# Christmas break with kids in Baton Rouge, 2026

> What to do with kids in Baton Rouge over Christmas break, from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. We read the holiday hours posted by two museums, zoos and play places: none of them opens on Christmas Day. Plus six dated outings on Christmas Eve and the days in between.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 2 places’ holiday hours; 7 dated outings
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## Open or closed: Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1

- **BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo**: Christmas Eve closed; Christmas Day closed; New Year’s Day closed. Their page says: “'s Baton Rouge Zoo is open every day except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.” Source: https://brzoo.org/visit (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Louisiana State Capitol**: Christmas Eve closed; Christmas Day closed; New Year’s Day closed. Their page says: “Closed for New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day” Source: https://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/welcome-centers/state-capitol/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Christmas Eve

- **Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe** at Perkins Rowe, in front of Cinemark, 10202 Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Price: Book a photo session online. Professional photos in front of Cinemark; reservations strongly encouraged, walk-ups as space allows. Pets welcome; pet nights Nov 30 and Dec 7 (4–7 p.m.). PJ Night Dec 15 and Santa Rocks the Rowe Dec 12 (5–8 p.m.). Official page: https://perkinsrowe.com/santa/ (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Santa Photos at Mall of Louisiana** at Mall of Louisiana, 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70836. When: Nov 21–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1191 (checked 2026-11-03)

## Between Christmas and New Year’s (Dec 26–30)

- **Louisiana Lights** at LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: First entry 5:30pm; final entry 8:30pm. Price: Timed tickets online. A holiday light walk through the gardens, with themed nights. Official page: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/events/annual-events-festivals/louisiana-lights/ (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Zoo Lights at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo** at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3000 Zoo Circle, Baker, LA 70714. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (closed Dec 24 and 25). Time: Gates 5:30–8 p.m.; grounds close 9 p.m. Price: Half off admission with a non-perishable food donation. A trail of lights around the zoo. Santa on Fridays and Saturdays before Christmas; train rides Fri–Sun. Enter through Greenwood Community Park. Official page: https://brzoo.org/events-rentals/calendar/zoolights-2025 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Baton Rouge General Holiday Lights** at Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet, 8585 Picardy Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA. When: Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: 5:30 p.m. – midnight. Price: Not listed. The hospital green space fills with synchronized lights, singing trees and light tunnels to stroll through. Official page: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/blog/holiday-lights-baton-rouge/ (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Merry Way at Plaquemine City Hall** at Plaquemine City Hall, 23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, LA. When: Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Tree lighting Fri Nov 27 at 6 p.m. Price: Free. Community-decorated Christmas trees stay lit through New Year's. Official page: https://ibervilleparish.com/event/merry-way-we-are-the-difference/ (checked 2026-11-03)

## New Year’s Eve and Day

- **Noon Year's Eve Balloon Drop at Chee Chee's Playroom** at Chee Chee's Playroom (both locations), Baton Rouge. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: Balloon drop at noon; open play 9:30am–3pm. Price: Regular open play admission. Both the Central and South Baton Rouge playrooms count down to noon with a balloon drop during open play. Official page: https://www.cheecheesplay.com/events (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What’s open on Christmas Day in Baton Rouge with kids?
Of the two places we checked, none posts Christmas Day hours as open; BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and Louisiana State Capitol are closed. A park or a drive past the lights is the easy plan.

### What can we do with kids on Christmas Eve in Baton Rouge?
On the calendar: Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe and Santa Photos at Mall of Louisiana.

### What’s open on New Year’s Day in Baton Rouge?
None of the places that post New Year’s Day hours says it’s open.

### What is there to do with kids between Christmas and New Year’s in Baton Rouge?
Louisiana Lights, Zoo Lights at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Baton Rouge General Holiday Lights and Merry Way at Plaquemine City Hall. Check each one’s calendar for the exact nights; some close on certain days.

### How do you check these holiday hours?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them in early December and again the week before Christmas. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).