Nov27to Jan 1
City Park Train at Celebration in the Oaks
New Orleans City Park · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away
- Time
- Evenings
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Included with a Walking Tour ticket
- Tickets
- Tickets must be bought online in advance
Christmas trains 2026Baton Rouge · Red Stick
Christmas train rides near Baton Rouge, 2026.
We found three Christmas trains within a drive of Baton Rouge with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride, one holiday lights train and one zoo or park holiday train. The closest, Train rides at Zoo Lights, is in Baton Rouge.
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Every Christmas train, by first date
Filter by kind of ride, then tap one for dates, ages, price and how to book.
27NovFriCity Park Train at Celebration in the Oaks
Lights train · to Jan 1 · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away27NovFriTrain rides at Zoo LightsZoo & park train · to Dec 30 · Baton Rouge, LA11DecFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 31 · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away
Lights train · to Jan 1 · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away27NovFriTrain rides at Zoo LightsZoo & park train · to Dec 30 · Baton Rouge, LA11DecFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 31 · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles awayNothing matches that filter yet.
Train rides
Polar Express, Santa and lights trains near Baton Rouge
Dates, ages, price and booking notes come from each railroad, zoo or park’s own page. The area line shows where you board.
Nov27to Dec 30
Train rides at Zoo Lights
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo · Baton Rouge, LA
- When
- Nightly Nov 27–Dec 30 (closed Dec 24 and 25); the train runs Fri–Sun only
- Time
- Entry 5:30–8 p.m.; grounds close at 9 p.m.
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Bring a non-perishable food item for half off regular admission; the page doesn’t list a separate train fare
- Tickets
- Lights stay on in the rain, and there are no rain checks
Good to know: Santa visits on the Fridays and Saturdays before Christmas, in Classroom 3 by the new entrance.
Dec11to 31
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal · New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away
- Time
- Several departures a day; sensory-friendly train Dec 18 at 10 a.m.
- Ages
- Child fares for ages 2–11
- Price
- Coach $78 adult / $69.50 child on value departures; $99.25 / $90.50 premium
Know one we missed?Send us the railroad’s or venue’s page and we’ll check the dates and add it.Suggest a trainBefore you go
Three things that make train day easier
TicketsBook as soon as you canPolar Express and Santa trains often sell out weeks ahead, weekend evenings first.
DressPajamas are part of itMany Polar Express rides invite kids to come in pajamas. Bring a warm layer for the platform.
TimingPick a ride before bedtimeEarly departures are easier with toddlers. Late lights trains are better for older kids.Keep planning
More for little kids in Baton Rouge
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Free things to do in Baton RougeFree days, free events and places that never charge
Indoor play in Baton RougeIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Thanksgiving weekend in Baton RougeParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in Baton RougeParades and tree lightings with dates and start timesThe Nutcracker in Baton RougeBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas break in Baton RougeWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in Baton RougeDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every ThursdayGood questions
Christmas trains near Baton Rouge: the FAQ
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away: Dec 11 – Dec 31. Price: Coach $78 adult / $69.50 child on value departures; $99.25 / $90.50 premium.
City Park Train at Celebration in the Oaks (New Orleans, LA · about 75 miles away): Nov 27 – Jan 1, Included with a Walking Tour ticket. Train rides at Zoo Lights (Baton Rouge, LA): Nightly Nov 27–Dec 30 (closed Dec 24 and 25); the train runs Fri–Sun only, Bring a non-perishable food item for half off regular admission; the page doesn’t list a separate train fare.
Many do. One of the three here asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.
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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
Holiday plans every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Baton Rouge that weekend, holiday trains included.
