Thanksgiving 2026Baton Rouge · Red Stick

Thanksgiving weekend in Baton Rouge, with little ones.

We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Baton Rouge with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Baton Rouge: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and three Black Friday weekend picks. We also list one place and whether it’s open on Thanksgiving Day.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a parade?No 2026 parade posted yet. We check weekly.Not yetTurkey trot with a kids’ race?Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk · 1-mile fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m.1 raceWhat’s open on Thursday?Check each place’s hours below.0 of 1 openAnything free this weekend?Nothing free posted for the weekend yet.Not yet

Last checked · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Thursday to Sunday

The weekend at a glance.

Everything below, laid out by day. Tap any outing to jump to its details.

Thursday
Nov 26 · Thanksgiving
Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1-mile fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m.
Friday
Nov 27
Louisiana Lights opening weekendSee detailsLouisiana LightsFirst entry 5:30pmPictures with Santa at Perkins RoweMon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday
Nov 28
Louisiana LightsFirst entry 5:30pmPictures with Santa at Perkins RoweMon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday
Nov 29
Louisiana LightsFirst entry 5:30pmPictures with Santa at Perkins RoweMon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Thursday morning

Thanksgiving parade in Baton Rouge

Start time, route and what to know with a stroller, from the organizer’s page.

No 2026 parade posted yet.

We check the organizers every week. The 4 outings below are confirmed on their official pages.

Email me when it’s posted

Run it off

Turkey trots with kids’ races

Kids’ races, family walks and stroller rules, from each race’s own page.

Nov26Thu

Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

368 Convention St. · Downtown

Kids’ race
Time
1-mile fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 8 a.m.
Price
1 mile $25 + $2.50 fee; goes up to $30 after Nov. 2

For kids: A 1-mile family fun run/walk

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Thanksgiving Day

Open or closed on Thursday

Holiday hours from each place’s own page. Worth a quick check that morning.

PlaceThursdayNoteChecked
Knock Knock Children’s MuseumCheckCheck the museum’s hours page before Thanksgiving.Hours page ↗ · Oct 18

Friday to Sunday

Black Friday weekend with little kids

Tree lightings, light-display openings, farm days and other easy outings Friday through Sunday.

Nov27Fri

Louisiana Lights opening weekend

LSU Burden Museum & Gardens · Baton Rouge

Time
Not listed
Price
Not listed

With littles: The holiday light stroll opens on Black Friday; first sessions start at 5:30pm with timed tickets.

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Nov27to Dec 30

Louisiana Lights

LSU Burden Museum & Gardens · LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA

Evening
Time
First entry 5:30pm; final entry 8:30pm
Price
Timed tickets online

With littles: Light display opening this weekend. An immersive holiday stroll through the gardens, with themed nights.

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Nov27to Dec 24

Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe

Perkins Rowe, in front of Cinemark · 10202 Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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

With littles: Santa visits opening this weekend. 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.).

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More to come.Tree lightings and holiday openings often post closer to the holiday. We add them every Thursday.Get the Friday email

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Good questions

Thanksgiving in Baton Rouge: the FAQ

We haven’t found 2026 details for a Thanksgiving parade in Baton Rouge yet. We check again every Thursday and add it as soon as the organizer posts it.

Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1-mile family fun run/walk.

Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

Louisiana Lights opening weekend, Louisiana Lights and Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe. Dates and times are on each card.

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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. How we choose and check.

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