Get ready for a day filled with fun, excitement, and new adventures as we celebrate BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Grand Opening and the newly revamped Greenwood Community Park! This highly anticipated event will take place on October 5th, 2024, and it’s sure to be a memorable experience for the whole family. Here’s everything you need […]
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Calling all BMX riders, skateboarders, and extreme sports fans! If you’re looking for some adrenaline-packed family fun this weekend, you won’t want to miss BREC’s Ride and Roll event happening at Perkins Road Community Park. Whether you’re a competitor ready to show off your best tricks or a spectator eager to see some jaw-dropping stunts,
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Are you bananas for bicycles? Join BREC for the second annual Baton Rouge Bike Festival. Come enjoy velodrome demonstrations, free rides on BREC’s BMX track, BMX skate park competition, and guided bicycle rides along the Pennington Trail. This event will feature many bike-related organizations throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, and aims to support two-wheeled locomotion and
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If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Baton Rouge, this is a fun one! The sights, smells, and sounds of the carnival are headed to Baton Rouge! Thrillville presents the Capital City Fair located at the Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge from March 31 – April 10. See below for details on
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UPDATE: This event has been moved to the recreation center Kathy Drive Park due to expected weather conditions. Bring the dog and the entire family to this dog-friendly BREC Trick or Treat event. Local pet organizations will be in attendance distributing valuable information, candy for the kiddos and treats for the dogs. Dress up your
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While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in tennis will not only expose them to a
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One of our favorite annual events is taking place in two weeks and you won’t want to miss it! Fly over to Bluebonnet Swamp for some end-of-summer family fun at Duck Duck Goose Day. Explore the cultural, historical, and artistic value of waterfowl carvings while viewing vintage and contemporary decoys, wood carvings, boats, and paddles
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Opinion Piece by Kelley Criscoe Stein- The Baton Rouge Zoo: This Mom’s Take on the Potential Move Like many people, I’ve been following the controversy around the potential move of the Baton Rouge Zoo. As the mom of two boys who love wildlife, nature and science, I’m not in it for the politics. We are members
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Yes ,YOU can be a Triathlete and RKFÂ of Rocketchix and Rocketkidz Foundation can help from young to old. All levels are welcome and are there with you every step of the way. What better way to set an example for your family in self-care, fitness and goal setting than to participate in an athletic event?
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Following several days of being stuck in the house due to winter weather, BREC invites the public to get out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine during the grand opening celebration of the new pavilion and park grounds at Highland Road Community Park, 14024 Highland Rd., on Sat. Feb. 1 from 2-5 p.m. Members
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