Whether you are a turtle or a hare there is fun for all to be had at the Baton Rouge Zoo’s 16th annual Family Zoo Run Run on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. This newly updated 5K Run through the Zoo is a Baton Rouge favorite! It features a professionally managed and timed 5K Run that begins […]
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Are you ready, Baton Rouge? The Savannah Bananas are coming to town! If you haven’t already heard the exciting news, the Savannah Bananas, known for their zany antics and hilarious baseball performances, are making their only collegiate venue appearance in Baton Rouge. From March 14 to March 16, 2024, the Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman
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Great news for Baton Rouge moms: Woman’s Hospital will open Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in September 2024. Pregnancy and having a baby can trigger intense emotions, from excitement and happiness to being overwhelmed and anxious. Women face hormonal and physical changes and the new responsibilities of caring for
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We recently discovered Maddie’s Footprints, an exceptional organization that offers both emotional and financial support to families in the Greater Baton Rouge area experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Countless families, including my own, have endured the silent heartache of losing a pregnancy or child. It’s a sorrow that no one should bear alone, and
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Parenting 101: Always know where the remote is, and always have a backup plan for homework help. While I can’t assist with the remote, I’ve discovered the latter with free online tutoring and resources at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. Kids, say goodbye to dragging Mom and Dad through algebra or the War of
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Numerous Louisiana wildfires are currently raging across the state; the enormity of this crisis is evident in the heartbreaking scenes unfolding in Beauregard, Vernon, and Sabine Parishes in Southwest Louisiana. Dozens of homes lie in ruins, multiple firefighters have sustained injuries and mandatory evacuation mandates continue to be enforced. More than 30,000 acres have burned
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The Baton Rouge Family-Friendly Weekend Guide is your comprehensive source for the top events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge this weekend. Discover a wealth of family-friendly options available in Baton Rouge and beyond, ensuring that quality time with your loved ones is never in short supply! Events are subject to change, be sure
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Let’s be honest, the back-to-school season is STRESSFUL. As moms, we carry the brunt of that stress burden. From uniform shopping to supply lists, new shoes to backpacks, moms are making lists and checking them twice. We are also attending to more than the logistics, which speaks to the emotional toll of this season. We
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The Hope Shop, operated by Hands Producing Hope, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new location on Government Street, marking an exciting chapter of growth and expansion. The move brings an expanded retail space, doubling the store’s capacity to showcase an even broader range of fair trade and handmade items that empower communities
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New Park Alert! Ascension Parish Recreation announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new playground additions. The Youth Legacy Duplessis Park is complete and ready for PLAY!! The new additions to this beautiful new park are innovative and functional for the whole family! Youth Legacy Duplessis Park is a GameTime National Demonstration Site
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It’s official – the new Reimagined Aquarium and the new Audubon Insectarium are NOW OPEN! Be one of the first to visit the two completely reimagined and redesigned Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium and see all there is to discover at Audubon Nature Institute. AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM The Aquarium temporarily closed in November to undergo
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The long-awaited summer months are finally here, and while fun in the sun is top of mind for us all, we’re also thinking about how we can help encourage students to keep reading over the summer. The East Baton Rouge Parish Summer Reading Program is the answer! Make plans to join in the fun during
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