One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas lights in Baton Rouge and beyond. From homes with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant displays, we truly appreciate the time and heart families and businesses put into sharing the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community. Enjoy bright, sparkling lights, holiday music, and opportunities to give back while creating special memories together.
While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we always encourage you to contact each display directly to confirm that details remain the same.
Thanks to The Merriest Mile for sponsoring the 2025 Baton Rouge Family Fun Lights Guide!
The Merriest Mile is a Christmas Light Adventure that will light up your family’s holiday season! Located at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds, this enchanting Christmas light display is sure to become your favorite family tradition.
2025 Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond
The Merriest Mile
November 28th – December 28th
✨ Make memories that sparkle this holiday season! I am so excited to share one of Louisiana’s most magical Christmas experiences with you – The Merriest Mile! Born from two Christmas-loving dads wanting to create something special for their children, this mile-long drive-through light spectacular at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds will be pure holiday magic! The Merriest Mile will include Louisiana’s tallest 50-foot MegaTree with its 30,000 dancing lights, and the kids had a blast spotting hidden red crawfish and green alligators along the way! The best part? You can enjoy it all from the comfort of your car – just tune your radio to their station and watch as the lights dance to your favorite holiday tunes. From the animated band to Mrs. Claus’ cookie factory and the Reindeer Flight School, every turn brings a new festive surprise! Pro tip: Put the kids in their Christmas PJs, bring some hot cocoa, and make it an unforgettable family night out!
When: November 28 – December 28
Location: Livingston Parish Fairgrounds
19869 Fairgrounds Rd, Livingston, LA
Admission:
More Info: Learn more here
Tickets are available now at www.themerriestmile.com. This is one holiday tradition you’ll want to start or continue with your family! ❤️
Baton Rouge ZooLights
Details: Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights, presented by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital! Discover the magic of the season as the zoo transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland filled with dazzling light displays and holiday cheer.
When: November 28 – December 30, 5:30–8 PM (Grounds close at 9 PM)
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo 13350 Highway 19, Baker, LA 70714
Admission:
- Adults/Teens: $5
- Seniors: $4
- Children (2-12): $3
- Children (1 and under): Free
- Zoo Members: $3 per person
More Info: Learn more here
Louisiana Lights
Details: Stroll through illuminated garden rooms, enchanted forests, and shimmering tunnels of light at the Burden Museum & Gardens. Featuring fireflies, Moravian stars, doves, and stunning landscapes beneath majestic oaks and twinkling crape myrtles.
When: November 28 – December 30
Location: 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge
Admission: Tickets are available for timed entry every 30 minutes starting at 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Tickets are $22.00 per person ages 4 and up, children 3 and under are free.
More Info: Learn more here.
Baton Rouge General Holiday Lights
Details: Step into a world of enchantment as BRG lights up the night with dancing-light mega trees, singing trees, candy canes, snowmen, and a giant walk-through ornament. A Baton Rouge favorite for photo ops and family fun!
When: Opens end of November and runs nightly through the season
Location: Corner of Bluebonnet Blvd. and Picardy Ave.
Admission: Free
More Info: Learn more here
Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans
November 23 – December 30
4 Friederichs Avenue, NOLA 70124
Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This beloved annual celebration is fun for all ages and has become an enduring holiday tradition for families, who come to Celebration in the Oaks to ride the train or carousel every year. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions, from light displays to the walkways lined with dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local school groups. Perennial favorites include the two-mile train ride through glittering light exhibits, the animated Cajun night before Christmas display, and of course, New Orleans’ iconic snowman Mr. Bingle.
Christmas in the Park
December 1–December 30
Lafrienere Park 3000 Downs Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70003
Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and displays! Constructed with over 10 million LED lights, this year’s new exhibit is an interactive Christmas tree. Elaborate decorations, artificial snow, and festive lighted displays illuminate Lafreniere Park and include themes such as Star Wars, Marvel & D.C Comics, Minions, Disney Princesses, a pirate ship, and so much more.
The 37th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held nightly at Lafreniere Park beginning on Dec. 1 and ending on Dec. 30.
Kenner’s Heritage Park Christmas Village –
December 1 – December 31
2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA
Each year in December, the streets and buildings in Rivertown from the railroad tracks to the river, are adorned with dazzling lights and displays. The festivities culminate in Kenner’s Heritage Park, located at the center of the district and open every day and evening.
There, visitors can wander through and view the festival displays, shop local food and craft vendors, find a unique gift, take a photo with Santa, or watch a song or dance performance by community churches and school groups.
Children revel in the sudsy “snow” that blankets the park throughout the evening, and a special holiday-themed musical laser light show plays in the Kenner Planetarium theater right across the street. You’re sure to catch some holiday cheer in Rivertown.
Noel Acadien au Village – Lafayette
DECEMBER 1 – 23
LARC’S ACADIAN VILLAGE
200 Greenleaf Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
LARC’s Acadian Village hosts its 23 night Christmas festival fundraiser annually in December to benefit LARC, a local 501c(3) non-profit organization benefiting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Admission is $9.00 for ages 3 and above online
Noel Acadien au Village features half-a-million lights, including the fully lit Chapel, NEW ANIMATIONS, lighted holiday displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, holiday shopping in the Christmas Store and much more! All proceeds directly benefit LARC’s Acadian Village and the residential, vocational, and community supports and services at LARC.
Messenger’s Christmas Land
December 1st – December 27th
6:00-9:00pm nightly, weather permitting
9481 Prince Charles St., Denham Springs
The story of the Messenger’s Christmas Land starts over 50 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Messenger Jr. and their 9 kids. With just a few lights and homemade animated scenes, word quickly spread about the unusual display for the public. The original location was at the Messenger’s home in Red Oaks, Baton Rouge and then relocated in 1992 to Plantation Estates, Denham Springs where Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Messenger III took over for the next 21 years. Now, going on 55 years, this family tradition can still be visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Messenger off Prince Charles Street, Denham Springs. With lights everywhere, homemade animated scenes, a timeline, and even the north pole, the display continues to open every Christmas season to all of the public with no charge.
The Davis’ Magical Christmas Land
26658 John L Ln Denham Springs, LA 70726
Groome Family Lights
41037 Fields Court, Prairieville, Louisiana 70769
Old Dutchtown Christmas Light Show
13249 Old Dutchtown Ave Gonzales, La 70737
Sevario Family Light Show
13378 Lonnie Wascom Drive
Walker, LA 70785
More Christmas Light Display Recommendations:
While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, some displays might be off or cancelled!
- Kenilworth subdivision has luminary night on December 14 6-8 PM
- 5735 Antioch Blvd
- 8757 Elliot Road
- Woodridge Subdivision off Pecou Lane – Many Lit Houses
- The Garden District
- Azalea Lakes
- Southwind & Wyndy in Parkview off of Stumberg
- Ingleside between Claycyut and Woodside is gorgeous. So many oaks all wrapped in lights
- Corner of Chairmain and President in Old Jefferson subdivision
- Bocage Subdivision
West Baton Rouge
- Molaison St in Addis
- Emily Drive in Brusly
Central
- 9615 Sagefield Dr.
- 14003 Triple B Rd.
- 15901 Chanove Ave.
- Zoar Baptist Church
Ascension
- Oak Alley Subdivision, Giesmer
- Shadows of Ascension
- Fields Ct. Off 44 near the Dollar General, Prairieville
- 13255 Old Dutchtown Ave, Gonzales, LA Multipls homes with lights and music.
- Most of the subdivisions along Bluff Rd
Download our FREE Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for some extra Family fun!
Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2025 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.
13514 Rendale in Baton Rouge
Zoo Lights is my favorite.
I’m so sorry to say that we don’t have our Christmas lights up this year but they will be back next year bigger and better. The old house on the property was demolished and we built a new one. We didn’t finish until thanksgiving and we just didn’t have enough time to put up all the lights. Please make sure you come back next year.
Merry Christmas,
The Clark Family
I am a granddaughter of the Leader family. We are open this year!
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