The holiday season is here! Explore our “winter” wonderland here in Baton Rouge and beyond to see Santa, have a delicious brunch, watch seasonal favorites on stage, and finish your holiday shopping. Let’s geaux!
BUNCHES OF BRUNCHES
Be Merry & Brunch
EBR Main Library
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Celebrate and empower moms and birthing people to prioritize their wellness and self-care during the holiday season from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13.
Breakfast with Santa
First United Methodist Church of Gonzales
firstumcgonzales.org
Have breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, December 2.
Breakfast with Santa
Grace Church of West Feliciana
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Enjoy breakfast, crafts, Santa, and performances from the WFHS Cheer and Dance Team from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, December 2.
Breakfast with Santa
Mason’s Grill
masonsgrill.com
Includes photos with Santa, reindeer pancakes, crafts, and balloons on Saturday, December 16 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa at CPK
California Pizza Kitchen
perkinsrowe.com
Eat a breakfast pizza with Santa from 9-11 a.m.
Brunch with Santa
The Legacy at Bonne Esperance
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Enjoy a brunch buffet with a visit from Santa from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pancakes with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Barn Hill Preserve
barnhillpreserve.com
Enjoy pancakes, photos, and animal encounter shows on Saturdays, December 2, 9, and 16 and Sundays, December 3, 10, and 17. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pancakes with Santa Claus
The Blue Rose Cafe and Bakery
facebook.com/thebluerosecafe
Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
Princess and Superhero Holiday Soirée
St. George Fire Department
facebook.com/stgeorgefire
Have pancakes with Santa or flapjacks with firefighters at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 16.
Santa’s Jingle Bell Brunch
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
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Includes a brunch buffet, hot chocolate bar, photos with Santa, and sugar cookie decorating from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, December 10, and December 17.
CHEERFUL PERFORMANCES
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Raising Cane’s River Center
raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life on Saturday, December 2 at 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Baton Rouge
theatrebr.org
See the holiday classic on stage from December 8-17.
Baton Rouge Concert Band Christmas Concert
St. Joseph Cathedral
brcb.org
The band will accompany the telling of Twas the Night Before Christmas from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Caroling in the Galleries
LSU Museum of Art
lsumoa.org
Hear holiday classics at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 14.
Christmas at First, a Worship Experience
First Baptist Zachary
facebook.com/firstzachary
Enjoy a touching, musical worship experience at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Christmas Concert
Blackwater United Methodist Church
blackwaterumc.org
The concert begins at 6 p.m. with food, desserts, and appetizers to follow on Sunday, December 10.
Christmas Eve Candlelight
First Baptist Zachary
facebook.com/firstzachary
Celebrate Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 24.
Christmas in the Village
Denham Springs Antique Village
cityofdenhamsprings.com
Enjoy a free Christmas concert by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Christmas Movie on Pointe
Pointe-Marie
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A showing of Home Alone with visits by Anna and Elsa from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 21.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Raising Cane’s River Center
raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Enjoy a world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics we all love on Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m.
Cool Winter Nights and Hot Jazz
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
Jazz evening featuring Brian Shaw, Robin Barnes, Willis Delony, and Fr. Greg Daigle from December 5-6.
Dailey and Vincent Christmas Show
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
Experience a heartwarming holiday event at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
Watch the animated film at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 21.
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
See Fancy Nancy come to life in this on-stage performance at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
George Bell & Friends Holiday Jazz Concert
Raising Cane’s River Center
raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Enjoy an evening of holiday jazz on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Brass
Hemingbough
brso.org
Special concert featuring BRSO brass and percussion on Friday, December 1 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Holiday Brass
Houmas House
brso.org
Traditional holiday favorites will be performed on Sunday, December 3 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Holiday Favorites
EBR Main Library
facebook.com/civicorchbr
Enjoy a free concert by the Civic Orchestra of Baton Rouge featuring holiday favorites at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Home for the Holidays
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
brso.org
Hear holiday favorites for the entire family on Saturday, December 9 from 2-4 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
See the film at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 22.
Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Holiday
Manship Theatre
manshiptheatre.org
Follow the story of a young bird, named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Pop-Up Holiday Christmas Concert
LSU Museum of Art
lsumoa.org
Hear holiday classics performed by the LSU Chamber of Music at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 1.
The Christmas Spider
Manship Theatre
See the Ukrainian-inspired legend on stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 15 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 17.
The Happy Elf
The Reilly Theatre
playmakersbr.org
Follow along as Eubie the Elf spreads Christmas joy from December 8-10 and December 15-17.
The Heart of Christmas
Independence Park Theatre
eventbrite.com
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Center Stage Performing Arts Academy at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m.
The First Christmas
Jefferson United Methodist Church
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A joyous in-person event celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with drama and music from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
The Nutcracker–A Tale from the Bayou
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
batonrougeballet.org
Experience the holiday classic performed by the dancers of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre from December 16-17.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
A Louisiana Christmas to Remember
EBR Library
ebrpl.com
Meet the authors and learn about the book at 10 a.m.
A New Noel
Zoar Baptist Church
zoarbaptist.org
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas from December 7-10.
Christmas Tour of Homes
St. Francisville
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Tour beautifully decorated homes during Christmas in the Country on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CPKC Holiday Train Express Stops
CPKC Yard
cpkcr.com
Visit CPKC Yard on Friday, December 1 from 4-8 p.m. to tour the holiday decorated rail cars.
Creole Christmas
BREC’s Magnolia Mound
brec.org
Hear traditional songs in French and Spanish, see period demonstrations, and visit with the vendors from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
Festival of the Bonfires
Lutcher Park
festivalofthebonfires.org
Enjoy food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest, carnival rides, and the lighting of the bonfire from December 8-10.
Gingerbread House Making
North Street Park, Saia Park, & Kernan Avenue Park
brec.org
Build a gingerbread house, watch a movie, and enjoy hot chocolate on Saturday, December 2, Saturday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 19 from 6-8 p.m.
Hankies2Hope Mothers Christmas Tea
The Lake House
eventbrite.com
Enjoy a time of fellowship, hear encouraging stories, have a time of remembrance, and receive hope for the holidays from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Holiday Open House
West Baton Rouge Museum
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday music, cider, and tasty gingerbread from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Holiday Open House & Toy Distribution
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
fhfgbr.org
Learn what FHF is all about from noon-5 p.m. on Friday, December 8.
Holiday Princess Teas
Old Governor’s Mansion
facebook.com/petiteprincesscompany
Meet the snow sisters and Kristoff, while enjoying sweets and photo ops on Sunday, December 3, Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.
Mini Holiday Workshops
Louisiana Culinary Institute
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Young chefs create a full holiday meal from 9 a.m.-noon, make cupcakes from 11 a.m.-noon, and bake cookies for Santa in these three workshops on Saturday, December 9.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge
facebook.com/crownebaton
Celebrate the New Year with Chase Tyler Band & Wayne Toups from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. on Sunday, December 31.
Recycled Gingerbread Villages
Highland Road Community Park & Jackson Community Park
brec.org
Build a recycled gingerbread village, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy arts & crafts on Wednesday, December 6 and Friday, December 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Red Stick Revelry
Davis Rhorer Plaza
redstickrevelry.com
Features live music, fireworks, and the countdown until the Red Stick drops at midnight on Sunday, December 31.
Reindeer Ride
BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center
brec.org
Experience a unique eight-mile nighttime family bike ride on Friday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m.
Sunshine Social: Elf Yourself
BREC’s Milton J. Womack Park Ballroom
brec.org
Get into the holiday spirit with this social for adults and teens with disabilities on Friday, December 15 from 6-9 p.m.
Teddy Bear Tea
The 121 Event Venue
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Experience a holiday celebration for kids from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 17.
Tie One On–Holiday Wreath Workshop
Jones Creek Library
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Create a holiday wreath for your home from 2-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Winter Runderland
St. Francisville
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Includes a 5K, fun run, and dog dash, followed by a chili cookoff at 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Zoolights
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
brzoo.org
Now through December 30, enjoy a trail of thousands of dazzling lights around the zoo.
HOLLY JOLLY PARADES
Broadmoor’s Annual Christmas Parade
Broadmoor High School
facebook.com/broadmoorresidentsassociation
Parade rolls at 11 a.m. and features floats, cars, music, and other entertainment on Saturday, December 2.
City of Walker Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park
City of Walker
facebook.com/cityofwalkerparksandrec
Enjoy the parade, then visit the park for the arts market, live music, and photos with Santa from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade
Downtown Baton Rouge
christmasinbr.com
Celebrate Christmas with this seasonal parade from 5:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 9.
Jones Creek Christmas Parade
Jones Creek Road
jcaba.org
Watch the parade as it strolls down Jones Creek Road on Sunday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Town of Livingston
facebook.com/townlivla
Experience a lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 16.
MISTLETOE MARKETS
Baton Rouge Small Biz Holiday Vendor Market
Tanger Outlets
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Shop local vendors from December 9-10 and December 16-17.
Christmas in the Village
Downtown Zachary
facebook.com/downtownzachary
Shop, eat, and have a lot of holiday fun from 5-8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1.
Family Christmas Market
17170 Perkins Road
agapeschoolofbr.com
Shop local vendors, enjoy family activities and food, and take pictures with Santa from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Gonzales Holiday Market
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center
attexpomarket.com
From December 8-10, this market is open to the public for all holiday shopping needs.
Holidays at the Depot
Electric Depot
facebook.com/localpopupshop
Enjoy this holiday market from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 1.
Local Pop-Up December Market
Electric Depot
facebook.com/localpopupshop
Complete your Christmas shopping from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16.
Merry Christmas Market
Food Trucks at Oak Grove
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Includes live music, vendors, and food trucks on Sunday, December 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mistletoe Market & Zachary Farmer’s Market
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
facebook.com/zacharyfarmersmarket
Shop the vendors and experience holiday fun from December 8-9.
SJV Christmas Market
St. Jean Vianney School
stjeanvianneyschool.org
Shop until you drop at the market this year from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 9.
St. Nicholas Christmas Market
Most Blessed Sacrament School Courtyard
mbsbr.org
Includes pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, vendors, and games on Saturday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m.
SANTA SIGHTINGS
A Rural Life Christmas
LSU Rural Life Museum
lsu.edu/rurallife
Experience the past with music, artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors before ending the day with a magical surprise and a special guest. Held Sunday, December 3 from 10 a.m.-dusk.
A Very Merry Museum
LASM
lasm.org
Includes hands-on activities, holiday-themed shows, photos with Santa, and the arrival of the Coca-Cola truck from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Candyland Christmas
Ashley Manor Catering and Receptions
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Includes pictures with Santa, food, and family games from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 10.
Christmas on Pointe
Pointe-Marie
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Includes Santa photos, food trucks, a DJ, crafts, a Christmas market, and inflatable games from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Christmas Marché
North Park
marketinnorthpark@gmail.com
Visit the vendors and food trucks, take free Santa and Grinch pictures, and enter to win giveaways at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Festival of Lights
North Boulevard Town Square
visitbatonrouge.com
Holiday celebration featuring 250,000 sparkling lights, a 35-foot Christmas tree, a snow village complete with ice skating, and a visit from Santa Claus himself on Friday, December 1.
Let it Sneaux
BREC’s Perkins Road Community Park
brec.org
Take photos with Santa, enjoy live music, watch movies, and play in the snow from 5-8 p.m.
Mingle with Kringle
Lake Urgent Care Kids
lakeurgentcare.com
Meet Santa and enjoy a hot cocoa station and festive treats from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, December 9.
NOLA ChristmasFest
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
nolachristmasfest.com
From December 21-30, enjoy skating with Santa, mini Christmas parades, and toy giveaways.
Pet Night with Santa
Perkins Rowe
whereissanta.com
Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, December 4 and Monday, December 11.
Photos with Santa
Don’s Seafood
donsseafoodonline.com
Take a free photo to celebrate the season in Denham Springs on Wednesday, December 5 and Sunday, December 17 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa will be in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 12 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pictures with Santa
Mall of Louisiana
malloflouisiana.com
Take tree-mendous photos with Santa, now through December 24.
Pictures with Santa
Mike Anderson’s Seafood
facebook.com/mikeandersonsseafood
Meet Santa and enjoy activities, shopping, and prizes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Central City Steak & Seafood
(225) 227-2806
Have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.
PJ Night with Santa
Perkins Rowe
whereissanta.com
Wear your comfiest pajamas and enjoy a delightful evening of pajama fashion on Tuesday, December 19 from 4-7 p.m.
Santa Cares
Perkins Rowe
perkinsrowe.com
Allows people of all ages and abilities to visit with Santa in an all-inclusive environment from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 3.
Santa Comes to Town
Fine and Dandy
fineanddandyla.com
Jordyn Davis will be taking pictures and Lulu Designs will be on site with permanent jewelry from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Santa Rocks the Rowe
Perkins Rowe
perkinsrowe.com
Take photos with Santa and enjoy live music and face painting, and writing letters to Santa from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 9.
Sensory Santa
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
brec.org
Children and adults with sensory-processing disorders have an opportunity to enjoy activities and meet Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Ugly Sweater Night with Santa
Perkins Rowe
perkinsrowe.com
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12.
