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Rockin’ at the Swamp – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Rocks, crystals, and gemstones, oh my! Rockin’ at the Swamp has been a family favorite for years. Our boys enjoyed going year after year. In previous years we enjoyed the different learning stations, playing games, rock climbing, digging for shark teeth, and playing with the giant stones!

Rockin' at the Swamp

Photos from previous Rockin’ at the Swamp events.

Rockin’ at the Swamp

If you like nature’s earthly treasures, this event will rock your world!;) Join BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to explore the world of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils.  Add to your rock collection or find some unique gift items at the Rockhound Market. Try your skill scaling the rock climbing wall. Learn to identify different rocks and minerals and make your own take-home identification card on the Treasure Trail. Experience the excitement of the gold rush while hunting for iron pyrite in our Gold Mine. Try out some rockin’ crafts or paint your own Rock Animal in the craft corner. Explore ancient life forms in the Fossil Quarry. This is one rockin’ day of fun highlighting geology and earth science.

Rockin' at the Swamp

Food and beverage purchases are available from on-site vendors.

Rockin' at the Swamp

Date: March 15
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Adult/$5 Child/$4

For More Information
225-757-8905
sguidry@brec.org

Mardi Gras 2022 – Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

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Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be family-friendly. The festival seems like it was made for children, with floats derived from the depths of the most ingenious imaginations, costumes, and masks that express unending creativity, bold colors, and joyous music abounds through parades. And, most importantly, the beads, doubloons and other treats thrown to the crowds from the floats are a child’s delight. It’s that time of year and we have your full Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule below!

Mardi Gras 2022 is Tuesday, March 1

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Madri Gras Fun Fact: Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872 to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis  Alexandrovich Romanoff, whose house colors were purple, green and gold.

2022 Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule:

Please check the individual parade organizations’ websites for updated details.

CAAWS MYSTIC KREWE OF MUTTS
Sunday, February Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

North Boulevard Town Square

Festivities start at 10:00am. There will be Bark in the Park, an EBRP K9 Demo, Dog Costume Contest, Parade, and After Pawty at Raising Cane’s on Third Street! For more details or to register for activities, visit www.caaws.org/registration.FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES ARE ALLOWED, NOR ANY LEASHES LONGER THAN 6′. Your dog should have a proof of current rabies vaccination tag. No puppies under 12 weeks, aggressive dogs, or dogs in heat are allowed.

Krewe of Artemis
Friday, February 18th at 7 PM

The Parade route starts and ends at the Raising Cane’s River Center. The parade rolls throughout Downtown Baton Rouge and passes the State Capitol.

The Krewe of Artemis will roll through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Join the excited revelers as they line the parade route while joining in the festivities and experiencing Baton Rouge Mardi Gras….Artemis style!! Revelers will be treated with themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature High Heeled Shoe, along with footballs, tambourines, stuffed animals, float beads and lighted throws. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street.

Saturday, February 19

Krewe of Oshun – Noon

Parade will roll along Howell Boulevard. Festival will be held at BREC’s Scotlandville Parkway Conservation Park.

The parade starts on Harding Blvd. at Noon, then heads down Scenic Hwy, then 72nd Ave, and then finishes down Howell Blvd. After the parade, there will be a block party at the ExxonMobil YMCA and a festival with live music, food contests, a “Children’s Village”, vendors, and more!

For more information on the parade and festival, click here.

Krewe of Mystique de la CAPITALE – 2 PM

This family-friendly parade begins and ends at the intersection of River Road and St. Philip Street, next to the Raising Cane’s River Center. The route traverses much of Downtown Baton Rouge.

The Krewe of Mystique de la Capitale welcomes you to the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade as they celebrate 44 years of parading in Louisiana’s capital city. They are the city’s oldest parading Mardi Gras Krewe and we’ve shared 41 wonderful years of carnival fun in Baton Rouge.  Enjoy plenty of floats, marching bands, dancing groups and, of course, Throws!! They will roll at 2pm beginning near the Canes Rivercenter and proceed down River Road before our trip through downtown!

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade

Krewe of Orion – 6:30 PM

The Parade route starts at the  intersection of St. Phillip Street and River Road and ends at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

The Krewe of Orion’s 23rd annual Mardi Gras parade in downtown Baton Rouge will once again take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade

Parade goers will be treated to a line of exciting, colorfully-lighted, and tractor-pulled floats. Following the parade theme, “Glad to be Back“, floats will be decorated to depict many items that tend to roll. On the floats, masked and costumed riders will throw plenty of themed parade medallions, Krewe of Orion signature footballs, cups, plush items, Orion doubloons, lighted throws, and beads.  Marching bands, dance groups, and marching units will be among the great sights and sounds at this wonderful family-oriented parade.  Visit the website for more information https://kreweoforion.com/parade/.

Sunday, February 20

Mid City Gras – 1:00pm

The parade starts at the intersection of 19th Street and North Boulevard and ends at the intersection of North Boulevard and Foster Drive.

A COMMUNITY EVENT IN THE HEART OF MID CITY, BATON ROUGE

Mid City Gras is always the Sunday before the Sunday before Mardi Gras on North Boulevard, a road connecting North and South Baton Rouge.

Friday, February 25th


Krewe of Southdowns – 7 PM

The parade route begins at Glasgow Middle School, across Stanford Avenue to Cherrydale Avenue and ends at Perkins Road.

The Krewe of Southdowns is Baton Rouge’s first, and most unique, family-friendly night Mardi Gras Parade. Join them February 25th 2022, rain or shine, in the Southdowns neighborhood for our 35th annual parade. It’s showtime! For more information, visit our website at www.southdowns.org

Port Allen

Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks 
Sunday, February 27th at 1 PM

The west side’s only nighttime parade. Lighted throws, street parties, family fun! The 37th Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras parade will begin and end at the corner of the LA-1 Service Rd and Oaks Ave. The parade route is as follows: east on Oaks Ave to Jefferson Ave, north on Jefferson Ave to Court St, west on Court St to Sixth St, north on Sixth St to Louisiana Ave, east on Louisiana Ave to Jefferson Ave, south on Jefferson Ave to Oaks Ave, west on Oaks Ave to LA-1 Service Rd.

Krewe Denham Springs
Saturday, February 19th at 3:00pm

Begins at DSHS, travels down Range and turns right on Veterans.

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

 

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
Saturday, February 26th 10:00am to 7:00pm             

Free Family Friendly Annual Mardi Gras Festival held in North Blvd Town Square, Downtown Baton Rouge. Enjoy a whole day of live music, art, and great food. The event will showcase live bands and Krewes, with a Vendor Village, art exhibits, food and more.

Baton Rouge Family Fun is your Family Friendly Mardi Gras Headquarters!

View our comprehensive Family Friendly Mardi Gras Guide HERE!!

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras

Baton Rouge Zoo Family Zoo Run Run

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Whether you are a turtle or a hare there is fun for all to be had at the Baton Rouge Zoo’s 16th annual Family Zoo Run Run on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. Run like a cheetah to the 16th annual Zoo Run Run 2-Mile Race and ½ Mile Kids’ Fun Run presented by Ochsner! At the run, enjoy the scenery as you scamper, trot or gallop your way through BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. All proceeds from the race support your Baton Rouge Zoo and international cheetah conservation efforts. Again this year, all participants earn a medal! After the race, participants are invited to join the Zoo for food, refreshments, and an award ceremony.

REGISTER HERE! 

Baton Rouge Zoo Family Zoo Run Run 

Where else do you get to run alongside cheetahs, elephants, monkeys, and more? 

Race Day

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

On-Site Registration Begins 6:30am

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Begins 7:30am

2 Mile Race Begins 8:15am

Chip Timing

Only 2-Mile runners will be timed. Your RFID timing chip will be attached to your race bib.

Race T-Shirts

Only participants who are pre-registered by October 22nd are guaranteed a Zoo Run Run t-shirt in thier size on Race Day.

Entry Fees*

Adult/Teen Registration
  • Pre-registration (by Nov 13): $30
  • Race Day Registration: $35
Child Registration (ages 12 and under)
  • Pre-registration: $17
  • Race Day Registration: $22

REGISTER HERE! 

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

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

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

 

Healthy Mamas research study – Pennington Biomedical

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Less than 15 weeks pregnant? Want to learn about healthy habits for you and your growing baby? Join the Healthy Mamas research study! Your child’s long-term health begins in the womb, and what you eat during your pregnancy influences the health of your baby.

Research has shown that excess weight gain during pregnancy can have long-term consequences for both mother and baby. In recent years, almost half of all pregnant women in the United States gained more than the recommended amount of weight over the course of their pregnancies. An estimated 1.1 million women in the U.S. each year enter pregnancy with obesity, and women with obesity before pregnancy have the highest likelihood of gaining excess weight during pregnancy.

Healthy Mamas Pennington Biomedical

The good news is that for women with excess body fat, staying close to the same weight throughout pregnancy and losing some body fat throughout pregnancy may help prevent health problems during pregnancy and delivery and improve long-term health for both mother and baby! Prior research from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that women with obesity who maintained weight or lost a modest amount of weight during pregnancy did not lose precious water, placenta, or baby weight – they just lost unhealthy body fat!

Healthy Mamas Research Study

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical have developed the Healthy Mamas study to further research weight maintenance and determine the health effects of a lifestyle program that supports weight maintenance during pregnancy in women with obesity. Participation in the study lasts about 8 months, and study participants will complete 4 clinic visits and 3 or 4 short ultrasound visits in the Pennington Biomedical outpatient clinic throughout pregnancy until 2 weeks postpartum.

Every mom who participates in the Healthy Mamas study will receive at no cost:

  • Education on healthy behaviors during pregnancy
  • Follow-up during pregnancy to assess changes in weight, eating, activity, and health
  • Follow-up at 2 weeks postpartum to assess mother and baby’s health
  • Compensation of up to $400 for time and participation.

To qualify for this study, participants should:

  • Be a woman less than 15 weeks pregnant
  • Be 18-45 years old ·
  • Have a Body Mass Index between 35.0 and 55.0 [calculate your BMI here]
  • Be expecting one baby in the current pregnancy
  • Be willing to eat study foods
  • Be willing to enroll their infant for study procedures after birth

If you are interested in volunteering for the Healthy Mamas study, visit the website to screen online or to learn more! https://bit.ly/HealthyMamasStudy

You can also learn more by calling 225-326-0546 or emailing moms@pbrc.edu.

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Back to School: Ensuring an A+ start to the school year

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Back to school…three words that represent great joy to parents who are ready to get back to routine and bring great anguish and “pain” to kids who aren’t quite ready to give up their summer freedom. In order to ensure a smooth transition from the fun and less structured summer into a new school year, I think it is important as parents to take the time to talk to our children about their worries and concerns going into the fall semester.

Back to School

Back to School: Ensuring an A+ start to the school year

Back to School – Ask Questions

The question could be as simple as, “Is there anything you are worried about for this school year?” I know in my office when I ask this question, I have had many a parent be surprised by the answer their child might give. When we know what our children are worried or afraid of, it makes us, as parents, better equipped to give them the guidance they need to maneuver through the unchartered waters of a new school experience happily and successfully.

Back to School – Set Expectations

I encourage parents to teach children to view school as their job—what better time to start teaching children about work ethic than from the very beginning of school. As parents, we should set expectations for our children in regards to their “job” performance, and if these expectations are not met, then they should be held accountable.

Now, the expectations, as well as the consequences, will, of course, vary by age, but even the youngest child should understand that they should strive to be the best they can be at their job. Even my son, who is starting Pre-K 3, knows that mommy and daddy expect him to listen to his teacher, follow directions, and be a good friend to his classmates. If he doesn’t achieve these things, he doesn’t get to read books at night (his favorite pre-bedtime activity).

These expectations are established from the get-go so that there is no confusion about the “job description.”

Back to School – Establish a good rapport with your child’s teacher

I also encourage all parents, but especially the parents of elementary-aged children, to establish a good rapport with their child’s teacher. After all, the reality is that in many cases, their teacher will spend more time with them during the weekday than we will.

It is crucial to make sure there are channels of communication that exist between parents and teachers, and these should not be one-way avenues. Parents should feel comfortable bringing up concerns to teachers, just as teachers should be respected when they bring concerns back to parents.

A partnership between teacher and parent is vital to helping children achieve success in the classroom which often translates to increased self-confidence in kids.

Stay positive

So as everyone heads back to school, establish those expectations, let them know their “job description,” and then make sure your voice as a parent is a positive one with excitement, support, and encouragement for the upcoming school year.

As kids make the trek up the ladder to reach those expectations you have set, make sure they know you are their biggest cheerleader and will always be behind them to catch them when they stumble, to give extra little pushes along the way, and to celebrate all of their achievements all from a place of unconditional love.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share family resources and Baton Rouge Family Fun’s experiences with food, fitness, and health as well as opinions from some of our local experts. This content is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice.  When it comes to your health or the health of your child, please be sure to contact your physician.

Giveaway: Mother’s Day Bundle – Baton Rouge Family Fun

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to do something special for one lucky local mama, so we partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to put together a Mother’s Day Bundle full of goodies VALUED AT OVER $450. It’s a selection of amazing gifts that any mom would definitely appreciate. 

Enter for your chance to win this giveaway using the widget below and learn a little more about our partners and the awesome gifts included!

Mother’s Day Bundle

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa Handcrafted – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa makes wares and wears with story and soul, primarily focusing on handcrafted, locally inspired, and functional jewelry.
They are a husband and wife team armed with two degrees in landscape architecture, two brains spinning with creativity and curiosity, two kids, two dogs, and lots of heart for what they do and why we do it. Follow their work and life @mimosahandcrafted on Instagram!
 
 

Chicken Salad Chick (Baton Rouge) – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Chicken Salad Chick is THE place for chicken salad lovers to rejoice! They’ve taken this Southern favorite to a whole new level with over twelve flavors! They also offer tasty soups, sides, and desserts in addition to the chicken salad that started it all, and they’re giving away a $100 Gift Card to one lucky mama and her family!! 

 

Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Chantilly Cake & Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Mother's Day Giveaway

 Shannon’s Sugah Shack is blessing one mama with a personalized 3 layer 6” Chantilly Cake with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mascarpone cream, fresh whipped cream – boxed and bowed for Mother’s Day. Plus, 6-pack of hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries! Shannon specializes in decorative cookies, cupcakes, decadent cookies, cocoa bombs, southern desserts, and cakes! You can message her with any questions or orders on her Facebook page.

 

Meagan Jenkins Flowers –Flowers for Mama Arrangement

Mother's Day Giveaway

Meagan Jenkins brings bespoke, garden-style designs to your weddings and events as well as holidays throughout the year. No two couples, families, or celebrations are alike, and Meagan is passionate about helping your event reflect that uniqueness through custom designs, original color schemes, and personal details.

Celebrate the mamas in your life with a keepsake ceramic planter full of springtime! One of you will get this beautiful bouquet this mother’s Day!! Container and flowers are designer’s choice and will be a colorful mix of high quality, garden-style blooms. There’s still time to send one to your favorite mom; delivery on Saturday, May 8th in Greater Baton Rouge is included. Preorder ends Monday, May 3rd. Order on Meagan’s website: www.meaganjenkinsflowers.com
 
 

Sephora Favorites – Vacay All Day Set – Get ready for summer, mamas!! 

Mother's Day Giveaway

What it is: A set of Summer-ready faves for the perfect protection, waterproof holy grails, and luxurious lotions and scrubs to help you beat the heat.
What Else You Need to Know: This vacation-ready set includes three full-size, bestselling products from Tarte SEA, NARS, and Dr. Brandt Skincare.

Mother’s Day Bundle Includes:

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Safe to Eat Cookie Dough – Eggless – Sponsored by Party Time

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The aroma of homemade Christmas cookies baking in the oven is one of the most glorious smells during the holiday season. In our home, there is not a more highly-anticipated (and delicious) Christmas task than baking cookies. With cookies comes cookie dough and kids and adults alike can’t seem to bake cookies without trying the raw dough. A few years ago a friend introduced me to a delicious, egg-less cookie dough recipe that is completely safe to eat raw! Find the full recipe below! 

safe to eat cookie dough

You can use this recipe for cookie-cutter cookies, Santa whiskers, chocolate chip cookies,  thumbprints, just about any recipe that calls for shortbread or sugar cookies. Of course, to bake the ultimate Christmas cookies, you also need cookie cutters and all the decorating fixings!  

Cookie cutters are timeless, and there’s a reason—they work. They save your sanity because mama doesn’t have time for freehand, the stainless steel will last for years, and they’re easy to clean! For a plethora of cookie-cutter options be sure to check out Party Time at Bluebonnet and Airline! When it comes to baking and gifting they have you covered with a wide variety of candy, sprinkles, icing and gifting containers! Take care of your holiday baking, candy making and decorating in one stop!

safe to eat cookie dough

Are your holiday decorations, plates, and napkins a little less than fa-la-la-la-fabulous, no worries, Party Time is where you’ll find everything that’s merry and bright! Buy two get one free Christmas plates and napkins until this Saturday and 40% off all ribbon until this Sunday!

safe to eat cookie dough

Safe to Eat Cookie Dough

This simple sugar cookie dough recipe is especially good for families with children that have an egg allergy because the recipe is eggless!

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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. 

Great Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt – Social Distance Edition

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 The big annual egg hunts may be canceled,  but we can come together as a community while practicing social distancing and give the kids the greatest egg hunt! Similar to the “chalk walk” and “bear hunt, we will have an egg hunt that is virtual and live…along with some fun prizes! Join Baton Rouge Family Fun for the Great Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt!

Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt

The Baton Rouge Egg Hunt starts on April 1, so get those eggs up in your windows and keep them up through Easter, on April 12. Then take a walk around your neighborhood and see how many you can find! Be sure to tell all your neighbors to participate!

Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt – Win a Golden Egg Prize! 

Be sure to post a picture of your Easter Eggs in your windows to our Facebook Group and or use the hashtag #BatonRougeEggHunt and tag @BatonRougeFamilyFun on Instagram. We will be selecting random Golden Egg Winners every day between April 6th – 12th. All you have to do is show your colored eggs or show us your hunting fun! Prizes will include a $50 gift card to a small business of your choice, a $30 Gift Card from Sweet Baton Rouge, Louisiana Easter books and Baton Rouge Family Fun swag!

Here is how it will work!
1. Download, print and decorate your Easter Egg Coloring Sheets – we have enough for the whole family!
2. Hang your egg in the window.
3. Take a picture and share it in our Facebook Group or hashtag #BatonRougeEggHunt and tag @BatonRougeFamilyFun on Instagram to show your eggs too!

Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt Coloring Sheets

Baton Rouge Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Eggs Template
Easter Eggs 2
Easter Eggs 3
Faith Easter Eggs
Frozen Easter Eggs
Art Easter Eggs
Disney Easter Eggs
Superhero Easter Eggs

Happy creating, decorating, and hunting!

Are you a business owner who would like to donate prizes for our winners? Please contact us here.

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Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge – Spread joy and kindness!

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 Social distancing hasn’t stopped the community from coming together to beautify the outdoors — at least at a distance from each other. Last week we kicked off the Louisiana Boot Trail and we loved seeing your beautiful Louisiana Boots on display in neighborhoods around the Baton Rouge area! We also had many of you tag us in your Chalk Walk photos and we fell in love with the idea to #ChalkYourWalk! The perfect way to spread more joy and kindness! Many of us are looking for something to do that’s safe and gets us out of the house during this time of pandemic restrictions. Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge is pretty simple. Go outside with some chalk and write an uplifting message or drawing on your driveway, fence or sidewalks. We’ve partnered with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to encourage families to get out and #ChalkYourWalkBR! 

Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge

Haylie Smith, a Baton Rouge mom of three sent us this great idea for a fabulous chalk project using tape to share with you all! and her family was not the only ones with this fabulous idea! She 

Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge

I’m a mom of 3 trying to find things to do around the house just like everyone else during this self-quarantine. I asked my husband to put tape around the fence so the kids could color it in since he’s the creative one. He took it to another level by adding our last name since this is week has brought us closer together. All you need it tape and side walk chalk for this time consuming art project. Loclon, Ally & Annie Jane are proud of their work. – Haylie Nola Smith

Haylie’s family was one of many that enjoyed some family time making joy-filled masterpieces with chalk and tape this weekend! Carly Peterson’s family had the same idea and decorated their driveway along with encouraging notes on the sidewalk. If this doesnt put a smile on your face, we don’t know what will! 

Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge

Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge

Chalk Your Walk Baton Rouge

We invite you and your family to draw inspiring art and/or write encouraging messages on a nearby sidewalk or your driveway. Or, put a surprise message or drawing on the sidewalk of a neighbor or friend . Then take a walk, go for a bike ride, or even take a drive to check out the art around your neighborhood.

Take a pic of the art and post it in our event on Facebook, or send it to us. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #ChalkYourWalkBR and tag us @batonrougefamilyfun on Instagram! We will give Baton Rouge Family Fun shirts and Tote Bags to a few lucky winners each week.

Ready, get set, chalk away!

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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.