Christmas Events Happening in Baton Rouge this December

Get in the holiday spirit in Baton Rouge with these Christmas-themed events.

Christmas NutcrackersPhoto byAlain BonnardeauxonUnsplash

Faced with uncertain weather and year-end doldrums, it can sometimes be hard to get into the winter holiday mood. These Christmas-themed events happening in Baton Rouge might get you in the spirit.

Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General

• 8585 Picardy Avenue
• November 18 through December 31

The large green space in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing, musically synchronized lights display.

Zoo Lights at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

• 3601 Thomas Road
• November 24 through December 30

A trail of thousands of dazzling lights around the zoo. Admission charged.

Baton Rouge Festival of Lights

• 200 North Boulevard - Town Square
• December 1, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Free ice skating, a snow village, an art village, pictures with Mr. & Mrs Claus, fireworks, and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Santa at Perkins Rowe - Baton Rouge

• 10000 Perkins Rowe
• December 1 through December 24

Professional photos with Santa in front of Cinemark Theater.

A Rural Life Christmas - Baton Rouge

• 4560 Essen Lane
• December 3, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

A 19th-century Louisiana Christmas celebration with musical groups, demonstrating artisans, costumed re-enactors, storytellers, a bonfire, and a very special guest.

Ice Skating on the River - Baton Rouge

• 275 South River Road - Raising Cane's River Center
• December 18 through December 24

Two-hour ice skating sessions for $21 include ice skate rental. Public ice skating lessons will be available for 75 minutes nearly every day.

The Nutcracker - A Tale from the Bayou

• 396 St. Louis Street - River Center Performing Arts Theatre
• December 16 & 17

Performance at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM each day. Tickets are required for entry.