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Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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While this year may look different, there is still much to look forward to… we get a taste of cooler days, pumpkins, cute costumes, and a few fun events. We have compiled our list of fun fall pumpkin patches & 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.

This post will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

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Baton rouge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

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!

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide

AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Corn Maze at Burden

Corn Maze Saturday

A 2-HOUR Corn Maze experience will allow you to traverse the maze, meander through the sunflower fields, ride a hayride and pick satsumas with the ones you love. Other activities include climbing the hay mountain, petting farm with Goula Paradise Farm, make your way through the mini hay maze, take a pic’ and pick-a-pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, and more!

WHEN: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Burden Museum & Gardens 4560 Essen Lane

SESSION TIMES:
Morning: 10 a.m. – noon
Midday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 3 – 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: $15 per person and free for children two and younger. This year’s tickets are pre-sale only and will not be offered at the gate. All ages must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are limited.

Visit the Botanic Gardens website for ticketing and more info! www.lsu.edu/botanic-gardens/events/cornmaze.php

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Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Family fun in a safe environment. The Pumpkin Patch is the largest mission project at JUMC – there will also be photos ops for the family. All net proceeds are distributed to local missions, plus help fund the youth mission trip. Last year they 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 October 8th

WHERE: 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809  Back of Lot.

SESSION TIMES:
Weekdays 11 AM TO 6 pm
Saturday 9 AM TO 6 pm
Sunday 12 PM TO 6 PM

ADMISSION: Free – pay for your pumpkin

Pop-up Pink Pumpkin Patch at Baton Rouge General

The pop-up pink pumpkin patch is coming! Visit Baton Rouge General Medical Center to get your free pumpkin – one per person – while pumpkins last! Two locations this year… and be sure to get your #Protectyourpumpkins T-shirt!!

WHEN : TBA

WHERE: Mid City Campus 3600 Florida Blvd. and Bluebonnet Campus 8585 Picardy Ave.

COST: Entry and pumpkins are free. “Protect your pumpkins” T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds go toward Pennington Cancer Center.

Hallow Jack’s Pumpkin Patch

This quaint, secret patch is getting set up and is now open to the public! Located off of Magnolia Beach in Denham, it’s the perfect spot for a fall photo backdrop. It’s not a pumpkin patch per se, but it’s everything you want in a “pumpkin patch.” Adorable photo ops, great quality in fancy pumpkins, carving tools, seasonal flowers, festive T-shirts, and fall decor. 
 
🎃 WHERE: 6834 Magnolia Bridge Road Denham Springs, LA 70726
 
🎃 HOURS: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Ascension Parish

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

The NewSong On Old Perkins Road Road Road Community Church pumpkin patch, at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, will be open Monday, October 4th through Saturday, October 31st.
🎃 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, as well as various types of gourds from the Navajo Tribe in Northern New Mexico, will be available for purchase.
🎃 Jellies and salsas from the United Methodist Children’s Home will be for sale.
🎃 There will be a photo booth and other photo opportunities around the patch (no paid photography!).
🎃 Free hayrides are available on the weekends.
🎃 Morning field trips for area schools include storytime, hayrides, crafts, and pie-sized pumpkins. All proceeds go to church missions.
🎃 NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Live music, hayrides, delicious food, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts, and more.

WHEN: Monday, October 4th through Saturday, October 31st.

WHERE: 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

SESSION TIMES:
Monday – Friday Hours are 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturdays – 10am – 6pm
Sundays – 12pm – 6pm

ADMISSION: Free – pay for your pumpkin

Livingston Parish

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch

See our full review of Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch and what to expect.

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: September 26 – November 8

WHERE: 31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493

SESSION TIMES:
Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm

ADMISSION: Kids (newborn & up): $8 per child  Adults: Free – Cash Only

Faith Crossing UMC Pumpkin Patch

TBA

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch 

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, hayrides, and mini animal encounters to picking pumpkins out of the patch.

WHEN: Every Saturday/Sunday from Oct 2nd to Nov 21st 

WHERE: Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730 – 225-286-3003

SESSION TIMES:
Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ADMISSION: $16 per person at the door.

St. Helena Parish

Cajun Country Corn

Cajun Country Corn Maze

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
Haunted Nights in October

WHEN: TBA

WHERE: 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

SESSION TIMES:
Friday 5 PM – 11 PM (with haunting beginning at dusk dark)
Saturday 9 AM-11 PM (with haunting beginning at dusk dark)
Sunday 11 AM-6 PM

After November 8th, our hours of operation will be
Saturday 9 AM-9 PM
​Sunday 11 AM-6 PM

ADMISSION: Click here for full details on packages and pricing

Beauregard Parish

CM Farms

CM Farms

Pumpkins, 40+ attractions, a 12-acre maze, farm animals and so much more are awaiting your visit!  Includes a corn maze, jumping pillow, photo ops, animal barrel train, wagon rides, dirt mountain slide, animal barn, tasty eats, and rubber duck races. CM Farms has something special planned for each weekend.

WHEN: Opening October 2, 2021

WHERE: 252 CM Farms Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637 (337) 328-8916 – About 2.5 hours from Baton Rouge

SESSION TIMES:
Saturdays in October 10 am-8 pm
Saturdays in November 10 am-7 pm
Sundays 12-6 pm

ADMISSION: Ages 3+ $18.95

 

Baton Rouge Family Fun 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!

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Harlem Globetrotters Ticket Giveaway 2021

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The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly reimagined Spread Game tour to Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, August 6th at 7pm. The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other. Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks are only some of the thrill you can expect from this fully modernized show. Part streetball from the players who defined it, part interactive family entertainment, the new tour will show off the best of the Globetrotters in a dazzling exhibition of talent and game.

Tickets are on sale now and are available through Ticketmaster.com and the Ticketmaster App.

We’ve teamed up with The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters to host a giveaway for TWO Lucky Families! The Prize packs include a FAMILY FOUR PACK plus MAGIC PASS PRE-SHOW EVENT TICKETS! Enter for a chance to win on our Giveaway widget below.

Harlem Globetrotters Baton Rouge

About Harlem Globetrotters:

This tour introduces new premium fan experiences with unprecedented access and interaction, including celebrity court, passes, meet and greets with players, and in select markets, the #SQUADZONE, where fans have the opportunity to feel like part of the show.

For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters organization has been committed to spreading joy through its unparalleled basketball skill. The Globetrotters have always been global ambassadors of goodwill. Above all, the reimagined team is even more committed to bringing their voice to social justice conversations. They invite communities all over the U.S. to come together and recognize the power of our commonalities and celebrate our differences. The Globetrotters’ mission, to spread the game and bring family entertainment to the world, continues to drive them today.

Harlem Globetrotters- MAGIC PASS PRE-SHOW EVENT

THIS IS A PRE-EVENT PASS and A TICKET TO THE MAIN EVENT IS ALSO REQUIRED.

Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you have an opportunity to spend time on the court with the Globetrotters. Enjoy shooting, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos with the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters!  The unique 30-minute pre-show, “Magic Pass,” will create memories of a lifetime.  All customers must have a game ticket AND Magic Pass for entry.

Everyone attending Magic Pass must have a Magic Pass ticket as well as a game ticket.

Harlem Globetrotters Baton Rouge

Harlem Globetrotters GIVEAWAY:

TWO Lucky Families will win a FAMILY FOUR PACK OF TICKETS to the game plus FOUR MAGIC PASS PRE-SHOW EVENT TICKETS

Three ways to enter via the Rafflecopter widget below. Each entry increases your chances! 

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More Details:

Harlem Globetrotters
Fri • Aug 06 • 7:00 PM
Raising Canes River Center Arena, Baton Rouge, LA

Please read our Contest Rules!

Disclaimer: This event is subject to last-minute cancellations and changes that might not be reflected in this BatonRougeFamilyFun.com post. Please always confirm with this family-friendly business by calling or clicking.

Baton Rouge Fourth of July Guide – Fireworks, Parades, Events and More!

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Looking for all the local 4th of July parades, activities, and fireworks? Many communities are excited to bring back their favorite 4th of July activities in 2021.  Get out your red, white, and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! The Baton Rouge area will host a variety of events celebrating the Fourth of July — from parades and fireworks to festivals and lake parties. Baton Rouge Family Fun compiled a comprehensive list of the festivities, starting as early as July 2nd.

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WHERE TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN BATON ROUGE AND BEYOND – plus parades, food & fun.

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm

The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition and returns in 2021! The theme of this year’s parade is “America: Forever Resilient ”
The Grand Marshal – Baton Rouge sportscaster Matt Moscona. The 2021 Keliworth parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 p.m. on July 3rd at Kenilworth Science & Technology School and roll down Kenilworth Parkway.

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

 

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular – Patriots & Pirates: A Revolutionary Celebration
Sunday, July 4th at 12 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT

USS KIDD 4th of July

Join the USS KIDD Veterans Museum on Independence Day! This event includes military displays on site, Will Wesley performing from noon until 3 p.m., the Marine Forces Reserve Band from Belle Chasse performing from 6-9 p.m., kid’s activities, a River Road Market with food, beverage, arts, and souvenir vendors, and WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi at dusk. All of this will be happening on the beautiful Baton Rouge Riverfront.

USS KIDD Veterans Museum is offering a special V.I.P., that’s Very Important Patriot (or Pirate), event beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include access to the museum for the evening, food and beverages, access to the ship beginning at 8 p.m., and the best view of WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi River.

WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi

Sunday, July 4th at 9 pm

Downtown riverfront in Baton Rouge and Port Allen 9 p.m. Sunday The display will be accompanied by a live telecast on WBRZ+, WBRZ.com, and WBRZ News 2’s Facebook page.

 L’Auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge- FREEDOM RULES WEEKEND

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4th Fest
Canceled

While Fourth Fest won’t be happening in 2021, you can still take advantage of some of the best fireworks views on the Mississippi River!

Gonzalez

Stars & Stripes: A Celebration at Conway
Thursday, July 1st – 6 pm-8 pm

430 Conway Village Blvd., Gonzales
Fireworks, food, face painting, and live music!

 

Walker – CANCELED 

Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd at 4:00 pm

Live bands, face painting, and concessions starting at 4:00. Fireworks at dark!

Orleans Parish

New Orleans City Park’s 3rd of July Celebration

Saturday, July 3rd – 7:00 pm to 9 pm

New Orleans City Park will celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, with a spirited gathering of our community from across the region for a free night of music and fireworks on July 3, 2021, at 7 p.m. on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn.

“We support City Park because of its importance to the City of New Orleans and to the families who reside in the neighboring areas. We grew up in this area and remember how much the City Park meant to us,” says Lisa Romano and Vincent Giardina, Trustees of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust.

7PM: National Anthem sung by Robin Barnes
Performance by Marine Forces Reserve Band

9PM: Fireworks by AFXPro

Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam

Saturday, July 3rd – 3:00 am to 10:45 pm

The Uncle Sam Jam is a family-friendly day of music, food, and fun at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, concluding with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Taking place on Saturday, July 3, this year marks the celebration’s 25th anniversary. The event is free, but different premium parking packages are available.

Iberville Parish

July 4th Hometown Celebration
Sunday, July 4 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The City’s annual July 4th Hometown Celebration, set for Sunday, July 4, includes a fun patriotic boat parade and fireworks.

4th of July Fireworks Near Me

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Festival – Friday, July 2, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Boat Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2 PM

Get ready for the City of New Roads July 4th Festival beginning Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4 in Downtown New Roads. It will be a star-spangled event with fun, fireworks, and live entertainment for all to enjoy. The theme for this year’s event is “Quarantining in America.”
The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, with live entertainment from The Michael Foster Project. A spectacular firework display over False River at approximately 9 p.m. will immediately follow.
The highlight of Saturday is a live performance by Tyree Neal. The unique patriotic boat parade begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at 210 Morrison Parkway.
Event Schedule:
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021
4 PM DJ Robbo
5 PM The Michael Foster Project
6 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
9 PM Fireworks
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2021
2 PM DJ Robbo
2 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
5 PM Tyree Neal
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021
12 PM DJ Robbo
1 PM – 8 PM Waterslides
2 PM Boat Parade
All events FREE and open to the public.

 

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration

Sunday, July 4 – 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm

4th of July Lake Jam on Lake End Parkway! Bands playing from the Judges’ Stand, food vendors, activities for the kids, and fireworks shot from a barge in the middle of the Lake!

 

St. Tammany Parish:

Mandeville

Light Up The Lake

Sunday, July 4 – 10:00 am to 8:45 pm

Picnicking starts at 10 AM, Food Trucks 5 PM, Entertainment 6 PM, Fireworks 8:45 PM.
Price: Free
Mandeville Lakefront – Stage at Coffee and Carroll Sts.
Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448

Olde Towne Slidell 4th of July Summer Concert & Fireworks Show

Sunday, July 4, – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • Old Town Slidell Soda Shop
  • 301 Cousin St, Slidell, LA

Homecoming: Abita Springs 4th of July Celebration

Sunday, July 4, – 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

  • Abita Springs Trailhead, Abita Springs, LA
  • 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Sparks in the Park

Saturday, July 3, – 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, beverages and blankets to Covington’s Bogue Falaya Park on Saturday, July 3rd  for the annual “Sparks in the Park”, a free festival for families and friends to relax and enjoy live entertainments and music, and fireworks at dusk. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends with a bang at 9 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

5-6PM: The Dis Honorable Johnsons (Lacroix Stage)
5-7PM: Northshore Traditional Music Society (Frederick Stage)
6-7PM: Extraordinary Sessions (Lacroix Stage)
6-6:30PM: Hot Dog Eating Contest
6:30-7PM: Watermelon Eating Contest
7-9PM: The Covington Concert Band
8:50PM: Fireworks

 

There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s 4th of July! We hope you have a fun, safe, and Happy Fourth of July with your family!

Due to weather, the pandemic, and other unforeseen factors, firework details can and do change. Please visit the original links and check with coordinators before promising a firework show to your family! Baton rouge FamilyFun can’t be held responsible for inaccuracies, typos, changes, human error, clouds, thunderstorms, or meltdowns from tired children who have stayed up too late to watch the fireworks. (We will, however, commiserate with the meltdowns. We’ll be dealing with them too!) 

Summer Fun in Baton Rouge

International Astronomy Day – Highland Road Park Observatory

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Are your kids interested in anything and everything science? Bring them out to Highland Road Park Observatory for the worldwide celebration of all things astronomy, physics, aeronautics, and the American space program at International Astronomy Day on May 15 from 3-11 p.m. Every year since 2007, Highland Road Park Observatory has proudly taken part in International Astronomy Day, a celebration of all things related to astronomy, physics, aeronautics, and the American space program. Old favorites and new surprises will make this International Astronomy Day a day to remember. Our family has enjoyed this annual event for years, there’s always something new to see and learn! Be sure to bring cash for food and merchandise too! 

International Astronomy Day

Saturday, 15 May from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Free admission. For all ages.
Binoculars recommended after 7:30 pm

International Astronomy Day Schedule

3:15 pm to 5:15 pm = VIEWING: Sun? [Front Viewing Pad]

Our parent star (in the constellation Taurus? at this time) is put into focus. For the past few months activity—sunspots and flares—has been increasing, with the most amazing clusters and hedgerows popping up at suprising times. Utilizing a solar telescope we’ll show you an amazing view of the Sun? in hydrogen-alpha light. Any sizable flares or prominences occurring at this time will be easily seen! Distance, ~151.2 million kilometers.

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm = ADVENTURE QUEST [instructions and form at Information Table]

The frantic search game is always an IAD favorite. Gather the points to get the prizes—but should you redeem for small prizes as soon as possible, or get more points for higher level prizes? Will someone get the big prizes before you?

4:30 pm = 20OGS TOURS (session one) [Large Dome]

Patrons (in two fifteen-minute groups) will see the gears and eyepieces and Sky X program for the largest telescope on site, responsible for over forty asteroid discoveries. Patrons will also view a “road map” for the sky. {Limit three people at one time. First signed up, first served.}

4:45 pm to 8:45 pm = VIEWING: Moon [Front Viewing Pad]

During this time our closest celestial companion will be in its waxing crescent phase—illuminated in Gemini?, just west of the rising Beehive Cluster! Personal binoculars recommended. Distance ~395,000 kilometers.

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm = WARNING—COMET? APPROACHING! [Main Floor]

The alert has been sounded! The raw materials of a “dirty snowball” makes one come to life!

6:15 pm to 7:45 pm = SPACE FACES [near Pavilion]

Decorate your face with one of the planets, a comet?, a galaxy or the Sun? or Moon!

7:15 pm to 8:45 pm = MAGNIFICENT MAGNIFICATION [Main Floor]

The Scope-on-a-Rope is in action at this time for visitors to bring small objects—within reason!—to magnify.

8:00 pm to 8:30 pm = TWILIGHT SKY TOUR [Back Viewing Pad]

The Big Dipper, Arcturus and Spica…Sirius, Gemini? and Leo?. The denizens of the mid-spring sky appeal to young and old, and you may learn more about them than you thought you could!

8:15 pm to 9:45 pm = PHYSICAL SCIENCE DEMOS [Main Floor]

A half-dozen stunning demonstrations illustrating a variety of universal science concepts will be indoors for interaction.

8:45 pm to 10:15 pm = VIEWING: MARS? [West Treeline]

The Red Planet is slipping behind the Sun?, not to be seen again until Halloween. Join us for this last programmed Martian viewing.

9:00 pm to 9:10 pm = VISIBLE PASSES: OBJECT B [Back Viewing Pad]

The thing left over six years ago. What is it? We can’t tell you, but at least we can show you! {Predicted magnitude 0.7}.

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm = VIEWING: BEEHIVE CLUSTER [Front Viewing Pad]

This majestic open cluster is of about 1000 Sun?-like and other stars. Many of these stars can be seen from Baton Rouge. Personal binoculars recommended. Distance 577 light-years. Magnitude: 4.0.

9:10 pm to 9:20 pm = VISIBLE PASSES: INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION [Back Viewing Pad]

Human beings have been living and working at this orbiting base since the year 2000! Tonight, we wave hello to some of those brave men and women as we see the ISS soar through the Baton Rouge sky. {Predicted magnitude -2.1}.

9:35 pm to 9:45 pm = VISIBLE PASSES: CHANG ZHENG 2C ROCKET BODY [Back Viewing Pad]

A very reliable launch vehicle for China. There are several in low-Earth? orbit and we’ll see one before it enters the Earth?’s shadow! {Predicted magnitude 1.6}.

10:30 pm to 11:00 pm = VIEWING: Omega Centauri [location to be revealed]

The legendary globular cluster is notoriously elusive from this latitude. It is IAD tradition to attempt a spotting from a savvy vantage point on the grounds, looking through the gaps in the trees. Believe us, it’s worth it! Distance—hold on to your seat—a whopping 18,000 light years. Personal binoculars strongly recommended.

All viewing is weather permitting.

Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoolights – Making Spirits Bright

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Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights (Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 30)! Baton Rouge Zoolights festive mile-long trail through the Zoo in the evening boasts more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy. 

Baton Rouge Zoolights

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. 

Zoo Lights


 

Baton Rouge Zoolights

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Admissions gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

Admission:

Adults/Teens: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 2-12: $3
Friends of the Zoo Members: $3 per person​

Prices will be reduced by 50% when guests present non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 

ZOOLIGHTS IS:

  • 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.

Baton Rouge Zoolights displays will include the following:

BREC Baton Rouge Zoolights

LIGHTED DISPLAYS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

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

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch: Know Before You Go

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The weather last weekend was too glorious to stay indoors, so my family and I made the drive over to Barn Hill Preserve to check out their annual Pumpkin Patch. We had a great time and definitely plan to make it a fall tradition.

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkin patch is open from 9:00-4:00 every Saturday and Sunday in October and November. Entry is $15 per person, but there was so much to do that I felt the price was justified. The ticket price includes 1 small pumpkin picked from the pumpkin patch. There were animal encounters, a corn pit, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, hayrides, corn maze, archery, games, kangaroo walkabout, and lots of other activities. 

Add-on encounters with a two-toed sloth, spectacled owl, and anteater are not included in door price and are $10 per activity, per person

Barn Hill Preserve

We arrived around 10:30 am and it only took us about 15 minutes to park and pay. There was a bit of a line but it moved quite efficiently. Upon getting to the front, I was pleasantly surprised to find they take both cash and card options, as I was unable to get a firm answer to this question on their website or social media before arriving. 

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

We started the day by practicing our archery, then enjoyed zoo-like enclosures featuring a lynx and a pair of very friendly otters. After that, we found our way to the Kangaroo Walkabout, which we unanimously agreed was the highlight of our trip. Kids and adults alike delighted in getting up close with baby goats, kangaroos, and even a giraffe!

We even got to feed the baby goats, which was such a sweet experience.

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch

We then walked down a rocky path to the actual pumpkin patch, which had its ups and downs. From afar, it was beautiful. Between the stunningly perfect weather providing a cloudless blue sky, to the lovely bright greens and oranges of the pumpkins, it made for gorgeous photos. Up close, it was a bit less perfect; we were frequently side-stepping gooey smashed pumpkins and large ant piles. That said, everyone found their perfect pumpkin. There were picnic tables set up where we could have painted them, the thought of even semi-wet paint entering my vehicle was enough for me to veto that activity.

Eating at Barn Hill Preserve

On-site food options limited, but the preserve does permit outside food and drink. We weren’t sure what to expect, so we brought a picnic lunch. It was perfect and there were multiple options for seating. If picnics aren’t your jam, they offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers for $5 each. There was also a mobile bar on site serving coffee, tea, soft drinks, and mocktails, as well as a selection of sweet treats.

Barn Hill Preserve

There were a few things I didn’t love, like the only bathrooms being two portapotties at the entrance. I don’t know about your kids but mine are horrified by the things, which caused us to make an early departure. There wasn’t any direction as to where to find things, like the animal show we got lucky and stumbled upon or the corn maze we never did locate. A map or signage would have been hugely helpful. Lastly, though the crowds weren’t bad, people tended to bunch up around activities and it was difficult to social distance at times. More and more people arrived as the day went by, so my suggestion would be to arrive first thing on a Sunday morning to avoid the bigger crowd.

Barn Hill Preserve

Overall, my family had a great time at Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch! Our highlights were the Kangaroo Walkabout, the otters, and all the great photo ops. I’m looking forward to going again next year and having an even better time now that we have this experience under our belts! If you’ve been before, what advice would you give families who are planning to go for the first time? Join the conversation on our Facebook page. 

Baton Rouge Family Fun

Christy is a Northshore native who in 2018, was dragged kicking and screaming to Denham Springs. After a short period of adjustment, she’s learned to love her new home and enjoys exploring all the Baton Rouge area has to offer. A working mother of two, she balances her free time between hanging out with her family, writing, and baking for her home business, The Little Things Cakes.

 

Visit our Family Friendly Baton Rouge Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond. 

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.  

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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!

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

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!

 

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Holiday Brass – Houmas House Plantation

 

BREC Holiday EventsBREC Holiday Events

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

 

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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!

Wellness + Wine – A Self Care Ladies Night Out To Give Back

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Spend a night unwinding and pampering yourself with Baton Rouge Moms and Hands Producing Hope at Perkins Rowe Friday, November 8th for an evening of self-care, fun and giving back! Wellness + Wine – A Self Care Ladies Night Out event will include pampering – mini spa experiences, food, drinks, shopping, raffle, Photo fun, swag bags, conversation with local wellness partners and more—and all for a great cause.  You can purchase tickets here! 

Wellness + Wine

In order to take care of our families well, we have to learn to take care of ourselves well. Let’s spend one-night unwinding, pampering ourselves, and learning about how we can help women around the world live full and healthy lives.  Additionally, Wellness + Wine is a fundraiser for Hands Producing Hope, a local non-profit bringing opportunity, education, and hope to disadvantaged women around the world. We are proud to say that all ticket proceeds will go to Hands Producing Hope!

Wellness + Wine

 

We are also excited to announce that Wellness + Wine is the exclusive preview night of The Hope Shop Pop-Up, Hands Producing Hope’s fair trade shop. All attendees will be the first to see and shop the exclusive merchandise changing lives around the world!

Your ticket to Wellness + Wine includes a drink ticket, wellness experiences, consultations from local wellness experts, swag, sips, bites and more! Grab your tickets here!

Wellness + Wine Details: 

Wellness + Wine would not be possible without our sponsors! We are so very grateful for the following businesses that have partnered with Baton Rouge Moms! 

Wellness Experiences: 

Raffles:

  • Large Drybar Gift Basket
  • Glow Mobile Basket valued at $200
  • Hands Producing Hope Gift Basket valued at $100
  • bareMinerals Beauty to Love 8pc Collector’s Deluxe Original Collection valued at $240
  • URBAN DECAY Naked Honey Eye Shadow Palette valued at $50
  • Erin Condren Coiled LifePlanner Bundle with Accessories valued at $75
  • Live Free Gift valued at $50 
  • and more!!! 

VIP Ticket $45: – ($120 Value) 

Wellness + Wine

SWAG – (Over $100 Value)

Wellness + Wine Food Sponsors

Baton Rouge Sprouts

Ambrosia Bakery

 

Wellness + Wine Sponsors

Special thanks to our Title Sponsors! 

Rapid Urgent Care

Rapid Urgent Care Baton Rouge is located on Essen Lane across from Walgreens and near Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Rapid Urgent Care Baton Rouge is open every single day of the year to meet your urgent care needs. 

Causey Med AestheticsCausey Med Aesthetic in Baton Rouge proudly brings the most cutting edge medical spa and aesthetic services to our clients. Be sure to shop our line of medical-grade skincare products.

Drs. Danielle and Drew Causey provide the best experience in Baton Rouge while promising a relaxing, high-end atmosphere and the best services to suit your needs.

Rejuvime Med

At Rejuvime Medical, our anti-aging specialists in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Metairie, LA, use bioidentical hormones created at a certified compounding pharmacy. These hormones are unlike synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones serve as the exact makeup as those naturally produced in your body, reducing risk factors and symptoms associated with synthetic hormones.** Along with biodentical hormone restoration therapy, Rejuvime offers vitamin injections, vitamin infusions, HGH supplementation, cosmetic injectables, and various nutraceuticals to optimize your results.

PeRfect Events is an event planning boutique prepared to create amazing events that fulfill every aspect of our clients’ wish. We are certified stress relievers! With an eye for detail and an ear for buzz, we take planning logistics and promoting an event to a whole new level. Founders of PerRect Events, Erin Fulbright and Brittany Frances, have over 10 years of combined experience in the public relations field and a knack for making every event PeRfect! 

Pour Girl of LA Mobile Bartending LLC is ready to service any event, big or small, and can accommodate all budgets with their reasonable rates! Contact Pour Girl of La Mobile Bartending LLC about booking or to receive a quote for your next event!

 

 

 

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsors! 

Illuminate Natural Health is a Naturopathic clinic that offers services for female health including infertility and preconception through postpartum care; autoimmune, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, pediatric neurodevelopment disorders and neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Sarah absolutely loves everything surrounding the topic of pregnancy and birth, which led her to write her first book, Preparing for Pregnancy, which will launch in Fall of 2019. To provide natural and organic products for the women she serves, Dr. Duhon partnered with Heather Jade Apothecary to establish the product line Mama Bird Baby Bird. She has the knowledge and ability to apply healing modalities such as nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, functional neurology, lifestyle coaching, among many others to assist in the most appropriate, individualized healing path for your optimal well-being.

 

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Attention Baton Rouge Moms!! Have you been to the Joint Chiropractic on Siegen Lane yet? Dr. Julie LaCour specializes in chiropractic for pregnancy and infant adjustments. ASK about their NEW PATIENT SPECIAL for ONLY $29 (Includes adjustment, exam, and consultation, $39 Value) Gentle chiropractic treatment including joint mobilization, soft tissue treatment, and therapeutic exercise is safe and effective during pregnancy. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to address the challenges of the pregnant body including loosening ligaments and increased weight. Chiropractic care can also help babies struggling with colic! No appointments needs, JUST WALK-IN!! You can find them at 6555 Siegen Lane Suite 12 in Baton Rouge.

Functional medicine is healthcare for the 21st century. Instead of treating individual diseases, functional medicine looks to heal the underlying dysfunctions present in the body that contribute to each condition. We believe you can’t diagnose or treat someone by assuming they are the same as everyone else. With the most advanced diagnostic testing we are able re-balance physiological systems with targeted nutrition support & lifestyle changes designed with each person in mind to unleash your body’s inherent healing ability, achieve wellness and weight loss. We all have people in our lives who depend on us…but we can’t be there for them if we don’t have our health. 
 
Thyroid disease, fatigue, inability to lose weight, diabetes, cholesterol, gut issues, overall poor lifestyle contribute to many diseases.  Functional Medicine can help you find a new path to health and happiness through better nutrition, exercise, and guidance from Dr. Keta and her team.  It’s a lifestyle NOT diet!

 

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!

 
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