BATON ROUGE, La. (THE LOUISIANA WEEKEND) - The Holiday season has officially begun. Decorations are going up. Christmas lights are coming on. There are so many events taking place in and around Baton Rouge. Here’s our list of events you must attend this weekend.
Snow & Glow at Holiday Lights
Enjoy a 5-ton snow pit, glow performers, music, food trucks, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This is a family friendly event. Bring waterproof shoes to play in the snow. Bring a camera for photos with Santa.
When: Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm
Where: Baton Rouge General, 8585 Picardy Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Cost: $5. Get tickets HERE
2022 Festival of Lights
This is Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. There is a 25-foot Christmas tree in North Boulevard Town Square. Mayor Broome will light the Christmas tree at 6:00 pm. There will also be a fireworks show over the Mississippi River at 6:25pm. Free ice skating and six tons of real snow is available from for kids.
When: Friday, December 2, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm
Where: North Boulevard Town Square, 222 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cost: Free For more information visit HERE
Santa in the Senate
Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa! There will be holiday arts and crafts for kids. The whole family can watch a Christmas movie in the old House Chamber
When: Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Where: Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cost: Free
Sensory Santa
Drive-thru selfies with Santa. Each car will also get a holiday activity package, snacks, and reindeer food. This is a BREC event.
When: Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: North Sherwood Forest Community Park, 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Cost: Free
BSoBR’s 6th Annual Toys for Tots Raffle
The Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge is hosting their Toys for Tots toy drive and raffle. Bring toys to BRQ to be donated to the Marines Toys for Tots. Each toy should be valued at $10+. There will also be over 75 bottles of whiskey and bourbon SWAG. Enter to win the swag by purchasing raffle tickets.
When: Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Where: the Backyard at BRQ, 10423 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Cost: Tickets start at $10. Buy as many tickets as you wish. Click here to see raffle details and purchase raffle tickets HERE
City of Walker Christmas in the Park
Pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Cajun Navy boats display, Farmers Market, Live Holiday Music and Children’s activities.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm
Where: Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker, LA
Cost: Free
Christmas on Pointe
This is Point-Marie’s Annual Christmas on Pointe season kick-off celebration. There will be pictures with Santa, Classic Holiday Movies, Food Trucks, Face Painting, Christmas Market, Inflatables and more.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00am until 4:00pm
Where: Pointe-Marie, 14200 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Cost: $20, Children 12 and under are free. Get tickets HERE
Baton Rouge Symphony: Home for the Holidays 2022
This concert is presented by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Experience holiday favorite melodies and music from holiday movies. Ring in the Christmas season with the biggest sing-a-long in Baton Rouge
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm
Where: Raising Cane’s River Center Theater, 396 Saint Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Cost: $19 - $65 Get tickets HERE
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Come To Bethlehem and See
Jefferson United Methodist Church presents a unique Christmas play about the birth of Jesus. This play is directed by Carolyn Rice and communicates the reason for the season.
When: Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 9:00am until 1:00pm
Where: Jefferson United Methodist Church, 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Cost: $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information on the church visit HERE
Ongoing events
ZOOLIGHTS
50 illuminated display sculptures of animals & traditional holiday displays line a mile-long trail through the Zoo.
When: Now – through December 30, 2022 (closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) from 5:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Cost: $3 for Kids 2-12, $4 for Seniors, $5 for Adults
Christmas in the Village
When: Now through December 18, 2022
Where: Denham Springs Antique Village
Cost: Free
Watch our news feature for more information https://www.thelouisianaweekend.com/2022/11/23/have-merry-christmas-village/
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