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!

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...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC. The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is Celebrating 20 Years of Connecting Kids to the Nature of Fun This spring you have the opportunity to introduce your little ones to nature! Children, ages 2-10, and accompanying adults are invited to learn about nature in a fun, social setting, through hikes, crafts and animal encounters. Spring registration is now open! Trail Time For Toddlers at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Who :: Ages: 2-5 with accompanying adult What :: Trail Time for Toddlers is a unique opportunity for children, ages 2-5, and their parents/guardians to make new friends while learning about nature through trail walks and themed indoor and out-door activities. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the swamp, arts...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  BREC Art offers Spring Art Programs for Children & Adults Who doesn't love art? This spring BREC is offering a variety of art classes, programs and camps to satisfy creatives of all ages! Start your Spring off by gaining a better understanding of color, form and expression with Portrait Painting in Oils at the Baton Rouge Gallery, a BREC facility, 1515 Dalrymple Dr. In this four-week portrait painting workshop for adults 17 and older, participants will learn and apply a variety of techniques ranging from old masters to contemporary, and make several paintings from a live model. Classes will be held 6-9 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning March 14 with an introduction lecture, demo and oil sketching....
The final weekend before Mardi Gras is here, meaning crowds of people will be descending upon downtown and Spanish Town to partake in the last of the festivities. To some Spanish Town may not be your idea of the perfect neighborhood. It's full of quirky, old houses that are adorned with a few too many flamingos and confusing one-way streets. But for us it's our haven. I previously shared about how we've grown to love it even more now that we are parents. The history around every corner is part of what I love about the area. We've even dug up artifacts that date all the way back to the Civil War in our front yard!  So for those...

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