Here is a continuation of the first post. This is part 2 of 4, which lists activities 6-10.
ACTIVITY # 6:
GIVE THEIR MINDS A PLACE TO EXPLORE AT THE KNOCK KNOCK MUSEUM

Cost: $56 For The Entire Family
This place is seriously hard to beat if you have children ages 6 and under. Older children may enjoy some of the activities, but this place is an all out wonderland for younger children. They have so many pretend zones; car wash, mechanic shop, grocery store and more. They have tons of arts and crafts. There are plenty of places to get their wiggles out with the outdoor picnic area, the inside climbing area, dance zone and so much more. It is a little pricey but it is a very clean facility and you could easily spend the entire day there and not get bored.
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pricing:
Visitors: $14
Ages 0-12 months: FREE
Location:
1900 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Contact:
info@knockknockmuseum.org
call 225-388-3090
Learn More: http://knockknockmuseum.org
ACTIVITY # 7:
BEAT THE HEAT AND CATCH A $5 MOVIE AT AMC THEATRES EVERY TUESDAY

Cost: $20 For The Entire Family + Concession Food
Grab a ticket for only $5 all day long, every Tuesday at AMC Theatre locations. That’s a steal when you consider normal ticket prices are between $8-$13 a piece. If you join AMC’s free AMC Stubs program, you earn points towards free tickets, drinks and more. They have a premium loyalty plan too, which is $15 per year. If you go to the movies even a few times per year, it’s totally worth it, because you get free upgrades on soda and popcorn and you earn free tickets much more quickly.
When you go on Tuesday, you can ask for the Cameo Combo and grab your movie ticket, a popcorn and a soda for only $10. Good luck beating that deal anywhere.
**Quick tip, when you are looking for a $5 movie, make sure that whatever movie you choose says Digital and not Dolby, Imax 3D or Real 3D. I didn’t know this the first time that I went for $5 Tuesdays and we had chosen a 3D movie time showing. The tickets ended up being $9.50 each. Needless to say, that defeated the purpose of $5 tickets. I just wanted to mention it so that you can avoid this little surprise.
$5 Ticket Tuesdays: https://www.amctheatres.com/ticket-tuesday
AMC Stubs Loyalty Program: https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs
In Baton Rouge, the local theatres are:
AMC Baton Rouge 16
16040 Hatteras Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
AMC Mall Of Louisiana 15
9168 Mall Of Louisiana Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
Find Your Local Theatre Here: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres.
ACTIVITY # 8:
FIND PLACES WHERE KIDS EAT FREE OR NEAR FREE TO REDUCE THE COST OF SUMMER MEALS

Cost: $10-$? For The Entire Family Depending On Where You Eat
During the summer, food costs go way up. We are always either on the go, or at the house for longer hours because school is not in session. Don’t break the bank. Use these resources to score free or near free meals for the kids and build it into your day. The kids won’t know the difference, but you will when the bill comes. Go out, have fun, save money!
Amazing App To Help You Find Local Deals: **Seriously Amazing App**
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidseatfree-restaurant-finder/id933114765?mt=8
Some National Chains Offering Discounts At:
https://clark.com/deals-money-saving-advice/10-restaurants-where-kids-eat-free/
A Few Other People Have Put Together Lists (Some May Be Outdated)
https://happymoneysaver.com/kids-eat-free-list/
http://batonrougemoms.com/kids-eat-free/
My Personal List
***I update this list regularly, but it’s always wise to call or ask when you arrive to make sure that this deal is still being honored.
Monday:
Izzo’s Illegal Burrito: Anytime after 4 PM, Kid’s meals are just $.99 cents with the purchase of any adult meal. There is no limit to the number of children that you can purchase meals for. The kid’s meals come with chips and a drink, so it’s a steal! They also have a face painter or a balloon animal artist on site for free, but they don’t usually show up until around 5:30 or 6. If two adults split a medium burrito, chips and the drink, a family of four could bring this whole meal in for less than $15.
TGI Fridays You can find one of these just about everywhere. With every adult entree purchased, you receive one free kid’s meal. Good on Monday and Tuesdays.
Red Robin: Kids 10 and under eat free all day long.
Tuesday:
Las Palmas: One free kid’s meal with the purchase of any adult meal anytime after 4PM.
Brewbacher’s Grill has a kid’s night every Tuesday.
Ruby Tuesday One free kid’s meal You can claim one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 5PM to close.
TGI Fridays You can find one of these just about everywhere. With every adult entree purchased, you receive one free kid’s meal. Good on Monday and Tuesdays.
Denny’s On Tuesday, from 4 PM-10 PM, kids under 10 eat free.
Wednesday:
Buffalo Wild Wings On Wednesday, from 4-10 PM, you can purchase a kid’s meal for only $1.99.
Firehouse Subs All day on Wednesday, for each adult meal purchased, you will receive one free kid’s meal. The deal applies to kids 12 and under.
Gatti Town Every Wednesay, kids 10 and under receive a free buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet meal.
Qdoba Grill: Every Sunday and Wednesday kids eat free.
Thursday:
Captain D’s: On Thursdays, you will receive two free kids meals (kids under 12) with each adult entree purchased. **Call before going to see if they are still honoring it.
Friday:
Piccadilly Kids 6 and under eat free all day long on Friday.
Shoney’s On Fridays, kids 4 and under will receive a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
Saturday: None
Steak n’ Shake is a national fast food chain that offers burgers, shakes and more. On Saturdays, kids can order one kids combo for every adult purchase of $9. The $9 cannot include drinks or shakes, just meal items.
Sunday:
Quaker Steak and Lube Every Sunday, from 11AM-3PM, kids under 10 will receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kids 12 and under receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of at least $10 in food.
Qdoba Grill: Every Sunday and Wednesday kids eat free.
ACTIVITY # 9:
PLAY AND CONTINUE LEARNING ALL SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY

Cost: $0 For The Entire Family
The library holds so many fond memories for us. We love to go to the library. I always make a deal with my littles when they want a new book. I tell them if they can’t find it at the library, that only then will we go to a bookstore. We haven’t had to go to the bookstore yet. There are so many resources available at the library from computer games and arts and crafts, to summer reading programs with competitions and prizes.
They have several free classes and art project events for children every day of the week, Monday-Friday. It’s a great way to keep them interested in learning all summer long. My kids always check out a ton of books when we go so that they can read and earn points for the Libraries Rock Summer Program. They have reading programs for teens and adults too, which you can view at the link below.
Program For Younger Kids:
http://main.ascension.lib.la.us/pdfs/2018%20YOUTH%20CALENDAR%20for%20print%20and%20web.pdf
You can view their calendar at http://main.ascension.lib.la.us/calendar/.
Check your local library for specific hours, but these are the general hours for Ascension Parish Libraries or call (225) 647-3955 to ask any questions.
M,W and F 8:30-5:30
T and TH 8:30-8
Saturday 8:30-12
Sunday Closed Except For Gonzales Location, Which Is Open From 2-6
Galvez: 40300 Hwy. 42, Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 622-3339
Gonzales: 708 South Irma Blvd., Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-3955
Donaldsonville: 500 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-8052
Dutchtown: 13278 Highway 73 Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 673-8699
Learn more at http://www.myapl.org.
ACTIVITY # 10:
CHANNEL YOUR INNER KID AND GO ROLLER SKATING

Cost: $36 (Includes Skate Rentals) or $24 (If You Own Your Own Skates)
Beat the heat and burn some calories with the kids. Take your own skates or rent them for just $3. The admission price is $6 or $7, depending on the day, but you can stay for the whole 3-hour session, so it’s actually a pretty good deal. We take our own skates and eat before we go, so the whole trip only costs us $18 for the three of us. They will be super tired after this, so it’s a good way to get their energy out on a rainy or super hot day when playing outside is not really ideal.
Skate Galaxy
12828 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(Corner of Old Jefferson & Pecue Lane)
Phone: 225-756-2424
T, Th and Friday 9-12, 1-4, and 7-10
Wednesday 9-12, 1-4
Saturday 11-10 PM
Sunday 1-6PM
$6 to $7 for admission (everyone), depending on the day and $3 for skate rentals daily.
Learn more at: http://www.skategalaxy.com.
You just finished reading part 2 of 4. Click here to read Part 3 of 4, which details activities 11-15.
To read the other parts of this post, just click on the links below:
Part 1 (Activities 1-5)
Part 2 (Activities 6-10)
Part 3 (Activities 11-15)
Part 4 (Activities 16-20)
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