BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Cue the holiday music and drink the hot chocolate because Santa Claus is comin’ to town. From the Mall of Louisiana to a credit union in Ascension Parish, you can find Santa all over Louisiana this holiday season.
Looking to have your picture taken with St. Nick? Or want family portraits, including your pet?
Whether it be an old-school family tradition or just trying something new, here are a few places that offer Santa portraits in Baton Rouge and nearby parishes from now until Christmas Eve. A few of these locations offer food, gatherings, gifts, giveaways and more fun options for your family.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Christmas in the Park
Where: Woodstock Park (3228 Woodgrove Way)
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
Tickets are available here.
Gingerbread Christmas Tea Party
What: A tea party featuring the Baton Rouge Kid’s Orchestra and For the Love of Dance Company
Where: Hilton Capitol Center (201 Lafayette)
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18
Tickets can be purchased here.
Santa Comes to Perkins Rowe
Where: Perkins Rowe (10202 Perkins Rowe)
When: Until Dec. 24
Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3-7 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 2:30 p.m., 3-6 p.m.
Appointments are encouraged and walk-ups are welcome (where space is available)
Where is Santa?
Where: Mall of Louisiana (6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.)
When: Until Dec. 24
Appointments are recommended and walk-up guests are welcome.
Santa’s Jingle Bell Brunch
What: Brunch buffet, including hot chocolate bar and mimosa bar. Features sugar cookie decorating.
Where: Hilton Capitol Center (201 Lafayette St.)
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22
Tickets are available here.
Photos with the Grinch/Santa
Where: The Velvet Cactus (7655 Old Hammond Hwy.)
When: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22
Ascension Parish
Photos with Santa
Where: Ascension Credit Union (2430 Burnside Ave.)
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
Santa’s Wonderland
Where: Cabela’s Gonzales (2200 W. Cabelas Parkway)
When: Until Dec. 24
Make a reservation here.
Livingston Parish
Santa’s Wonderland
Where: Bass Pro Shops Denham Springs (175 Bass Pro Blvd.)
When: Until Dec. 24
Make a reservation here.
Check back for more updates to the list.
