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

February 15, 2023 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

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 11
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Adult 17+/$5
Child 3- 17/$4

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

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2023 King Cake Guide – Baton Rouge and Beyond

January 1, 2023 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

King Cake is the demise of many New Year’s resolutions, but how can we resist this buttery danish pastry, sweetened with dusted sugar, icing, and a plethora of flavored fillings? Not us! Here’s a list of numerous places to get King Cakes in Baton Rouge and a plethora of flavors to choose from… traditional, cream cheese, chocolate, praline, strawberry, apple, raspberry to bacon, boudin, and maple! Below we’ve listed over 30 places to get your King Cake fix in Baton Rouge and beyond.King Cakes in Baton Rouge

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the merchant directly to verify availability. 

King Cakes in Baton Rouge and Beyond:

Alexander’s – 18111 Highland Market Drive – Phone: 615-7800

Ambrosia Bakery – 8546 Siegen Lane – Phone: 763-6489

Another Piece of Cake Bakery – 1001 Blanchard St Brusly, LA 70719

Brew Ha Ha – 711 Jefferson Hwy Suite 2-A – Phone: 923-1923

Cake Jewels – King Cake Balls – Phone: 337-0253

Calandro’s – Government Street: 383-7815 • Perkins Road: 767-6659

Caluda King Cake – Harahan, LA (504) 521-6683

Confectious Delights LLC

Corritomata (Just had a new baby boy, so might not be taking orders this year)

Baton Rouge King Cake

CounterspaceBR – 7575 Jefferson Highway, Suite D

District Donuts – 7415 Corporate Blvd #900, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Dong Phuong — These king cakes were so popular last year, you were lucky if you got your hands on one. 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129 504-254-1568

Eat Fit King Cake — Those looking to stick to their healthy new year’s resolutions will appreciate the Eat Fit King Cake, a mini 11-oz bundt-style king cake that’s gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, low-carb, and even Keto-approved. They can be found at Alexander’s Highland Market

Gambino’s– 8646 Goodwood Blvd – Phone: 928-7000

Gourmet Girls– 3025 Perkins Rd – Phone: 252-0999

Harvest – 12513 Highway 73 (3.55 mi) Geismar, Louisiana 70734 (225) 673-6504

Haydel’s Bakery – 4037 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 837-0190

Hi Nabor Supermarket – Available at all three locations

Les Amis Bake Shoppe – 11826 Coursey Blvd – Phone: 293-8115

Maru Bread Company

Maxwell’s Market – Three Locations – (225) 766-9150

Navarre’s Famous King Cakes – 31545 Highway 22 Springfield, Louisiana (225) 294-3438

Oak Point Fresh Market – Watson and Central locations

King Cakes in Baton Rouge

The Poboy House 

Ralphs– 15013 Hwy 44 Gonzales – 622-4044 – 6431 Hwy 44 (Pelican Point) Gonzales – 473-1004

Randazzos– You can get your Baton Rouge Randazzo’s at Carnival Mart off Florida BLVD and at Capital City Crawfish! King Cakes in Baton Rouge

Rouses – Many locations (225) 448-0050

Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Visit Shannon’s Facebook page to order your King Cake!

Sweetime Bakery – 13711 Coursey Blvd, Ste A Baton Rouge, LA 70817 – (225) 615-8005

Thee Heavenly Donut– 17732 Highland Rd – 753.7711 5830 –  S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. – 368.0090

Tredici Bakery – 5078 Capital Heights Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70806 – (225) 448-5216

Whole Foods Market – 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 – (225) 218-0452

These are not the only places to find King Cake in the Baton Rouge area but this is a great start! If we have missed one of your favorites, please let us know.

More posts you might find interesting:

Gluten-Free King Cake Recipe – Baton Rouge Family Fun

Easy Boudin King Cake – Mardi Gras Recipe (Video)

Check out our full Mardi Gras Guide for more Mardi Gras Family Fun, King Cake Guides, and more!

Family Friendly Mardi Gras

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Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond

November 26, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond. From the houses with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant ones, we appreciate the time it takes to share the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community. See bright, sparkling lights, listen to holiday music, and donate to worthy causes while enjoying family time.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the display directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. 

🎄 Download our FREE Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for some extra Family fun!

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2021 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

If you know of a light display not on this list, we want to know – please email us!

Thanks to Refinery Counseling Center for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Events Guide.

Refinery Counseling Center was founded in 2022 with a heart to bring mental health counseling to the modern world. Far-removed from the sterile and stigmatized counseling experience, they provide elite boutique counseling services for children, teens, college students, adults, couples and families. Their hope is that your experience at Refinery would be one of excellence.


Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond

ZooLights

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

WHEN: November 25 – December 30 – 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. DATES: Nov. 25 – Dec. 30


Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General

Join Baton Rouge General for their 5th annual Holiday Lights display, a first of its kind in Baton Rouge, where our lawn is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized light display the whole family will enjoy. Candy canes, snowmen, gingerbread kids, and more fill the lawn adding to the more than 400,000 lights that are sure to dazzle the young and the young at heart. Driving by or strolling through, Holiday Lights are here to spread a little holiday cheer.

Holiday Lights Features

  • More than 400,000 twinkling lights
  • One 40-foot & two 25-foot mega trees
  • 24-foot walk-through holiday lights tunnel (new for 2021)
  • Giant walk-through present
  • Giant walk-through ornament – Presented by Audi Baton Rouge
  • Eight singing trees
  • Lighted candy canes, snowmen and gingerbread people
  • 9-foot Cajun alligator light display
Visit brgeneral.org/holidaylights for more info.
DATES: Nov 19 – Dec. 31

Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans
2 Friederichs Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE

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. DATES: November 27 – January 2
(closed December 24th and 31st)


Christmas in the Park (Lafrienere Park)
3000 Downs Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70003

Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and displays! Constructed with over 10 million LED lights, this year’s new exhibit is an interactive Christmas tree. Elaborate decorations, artificial snow, and festive lighted displays illuminate Lafreniere Park and include themes such as Star Wars, Marvel & D.C Comics, Minions, Disney Princesses, a pirate ship and so much more.

At Santa’s Express Mail Center, children are able to view Santa’s elves building toys for all the good little girls and boys. Attendees can also enjoy an interactive walking tour set to random scenes from their favorite holiday classics. There will be special appearances from Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Grinch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Children can write a letter to Santa and mail it to him at the Elf Post Office.

DATES: Dec. 2 – Dec. 30


Kenner’s Heritage Park Christmas Village –
2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA

Each year in November and December, the streets and buildings in Rivertown from the railroad tracks to the river are adorned with dazzling lights and displays. The festivities culminate in Kenner’s Heritage Park located at the center of the district and open every day and evening. There, visitors can wander through and view the festival displays, shop local food and craft vendors, find a unique gift, take a photo with Santa or catch a song or dance performance by community churches and school groups.  Children revel in the sudsy “snow” that blankets the park throughout the evening and a special holiday-themed musical laser light show plays in the Planetarium theater right across the street.  You’re sure to catch some holiday cheer in Rivertown.​

Traditionally, the lights and decorations in Rivertown can be enjoyed nightly beginning in late November and running through the month of December.

Vendors, activities, and performances in the Christmas Village are planned every Friday and Saturday evening from 6-9 pm in Kenner’s Heritage Park at 2015 Fourth Street. Admission and parking are free.  Address: 2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA DATES: Dec. 2 – Dec. 18


2022 Christmas Light Displays in St. Tammany Parish

Christmas on Front Street

When: Nov 18 – January 1 Dusk ’til dawn

Where: Front Street, Olde Towne Slidell

The City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful will be welcoming you each night to the Olde Towne area with a dazzling display of holiday lights all along Front Street from West Hall to Erlanger Avenue.

Annual Christmas Under the Stars

When: December 2, 3, 9 and 10, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger Ave, Slidell

Join the free celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, life-size Christmas cottages and other family fun this December.

Annual Holiday of Lights

When: December 2, 3, 9 and 10, 6-8:30 p.m. each night

Where: Tammany Trace Trailhead at 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville

The drive-thru Holiday of Lights display runs each weekend before Christmas and again on Christmas Eve and Christmas night.

12 Days of Christmas

When:December 9 – January 6 from dusk until dawn

Where: Historic Downtown Covington

A favorite Christmas carol has a place of prominence in Covington with lighted displays depicting the 12 Days of Christmas. Find them all with the map, snap a selfie, or belt the beloved carol on video to share with all those you’d love to be caroling with this holiday season.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas

When:  December 15-18 and 22-23 6-9 p.m.

Where: Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell

Join the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana for a jolly ol’ time at their yearly fundraiser.


Noël Acadien Au Village
200 Greenleaf Dr Lafayette, LA 70506

Noel Acadien au Village features half-a-million lights, including the fully lit Chapel, NEW ANIMATIONS, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, holiday shopping in the Christmas Store, and much more!

DATES: Dec. 2 – Dec. 23


Residential Christmas Light Displays

Santa Fishing with Friends Lights and music.
8946 Trinity Ave Baton Rouge LA 70806

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Brookhollow Glen Subdivision – Christmas lights stretch across five neighboring homes!
13514 Rendale Ave Brookhollow Dr.

This light display seems to grow each year, it’s located at 13514 Rendale Ave in the Brookhollow Glen subdivision – off Perkins Road.

 


Chuck’s Christmas Lights
Cottingham Ct
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

 


Messenger’s Christmas Land
9481 Prince Charles, Denham Springs

Opening night will be on Monday, December 6th, and will run every night until December 28th. They will be open nightly from 6:00-9:00pm.

The story of the Messenger’s Christmas Land starts over 50 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Messenger Jr. and their 9 kids. With just a few lights and homemade animated scenes, word quickly spread about the unusual display for the public. The original location was at the Messenger’s home in Red Oaks, Baton Rouge and then relocated in 1992 to Plantation Estates, Denham Springs where Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Messenger III took over for the next 21 years. Now, going on 53 years, this family tradition can still be visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Messenger off Prince Charles Street, Denham Springs. With lights everywhere, homemade animated scenes, a timeline, and even the north pole, the display continues to open every Christmas season to all of the public with no charge.

Messenger's Christmas Land

DATES: Dec. 2 – Dec. 27


Wilson Christmas Lights
9615 Sagefield Dr Central City, LA 70818

This is a stay in your vehicle to watch the show, just tune your radio to 96.7 FM to listen to the music.


Lighting up Zachary
1136 Eagle Dr Zachary, LA 70791

🎄This is a FREE, drive-up, animated light show with over 30 minutes of music and lights for the whole family to enjoy! Our display has over 60,000 lights programmed by 180,000 channels of high tech animation.
🎄Our 2022 show runs in cycles, every night from 5:30-10:00 pm, with the last night being January 1, 2023.
🎄We are located at 1136 Eagle Drive in Zachary, Louisiana. We are on the corner of Eagle Dr. and Fairway Dr. , which allows for more viewing points of the show!
🎄You can watch from your car by tuning to 105.9 FM on your radio.
🎄Out of respect for our neighbors (and because we want to continue to have a show each year) please be sure to keep your radio at a reasonable volume.
🎄Please do NOT block the flow of traffic on the roadway or any driveways. Ideally, keeping all parked cars on one side of the street.
🎄This year we are collecting donations for our local St. Jude Children’s Hospital and JDRF Chapter. These are both near and dear to our family and we love to share more with you, if you are interested! You can donate via Venmo: @glimpsesoflightllc and be sure to note what it’s for!

The Griswold’s of Oak Place
34819 Oak Place Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70706

The display is a drive-by display with tons of inflatables!!  (weather permitting)


The Davis’ Magical Christmas Land
26658 John L Ln Denham Springs, LA 70726

The Christmas Display is open nightly (weather permitting) for walk through visitors. Over 300 inflatables!

Christmas lights at The Stroud’s
Plantation Ave, Denham Springs

Across the street from Walgreens at range and Vincent rd in Denham springs


Groome Family Lights
41037 fields court Prairieville Louisiana 70769

Tune radio your vehicle to 90.1


Old Dutchtown Christmas Light Show
13249 Old Dutchtown Ave Gonzales, La 70737

 Set to music with dazzling lights. Runs nightly from 6 to 9 starting December 1st through New Years Day (weather permitting).

Sevario Family Light Show
13378 Lonnie Wascom Drive
Walker, LA 70785

Listen to the lights – 90.1 FM

 


More Christmas Light Display Recommendations:

  • Hundred Oaks and Arlington
  • 5735 Antioch Blvd
  • Woodridge Subdivision off Pecou Lane – Many Lit Houses
  • The Garden District
  • Elliot Rd. – Home lights synced to music
  • Southwind & Wyndy in Parkview off of Stumberg

West Baton Rouge

  • Molaison St in Addis
  • Emily Drive in Brusly

Central

  • 9615 Sagefield Dr.
  • 14003 Triple B Rd.
  • 15901 Chanove Ave.
  • Zoar Baptist Church

Ascension

  • Oak Alley Subdivision, Giesmer
  • Fields Ct. Off 44 near the Dollar General, Prairieville
  • 13255 Old Dutchtown Ave, Gonzales, LA Multipls homes with lights and music.
  • Most of the subdivisions along Bluff Rd

 

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2021 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.
Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

 

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Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoolights – Making Spirits Bright

November 1, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights from November 25th through December 30th! This nightly event is presented by Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and features more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy.

Baton Rouge Zoolights

Again this year, the Zoo will be partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting a non-perishable food item 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 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. Last year, 6,933 pounds of food were collected during this drive. The goal is to reach 7,500 pounds this year!

Baton Rouge Zoolights

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

WHEN: November 25 – December 30 – 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

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.

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options. On Friday and Saturday nights, representatives from the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans will be on hand with fun activities and gifts for the kids.

Additional ZooLights Information: https://www.brzoo.org/events/special/zoolights/

 

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2022 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide

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Kids Eat Free Halloween Edition – Baton Rouge & Beyond

October 28, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Trick-or-treaters can get a lot more than free candy this Halloween. A Halloween costume is also the ticket to a smorgasbord of free and cheap meal deals and goodies for kids of all ages at many locations in Baton Rouge and beyond! Plus, who has time to cook dinner on Halloween night? Below you’ll find our list of Kids Eat Free or discounted offers as well as deals on Halloween in Baton Rouge.

As always, we do recommend calling to confirm before you head out to the restaurant of your choice.

Kids Eat Free on Halloween

Kids Eat Free Halloween Edition

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill

Applebee’s is offering a Kids Eat Free special on Halloween. Families who dine-in at their local Applebee’s restaurant Oct. 31 will receive up to two free kids’ meals with the purchase of each adult entrée. The offer is good for children 12 and younger. They can choose entrees off of the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu, including a side dish, and juice, milk or chocolate milk. You must mention the Halloween offer to your server when ordering. Check with your closest location.

Please call ahead or confirm the offer with your server before ordering.

Ruby Slipper Cafe (3535 Perkins, Baton Rouge)

Kids who dine-in in costumes on Monday 10/31 will receive a free kids entrée and beverage with the purchase of an adult entrée* *1 adult entrée = 2 kids entrees for a solo parent dining with more than one kid.

Chipotle

Chipotle Rewards members in costume who scan their Rewards member ID receive one (1) entrée item for US$6/CAN$7 when ordering in restaurant at participating U.S./Canada locations. Valid only on October 31, 2022 beginning at 3:00 pm local time through restaurant closing; redemption is subject to availability.

iHop

From 10/24- 10/31, kids 12 and under get free Scary Face pancakes from 4pm – 10pm. Dine-in only. ​

Sonic 

Corn dog lovers can enjoy 50-cent dogs-on-a-stick all day on Halloween, Oct. 31.

Krispy Kreme

Any guests that wear their costumes to participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops will receive a FREE doughnut of choice, while supplies last.

Papa John’s Halloween pizza special

The seasonal Halloween-themed pizza features a large thin crust shaped like a pumpkin and topped/decorated with pepperoni and black olives to make a jack-o-lantern face. Papa John’s Jack-O-Lantern Pizza will be available through October 31, 2021 for $11 at participating locations nationwide.

Wendy’s

When you buy Boo Books in stores, you’ll get 5 coupons for a free Jr. Frosty® for only $1. Proceeds from your purchase are donated to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to help in its crucial work.

Kids Eat Free in Baton Rouge at These Locations on Monday

Dc’s Grill in Brusly
Kids eat free on Monday
Gatti’s Pizza
Children 12 and under eat free.
Mason’s Grill
Children 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Any kid who makes a “happy plate” gets a free ice cream sundae. One per adult entree. Dine-in only. Drink not included
Pastime
Children 12 and under get a FREE personal cheese or pepperoni pizza with the purchase of an adult pizza.

Rotolo’s
Monday is Family Night at Rotolo’s from 5 pm-9 pm. Kids 12 and under eat for only $2.99 and will LOVE making and eating their own pizza! Parents enjoy 2 for 1 cocktails and extended happy hour.
(Gonzales) – Address: 1402 N Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA  Phone: 647-7499
(Bass Pro location) Bass Pro Blvd, Denham Springs Phone 271-8599
(Watson location) 32334 LA Hwy 16, Ste. A  Denham Springs, LA  Phone 778-7497

Walk Ons – Gonzales 
Kids’ Night 5-9 pm Kids eat free with adult purchase, limit 2 kids per 1 adult.

TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS in Baton Rouge & Beyond

View our full Kids Eat Free in Baton Rouge Guide

View our Family Friendly Baton Rouge Fall Events Guide

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5 Tips for Safe Trick or Treating

October 10, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

(HealthDay News) — Arriving home safe and sound is one of the best Halloween treats of all – below you will find 5 Tips for Safe Trick or Treating.

First, be sure that costumes and goody bags have reflective strips that improve visibility to drivers!

Trick-or-treaters should also carry a flashlight, and costumes should be bright, reflective, and flame-resistant.

Safe Trick-or-treating

5 Tips for Safe Trick or Treating

  • If you plan to use makeup, test it on a small area of skin first to ensure it doesn’t cause an allergic reaction. Wash makeup off immediately after returning home.
  • Costume accessories should be soft and pliable in order to reduce injury risk. Don’t wear decorative contact lenses, which can cause eye infections.
  • Comfortable and supportive footwear can help prevent blisters and sprains.
  • Discard homemade treats and unwrapped goods, the risk isn’t worth it, as one doesn’t know the exact ingredients used in preparation. Prevent possible allergy exposure, bacteria, and lastly poison by only allowing wrapped, sealed treats.
  • When trick-or-treating, children should stay alert and walk in groups or with a trusted adult. The reality is there are predators who use Halloween in particular as a day to disguise themselves. Safeguard your children by making sure they stick together in a large group and have an adult along to prevent an incident from unfolding.”

If children aren’t accompanied by an adult, they should carry a charged cell phone so they can call for help immediately, or provide parents with updates about their location, he said. And kids should know not to text while walking or crossing an intersection.

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Parenting Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Family Activities, Halloween, trick-or-treating

Ultimate Tailgate Celebration – Sweet Baton Rouge

August 20, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Football season is officially back, and we are kicking it off with the Ultimate Tailgate! Sweet Baton Rouge will host its fourth-annual Ultimate Tailgate celebration! Bring the family out to enjoy a craft for the kids hosted by Baton Rouge Family Fun!

Ultimate Tailgate Celebration

WHERE: Electric Depot in Mid-City Baton Rouge on

WHEN: Saturday, August 27 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

WHAT: The Ultimate Tailgate Celebration – stock up on Game Day gear while enjoying family fun!  Shop The Local Pop-Up Market featuring over 60 local makers and creators. The Local Pop-Up House DJ, Doug Funnie or Good Earth Records, will be spinning all of your favorite tailgate tunes. Baton Rouge family fun is hosting a craft for the kiddos, plus tailgate activities, food, and more!

Sweet Baton Rouge® will also sponsor Boutique Blvd, filled with the best local boutiques ready to get you geared up for game day. In addition, the Ultimate Tailgate will have tailgate-inspired food and drinks from Red Stick Social, Boru Ramen, City Roots Coffee Bar, and Sweet Society.

During this year’s Ultimate Tailgate, KOK, Electric Depot’s newest business, will have its FOOD TRUCK on site for the first time in the Baton Rouge area.

Inaugural Corn Hole Tournament

Visit Baton Rouge is the title sponsor of the inaugural Corn Hole Tournament during the annual Sweet Baton Rouge Ultimate Tailgate at Electric Depot. The Corn Hole Champions will win prize packages from Visit Baton Rouge, Sweet Baton Rouge, and Local Supply, valued at over $700!

Register your Corn Hole Team for FREE on sweetbatonrouge.com now and join us at 5 pm on Saturday, August 27, on the Lawn of Electric Depot for the tournament!

 

 

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About Sweet Baton Rouge

Sweet Baton Rouge® Louisiana Goods & Apparel is a local female-owned business passionate about t-shirts, comfort, and quality, all designed and printed locally.

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

August 6, 2022 by Dr. Mindy Calandro

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.

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting, and living in Baton Rouge.Ask the experts Baton Rouge Moms

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.

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Summer Travel Safety Tips – Ask the Expert

July 8, 2022 by Guest Contributor

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. This week on Ask the Experts, Smith Shanklin Sosa, fellow Baton Rouge parents, are sharing a few Summer Travel Safety Tips.

Car Seat Safety

Summer and road trips go together like peas and carrots.  Traveling during these high traffic times can be dangerous and it is important to be extra cautious when sharing the road with large trucks and buses.  Even though truck drivers are well aware of the dangers their vehicles present to other passenger vehicles, I can guarantee that this mama is not going to trust my family’s safety to another driver.  As a personal injury attorney, I have seen beautiful vacations turn tragic on highways and interstates.  Follow my top 3 Summer Travel Safety Tips and put your family and yourself in a better position to avoid tragic accidents.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

Summer Travel Safety Tips

  1. Be Aware of the “No Go Zones”

Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots as shown in the below photo.  It is best to spend as little time as possible in these “No Go Zones”.  If you have a feeling that the driver of a large truck or bus does not see you, make some noise and honk that horn.  I know that horns can make you feel like your yelling at the other drivers on the road, but I personally have avoided my fair share of accidents by letting my horn rip.

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  1. Safe Passing

Make sure you can see the driver in the vehicle mirror. If you do not see the driver, it is best to assume he/she cannot see you.  When passing a truck or bus, make sure the truck or bus is visible in your rearview mirror before you pull in front giving extra space.  If possible, it is a good idea to avoid passing trucks and buses when you are traveling downhill.  These big trucks and buses take longer to stop and you do not want to be on the receiving end of their failure to slow down.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

 

  1. Avoid Wide Turns

Buses and trucks make wide turns.  Be aware that these trucks usually have around a 55-foot turning radius.  A lot of times truck/bus drivers will swing wide to accommodate this turning radius and you want to avoid them swinging into your vehicle.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRM’s experiences with food,  fitness, health, and life 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.

 

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Louisiana Summer Safety Tips for Kids

July 6, 2022 by Dr. Mindy Calandro

Nothing says summer here in South Louisiana more than biting into a scrumptiously sweet Louisiana strawberry, having the juice drip down your chin after devouring a big slice of watermelon, or enjoying a strawberry cheesecake sno-ball made the Louisiana way (i.e. the right way) with condensed milk.  And, lest we forget, very soon the kiddos will be “free” for the summer, with swimming, vacations, sports, summer camps, and a seemingly endless supply of other activities (and energy) to take full advantage of that time off.  So if your family is like mine and beginning to prepare for the upcoming summer season, here are a few pediatric tips to keep your kiddos healthy so that they can soak up every last second of that summer break from school.

summer Safety Tips

It’s getting hot out here– As we all know, summer in Baton Rouge means temperatures in the 90s and humidity that seems to exceed 100% on most days.  In order to protect your little one’s skin from those intense sun rays, begin with thin, lightly-colored clothing covering as much of the body as possible, and pair it with a nice wide-brimmed hat.  For those 6 months and older, sunscreen is key.  You want to find a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or higher and remember – the most important part of using sunscreen is frequent reapplication.  We are talking at least every 2 hours, even with those sunscreens that are “waterproof”, “last all day,” or any other claims the manufacturers might make to entice you to buy their product.

What’s bugging you?- Have you seen those native Louisiana mosquitos that are nearly the size of small birds these days?  OK, so that might be a bit of an exaggeration (albeit a small one), but all joking aside, protecting your kiddos from mosquitos is of utmost importance.  Not only are mosquito bites just plain itchy and bothersome, but mosquitos can also be carriers of things such as West Nile Virus and other insect-borne illnesses.  The Center for Disease Control reported that there were 111 cases of West Nile Virus verified here in Louisiana last year, and there were 5 deaths.  In order to protect children from the nasty bite of these pests, use a mosquito repellent on children 2 months and older that contains DEET of 30% or less.  For infants and younger children, I recommend putting the repellent on your hand and then rubbing it onto the skin of your children to keep the bugs away.  You, of course, will want to avoid the area around the eyes and mouth, and for those infants and young children, avoid those hands as well since they will almost immediately make it to the mouth.

Drowning prevention–  Because of the number of water activities to stay cool during the hottest part of the year, this is part of summer that keeps me awake at night more than anything else.  Here are some startling statistics:

  • Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children 1-4 years of age
  • 70% of preschoolers who drown were in the care of one or both parents when the incident occurred
  • 75% of children are “missing” for five minutes or less
  • For every child the dies from drowning, another 4 are treated in emergency rooms for near-drowning
  • Last year alone, there were 10 children under 16 years of age who died in Louisiana, and there are on average 390 children who die from drowning each year in this country

Drowning in children is often a silent event as children do not scream or thrash around.  It will not look like it does in the movies.  So what is the number one way to prevent drowning in children? Constant supervision!  When children are in the water, use the rule of “touch supervision” meaning that a child should always be within arms reach of an adult.  While age-appropriate swimming lessons are a good idea, never assume that a child is “drown-proof” no matter the number of lessons they have had.  Finally, protect pools with fences that are at least 4 feet high and have a self-closing and self-latching gate, just like the modern glass pool fences, and make sure to remove all pool toys from the pool and surrounding area when done at the end of the day (these can be VERY enticing for younger children).

For more on each of these topics and much more on parenting and pediatrics in South Louisiana, please check out my website The Mommy Doctor at  www.themommydoctor.com .   And as you and your kids head into the impending break, make sure and have a safe, healthy, and, most importantly, fun summer this year!

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“Ask the Experts” is a new series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts will share their thoughts, and opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, and parenting. If you have a question for one of our experts, please leave it in the comments below and they might just answer in an upcoming post.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRFF’s experiences with food,  fitness, health, and life 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.

 

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