We are excited to share a fun and educational program perfect for you and your family: The First Saturdays at Frenchtown Hike by BREC Conservation. If you’re looking for an enriching way to spend quality time with your loved ones while exploring the great outdoors, this event is tailor-made for you! Calling All Nature Lovers: […]
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Get ready to unleash the Halloween spirit! On October 19 + 20 + 26 + 27, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to present its spooktacular annual event – Boo at the Zoo! This beloved family tradition is back and better than ever, promising a ghoulishly good time for all ages. Step into a world
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The Langston Galloway Foundation is excited to announce a Free Basketball Skills Camp for the youth of Baton Rouge. This incredible opportunity is hosted and led by Baton Rouge native and former New Orleans Pelicans player, Langston Galloway. The camp is designed to provide young athletes with the chance to develop their basketball abilities while
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The extremely popular Free Swimming Lessons in Baton Rouge are back this summer at BREC! Kids ages 5 to 12 have the opportunity to learn to swim like a fish and take on a skill that will serve them for a lifetime! 2024 FREE Swimming Lessons BREC, SELA Aquatics, and the American Red Cross are
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Grab your fishing pole and head out with the family to GEAUX Fish! Geaux Fish Catfish Rodeo is a great opportunity to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing or for the old veteran to test their skills. BREC will be stocking the pond with adult channel catfish to ensure you have plenty to
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Are you fascinated by fossils, captivated by crystals, mad for minerals? Then visit Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center on March 9th for one rockin’ day of fun highlighting geology and earth science. Climb the rock wall, explore the Rockhound Market, paint your own pet rock, and much much more! Rockin’ at the Swamp has been a
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Farr Park Equestrian Center’s Hearts & Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program offers a profoundly enriching horseback riding experience for children and adults with disabilities. This program, hosted by BREC, goes beyond the saddle to provide unique social and physical opportunities, fostering personal growth and well-being for all involved. Hearts & Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program Benefits for Riders:
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Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights from November 24th through December 30th! Discover the magic of the season at Zoo Lights, presented by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital! This year, the lights are shining brighter than ever, creating an enchanting experience for the whole family. Again this year, the Zoo will be
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Bundle up the family and join us Sunday, December 10th, from 12-5 at BREC’s Magnolia Mound Plantation to celebrate Christmas with French Creole traditions. BREC’s Magnolia Mound Plantation’s Annual Creole Christmas and Holiday Fair is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! This is one of our favorite Christmas traditions; it’s a perfect
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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 7th from 3-11 p.m. Every year since 2007, Highland Road Park Observatory has proudly taken part in
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Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly alternative to the commercial haunted houses? Come to Bluebonnet Swamp’s 2022 Swamp Haunted Hikes on October 14, 21, and 28 to learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” along the trail. Track down costumed characters to receive “treasures” then trek through the Swamp Graveyard to our
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BREC is celebrating 75 years of rising to the challenge to make your parks More than a Playground! Join BREC for an evening of family fun and entertainment at the BREC 75th Birthday Celebration event on Saturday, July 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Independence Community Park! Come to our birthday party and enjoy -Live
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