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 Bra Genie.  I've heard it said many times and many ways over various times in my life that a woman's single most important piece of clothing is a properly fitted, quality bra. And I'm here to tell you it's true. My husband had recently commented that my bras were starting to look "tired" and that maybe I should get some new ones. Constant opening and closing/pushing and prodding due to breastfeeding multiple littles over the past 4 years without a break? Yep, they're tired all right, and I don't just mean my bras. So on my birthday last month, I decided to go into Bra Genie and see what it was all about (and I mean,...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  Family Fun & Fast Horses at Farr Park on Derby Day Get ready for family fun and fast horses at Farr Park’s annual Derby Day event on May 6th from 4-7 pm. Come dressed to impress as you enjoy all the action of the Kentucky Derby live on the big screen in the arena. You can bet on a good time complete with derby-themed activities for adults and kids, food, drinks, music, mint juleps and more! This year’s Derby Day event will be even bigger and better with more games, music and kid-friendly activities. Break out your best bowties and floppy hats for the hat and bowtie contests or test your skills on one of our stick...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  Highland Road Park Observatory Hosts Out-of-this-World International Astronomy Day Event Spend an evening among the stars as Highland Road Park Observatory (HRPO), 13800 Highland Road, hosts its 11th annual International Astronomy Day celebration on Saturday, April 29th from 3-11 p.m. The greatest International Astronomy Day (IAD) event in the area returns for its 11th anniversary! HRPO will once again host visitors from the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club, the Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, the Civil Air Patrol, East Baton Rouge Parish Library and LIGO for a day of “close-to-home yet out-of-this world” fun. Among some of the guest favorites, the Scope-on-a-Rope session and chemistry...
We all know LSU Football only belongs in Death Valley!!! Chance of rain...NEVER.  Happy April Fools' Day!
Disclosure :: our friends and partners at BREC sponsored this post. Farr Park Stick Horse Rodeo Rides Back into Town! BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center, 6402 River Road, hosts its annual Stick Horse Rodeo on Saturday, April 8. Event registration begins at 9:00am and competition will be held from 10:00am - Noon. Children, ages 2-7, are encouraged to saddle-up on their stick horses and compete in a variety of contests. Participants will compete in rodeo events in a miniature rodeo arena on stick horses. The events are: Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing and a Flag Race. Children will be split into two age groups and prizes will be given. Bring your own stick horse or borrow one of ours! Participants can also...

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