Rain or Shine Fun Indoor Activities to Enjoy with Grandparents in Baton Rouge BY JULIANNA STEEN PHOTO BY FREEPIK.COM
34 FEBRUARY2025 | BRPARENTS.COM Monday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Tues–Thurs: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Fri: 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat– Sun: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Until 2:30 p.m. if no parties are scheduled) Prices vary bunniebouncegrove.com Located inside the Mall of Louisiana, Blue Zoo is an interactive aquarium that educates and inspires children in a hands- on learning environment! BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $2–3/person brec.org Just because the weather is not cooperating doesn’t mean you cannot learn and explore nature. Visit the exhibit building that uses illuminating effects to create an open-air feeling with live animal displays. Bunnie Bounce Grove 4467 Arnold Ln., Baton Rouge I t can be so fun to take your grandchildren out to play, but the chilly (and often rainy) weather can leave you scrambling to come up with ways to keep the kids occupied. Help your grandkids exert their seemingly endless energy by taking them on an indoor adventure. Whether you are looking to expose them to books, science, art, or simply a new place to play indoors and use their imagination, you will find it in one of these perfect local Baton Rouge spots! Blue Zoo Baton Rouge 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge Sun: Noon–6 p.m., Mon-Thurs: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri and Sat: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $13.95–19.95 batonrouge.bluezoo.us
Take littles as small as six months and as old as eight years to open play at this whimsical wonderland for kids, featuring a giant palace playhouse, ride-on toys, bounce toys, and more, all designed to spark imagination and endless fun. Celebration Station 10111 Gwenadele Ave., Baton Rouge Sun–Thurs: Noon–9 p.m., Fri: Noon–10 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Prices vary celebrationstation.com The wide selection of arcade games are perfect for your gamer grandkids. Plus, if the sun comes out, you can also test out the go-karts, miniature golf, batting cage, and playland. Chee Chee’s Playroom 11111 Park Place Dr., Ste. A, Baton Rouge Sun–Mon: Closed, Tues–Wed: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Thurs: 9:30 a.m.–Noon, Fri: 9:30a.m.–5p.m., Sat: 9:30 a.m.–Noon. Prices vary cheecheesplay.com Their motto? “Our playground is built for parenthood.” Snag some free coffee while you watch your grandkids run around this jungle gym and burn off their energy. East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries Locations and hours vary Free ebrpl.com These 14 libraries have all kinds of kid- friendly indoor events for tots to teens. Whether you’re looking for a cozy read to take home or attending a Kids’ Orchestra event, your grandkids will be enthralled with the adventures to be had! Gotham Archery Baton Rouge 14455 Greenwell Springs Rd., Central
Mon–Tues: Closed, Wed–Fri: 2–7 p.m., Sat: Noon–7 p.m. $29.99+tax/person gothamarcherybr.com You’ll hit the bullseye when you bring your grandkids ages 10 and up to try a beginners
archery class! LA Threaux 39359 Airline Plaza Pl., Gonzales
Sun: 3–8 p.m., Mon–Tues: Closed, Wed– Thurs: 4–9 p.m., Fri: 4 p.m.–Midnight, Sat: Noon–Midnight $25/person lathreaux.com Bring your older grandchildren (ages eight and up) to throw axes, where they are bound to “axe”cel! They can even use a rubber ax and score whenever they hit the target. Main Event Baton Rouge 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. #660, Baton Rouge Mon: 11–1 a.m., Tues-Thurs and Sun: 11 a.m.–Midnight, Fri: 11–2 a.m., Sat: 9–2 a.m. Varies mainevent.com Enjoy family-friendly fun, great burgers, and watching sports. Operation Imagination 4606 Jones Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Baton Rouge Sun–Mon: Closed, Tues, Thurs: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Wed: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1–4:30 p.m., Sat: 1:30–4 p.m. $12 per child operationimagination.com Enter into the imaginative pretend play experience in a “Town Within a Town” with your grandbabies under seven.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park 10111 The Grove Ave., Baton Rouge
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