The Ultimate Guide to a Baton Rouge Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day
Newsflash: Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about romantic love! In fact, it’s the perfect opportunity to shower our loved ones – kids, spouses, parents, and friends – with affection, attention, and most importantly, FUN! It doesn’t have to just be candy (cough cough boys).
Think about it: when was the last time you did something truly fun and silly with your family? When did you last laugh together, create together, or just plain enjoy each other’s company? (Admittedly, I did just roll down a hill with my boys before school.) Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity!!
This Valentine’s Day, let’s ditch the fancy dinners out and overpriced flowers, and instead, get our kids (and our inner kids) involved in some good old-fashioned fun! Maybe make a fancy dinner with your kids. Garnish the hamburger helper with something fancy and make a mustard squiggle on your plate. Instead of buying flowers, pick them together. My sons, Jack and Jacob, have made the most beautiful bouquet of flowers for me. Even though they were weeds, I was happy.
In Baton Rouge, there are plenty of ways to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Here are just a few ideas:
Romantic Events
– 2025 Jump Start Your Heart Valentine’s Gala: Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, February 8, 2025
– 2025 Mardi Gras Ball: Raising Cane’s River Center, February 14, 2025
– Valentine’s Day Dinner & Room Package: Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge, February 14, 2025
– Sweetheart Soiree: BREC’s Independence Community Park, February 14, 2025
Family-Friendly Events
– Love at Your Doorstep A Mat Decorating Party Session 2: Firehaus, February 12, 2025
– Galentine’s Day Cookie Class: The Royal Standard, February 13, 2025
– I Heart My Zoo Day: Baton Rouge Zoo, February 14, 2025
Unique Events
– Bad Romance: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Concert: Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, February 12-13, 2025
– Bloody Valentine – A Murder Mystery Event: 100 Lafayette Street, February 14, 2025
– YBA Miss It Tour Lovers & Friends: Capital Park, February 14, 2025
So, what are you waiting for? Gather your family, pick an event (or two, or three…), and get ready to make some unforgettable memories this Valentine’s Day! You’ll probably see me, Jack, and Jacob out and about.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Baton Rouge!
