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!

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC. Learn More About Tennis at BREC Looking for a new activity for your family? Let BREC teach your tyke to play tennis! Tennis is a lifetime sport that can engage the entire fam and this summer is the perfect time to get your kids started. Tennis Camps BREC tennis summer camps have been a Baton Rouge tradition for decades, and this year there’s more options than ever so you can pick the right fit for your family. And with five locations spread throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, there’s a BREC tennis camp that’s close to your house or the office. Camps are offered for children ages 4-17 of all skill abilities. Got a newbie who needs...
Disclosure :: Our events would not be possible without our amazing community sponsors. A huge thank you to Baton Rouge General Medical Center for hosting us. Thank you so much to Breast Pumps Louisiana, Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, Smile Generation, Cullen's Babyland and Playland, Lemon Paisley, Pigtails and Crewcuts, Lil Squirts and Drybar.  Last Saturday, new and expecting mothers joined the Red Stick Moms Blog team at Baton Rouge General for a morning of pampering, delicious brunch and endless goodies. Our guests were treated to a beautiful spread of brunch options including seasonal fruit, eggs, grilled cheese, tomato basil soup and even chocolate drizzled bacon! Moms enjoyed tasting Truly Scrumptious Pretzel Crunch and even got to try a new Lemon Blueberry flavor! Thank you to Ambrosia Bakery...
Disclosure:: This post was sponsored by the wonderful team at Mid City Makers Market in Baton Rouge. With that being said, the views and opinions written below are genuinely our own.  5 Reasons to visit the Mid City Makers Market The Beginning There are a few things we know about life :: it is ever-evolving, unpredictable and sometimes leads us right to where we always were meant to be. I have had the privilege of knowing these folks for a while now and I’m so happy to bring you their story. Last December, Dawson and Madeline Ellis, the creatives behind MIMOSA Handcrafted, were aiming to host a home trunk show with fellow maker friends for last minute holiday shoppers. They soon realized that hosting this was...
Did you know that the average American child only spends about 5 minutes playing outdoors each day? As someone who cherished her childhood spent building forts in the woods, playing sports in the backyard, taking trips to the beach, and biking around the neighborhood at every opportunity, this statistic deeply saddens me. Thankfully, there’s an organization striving to dramatically change that statistic, and a branch of it just started up in Baton Rouge! Hike it Baby is a non-profit organization dedicated to building communities that support getting outside with children. With Hike it Baby Baton Rouge, you’ll spend quality time outdoors with your family, make new friends, and learn more about the parks and trails our amazing city has...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is Celebrating 20 Years of Connecting People with Nature with Free FAE Fest Event Join us for an EPIC celebration as we host an admission-free, day-long birthday party with a F.A.E. Festival theme on Saturday, May 13th from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through whimsical and fun activities, participants can learn how to enhance yards and gardens making them more inviting to wildlife - which also makes them places the F.A.E. Folk like to be! We'll have face-painting, crafts, games, hands-on activity stops along the trail (even dragon-petting!) and, of course, birthday cake while it lasts. Admission is FREE for fairies, sprites, gnomes and elves of all ages - and costumes...

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