The Family Friendly Baton Rouge weekend guide is a round-up of all the best events happening this weekend and things to do near you. With the holidays upon us, there is no shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with your family!
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out.Â
Things To Do in Baton Rouge this weekend:Â
Santa Rocks the Rowe | December 10 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Paid Photos with Santa provided by Cherry Hill
Face painting
Christmas Crafts and letters to Santa with Baton Rouge Family Fun
Games
Live Music and more!
 Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade | December 10 | 5:30pm
The Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade rolls at 5:30pm. See the map below for parking and save a spot in front of Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown for easy access to drinks and restrooms! Battle of the Bands starts at 4pm.
Let it Sneaux | December 10 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friends, community and holiday cheer, make this season the most wonderful time of the year! Perkins Road Community Park is turning into a Winter Wonderland for this year’s Let It Sneaux! Come stuff your stockings on your stroll down Candy Cane Lane, take photos with Santa, enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate while watching movies on the big screen, playing in the snow and much more!
Event is free of charge and donations are welcome to benefit the BREC Foundation’s Send a Kid to Camp Program.
Come join the holiday fun! If you are a business or organization and would like to bRING in the holiday with us, reserve your spot here!
Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Festival of the Bonfires | December 9-11 |
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER…CAJUN STYLE! Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! LOCATION: Lutcher Recreational Park Lutcher Avenue- La HWY 3193 Lutcher, LA 70071 DATES: December 9, 10, and 11
Marche in the Park Christmas Market | December 11th  | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come out December 11th, 11am-4pm for Denham Springs Big Christmas Market! Come check out Christmas Marché in North Park! 190+ Vendors, Santa Pictures, Grinch Pictures, Face Painting, Bounce House, Free children’s craft corner, Food Trucks, Surprise Guest Appearances, and More!! ????
Find more Baton Rouge holiday events and activities for the family in our Christmas Events Guide:
