Looking for the perfect holiday outing with friends and family? There are plenty of light displays around Baton Rouge to get everyone in a festive mood. You can go to the zoo and stroll through thousands of dazzling lights, explore a winter wonderland at Windrush Gardens or see community light displays synchronized to your favorite Christmas tunes.
Here’s a roundup of some of the area’s most stunning light displays.
Baton Rouge General Holiday Lights
Dates: Nov. 23 through Dec. 31
Location: 8585 Picardy Avenue, across from the Mall of Louisiana
Cost: Free to walk through the lights. “Snow & Glow” event tickets are $5 for adults, free for kids
Stroll along a festive walking path with dancing Christmas trees, lighted tunnels, candy canes and even a giant walk-through ornament. Join the fun on Dec. 12 for “Snow & Glow,” a family-friendly event with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, food trucks and more.
Dates: Daily from sunset until 11 p.m.
Location: 15901 Chanove Avenue, Central
Cost: Free
The house glows with thousands of lights synchronized to popular Christmas tunes. To hear the music, tune into 90.7 FM.
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (Nov. 29 through Dec. 29)
Location: 6869 Burden Lane, Baton Rouge
Cost: $20 for ages 4 and up. Free for children 3 and under
The historic Windrush Gardens transforms into an immersive winter wonderland with interconnected garden rooms lit up with holiday lights.
The Merriest Mile’s Drive-Through Light Show
Dates: Nov. 29 through Dec. 31
Location: 19869 Fairgrounds Road, Livingston
Cost: $25 - $125, depending on dates, vehicles and passes
Experience Christmas magic from the comfort of your car. The drive-through display features more than a mile of synchronized lights, an animated band and “Louisiana’s tallest MegaTree.” Buy tickets here.
Old Dutchtown Christmas Lights Show
Dates: Nov. 29 through Jan. 1, sunset until 9 p.m. (weeknights) until 10 p.m. (weekends)
Location: 13249 Old Dutchtown Avenue, Gonzales
Cost: Free
Each year, the Old Dutchtown Subdivision hosts a dazzling Christmas light show. Santa, The Grinch and some “mischievous elves” are expected to pop by closer to Christmas.
Dates: Nov. 29 through Dec. 30
Location: Baton Rouge Zoo
Cost: $5 for adults and teens; $4 for seniors; $3 for kids ages 2 through 12; free for children 1 and under; $3 for zoo members
Check out the animals and walk along a trail with thousands of dazzling lights. Santa will be at the Otter Cabin on the Fridays and Saturdays before Christmas.
