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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!

Swim Lessons in Baton Rouge If you are looking for swim lessons in Baton Rouge, this guide to Baton Rouge swim schools and instructors is updated as of January 2023. If there is a Baton Rouge swim school (or private swim lesson option in the Baton Rouge area) missing, drop us a comment! We have pools in our backyards or at a friend's house and often take vacations to lakes or beaches. Water safety is so important when it comes to our kids, and it's never too early for them to learn. For many of us, it's hard to imagine experiencing a near-drowning incident, like one Red Stick parent shares. Having CPR training and being aware of what dry drowning looks...
 Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC.  BREC’S Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center to offer Summer Film Camp It’s lights, camera, action at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center’s Summer Film Camp. As part of the Camp BREC 2023 offerings, Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center (IPT) located at 7800 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806, will be expanding their camp offerings to include not only their musical and acting camps but campers will also be given an the opportunity to  explore movie making with a Youth Film Camp for tweens and teens (ages 9-16) and the inaugural INDY Film Festival for Youth Filmmakers.   While stage and musical acting camps have long been a tradition at IPT, programming staff...
Silent Book Club :: What's All The Buzz About Silent Book Club, I'd seen it mentioned here and there over the last year or so and it definitely caught my attention, but I wasn't really sure what it was and I didn't have the motivation to find out. Until the day I did. And what I found was exactly what I didn't know I needed. I love reading, I Don't Want to Read That. I'll be the first to admit it, I'm bad at book club. Half the time I have no interest in the book; the other times I start reading and life gets in the way, or I can't make the set club time, or I don't want to analyze...
Are you looking for things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this spring? We are taking you straight through the alphabet with over 75 ideas and activities that are perfect for Baton Rouge family fun this Spring. If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. There is everything from indoor Baton Rouge family fun to weekend day trips, all pre-approved by our team here at Red Stick Mom! Whether you live in Baton Rouge or are traveling to Baton Rouge with kids, there is plenty to do in this friendly Louisiana city with the family. Happy Spring! Looking for Easter or Spring Break specific activities - we have you HERE!  Family Fun in Baton...
The Best Restaurants To Try On Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is right around the corner. To make it a little easy for you and your special one, I have listed some great intimate restaurants that would be perfect for that special night. A few of these restaurants are also offering a special menu for Valentine’s Day. I also included a special event held at one of the restaurants for a Daddy and Daughter dinner with a kid friendly menu. Here’s a list of Restaurants :: Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar Supper Club BR 18 STEAK Supper Club BR Texas de Brazil *on February 14th Texas de Brazil will extend their hours from 4pm-10pm J. Alexander's Restaurant Ruth’s Chris Steak House Tallulah Crafted...

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