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Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials Guide

November 23, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

It’s snuggle weather and that time of year to enjoy your favorite Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials! So, grab a cup of hot chocolate or sweet tea depending on the day in Louisiana, and grab the popcorn to enjoy a movie night with the family!

Check out what’s airing this holiday season below from “Rudolph,” “Frosty,” to new Christmas movies and so much more!

All times in Central Time Zone!

CBS CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

Tuesday, November 29

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (7 p.m. on CBS)

Narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, this favorite is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughingstock of all of Christmasville.

Frosty The Snowman (7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Frosty, that “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship.

Frosty Returns (7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

SATURDAY, NOV. 27

Robbie The Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

In this animated special, Robbie must train to compete in the Reindeer Races to become a part of the sleigh team for Santa.

Robbie The Reindeer: Legends of the Lost Tribe (7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

In the second of two 30-minute specials, Robbie battles Blitzen in an effort to stop his nemesis’ launch of a reindeer theme park.

The Story of Santa Claus (8 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

This animated musical holiday special revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29th

8:00pm – Reindeer In Here NEW for 2022 (CBS)

Reindeer in Here, a new one-hour animated holiday special. There’s nothing like being proud of being your true self. As Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” That’s the great message behind Adam Reed’s wildly successful children’s book Reindeer in Here. The book centers around Blizzard (Blizz), a young reindeer living in the North Pole who has one antler that is significantly smaller than the other.”

Christmas Movies and Holiday TV Specials

Friday, November 25

7:00pm – Frosty The Snowman (CBS)
7:00pm – The Polar Express (TBS)
7:30pm – Frosty Returns (CBS)

Sunday Nov. 27th

6:00pm – Mickey Saves Christmas (2022, stop motion animation) (ABC)

7:30pm – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC)

Monday, November 28
8:00am – Pinocchio’s Christmas (AMC)

3:45pm – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (AMC)

4:15pm – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (AMC)
4:45pm – Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July (AMC)
7:00pm – The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC)
7:15pm – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (AMC)
7:45pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (AMC)

Tuesday, November 29

8:00am – Little Drummer Boy: Book II (AMC)
8:30am – The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold (AMC)
9:00am – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (AMC)
8:30am – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (AMC)
10:00am – Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July (AMC)
12:30pm – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (AMC)
1:00pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (AMC)
2:15pm – White Christmas (AMC)
7:00pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS)
8:00pm – Reindeer In Here NEW for 2022 (CBS)
9:00pm – Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City (NBC)

Saturday, December 3

4:00am – Little Drummer Boy: Book II (AMC)
4:30am – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (AMC)
5:00am – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (AMC)
6:00am – The Little Drummer Boy (Freeform)
6:30am – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Freeform)
7:00am – Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (AMC)
8:00am – Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (Freeform)

8:15pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Freeform)
9:20pm – Frosty the Snowman (Freeform)
9:50pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)

Sunday, December 4

3:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)
4:05pm – Frosty the Snowman (Freeform)
4:35pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Freeform)

Sunday, December 11

3:45pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus (AMC)
3:45pm – The Santa Clause (Freeform)
5:00pm – The Polar Express (AMC)
5:55pm – The Santa Clause 2 (Freeform)
7:00pm – Elf (AMC)

Tuesday, December 13

7:00pm – Mickey Saves Christmas (ABC)
7:30pm – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC)
8:00pm – Disney’s Prep & Landing (ABC)

Saturday, December 17

6:00am – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (AMC)
6:00am – The Little Drummer Boy (Freeform)
7:15am – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland(AMC)
7:45am – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (AMC)
8:15am – The Year Without a Santa Claus (AMC)

Tuesday, December 20

7:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (ABC)

Wednesday, December 21

7:30pm – Frosty the Snowman (Freeform)
8:00pm – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Freeform)
9:00pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)

Thursday, December 22

5:30pm – Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Freeform)
6:30pm – Frosty the Snowman (Freeform)

Friday, December 23

7:00pm – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 cartoon) (NBC)

This Holiday schedule will be updated daily, check back for more Holiday specials!

2022 Family Friendly Christmas Events in Baton Rouge and Beyond

November 1, 2022 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Christmas in Baton Rouge is our family’s favorite time of year; there are plenty of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re looking for a Christmas parade, holiday-themed performance, Santa visit, ice skating, or lights displays, there’s the cornucopia of holiday-themed programs and Christmas events in the Capital City throughout the season.

Thanks to Refinery Counseling Center for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Events Guide.

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While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the display directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed.

This guide will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE

Santa Rocks the Rowe

DECEMBER 10TH 5-8 PM

Join us on Saturday, December 10 from 5pm-8pm for Perkins Rowe’s annual Santa Rocks the Rowe event! They’ll have paid photos with Santa, live music, face painting, letters to Santa with Baton Rouge Family Fun, games, and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Baton Rouge Zoo’s ZooLights

NOV. 25 – DEC 30 5:30 PM TO 8PM

Zoolights is a mile-long trail through the Zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays. Once again, the Zoo is partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring more impact & excitement to Zoolights. Every guest presenting non-perishable food items (minimum of one per person) during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. All food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
DATES: November 25 – December 30 Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Admission gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

Creole Christmas + Holiday Fair

NOVEMBER 27TH 12-5 PM

Magnolia Mound Plantation – Creole Christmas is an annual event featuring seasonal decorations in the historic house, traditional songs in French and Spanish sung by local school children, period demonstrations, folk crafts and the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel. DATE: Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concerts

DECEMBER 1ST, 3RD, 4TH, 9TH

Chamber Series – Holiday Brass -December 1st
Holiday Brass – Whimsical Alley – December 3rd
Holiday Brass – Houmas House – December 4th
Holiday Brass – Hemingbough – December 9th

2022 Downtown Baton Rouge Festival of Lights

DECEMBER 2ND 4 – 8 PM

Enjoy an evening under downtown’s historic oaks to commemorate Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition. Transforming the winter sky into a wonderland, the Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 35-foot Christmas tree in Town Square. DATE: FRI 2nd DEC | 4:00PM – 8:00PM

Sensory Santa

DECEMBER 2ND 6-8 PM

North Sherwood Forest Community Park – Drive thru the holidays at BREC’s Selfies with Santa. Each car will receive prepackaged holiday activities, snacks and reindeer food! Santa will also be available to take selfies with you and your family from the safety of your own car. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities. DATE: Friday, Dec 2, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

A Rural Life Christmas

DECEMBER 4TH 10- 5 PM

Ring in the Holiday season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Decorations with natural trimmings representative of special times of long ago will be displayed throughout the museum’s grounds. Seasonal activities such a musical groups, demonstrating artisans, open-hearth cooking, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present during this event. A complete list of activities and musical performances will be available soon. Children ages 0-3 will be admitted at no charge. For everyone else, the cost is $10.00 per person. Admission: $10.00 per person. This event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit from Papa Noel! DATE: Sunday, December 5, 10:00am until 5:30pm

Let it Sneaux Movie in the Park: Perkins Road Community Park

DECEMBER 10TH 1-5 PM

Come and celebrate the holiday season with us! Join us as we celebrate at Let it Sneaux. There will be live entertainment, free photos with Santa, smores, hot chocolate, and so much more! So come out and enjoy a day filled with family fun entertainment. DATE: Friday, Dec 10, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

2022 Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 10TH 5:30PM

The Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge on December 10th at 5:30 pm. Every year, more than 70,000 people watch the parade live and thousands more enjoy it on television through the holiday season. The Parade is a celebration and a great way to connect with the community. The parade is open to everyone. Typically the parade includes about 80 entries. These entries are a mix of marching bands, celebrities, dance troupes, non-profit organizations, and local businesses in seasonal themes. DATE: December 10th at 5:30 pm

Ice Skating on the River

DATES: December 16th – January 3rd

One of our family’s favorite Christmas events in Baton Rouge… The Raising Cane’s River Center will once again magically transform into a “Winter Wonderland” just in time for you to create your holiday memories. Ice Skating on the River is an annual holiday tradition that will kick off December 16th. A fun-filled holiday event for all ages, Ice Skating on the River will have 75 minute sessions nearly every day.
DATES: December 16th – January 3rd

The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou

DECEMBER 17TH & 18TH 2 PM & 6 PM

Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s annual holiday production, The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou is finally returning to the stage in its traditional home, the River Center Theatre of the Performing Arts. It has been three years since the Company has been able to perform on the stage where it feels most comfortable, so our return to live performances on our “home stage” will truly be a celebration! We will again be joined by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, so don’t miss this magical celebration of the holiday season, where you’ll be enchanted by the beautiful choreography, fun magic, and lush scenery and sets by Nels Anderson.
DATES: December 17-18, 2022 at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. each day.

36th Annual Christmas in Central Parade

Celebrate Christmas in the City of Central at the 34th Annual Christmas Parade!

From Joor & Hooper to Joor & Lovett
Dates: TBA

Chanukah at the Capitol

Celebrate Hanukkah with a hot latke bar, menorahs, dreidels, and more hosted by Chabad of Baton Rouge. Children can get their faces painted and play festive games and enjoy strolling performers. The event is free to the public at the steps of the State Capitol.
DATE: TBA

Holiday Events Beyond Baton Rouge

Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans

NOVEMBER 24 – JANUARY 1ST

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. DATES: November 24 – January 1, 2022
(closed December 24th and 31st)

Christmas in the Park (Lafrienere Park)

DECEMBER 2ND – 30TH

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 36th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held nightly at Lafreniere Park beginning on Friday, Dec. 2, -Dec. 30th

NOLA Christmasfest

DECEMBER 21ST – 30TH

NOLA ChristmasFest, a dazzling, family-friendly seasonal event, offers your group the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, make a little joy, and spread a little cheer. Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, decorated trees and more! Convenient parking nearby. In 2021, this event is open for 12 days (closed on Dec. 23 and 24) with two sessions per day – a morning timed entry and an evening one. Space will be limited for each timeframe so be sure to make your plans early! Tickets go on sale late summer 2021. DATES: December 21ST – 30TH

Kenner’s Heritage Park Christmas Village –

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Each year in November and 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 catch 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 Planetarium theater right across the street. You’re sure to catch some holiday cheer in Rivertown.

Traditionally, the lights and decorations in Rivertown can be enjoyed nightly beginning in late November and running through the month of December.

Vendors, activities, and performances in the Christmas Village are planned every Friday and Saturday evening from 6-9 pm in Kenner’s Heritage Park at 2015 Fourth Street. Admission and parking are free.

Address: 2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA

A Jane Austen Christmas– St. Francisville

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Travel back to a time to learn about Christmas in the Feliciana’s during the early 1800’s. See the plantation come to life during the Holidays as it shows off its seasonal decorations. Costumed guides accompany the visitor in a trip into the past through the candlelit Oakley House. See what’s cooking in the kitchen, or just enjoy the live period music. Included is our yearly Christmas dance and hot Christmas Punch. For more information please call the park at 1-225-635-3739. DATES: TBA

Christmas in the Country St. Francisville

DECEMBER 2, 3, 4

Nothing says Christmas to an excited child more than a parade, especially a safe small-town one like St. Francisville’s popular Christmas in the Country parade the first Saturday each December, complete with marching bands and decorated floats, Santa resplendent in his sleigh. Millions of tiny white lights trace soaring Victorian trimwork and grace gallery posts to transform the entire town into a veritable winter wonderland for Christmas in the Country, as special activities throughout the extensive National Register-listed downtown Historic District provide fun for the whole family at this celebration of the season, a joyful alternative to mall madness. View the full schedule of events here. DATES: DECEMBER 2, 3, 4TH

Noel Acadien au Village – Lafayette

DECEMBER 2 – 23

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.

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. DATES: Dec 2-23, 2021 5:30-9:00

Christmas in the Park. Moncus Park

DECEMBER 16, DECEMBER 17, DECEMBER 18

Christmas in the Park. Moncus Park. 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Celebrate the season with a CHRISTMAS event that will have live music, as well as separate activities for kids. Visit the link for a full live music lineup. MoncusPark.org/Christmas.

Christmas in the Park

Friday, December 16 | Saturday, December 17 | Sunday, December 18

Teddy Bear Tea
Saturday, December 17

Mistletoe & Mystery Brunch
Sunday, December 18

Christmas Movies & Caroling
Wednesday, December 21

DATES: December 16, 17, 18, 21

26th Festival of the Bonfires – St. James Parish

DECEMBER 9, 10, 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

Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights

A weekend trip or long day trip with lots of driving along with lots of memories made.

The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights has existed for nearly 30 years to enhance the holiday experiences for locals, visitors, and group tours. The trail spans I-20 and I-49 in north Louisiana and incorporates Shreveport-Bossier, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Alexandria/Pineville.

Festivities generally start in mid-November and run through the New Year. Some of the popular and recurring events include shopping/dining/entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Shreveport-Bossier, Fasching Festival in Minden, shopping and dining in Antique Alley in Monroe-West Monroe, Festival of Lights in Natchitoches and the Christmas parades in Alexandria/Pineville.

The Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights can be experienced in one day or a week with each day totally unique and special. The cities are all within driving distance of one another, making the tour a convenient hour-long trip from any one city to its neighboring city. Visitors are encouraged to see the brilliant lights, dine at the local restaurants, dance at the festivals, shop, and play in all of the eight festive cities. DATES: Begins November 10th

95th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival

NOVEMBER 19 -JANUARY 6TH

Named after a Native American tribe, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish ) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Since 1927, they are home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country. Starting as a one-day festival, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival has evolved into a six-week long Christmas Season. The Christmas Season begins on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and concludes on January the 6th, the Epiphany. Over 300,000 lights and 100 plus set pieces are on display every night at dusk. Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana’s oldest city. Enjoy our daylong festival filled with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and our famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake. DATES: November 20th to January 6th

Christmas in the Park – Dark Woods Adventure Park

Dark Woods Adventure Park is pleased to announce the Holiday dates and times for our Dark Woods’ Christmas In The Park special event.

From strolling the woods twinkling with light displays to sitting next to a fire-pit and making s’mores discover what makes Christmas in the Park an environment that is filled with love, family, and a true Christmas spirit that is truly in the heart of Natchitoches Parish. DATES: Open Select Nights November 26th – December 25th

Our Christmas events in Baton Rouge guide will be updated as new events are listed; check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun! If we’ve missed an event, please email us and we will get it added asap!

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the patch directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed.

Ice Skating on the River – Raising Cane’s River Center

December 10, 2020 by Tiany Davis

The Raising Cane’s River Center will once again magically transform into a “Winter Wonderland” just in time for you to create your holiday memories. Ice Skating on the River is an annual holiday tradition that will be open through January 3rd.

Ice Skating on the River has been a Baton Rouge tradition for many years. It is a great way for families to have fun and celebrate the joys of the holiday season while creating wonderful winter memories,” said Les Crooks, Regional General Manager of Raising Cane’s River Center for ASM Global.

A fun-filled holiday event for all ages, there will be 75-minute sessions nearly every day now through January 3, 2020. Tickets are on sale now for $12-$14 per person with special group packages for parties over ten people. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Ice Skating?

Ice Skating on the River

Session times this week:

Monday Dec. 7: 6pm, 8pm

Tuesday Dec. 8: 6pm, 8pm

Wednesday Dec. 9: 6pm, 8pm

Thursday Dec. 10: 6pm, 8pm

Friday Dec. 11: 6pm, 8pm

Saturday Dec. 12: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Sunday Dec. 13: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Purchase a skating session and create winter memories that will last a lifetime. Due to COVID restrictions, the number of skaters allowed per session has been reduced, so you are encouraged to buy your tickets in advance. Tickets are on sale now online at www.Ticketmaster.com, and charge by phone at-1-800-745- 3000. For more information, please contact the Raising Cane’s River Center at 225-389-3030.

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