This week is chock FULL of fun things to see, do & try! First, we have to celebrate our Valentines and the area has a LOT of ways to cover that! From date-night fun, to Valentine's Parent's Night Out to cover your date-night fun, there is literally something for EVERYONE! Our resource guide Valentine's Day Fun and Parent's Night Outs! will cover it ALL!
Then, it's Mardi Gras season and that means parades and floats and FUN!
By now, you've probably already found & gathered ALL of your parade-day gear and have it sitting by the door or out in the garage waiting for the big day. NO?!? Well let's get down to business, shall we?
You're gonna need a few things:
Wagon, stroller or dolly with bungee cords (depending upon what all you need to haul around, this WORKS)
Kid containment: Ladders if you're adventurous, Pack-n-Plays or Collapsible Play Pens (the ones that fold accordion style like in my pic above.)
Bags: I like to use cloth grocery bags or wire mesh pop-up laundry baskets that fold up tiny for portability
Snacks & Drinks (hand sanitizer or wipies)
Toilet Paper (yep don't trust the port-a-potty's to stay stocked especially if tailgating along the river front)
These are just a few of the basics- you may need a wagon to haul the kids &/or supplies. You may be able to get away with just using the stroller, but do take it if you can!
It's easier for afterwards when it's dark and everyone is trying to go home. Flashlights are always helpful, and don't forget the battery pack and chargers for your phone!
Plan your parade day before you go. Will you be leaving early to grab a spot along the river in the kids area?
Be prepared to spend they entire day down there and take something fun for the littles to do. We've taken our collapsible scooters and even roller skates in years past.
Some go so far as to bring bikes. Camping chairs and a picnic blanket are great to have on hand if you can keep your car with you and just tailgate (possible along the river part of the route)
Bring cash for the roving vendors, your kids will want SOMETHING from the carts that pass by, even if it's just a box of snaps to pop or an inflatable sword.
Heck, you can even score a stupendous Carnival hate off one of the carts if you're lucky!
Now that you've got your basics and a game plan, let's take a look at the main fun things to do this weekend.
There is SOO much to do, I've had to devote an entire separate article for Valentine's Day Fun and Parent's Night Outs!
If you catch the parade early on the river front, it is conceivable that you may be able to make it out in time to enjoy Owl Night! Coordination and planning is key!
There is a LOT going on this weekend AND Caddo is out on winter break, so make sure you plan for those 3 days they have off next week, too!
I'll include some of the area winter break camps just in case you need a spot!
Tuesday February 11 (call first if flooding occurs)
Kid City Shreveport (open daily for play)
PlayMOOR Indoor Playground(open daily for play)
First Bossier's Tiny Town Open Play ( Tuesday ONLY morning play)
Music & Movement Storytime (Broadmoor Library)
Preschool Story Time Aulds Branch Library
First Bossier's Tiny Town Open Play (Tuesday ONLY afternoon play)
Just 4 Teens: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Wednesday February 12 (call first if flooding occurs)
Atkins Branch Library Preschool Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime (Broadmoor Library Toddler Storytime)
Toddler Time at Altitude Trampoline Park
Black History Month Series: Code of Conduct
Thursday February 13
Baby Bounce: A Lapsit Story Time (Broadmoor Library)
Preschool Storytime (Cedar Grove/Line Ave Branch)
Nature Storytime: Super Salamanders
Barnes & Noble Toddler Time: The I Love You Book
Hot Dawg Lunch at Bossier Arts Council
Just 4 Teens: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Friday February 14
Preschool Storytime East 80 Branch
Toddler Time at Air U Trampoline Park
Jubilee Zoo Toddler Time Friday's
Magic Carpet Storytime @ Shreve Memorial Library - Main Branch
Builder Club (Broadmoor Library)
My Bloody Valentine Haunt@ The Devils Knot
Mardi Gras
Krewe Of Centaur Mardi Gras Float Loading Party
Saturday February 15
Michael's Kids Club® Clay Pot Critters
Family Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets
Mardi Gras
2020 KOJ Children’s Mardi Gras Parade
Bistineau Mardi Gras Parade 2020
14th Annual Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade
Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade
37th Annual Krewe Of Janus Mardi Gras Parade - The Magic of Fairy Tales
Sunday February 16
DR. MLK JR. 32nd Annual Basketball Tournament
Barnes & Noble Baby & Me Story-Time
Sunday Funday With Altitude Trampoline Park-Bossier City
Black•ish Brunch Celebrating Music, Art, Cuisine
Warrior Night - A Warrior Family Party
Monday February 17
Sonic Game Builders' Club Camp - 3 Day Camp
Storytime at Mack Memorial Library
The History of African-American Music in North La
Winter Break Camps (Monday 17- Wednesday 19)
Acrosports - (318) 868-3547
Aerial Expressions - (318) 347-2608
Athletic Academy (318) 470-0098
Code Ninjas - (318) 606-2573
Karate USA Camp - (318) 865-2000
Risen Rock Climbing - (318) 393-1655
Shreveport Aquarium - (318) 383-0601
The Swim School - (318) 222-7946
Those are just the highlights of the upcoming week with a focus on Winter Break Camps & ALL things Mardi Gras! There is SO much more in our website daily events calendar HERE
Mimi Rankin Webb
Editor and Publisher Macaroni Kid Shreveport-Bossier Moms In the Know
