In and Around Baton Rouge

in and around Baton Rouge With Kids

Baton Rouge is a big place that offers both the fun of a college campus (Geaux Tigers) and the amenities of a city. There’s a lot to see in and around Baton Rouge. Even if you’ve lived here all your life, there’s still a lot to discover in Louisiana’s capital.

If you’re leaving the house, there’s a good bet that Red Stick Mom has your activity covered, from indoor playgrounds to parks to restaurants to the events that everyone in Baton Rouge is talking about.

At Red Stick Mom, we have family fun in Baton Rouge for all seasons covered, as well as creative ideas for every member of the family. Our team of more than 25 Baton Rouge moms is always looking for activities, events, and inspiration for everything from how to host the perfect Baton Rouge birthday party for kids to hidden gems in Baton Rouge.

Each year, we publish an extensive list of summer camps options in and around Baton Rouge, keeping you informed about all of the best childcare choices for your Baton Rouge family. We’ve got an eye on the local Baton Rouge schools, helping parents make the best decision for their students. We’ll even help you find the best swim lessons in Baton Rouge.

Our writers live in and around Baton Rouge, so we’ve got a lot of experience finding the best things about living in Baton Rouge with kids. We’ve made it through countless weather events like the 2016 floods together and will always connect Baton Rouge moms to one another for assistance and support.

We know that living in Baton Rouge means choosing from a variety of neighborhoods and lifestyles, and we are here for it all. No matter where you live in Baton Rouge, and no matter where your kids go to school in Baton Rouge … Red Stick Mom is here to make life in Baton Rouge with kids easier and more fun!

Fall Favorite :: Taco Soup For The Soul This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Sure, it's not 60 degrees yet, but the fall is among us, can you feel it??? The days are getting shorter, the festivities are beginning, and the stores have decked out their shelves with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and everything "It's Fall Y'all!" And one of the best parts about the autumn season? You guessed it: Football! We absolutely love to host football get togethers, where our friends bust out their purple and gold, pop a cold drink, and cheer until we are hoarse! Game day finger foods are fun, but at the first bite of cold weather, we want some soup to warm our...
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Girl Scouts Louisiana East. If you are looking for more STEM events check out their calendar HERE. As if there aren't enough reasons to join the Girl Scouts, their new DreamLab is sure to be absolutely amazing! Girl Scouts Louisiana East is DREAMING BIG with the NEW GSLE DreamLab GSLE ‘s DreamLab will open to the public on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 What was the first big dream you remember? Did you dream of stepping on the moon, delivering a State of the Union speech as president, or maybe owning your own pony? Every big dream starts with a spark of imagination and excitement- that’s what the GSLE DreamLab brings to the Gonzales community. What is the DreamLab? The...
Celebrate With Claire’s! :: Birthday Parties For Girls On A Budget Birthday parties can get expensive especially with the rising cost of inflation in just about every aspect of our lives; so as a parent(s) on a budget it’s important to try to seek out an avenue to celebrate your little princess that doesn’t break the bank! Most people don’t know this BUT Claire’s offers birthday parties for just about every budget, and it’s super easy to book too! All you need to do to secure your spot is to purchase $50 in gift cards. What To Expect You’ll choose your time and theme (side note: you can schedule a party before the store opens if you really want that VIP treatment at...
Back To Football Season :: Food, Tips and Tricks Summer is gone, back to school is behind us; that can mean only one thing: it's back to football season! I’ve rounded up some of our favorite tips and tricks, found some great party recipes and some reminders of the fun that football in the fall can bring.  This season both LSU and Southern University have their season openers on Labor Day weekend; both are away games. They both have their home openers on Saturday, September 9. The Saints play their home season opener on Sunday, September 10 against the Titans. It’s going to be a party weekend in Louisiana! Food  Football season is a great time for gathering. Whether it is in your...
What Is A Bin Store And Why You Should Go I love a good sale, and who doesn't want to get things they need at a discounted price. Oftentimes retail stores are jumping seasons before I’ve even had a chance to process what I need. I’m searching for sunscreen and they’re putting out Halloween or, gasp, Christmas décor. When retail stores need to downsize their stock or clearance items they can send it to a discount store. Shopping at places like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or Ollie’s you can often find brands common to department stores or retail giants like Target. End of the Lane is a local example of a shop where you can find close-out items from places like...

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