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Baton Rouge Family Fun Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

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One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge. From the houses with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant, we appreciate the time it takes to share the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community. As you are driving around looking at Christmas Lights, add some more fun with a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!  You can add your own ideas to the list, too!

Find our giant list of Amazing Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond here!

Baton Rouge Family Fun Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

Click on the image below for a FREE printable to take with you on your next adventure!

Christmas & Holiday Events in Baton Rouge & Beyond

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond

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One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond. From the houses with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant, we appreciate the time it takes to share the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community. See bright, sparkling lights, listen to holiday music, and donate to worthy causes while enjoying family time.

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. 

🎄 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 2021 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

If you know of a light display not on this list, we want to know – please email us!
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Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge & Beyond

ZooLights 2021

Baton Rouge Zoolights

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

WHEN: November 26 – December 30 – Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Admissions gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Adults/Teens: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 2-12: $3
Friends of the Zoo Members: $3 per person​

Prices will be reduced by 50% when guests present non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 

Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General

Join Baton Rouge General for their 5th annual Holiday Lights display, a first of its kind in Baton Rouge, where our lawn is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized light display the whole family will enjoy. Candy canes, snowmen, gingerbread kids, and more fill the lawn adding to the more than 400,000 lights that are sure to dazzle the young and the young at heart. Driving by or strolling through, Holiday Lights are here to spread a little holiday cheer.

Holiday Lights Features

  • More than 400,000 twinkling lights
  • One 40-foot & two 25-foot mega trees
  • 24-foot walk-through holiday lights tunnel (new for 2021)
  • Giant walk-through present
  • Giant walk-through ornament – Presented by Audi Baton Rouge
  • Eight singing trees
  • Lighted candy canes, snowmen and gingerbread people
  • 9-foot Cajun alligator light display
Visit brgeneral.org/holidaylights for more info.

Celebration In The Oaks- New Orleans
2 Friederichs Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE

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 25, 2021 – January 2, 2022
(closed December 24th and 31st)

Christmas in the Park (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.

At Santa’s Express Mail Center, children are able to view Santa’s elves building toys for all the good little girls and boys. Attendees can also enjoy an interactive walking tour set to random scenes from their favorite holiday classics. There will be special appearances from Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Grinch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Children can write a letter to Santa and mail it to him at the Elf Post Office.

The 35th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held nightly at Lafreniere Park beginning on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, and ending on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.

Kenner’s Heritage Park Christmas Village – CANCELLED – Unfortunately, due to damage caused by Hurricane Ida, Heritage Park will not be having their annual Christmas Village  & Light Display this year.
2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA

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.

Performances, vendors, Santa photos dates, & more will be announced very soon!  
Address: 2015 Fourth Street, Kenner, LA

2021 Christmas Light Displays in St. Tammany Parish

Christmas on Front Street

When: December 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022, Dusk ’til dawn

Where: Front Street, Olde Towne Slidell

The City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful will be welcoming you each night to the Olde Towne area with a dazzling display of holiday lights all along Front Street from West Hall to Erlanger Avenue.

33rd Annual Christmas Under the Stars

When: December 3-11, 2021, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger Ave, Slidell

Join the free celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, life-size Christmas cottages and other family fun this December.

22nd Annual Holiday of Lights

When: Friday – Sunday, December 3-25, 2021, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Where: Tammany Trace Trailhead at 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville

The drive-thru Holiday of Lights display runs each weekend before Christmas and again on Christmas Eve and Christmas night.

12 Days of Christmas

When: December 10, 2021 – January 6, 2022, Dusk ’til Dawn

Where: Historic Downtown Covington

A favorite Christmas carol has a place of prominence in Covington with lighted displays depicting the 12 Days of Christmas. Find them all with the map, snap a selfie, or belt the beloved carol on video to share with all those you’d love to be caroling with this holiday season.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas

When: December 17-19, 2021, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell

Join the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana for a jolly ol’ time at their yearly fundraiser.

Noël Acadien Au Village
200 Greenleaf Dr Lafayette, LA 70506

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!

Residential Christmas Light Displays

Santa Fishing with Friends Lights and music.
8946 Trinity Ave Baton Rouge LA 70806

Brookhollow Glen Subdivision – Christmas lights stretch across five neighboring homes!
13514 Rendale Ave in the Brookhollow Dr.

This light display seems to grow each year, it’s located at 13514 Rendale Ave in the Brookhollow Glen subdivision – off Perkins Road.

 

Chuck’s Christmas Lights
Cottingham Ct
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

 

Messenger’s Christmas Land
9481 Prince Charles, Denham Springs

Opening night will be on Monday, December 6th, and will run every night until December 28th. They will be open nightly from 6:00-9:00pm.

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 53 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.

Messenger's Christmas Land

 

The Willows Winter Wonderland
The Willows subdivision
1457 Weeping Willow Drive in
Denham Springs

No annual Christmas display walkthrough due to COVID. They will however continue to decorate the front yard and do welcome everyone to drive by.

 

Wilson Christmas Lights
9615 Sagefield Dr Central City, LA 70818

This is a stay in your vehicle to watch the show, just tune your radio to 96.7 FM to listen to the music.

Below you will find the show hours:
Sunday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Monday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Tuesday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Thursday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Friday 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 5:30pm – 10:00 pm

 

Lighting up Zachary
1136 Eagle Dr Zachary, LA 70791

Celebrate Christmas with a colorful light show and music – a different show each night of the week: They will feature a worship night, movie-themed, Pentatonix themed night, and a set of new songs for the 2021 Christmas show. 4 different shows to see in 1 week. If you visit regularly, most likely you will have a different experience each time. More details to come as to which nights will be selected for each theme.

 

The Griswold’s of Oak Place
34819 Oak Place Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70706

The display is a drive-by display open day and night (weather permitting) from November 28th-January 6th. They will be handing out hot cocoa on December 4th, 11th, 19th, 24th, and 26th.

The Davis’ Magical Christmas Land
26658 John L Ln Denham Springs, LA 70726

The Christmas Display is open nightly (weather permitting) for walk through visitors. Weekends will feature a Hot Cocoa Bar and visits from Santa on December 11th, 18th and 20th!!

Christmas lights at The Stroud’s
Plantation Ave, Denham Springs

Groome Family Lights
41037 fields court Prairieville Louisiana 70769

Show runs from 5pm -11pm
Tune radio your vehicle to 90.1

Old Dutchtown Christmas Light Show
13249 Old Dutchtown Ave Gonzales, La 70737?

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge
Set to music with dazzling lights. Runs nightly from 6 to 9 starting December 1st through New Years Day (weather permitting).

Sevario Family Light Show
13378 Lonnie Wascom Drive
Walker, LA 70785

🚨Light show will begin December 1st! 🚨
Listen to the lights – 90.1 FM

 

More Christmas Light Display Recommendations:

  • Hundred Oaks and Arlington
  • 5735 Antioch Blvd
  • Woodridge Subdivision off Pecou Lane – Many Lit Houses
  • The Garden District
  • Elliot Rd. – Home lights synced to music
  • Southwind & Wyndy in Parkview off of Stumberg

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
  • 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

 

Looking for more festive family fun? Find more a plethora of holiday events to enjoy this season in our 2021 CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN BATON ROUGE: {GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS}.

 

Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoolights – Making Spirits Bright

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Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Zoolights from November 26th through December 30th! This nightly event is presented by Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and features more than 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays for the whole family to enjoy.

Baton Rouge Zoolights

Every guest presenting a non-perishable food item during the hours of Zoolights, will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. Regular admission prices are: $5 for adults/teens; $4 for senior citizens; $3 for children (2-12 years old) and $3 for Friends of the Zoo members. These amounts will be cut in half when a non-perishable food item is presented at the time of entry & all food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Last year, 7,320 pounds of food were collected during this drive. The goal is to reach 8,000 pounds this year!  Learn more at www.brzoo.org.

Baton Rouge Zoolights


 

Baton Rouge Zoolights

During each evening, the Safari Post Gift Shop and Flamingo Café will remain open & feature special holiday treats and gift options.

WHEN: November 26 – December 30 – Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Admissions gates open 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 9 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Adults/Teens: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 2-12: $3
Friends of the Zoo Members: $3 per person​

Prices will be reduced by 50% when guests present non-perishable food items to be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 

ZOOLIGHTS IS:

  • A mile-long trail through the Zoo
  • More than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays
  • A festive family activity, adding to the quality of life for residents throughout the region.

Baton Rouge Zoolights displays will include the following:

BREC Baton Rouge Zoolights

ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.

GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!

ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.

VISITOR AMENITIES: Safari Photo Booth, Seasonal Specials from the Flamingo Cafe’, Safari Post Gift Shop

Baton Rouge Christmas Lights Guide – 2016

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Christmas Lights List for Baton Rouge and Beyond – 2016 is presented by Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, offering a number of locations in and around Baton Rouge, the best one is definitely St. Catharines Dentist, totally worth a visit.

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One of our favorite family traditions is taking an evening car ride in search of the best Christmas light displays. From the houses with thousands of synchronized dancing lights to the simple and elegant, we appreciate the time it takes to share the beauty of their Christmas lights with the community.

Many of you have asked us where to go to see the best Christmas lights in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas and we are working to create a list for you.  Sadly, some of our favorites have been affected by the flood and will not be able to put up their displays this year.  If you know of a light display not on this list, we want to know! I’m sure they would love to share their Christmas cheer with more of the community.
Please submit light displays via email or Facebook.

Check back as we continue to update our list with more Christmas light locations!

Baton Rouge Christmas Lights Guide – 2016

Caroling in the Park

BREC Christmas Baton Rouge

Mark your calendars for BREC’s annual Caroling in City Park featuring a park lighting ceremony, candlelight caroling and a host of other family activities for all ages to enjoy.

City-Brooks Community Park
December 9
5:30-8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 225-272-9200 ext. 362

ZooLights 2016

Baton Rouge Zoo Lights
November 27 – December 30

A mile-long trail through the Zoo
More than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals and traditional holiday displays
A festive family activity, adding to the quality of life for residents throughout the region. Now an Anual Tradition, this is the second consecutive year the Zoo shines bright with the aid of a Colorado Christmas Lights Installation team.
The beginning of a new tradition

This year at ZooLights:

LIGHTED DISPLAYS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES: Visitors will find illuminated sculptures representing animals and traditional symbols of the holidays.

GIANT SPECTACULARS: Larger-than-life displays capture the imagination of children of all ages. These displays may include: Flamingos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Rhinos, Elephants, Alligators, Giant Santa, Giant Snowmen, Holiday Trains, Santa in Sleigh pulled by Giant Reindeer and Toy Soldiers. Displays can be up to 30 ft. tall!

ANIMATED SPECTACULARS: Animated displays add additional entertainment value to our event. The use of high-wattage, computer-controlled displays will provide exciting animation to displays.

VISITOR AMENITIES: Safari Photo Booth Seasonal Specials from the Flamingo Cafe Safari Post Gift Shop

Hohensee Family Christmas Lights

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12625 Sullivan Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
{across from Central Intermediate}

They have a guestbook out so feel free to sign it and get a candy cane! The radio station is 105.9fm. If you would like to make a donation this year’s charity, donations will go to the Tanglewood Elementary School Library. The library lost most of its books during the flood and this will be a great way to help replenish those books while giving a gift that will last for many years and impact the future of the community.

 

Hohensee Family 2015 Veterans Day Lights

Posted by Hohensee Family Christmas Lights on Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Raposo Family Lights

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13124 Mill Grove Drive, Gonzales
Come see the Raposo Family Christmas Light Extraordinaire! The light show is now running nightly through Jan.2 – weather permitting. Hours are 5:30 to 9pm Sunday – Thursday and 5:30 to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. As always the show is free but they are accepting donations are being accepted for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in box at edge of yard.

Rizan Family Christmas Lights

 

2014 Rizan Christmas Light ShowOut with the Old in with the New….. Get ready for 2015!!!!!!!!! You will be amazed!!!!!!!!

Posted by Rizan Family Christmas Lights on Thursday, October 29, 2015

16215 Stubbs Ln
Pride, Louisiana
Lights will run 5:00 to midnight every night until New Years

The Willows Winter Wonderland

Denham Christmas Lights

The Willows subdivision
1457 Weeping Willow Drive in
Denham Springs

***A note from Willow Winter Wonderland:
“It’s with great sadness that we announce that our full display will not be open this year. As everyone is aware our community was devastated by the flooding this past summer. Although our home was spared our storage unit that houses our Christmas display was not as fortunate. We lost a majority of our display. Therefore we will not be opening our gates for the walk through. But we will still be decorating the front yard. Thanks to everyone who has come these past years.”
Johnson Family Lights

 5323 Knight Dr.
Zachary. 70791
Station 106.9 for coordinating music!

Magic Christmas (Alexandria, La.)

Baton Rouge Denham Gonzales Christmas Lights

Be sure to watch for Magic Christmas on The Great Christmas Light Fight on December 19th!!

5201 Argonne Blvd
Alexandria, Louisiana

Reflections of the Season – West Baton Rouge

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Get into the Holiday Spirit at the Reflections of the Season Christmas Light Display.

PLEASE NOTE PRICE CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE FOR ADMISSION INTO THIS EVENT!!

$5.00 per Car & Passenger Vans or Buses $1 per person

This walk or drive through display is open to the public from December 8th – 11th & 15th – 23rd.

Drive through the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center and view the spectacular lights. Take advantage of the FREE shuttle service as there is no parking available on the grounds of the WBR Conference Center during this event; Parking will be at Louis Mouch Multipurpose arena located at 152 Turner Road.

You must obtain a wrist band at the entrance gate to participate in all the activities.

Come inside the conference center to visit “Trevor” the talking reindeer. Walk through the holiday decorated rooms. Enjoy carnival rides for the children or buy those last minute gifts from our crafters. Take your holiday pictures with Santa and his elves, this is year I am really exited because I got my family the best watches from rusticlub, i know they will love it.

Dec. 10th & 17th will be ice fishing for $5.00 per person. On Dec. 17th is snow night for $5.00 per person.
Kids Craft Night will also be Dec. 17th.

Cuddle up in a blanket next to your friends and loved ones and take a ride through the lights in a mule or horse drawn wagon for $2.00 per person.

Bring your family and friends and make West Baton Rouge and “Reflections of the Season” part of your Christmas tradition.

Messenger’s Christmas Land

Messenger's Christmas Land

Messengers Christmas Land
9481 Prince Charles,
Denham Springs,
Open December 8th -26th every night starting at 6:00pm – 8:30pm weather permitting.

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