the British Museum in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Guggenheim in New York City, and literally hundreds of more places where you can gain knowledge about art, history, and science. This collection is especially good for students who are looking for ways to stay on top of their studies while schools are closed.

Family Night at the Museum - 12 Famous Museums With Virtual Tours Family Night at the Museum – 12 Famous Museums With Virtual Tours

British Museum, London

This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can also find hundreds of artifacts on the museum’s virtual tour.

Guggenheim Museum, New York

Google’s Street View feature lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

This famous American art museum features two online exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of American fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many renderings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras. The second is a collection of works from Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer.

Musée d’Orsay, Paris

You can virtually walk through this popular gallery that houses dozens of famous works from French artists who worked and lived between 1848 and 1914. Get a peek at artworks from Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, among others.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

One of Korea’s popular museums can be accessed from anywhere around the world. Google’s virtual tour takes you through six floors of Contemporary art from Korea and all over the globe.

Family Night at the Museum - 12 Famous Museums With Virtual Tours

Pergamon Museum, Berlin

As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamon has a lot to offer – even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient artifacts including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course, the Pergamon Altar.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Explore the masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age, including works from Vermeer and Rembrandt. Google offers a Street View tour of this iconic museum, so you can feel as if you’re actually wandering its halls.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, ingenious painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum – the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the 8th Century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

This less well-known gallery houses the art collection of one of Florence, Italy’s most famous families, the de’Medicis. The building was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 specifically for Cosimo I de’Medici, but anyone can wander its halls from anywhere in the world.

MASP, São Paulo

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a non-profit and Brazil’s first modern museum. Artworks placed on clear perspex frames make it seem like the artwork is hovering in midair. Take a virtual tour to experience the wondrous display for yourself.

National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

Built in 1964, this museum is dedicated to the archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage. There are 23 exhibit rooms filled with ancient artifacts, including some from the Mayan civilization.

Sadly, not all popular art museums and galleries could be included on Google Arts & Culture’s collection, but some museums are taking it upon themselves to offer online visits. According to Fast Company, the Louvre also offers virtual tours on its website.

To see more of Google Arts & Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website. There are thousands of museum Street Views on Google as well. Google Arts & Culture also has an online experience for exploring famous historic and cultural heritage sites.

This article originally appeared on TravelandLeisure.com.

Red Stick Refinement – Eat, Drink, and Mind Your Manners

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There’s a new etiquette teacher in town and our kids may need her more than we would like to admit! Manners, politeness and being confident in social situations are characteristics of proper etiquette — imperative lifelong skills that will transform the lives of our children. While we do our best to teach our children these basic skills at home, with full days and the busyness of life some important lessons can fall through the cracks… that’s where Red Stick Refinement can make all the difference!
 
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Red Stick Refinement’s Baton Rouge Etiquette Classes focus on teaching both traditional etiquette and also modern etiquette. Founder, April Palombo Setliff, teaches the Importance of Eye Contact, Handshakes, and Proper Introductions. These are skills students will use their whole life, instilling confidence in children and teens so that they feel confident in any social situation. During class students also learn to set a formal table and learn how to eat both American and Continental (European) Style. They also write thank you notes and for the teenagers discuss Social Media Etiquette. Our children are considered digital natives, and with our digital world managing your social media presence is important. 
 
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April has taught hundreds of kids from over 20 different schools in the Baton Rouge Area. In addition to teaching classes out of her home, she also travels to campuses to teach. Below are a few options for classes at Red Stick Refinement:

PART I – SOCIAL SKILLS 
We discuss Eye Contact, Handshakes and Proper Introductions. We also talk about respecting others and writing Thank You Notes. Social Media Etiquette is addressed for classes of teenagers.

PART II – DINING ETIQUETTE 
Students learn all there is to know about table manners for both ladies and gentlemen. They learn to set a formal table and also how to eat both American Style and Continental (European) Style.

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Red Stick Refinement‘s Top 5 Etiquette Lessons a Child Needs to Know

1.) Put the device down and make Eye contact. Eye contact, Handshakes, and Proper Introductions are the first things in teach in my class. Having a firm handshake and making Eye Contact not only shows the other person respect, but it also shows self-confidence. I want students to walk away with self-confidence to succeed in any social situation.

2.) For teens, I discuss Social Media Etiquette. They have heard the bad that can happen by posts, so I try to encourage the good. I teach there is a way to position yourself in the best light online.

3.) Send thank-you notes! Thank you notes are becoming a lost art but they are still so very important in my opinion. Send thank-you notes in a prompt manner. State the gift or service you are thankful for then state WHY. 

4.) Table Manners: Learning table manners are important because it’s a skill set they will use their whole life. Have your kids take turns setting the dinner table. Make it a fun activity instead of a chore. 

5.) Be Kind & Mind Your Manners: I feel a person with good manners can carry a conversation and make the people around them feel comfortable, respected and welcome. When making a proper introduction say the name of the older person first out of respect. Or the person of higher authority. For example, if a teen is introducing a new friend to their parent the parent’s name should be said first. “Dad, I’d like to introduce to you my new friend, Matt. Matt, this is my Dad.” A good conversationalist takes it a step further by making a connection between the two people. This encourages the conversation to continue. “Dad, Matt plays soccer at his school. Matt, my Dad coaches my soccer team. We have a game coming up this weekend. When is your next game?” Make a connection then you could ask an opened ended question.

The above is just a glimpse of some of the lessons kids and teens will learn with April at Red Stick Refinement. And Etiquette lessons are not just for children and teens, April also teaches business and personal etiquette for adults!

For more info., visit Red Stick Refinement online on Facebook, Instagram and on their website www.redstickrefinement.com.

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. 

PetSuites Baton Rouge – Stay and Play, Boarding and more!

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We recently had the opportunity to visit the new PetSuites Baton Rouge facility at 8200 Perkins Road near Southside Produce. We were pleasantly surprised by the facility, the qualified and knowledgable Pet CPR certified team and the many services they provide. It’s guaranteed to be your pet’s new favorite place! Pet Suites has a gorgeous facility focusing on safety, comfort, and fun for your fur babies!  It’s truly a one of a kind experience that features bone-shaped in-ground pools, indoor play yards and unique services including all-day play and puppy preschool! 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

There’s no doubt that PetSuites Baton Rouge will provide the most fun a dog can have. They will also provide a tailored, safe environment for your four-legged bestie. The attention to detail on every level is impressive. The facility is sparkling clean with climate-controlled indoor playrooms, they keep clean bedding and high-quality (easy on the tummy) food available for their guest.

Stay and Play, Boarding and Grooming

Above all, they really get to know the dogs and cats and cater to each pet’s unique personality. Playgroups are arranged by pet size and personality after rigorous safety evaluations. They also monitor every feeding and playtime to make sure guests are eating well and getting plenty of exercise. 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

As the “Leader of the Pack” in the pet boarding industry, PetSuites currently operates 27 locations in 12 states. For nearly 20 years, PetSuites has been providing a convenient one-stop location for daycare, overnight stay, and grooming services, therefore, Pet Parents can have peace of mind knowing that PetSuites’ top priority is caring for their pet’s needs with genuine love and exceptional care – keeping them happy, healthy, and safe. 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

One of our Baton Rouge Moms Ambassadors, Courtney Cotharn-Lambert, had the opportunity to check out PetSuites and get her dog groomed, here’s a short review from a Baton Rouge Pet Mama:

“I had the pleasure of getting to tour the PetSuites facility off of Perkins. They have suites for dogs and cats to stay; indoor and outdoor play spaces, yard time, play time, and cuddle time. They also provide puppy training and grooming. My sweet Yorkie and Carin terrier mix needed a bath and a cut badly. They got her shot records and then escorted her back. A little less than two hours later I get a call that she’s finished and ready to be picked up. I pick her back up with little wait time in the lobby and let me tell you that eleven year old girl looked some kind of cute! She was dressed in a purple bow and bandanna. This place is cute, well staffed, and I’m looking forward to using them again in the future. Go take some time and check them out!”

PetSuites Baton Rouge

PetSuites Baton Rouge New Customer Specials: 

  • New customers will receive $35 off their first services (boarding, grooming, etc.) – not valid on retail items. All they have to do is type the code “SOCIAL35” in the additional information section if they fill out the registration form online.

  • New customers can also book now and get their first day of daycare FREE! https://batonrouge.petsuitesofamerica.com/reservation

Unique Services:

All Day Play – for the most energetic and social guests! Over 8 hours of play during the day, large outdoor play yards include exercise equipment and puppy pools in warm weather, the indoor playground provides lots of room to play and relax when needed.

The new PetSuites Baton Rouge care facility features fun and expansive play areas, comfy cat condos, appealing daycare options, overnight boarding, grooming and more. Amenities include early check-in/late check-out and an extensive retail area for all your pet’s needs. Stop by the Baton Rouge location for a free tour and experience the PetSuites difference for yourself! To learn more, visit Pet Suites on Facebook, Instagram and on their website. 

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. 

Gluten-Free King Cake Recipe – Mardi Gras 2020

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I pride myself on being a solid scratch baker: Alton Brown practically raised me, for Pete’s sake, not to mention I audited an online Food Science class from Harvard one semester (hair flip). Harvard, people! So when I was tasked with developing a recipe for gluten-free king cake, I wasn’t intimidated. How hard could it be, I know how to bake!

As it would turn out, I do NOT know how to bake without gluten.

Gluten-Free King Cake

Test after test came out dry, crumbly. Disappointing. Just when I had decided I never wanted to see Bob’s Red Mill 1-To-1 baking flour again, I realized: I was going about it all wrong. I was trying to force my favorite king cake recipes to be gluten-free, rather than find a great gluten-free recipe that I could then make my own. Off to the internet I went.

I quickly became overwhelmed by expensive, unfamiliar ingredients. Whey protein isolate? Tapioca starch? Potato flour? If I were looking to get into the gluten-free baking market professionally, investing in these might have made sense. But all I really wanted was to occasionally be able to make a good king cake for my friends.

After some thought, it finally dawned on me: what was simple, comparably inexpensive, and easily accessible? Bread mix! After all, what is king cake, after you strip it of all the flavors, fillings, and toppings? Just mildly sweet, soft, bread.

I used Hodgson Mill gluten-free white bread mix because it was convenient to pick up at my local supermarket, but this recipe is straight-forward enough to work with whatever your favorite may be. For best results, it should be the kind that stays loose, like the consistency of a thick cake batter. I hope you enjoy creating your own homemade gluten-free king cake and would love to hear about the results!

Gluten-Free King Cake

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Cake
  1. 3 ½ cups Gluten Free Bread Mix of your choice
  2. ½ cup butter, divided (one stick)
  3. 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  4. ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  5. ¼ cup light brown sugar
  6. ½ teaspoon vanilla
  7. 1 ½ cups milk
  8. 1 ½ teaspoons fast rise yeast (included in most mixes, check yours to confirm)
  9. ½ teaspoon salt
  10. 2 large eggs, room temperature
  11. 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  12. 1 teaspoon orange zest
  13. ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Glaze
  1. 1 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  2. 1 tablespoon milk
  3. 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  4. 1 teaspoon almond flavoring (optional)
Sugar Topping
  1. 1 ½ cups white sugar
  2. Purple, Green, and Yellow food coloring
  3. 3 sandwich size plastic storage bags
Cake
  1. 1. Prepare a standard size bundt pan by spraying with thoroughly cooking spray and lightly coating with either cornmeal or GF baking flour. Tap out excess.
  2. 2. Melt ¼ cup butter (half stick) in a medium sized bowl; add ½ cup white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Stir to combine, set aside.
  3. 3. Warm milk in a small bowl to approximately 100*-110*. It will be warm to the touch but not scalding.
  4. 4. Add 1 teaspoon of the remaining sugar and all of the yeast to the milk. Stir, set a timer for 5 minutes and set aside.
  5. 5. Pour the bread mix into a mixing bowl of a stand mixer* equipped with the paddle attachment. Add remaining sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt and mix on low briefly, just to combine.
  6. 6. Melt the remaining ¼ cup butter.
  7. 7. When your 5-minute timer goes off, add milk and yeast mixture to bread mix along with melted butter, room temperature eggs, cider vinegar, and orange and lemon zests.
  8. 8. Mix on low until mostly combined, stop the mixer and scrape the bowl well with a spatula. Mix again for on medium-high for 3 minutes. The dough will be similar to a very thick cake batter.
  9. 9. Spoon approximately 1/3 of the dough into prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top with another 1/3 of the dough, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Finish with the last 1/3 of dough, smoothing the top with a wet spatula. Spray lightly with cooking spray, cover loosely in cling wrap. Allow to rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  10. 10. Preheat oven to 375* near the end of rising time.
  11. 11. Bake at 375* for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested.
  12. 12. Turn out onto a cooling rack after 5 minutes, allow to cool completely.
Sugar Topping
  1. While cake is cooling, divide sugar into 3 sandwich bags. Add the purple, green, and yellow food coloring to the bags, then seal and shake. Add more food coloring, a few drops at a time, until desired color intensity is reached.
Glaze
  1. Combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and almond flavoring (if desired). Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled king cake then top with colored sugars immediately.
Notes
  1. *A hand-held mixer can work also, but add 2 minutes to mix time. Mixing by hand is possible but tough on the arms! Stir for 8 full minutes if by hand.
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Gluten-Free King CakeThe Little Things Cakes is a home-based bakery owned and operated by Christy Broady. It was founded in 2016 when increasing demand for her baked goods inspired Christy to go into business on her own. In the three years since starting, Christy has grown from making a few dozen cupcakes here and there to several elaborate cakes a month. With her sophisticated flavors and impeccable attention to detail, Christy can’t wait to show you why it’s the little things that will truly make your next event special.

Mother Son Dance benefiting OLOL Children’s Hospital – Giveaway

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Calling all BOY MOMS, grab your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy a memorable evening for mothers and sons! Baton Rouge Moms is honored to be a media sponsor for the annual Mother-Son Dance hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Activities will include face painting, balloon artists, dancing contests, fun games, costumed characters, music and much more! Proceeds from the Mother-Son Dance will benefit Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.

Mother Son Dance

 

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Superpower Hour
3 – 4 pm

Use your SUPERPOWERS for fewer lines and more fun with early access to the 2020 dance! Limited tickets are available for our first-ever SUPERPOWER HOUR and they will sell quickly, secure your spot today! *Please note, all Superpower Hour attendees must also purchase tickets for the dance. Superhero Sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets to Superpower Hour.

Mother Son Dance

Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.

When: Sunday, January 12, 2020, 4 – 6 pm

Where: Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, LA

Tickets: Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.ololchildrens.org/mothersondance

Proceeds from the Mother-Son Dance will benefit the freestanding Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.

What is the Mother-Son Dance?
The Mother-Son Dance is an opportunity for moms and their sons to spend a fun-filled, memorable evening together.

Is there an age limit for the dance?
Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.

What is the attire for the dance?
Dressy casual is recommended.

Will food and drinks be provided?
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. A cash bar will also be available.

What is the individual ticket price?
Tickets are $50 per attendee. (So, $50 for Mom and $50 for each son.)

What is the Superpower Hour ticket price?
Superpower Hour tickets are an additional $25 per attendee. All Superpower Hour attendees must also possess tickets to the Mother Son Dance. (So, $75 for Mom and $75 for each son to attend the Mother Son Dance with early access to Superpower Hour.)

The new hospital, designed specifically for children, has six floors, 350,000 square feet,  It includes inpatient beds, a pediatric emergency room, surgical unit, a dedicated hematology/oncology unit that will serve both inpatients and outpatients, playrooms on every floor and more. The hospital also includes a four-story, 95,000 square foot medical office building primarily for pediatric medical specialists. Whether through community outreach programs, health education, physician training, advanced research, or a state-of-the-art hospital completely dedicated to the care and healing of children, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital stands ready to change our children’s future and we are so very thankful for them.

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Baton Rouge Moms is hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the dance!! Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway widget below with more entry options on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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Operation Imagination: NEW Indoor Play Area in Baton Rouge

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Something NEW and EXCITING has opened up for families in Baton Rouge! If you’ve been wishing for another indoor play option for your littles, you’ll want to visit Operation Imagination, an intimate 2,000 square foot imaginative indoor play area where children can explore, learn and have fun through pretend-play! We’ve partnered with Operation Imagination to host a giveaway, be sure to enter below!! 

Operation Imagination

Operation Imagination is a unique and imaginative play experience designed for young children. The play stations have been well planned with great attention to detail to stimulate children’s minds through exploration and pretend play. Unlike other local facilities, Operation Imagination doesn’t just focus on active play but use pretend-play to engage the mind. The elements/activities are structured for preschool-age children to learn gross motor skills and build confidence as they interact in this “town within a town” with settings such as a grocery store, a theater, a camping area, home, education station, a mail stop, construction area, streets, an airplane to fly and more!

Operation Imagination

 

Pretend play is the acting out of stories that involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions; an important part of thinking and brain development. Our focus is for those 6 months to 7 years old looking for a play space to put their imagination to the test. 

Operation Imagination

There are endless options for pretend play inside of the magical walls of Operation Imagination. If you’re searching for a new birthday venue for your little one, you can book parties too! You can also reserve a time for larger groups of field trips. Have questions about Operation Imagination, no worries, they have answers on their FAQ page here!

Events

Operation Imagination also holds events and craft times – the next event is coming up in December. Wear your Christmas PJs and join Operation Imagination for milk & cookies, letters to Santa, elf hats and Playtime and a special Elf guest all the way from the North Pole! Register here!! 

Operation Imagination

 

WHERE:
4606 Jones Creek Rd, 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70817, US

HOURS: 
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday Closed

PRICE: 
Children under 1 (utilizing the play space) – $4
Children over 1 – $7
Adults – Free

GIVEAWAY

We stopped by Operation Imagination and we were blown away by this locally mom-owned play area, it was evident that it was created with much thought and love. Don’t miss out on this gem, your little ones will LOVE it! We’ve partnered with Operation Imagination for a fabulous GIVEAWAY too! Operation Imagination wanted to bless one mama with a 10 Visit Punch Card – valued at $70! 

 

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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. 

2019 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide – Sponsored by Rapid Urgent Care

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Our Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide is our largest guide to date with over 50 events.  This list will be updated daily as we learn of new events being hosted in our area. We’re sharing events within a 60 mile radius of Baton Rouge. Whether you’re looking for a Christmas parade, holiday-themed performance, Santa visit, or lights display, there’s the cornucopia of holiday-themed programs and events throughout the season. Be sure to grab for our FREE Christmas Events List Printable so you don’t miss an event! If you have an event or activity to add, please email us – info@BatonRougeMoms.com

Thanks to Rapid Urgent Care for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Events Guide.  

Baton Rouge Christmas events

2019 Baton Rouge Holiday & Christmas Events Guide 

Baton Rouge Events and Christmas Guide

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Battle of the Bands: 4:00pm

Parade Starts: 5:30pm

The 68th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge on December 9 at 5:30 pm. Every year, more than 70,000 people watch the parade live and thousands more enjoy it on television through the holiday season. The Parade is a celebration and a great way to connect with the community. The parade is open to everyone. Typically the parade includes about 80 entries. These entries are a mix of marching bands, celebrities, dance troups, non-profit organizations, and local businesses in seasonal themes.

ZooLightsZooLights 2015 Baton Rouge

November 29 – December 30
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas
Gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

  • A mile-long trail through the Zoo
  • More than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays
  • A festive family activity, adding to the quality of life for residents throughout the region
  • The beginning of a new tradition

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. 

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: Safari Photo Booth, Seasonal Specials from the Flamingo Cafe’, Safari Post Gift Shop

A Rural Life Christmas

A Rural Life Christmas Baton Rouge

Sunday, December 2
12:30pm until 6:00pm

Ring in the Holiday season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration at the LSU Rural Life Museum.  Decorations with natural trimmings representative of special times of long ago will be displayed throughout the museum’s grounds.  Seasonal activities such a musical groups, demonstrating artisans, open-hearth cooking, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will present during this event.

Admission: $10.00 per person. Children 10 years and younger are admitted for free. 

This event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit from Papa Noel!

Holiday Skating on the River

The Raising Cane’s River Center will once again magically transform the arena into a “Winter Wonderland” just in time for you to create your holiday memories. 

Please join us for a skating session soon and create winter memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets are currently available at the Raising Cane’s River Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, and charge by phone at-1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please contact the Raising Cane’s River Center at 225-389-3030.

Festival of Lights Friday, November 30th, 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Two popular events intertwine for a special holiday Far-Out First Friday combined with the annual Festival of Light’s activities – all rolled into one exciting night! Join an evening under downtown’s historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 35-foot Christmas tree in Town Square. Bethlehem Village with a real-life village set in Biblical times where children can craft ornaments and decorations, plus a magical train ride on the Mansion Express at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Visit Santa’s Gift Shoppe and listen to holiday music during an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts. 

A full schedule of Downtown Baton Rouge Christmas Events can be found here!

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Downtown Baton Rouge Christmas events

All aboard The Polar Express! Wear your holiday PJs and bring your family and friends to enjoy this beloved holiday movie like never before in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, and warm up with complimentary hot chocolate before each show.

This event is included in general admission, $12 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-12) and seniors (65+). LASM Members are free!

Sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 4:00pm
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:00pm
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 4:00pm
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 4:00pm

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou

December 14 & 15, 2019

The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou, created by Molly Buchmann and Sharon Mathews in 1992, has become one of the most highly-anticipated events of the holiday season. Accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, the production incorporates local landmarks while maintaining the grandeur and integrity of the classic ballet. This lavish production continues to thrill children and adults alike, and snow is always guaranteed!

 

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Holiday Brass – Houmas House Plantation

 

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Creole Christmas: Sunday, Dec 1st 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Magnolia Mound Plantation
Creole Christmas is an annual event featuring seasonal decorations in the historic house, traditional songs in French and Spanish sung by local school children, period demonstrations, folk crafts and the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel.

See full list of BREC events here. 

 

Reflections of the Season – West Baton Rouge

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON

Drive through the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center and view the spectacular lights. Take advantage of the FREE shuttle service as there is no parking available on the grounds of the WBR Conference Center during this event; Parking will be at Louis Mouch Multipurpose arena located at 152 Turner Road. You must obtain a wristband at the entrance gate to participate in all the activities. Come inside the conference center to visit the talking reindeer. Walk through the holiday decorated rooms. Enjoy carnival rides for the children or buy those last minute gifts from our crafters. Santa will be here on Friday and Saturday nights only.  Take your holiday pictures with Santa and his elves. 

HORSE & BUGGY RIDES. Cuddle up in a blanket next to your friends and loved ones and take a ride through the lights in a horse-drawn wagon for $5.00 per person. Bring your family and friends and make West Baton Rouge and “Reflections of the Season” part of your Christmas tradition.

Holiday Events Beyond Baton Rouge

 

Nottaway’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

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It’s time for Nottoway’s annual Christmas Bonfire Festival! For just $5 per car, you’ll experience a night filled with music, food, vendors, bonfires, fireworks, Santa and more!

  • Friday, December 7,  | 5-9pm
  • Bonfires on the Levee
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • Food & Concessions
  • Holiday Music
  • Christmas Church Choirs
  • Carolers Roaming the Grounds
  • Louisiana Vintage Dancers
  • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • A Visit From SANTA!
  • Fireworks
  • Admission is only $5 per car! 
    Buy your tickets online to avoid the long lines!

Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans

Celebration In The Oaks- New Olreans

Celebration in the Oaks season:
Open Nov. 30 through Jan 1, 2019
Closed Christmas Eve
Open Christmas Night
Closed New Year’s Eve
Open hours:
Friday and Saturday 5pm to 11pm
Sunday through Thursday 6pm to 10pm

Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This beloved annual celebration is fun for all ages and has become an enduring holiday tradition for families, who come to Celebration in the Oaks to ride the train or carousel every year. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions, from light displays to the walkways lined with dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local school groups. Perennial favorites include the two-mile train ride through glittering light exhibits, the animated Cajun night before Christmas display, and of course, New Orleans’ iconic snowman Mr. Bingle.

Family Preview Party – New Orleans

celebration_in_the_oaks-family_party_logo_4_600_510November 18th – Kids get the royal holiday treatment at their own Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party and – bonus! – mom and dad can enjoy this family experience without lifting a finger. Your little ones will feel like the kings and queens of the ball at this fun-filled party.

And special this year at the Celebration in the Oaks Family Party – we’ll have the characters from FROZEN! That’s right, Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and the lovable Olaf. They’ll be walking around and will be ready to take photos with the kids (and those who are kids at heart, too). Don’t forget your camera.

Krewe of Jingle Parade & More! – New Orleans – TBA

New Orleans’ official holiday parade, the “Krewe of Jingle,” will once again delight locals and visitors alike with authentic parade floats, marching bands, stilt walkers, Christmas characters and many more magical surprises!

A Civil War Christmas- – St. Francisville

12/7 • Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville – A Colonial Christmas School Day, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Preregistered students will learn about Christmas traditions in early America. Wassailing, hunting for Christmas dinner, and origins of Christmas traditions are just some of the things students will experience. For more information call 888.677.2838 toll free or 225.635.3739 locally.

12/8 • Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville – A Dickens of a Christmas, 6 – 8 p.m. The plantation comes to life during the holidays, as it shows off its seasonal decorations. Costumed guides accompany the visitor on a trip into the past through the candlelit Oakley House. Take a taste of what´s cooking in the kitchen, or just enjoy the yearly Christmas dance or listen to live period music. For more information call 888.677.2838 toll free or 225.635.3739 locally.

Christmas in the Country St. Francisville

Nothing says Christmas to an excited child more than a parade, especially a safe small-town one like St. Francisville’s popular Christmas in the Country parade the first Saturday each December, complete with marching bands and decorated floats, Santa resplendent in his sleigh. Millions of tiny white lights trace soaring Victorian trimwork and grace gallery posts to transform the entire town into a veritable winter wonderland for Christmas in the Country, as special activities throughout the extensive National Register-listed downtown Historic District provide fun for the whole family at this celebration of the season, a joyful alternative to mall madness. View the full schedule of events here.

Christmas in the Village – Zachary

Come out to the annual Christmas In The Village in the Zachary Historical District! Kickoff the holiday season and join Zachary Mayor David Amrhein as he welcomes everyone to the annual Zachary Christmas In the Village Celebration from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. The event will take place in the Zachary Historical District, on Virginia Street behind City Hall and this year, expands to the fire station and along Main Street to Lee Street. Bring a camera to take photos while you meet the Whoville characters. Santa will be at the Whoville House at the corner of Virginia and Florida streets.

Noel Acadien au Village – Lafayette

LARC’s Acadian Village

NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 23, 5:30-9:00 pm Nightly (weather permitting)

HALF A MILLION LIGHTS   ~  NEW ANIMATED DISPLAYS  ~  CARNIVAL RIDES  PHOTOS WITH SANTA  ~  LIVE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL CUISINE   ~   HOLIDAY SHOPPING – VIP Parking Available 
For more information, click on the drop-down menu on the Noel Acadien au Village tab.
LARC’s Acadian Village hosts its 23 night Christmas festival fundraiser annually in December to benefit LARC, a local 501c(3) non-profit organization benefiting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
Noel Acadien au Village features half-a-million lights, including the fully lit  Chapel, new displays for our Acadian home porches, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, holiday shopping in the Christmas Store and much more! 

Louisiana Bonfires Chrsitmas25th Festival of the Bonfires – St. James Parish

December 14, 15, 16,
Lutcher Park
2545 Louisiana Avenue
Lutcher, LA

CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER…CAJUN STYLE! Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! 

Christmas Past Festival: Old Mandeville

Christmas Past Festival  Christmas Past Festival DEc. 8th  10 AM-3 PM in Old Mandeville.

The Christmas Past street festival is packed with over 40 vendors lining Girod Street.  The festival will extend from near the Mandeville Trailhead complex and continue down to the lakefront.  Keeping with an international season theme, each block will highlight a different region: Germany, England, France, Louisiana, and America.  For maps and the program of events,  please visit their Christmas Past Festival Facebook Page.

Christmas Under the Stars – Slidell

The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Parade of Trees, the life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, Christmas songs, and much more. 

 

Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights

Holiday Trail of Lights

This would be another option for a day trip and lots of driving along with lots of memories made.

The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights has existed for nearly 30 years to enhance the holiday experiences for locals, visitors and group tours. The trail spans I-20 and I-49 in north Louisiana and incorporates Shreveport-Bossier, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Alexandria/Pineville.

Festivities generally start in mid-November and run through the New Year. Some of the popular and recurring events include shopping/dining/entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Shreveport-Bossier, Fasching Festival in Minden, shopping and dining in Antique Alley in Monroe-West Monroe, Festival of Lights in Natchitoches and the Christmas parades in Alexandria/Pineville.

The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights can be experienced in one day or a week with each day totally unique and special. The cities are all within driving distance of one another, making the tour a convenient hour-long trip from any one city to its neighboring city. Visitors are encouraged to see the brilliant lights, dine at the local restaurants, dance at the festivals, shop, and play in all of the eight festive cities.

See a full list of featured events—> https://www.holidaytrailoflights.com

 

There will be many fun events that you won’t want to miss taking place, we’ve created a fun Christmas Events List printable for you to print and fill out so you don’t miss a thing! 
Baton Rouge Moms PrintableBaton Rouge Christmas events bucket list printable

 

FIND US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM  for more community info, activities and events!

Thanks to Rapid Urgent Care for sponsoring the Holiday Events Guide.

Mistletoe Market Shopping Extravaganza

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Mistletoe Market Baton Rouge Eighteen years ago, two women entrepreneurs were on a mission to develop a market where local vendors could create a memorable shopping experience and it has grown to be more than they could have ever imagined! What started with 10 vendors, has now grown to over 120 vendors, and from just a handful of shoppers to now an expected 6,000 shoppers at Mistletoe Market! 

 

Shoppers will have access to a multitude of vendors from boutiques, to chefs, to hand crafted work. Mistletoe Market always strives to provide the best shopping experience by creating a child-friendly environment with wide aisles for ease of shopping. Make sure to stop by the Kids Zone at Mistletoe Market to meet everyone’s favorite Snow Queen and her friends! They will be available at different times for meet and greets and pictures free of cost! 

Mistletoe Market

Mistletoe Market Shopping Extravaganza VIP

Baton Rouge Moms is excited to partner with Mistletoe Market for the third year as a premier media sponsor! We will host a Mistletoe Red Carpet for some photo fun at this year’s Mistletoe in the Morning VIP Shopping Experience – Saturday Nov. 11th!! 

 

Purchase a VIP Shopping Pass for just $20 and receive discounts, FREE premiere parking, sweets & treats and fun in a relaxed, comfortable shopping atmosphere.

What is included with the VIP Shopping Pass?
  1. VIP Shopping from 8am to 10am
  2. Premiere Parking {FREE & close}
  3. Princess Greeting
  4. Royal Shopping with complimentary orange juice in champagne glasses and sweets and treats at the Baton Rouge Moms table
  5. Exclusive discounts! (Receive 20% off select popular retailers from 8am to 10am)
  6. Photo fun on our Mistletoe Red Carpet hosted by Baton Rouge Moms
  7. Get your shopping done early, before the crowds, in a fun comfortable atmosphere!

  Learn more and purchase tickets —> http://bit.ly/MistletoeVIP

Cookies with Santa at Mistletoe Market – SOLD OUT

Mistletoe Market at Lamar Dixon (9039 S. St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, La 70737)

This year Mistletoe Market is excited to offer something new for your little ones. Cookies with Santa! This fun experience will include:

Decorating cookies w/individual decorating kits. Write letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply. Child will deliver the letter directly to Santa -photo with Santa -storytime & sing along with Santa & Mrs. Claus -and other fun activities Come and let us show your children a Santa experience like no other. ***How it works…. Purchase one ticket per child. Parents get in free to take pictures, assist their child and observe the fun. Parents please note that table seating is reserved for the children unless you want to purchase an extra ticket for yourself.

Why Mistletoe Market?

Mistletoe Market is a firm believer in giving back to the community. Each year, Mistletoe Market chooses a local charity, involved with children who have terminal illnesses, and donates a portion of admission prices. Last year, Mistletoe Market was able to raise over $5,000! 

This year’s chosen charity is Cheering for Breanna Foundation, a local organization that makes dreams come true for children with a terminal illness, from electronics to family trips. 

Don’t delay, get your VIP shopping pass today and we’ll see you at the Mistletoe Market!

BATON ROUGE TRICK-OR-TREATING TIMES | TRUNK-OR-TREAT

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Baton Rouge has many Halloween events for family-friendly fun leading up to the big night.  Oct. 31st is just around the corner. One thing parents need to be aware of, especially parents who are new to Baton Rouge or new to having kids trick-or-treating, is that most areas have specific trick-or-treat hours.  And in many communities, they only get two “official” hours to trick or treat. 

Aside from the Baton Rouge area annual neighborhood trick-or-treating fun, there are many other trick-or-treat events happening around town. To help you make the most of this spooktacular season, we’ve provided a roundup of family-friendly Halloween events! We also have a Kids Eat Free on Halloween list here.

Enjoy this Halloween with your family and friends, Baton Rouge!

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Trunk-or-Treat that we missed, please let us know!

BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS

{TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE}

 East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
 West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 
 Ascension Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
 Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Oct. 31
 Pointe Coupee Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat & Fall Festivals 

Spook N Rowe

 

Boo at the Zoo

WHEN: Oct. 26th & 27th 
WHERE: Baton Rouge Zoo

The Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza. Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes and visit over 21 treat stations throughout the Zoo. Family-friendly activities and experiences during the Halloween season can be hard to find, but we can assure you that a day at Boo at the Zoo will feature fun, education, and plenty of treats! 

Halloween events near me

BREC-A-Boo: Forest

WHEN: Oct. 26th, 10am & 6pm
WHERE: BREC’s Forest Community Park

Children’s Village:
Something’s brewing at BREC! Fall Festival is almost here. Get your children’s costumes ready and yours if you dare. There will be a children’s village for ages 10 and under to experience fall-themed carnival games, character visits, arts, and crafts, as well as music in the park.
Ages: 10 & under

Haunted Hike:
For those who dare, come travel with BREC through the history of Forest Community Park through a guided hike, which will begin at dusk. Together we will unveil what this park is really made of and what creatures have lived and do live all around. If under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the haunted hike (Recommended for ages 10 and older). Be sure to disguise yourself in your best costume and at 7 p.m. we will gather to see you can impress the judges the best.

Starts at Dusk (last ticket is given out at 10 p.m.)
Ages: 11+
$5 per person

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Baton Rouge Haunted HikesSwamp Haunted Hikes

WHEN: Oct. 25th 6-8pm
WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Bluebonnet 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. 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! $6 per person

Forest Community Dog Park Trick-or-Treat

WHEN: Oct 25, 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: Forest Community Dog Park

Bring the dog and the entire family to this dog-friendly Trick or Treat event. Local pet organizations will be in attendance distributing valuable information, candy for the kiddos and treats for the dogs. Dress up your dog for the Best Costume Contest as well!

Baton Rouge Trick or Treat

Halloween Night Out (Sensory-Friendly)

WHEN: Oct. 25th – 5pm & 6:30pm
WHERE: LSU Student Union – 310 LSU Student Union

Join us for sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, and Fall activities.
Elementary Children: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Teens & Young Adults: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
REGISTER >>> https://conta.cc/2o0UiU4

Sensory Friendly Halloween Baton Rouge

St. Andrew’s UMC Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

WHEN: Oct. 27, 4 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Andrew’s UMC Baton Rouge 17510 Monitor Ave

This Fall Festival is sure to be fun for all ages. This event is from 4:00-6:00 PM and includes inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, cake walk, live music, and trunk or treat. Trunk or treat will be held from 4:00-4:30 PM. If you are interested in decorating a trunk for trunk or treat please contact the church office.

Trunk or Treat Baton Rouge

 Renew Church and Florida Boulevard Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat 

WHEN: October 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Renew Church – Baton Rouge

This event is 100% free of cost and family-friendly. Trunk or Treat is an event where families come with their kids, dressed in their costumes, to a safe and loving environment where kids get candy, play games, eat snacks, and have fun! We encourage everyone to come on out and invite your friends and family!

Trunk-or-Treat Baton Rouge

St. Luke’s Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat

WHEN: Oct 27, 3:30 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church BR 8833 Goodwood Blvd

Gather your family and friends, dress in favorite costumes, and come out to St. Luke’s for family fun! Our annual fall festival expands this year with the welcome addition of visual and performing arts from our school community! The festivities will begin in Witter Hall at 3:30 pm with the Spooktacular Concert & Art Show, featuring band, choir, and art students from our school. The fun continues with carnival games and trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot from 4 pm until 6 pm. Free and open to all!

Old South Baton Rouge Trunk Or Treat Fest

WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Dean Malik Center 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive

To provide a safe and fun environment for kids and families Old South Baton Rouge Economic Redevelopment Group will be hosting “Trunk-or-Treat” Fest on Thursday, October 31st from 5pm – 8pm at The Dean Malik Center (Old American Legion Post) 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up and get into the spirit of things as they visit decorated car trunks and candy stations where community participants will be passing out treats. Best kid costumes, grown-up costumes, and car trunk will be awarded. Come out and enjoy music, snacks, and refreshments. The public is invited and admission is free.
Neighbors and businesses are welcome to participate and all donations are welcomed. For questions or to Sign up or please call or text 225-910-2029.

BOOth Fest at The Way Church

WHEN: Oct. 25, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Way Church of Denham Springs

A family fun evening on Friday, October 25th at The Way Church of Denham Springs!
Doors open at 6:00pm with multiple booths, lots of candy, a photo opportunity, and food.
We encourage you to wear family-friendly costumes!

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First United Methodist Church of Gonzales Trunk-or-Treat

WHEN: Oct. 27, 4– 6 PM
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

Join First United Methodist Church of Gonzales October 27th from 4pm-6pm for an eventing of FREE fun, food, and fellowship!

Trunk or treat near me

Charles R. Kelly Community Center Trunk-Or-Treat

WHEN: Oct. 26, 5 – 7 PM
WHERE: The Charles R. Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy and much more!!!

Baton Rouge Trick or Treat Trunk or Treat

Lighthouse Church-Zachary Trunk or Treat

WHEN: Oct. 31st, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Lighthouse Church-Zachary 3844 Noble St Zachary LA 225-301-1677 Hosted
Trunk or Treat is a Free Family event at Lighthouse Church on Oct 31st, 6 pm to 8 pm. Candy, Free Food, Inflatables, and Much More. 

Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat

Ascension Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat

WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Ascension Baptist Church 

This is a FREE and SAFE alternative to Halloween for the community in our church parking lot. Decorated trunks, games, candy, prizes and chili. This event is for the entire family so don’t miss out on the fun!

Zoar Baptist Church Annual Fall Festival

WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Zoar Baptist Church

Join the fun at Zoar Baptist Church for our Annual Fall Festival! It is a fun Halloween alternative! GAMES, INFLATABLES, TRUNK OR TREAT, & FOOD! Hosted by Zoar Baptist Church in Central.

Baton Rouge Trick or Treat

Tanger Outlet Trick-or-Treating

WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Tanger Outlet Gonzales

Calling all ghouls and goblins – join us for Tanger Trick-or-Treating! Come decked out in your favorite Halloween attire, to enjoy:
– FREE candy or treat from participating retailers
– DJ dance-alongs
– Register to win a $100 Tanger Gift Card
– The first 100 children to check in at Shopper Services, Suite 299, next to J. Crew receive a FREE serving of GELATO from City Gelato.

Gonzales Trick or Treat

Looking for more? Check out our list of Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes!

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade: Fifolet Festival & Fun Run

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It’s Baton Rouge Halloween time!! If you’re looking for Trick-or-Treat times and Trunk-or-Treat locations click here. If you’re looking for Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide click here!! Halloween parade and Haloween festival information are below! 

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Town

Halloween Town is your one-stop location for all things Halloween this fall! Scheduled between the Pumpkin Pi Race and the Halloween Parade, Halloween Town offers vendor booths, food and beverages, live entertainment, contests, character encounters and much more!

DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2019
TIME: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Baton Rouge

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:30 – 9:30 am: Alias Page Band
8:00 am: Pumpkin Pi Race begins
9:30 – 10 am: Race awards and presentations
10 – 10:30 am: Festival Singers – Baton Rouge Magnet High A Cappella Choir
10:30 am – 1 pm: The BOBS Band
1 pm – 4 pm: Hoppin John Band
4 pm: Halloween Parade Rolls

Family fun throughout the day!
*CONTESTS
*FACE PAINTING
*PUMPKIN PAINTING
*CARNIVAL /YARD GAMES
*LIVE MUSIC
*ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS
*FOOD TRUCKS
*BEER GARDEN
*Ninja Obstacle and Aerial performances by GymFit – Adventure & Fitness
*Feats of Strength performed by The Atlas Strengthshop
*Live mural painting by Marc Fresh Art

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

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

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade This year’s Halloween parade will be out of this world!! Don’t forget to DRESS IN COSTUME and bring nonperishable FOOD DONATIONS for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The food bank truck will lead the parade and actively take donations straight from the crowd!

Walk in the Parade!!

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

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

 GIVEAWAY: 4 Spots on 10/31 Consortium’s Baton Rouge Halloween Float!

Baton rouge halloween parade

Enter the Giveaway on our Facebook & Instagram pages!

Be sure to check out our 2019 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide for more Baton Rouge Fall Family Fun!