What’s Happening Around Baton Rouge

Nov. 7-14

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early Voting

Early voting takes place Nov. 7 to 14 from 8:30 a.m. til 6 p.m. at the following locations in EBR Parish: City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., #201, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, the Motor Vehicle Building., 2250 Main St., Baker, LA 70714, Clerk of Court Office, 10500 Coursey Blvd., #203, Court Plaza Bldg., Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.

Nov. 14

CHS Band Fund-raiser

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CHS Band is having a one day mattress fund raiser November 14 in the CHS gym. There will be 20 beds on display, all types and all sizes. If you purchase a mattress you will receive 30-50 percent off retail prices. Name Brands from Simmons Bedding Company, Beautyrest, Restonic Mattress and more! All mattresses are brand new with full factory warranties and free layaway. Your mattress will be delivered. Help the CHS Band and yourself next Saturday Nov. 14.

Nov. 14

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Operation Christmas Child

Packing Party 

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church is hosting a community wide Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on Saturday, November 14 from 9 am – Noon in the gym.  All are invited to join in filling shoeboxes with goodies for needy children around the world.

Nov. 16-17

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$5 Jewelry & Accessory Sale

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale Mon., Nov. 16, and Tues., Nov. 17. The sale will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor of the hospital from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Everything is $5! Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward future Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships. For more information, please call the hospital gift shop at (225) 658-4309.

Nov. 19 • 7 p.m.

Central Thanksgiving 

Ecumenical Service

Central’s Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service will be held Thurs., Nov. 19 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Come out give thanks and worship together.

Nov. 2-Dec. 7

 Third Annual Central 

Feeding Central Food Drive

The Third Annual Central Feeding Central Food Drive will be collecting donations of non perishable or monitory donations at,  several locations including Lewis Wrecker, State Farm, GM Cable, Winn Dixie, DEMCO, Central Drug Store, Hunt’s Tire, Ross Tire, Whitney Bank, Carlton Seafood, Imagination Station, Central Early Learning Center, Capital One, Dawn’s Sweet Tooth, Cross Threads, Wildcat Sports, Frog’s One Stop, Bank of Zachary, and Central Title and Closing Co.  On Sat. Nov. 21 there will be a Mega Drive at Winn Dixie from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All Donations are going to the Central Food Bank to benefit Central residents. In memory of Dennis M. Lewis, 1946-2013.

Dec. 4 • 7 p.m.

Livingston Parish Children’s Choir

25th Annual Christmas Choir

The award-winning Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs will present their 25th annual Christmas Concert December 4th at 7 o’clock at Live Oak United Methodist Church, 34890 LA-16, Watson, LA 70786. Tickets for the concert are $5 and can be bought at www.lpccsing.org or at the door.  A free nursery is provided during the concert for children under 4 years of age.

Dec. 4-6

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Home for the Holidays

The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performs at the Baton Rouge River Center at 7:30 p.m. and on December 6 at 3 p.m. Join Maestro Muffitt as he leads this spectacular cast of hundreds including the orchestra, symphony chorus, and numerous guest performers from across our city in a celebration of community and the spirit of the season like none other. brso.org

Dec. 4 

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Festival of Lights

Annual event in the North Boulevard Town Square from 5-9 p.m. with art vendors, a star canopy, snow village at River Center Plaza, music, Bethlehem Village, train rides, movies, LASM’s Holiday Music Magic, Santa at the Old State Capitol, Reindeer Run and a light display. downtownbatonrouge.org

Dec. 5 

 Central Christmas Parade

10 a.m. to 12 noon

Central’s 29th Annual Christmas Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, with float line-up from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The parade will take the same route as last year beginning at Zoar Baptist on the corner of Hooper and Joor then move down Joor Rd. to Lovett Rd. Any questions call Central Chamber of Commerce at 225-261-5818 or email chamber@cityofcentralchamber.com.

Dec. 5 

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Santa Road Show

Experience the holidays as Santa makes his annual stop at BREC’s Lovett Road Park from 6-8 p.m. Bring your cameras to take memorable family photos as you tell Santa what you want for Christmas and enjoy holiday games, crafts, marshmallow roasting and other fun activities for all ages. Concessions will be available for purchase. (225) 261-0126

Dec. 5 

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Reindeer Ride Downtown 

Welcome the holiday season with a unique night family bike ride for ages eight and above up the levee from Skip Bertman Drive to downtown from 6-8 p.m. to be part of Baton Rouge’s Downtown Christmas Lighting Celebration. Registration required. Free. outdooradventure@brec.org

Dec. 5

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Classic Christmas

Christmas movies held at the USS Kidd from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through January 2. Free with paid museum admission. usskidd.com

Dec. 6

12:30 to 6:30

A Rural Life Christmas

Annual event at the Rural Life Museum from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration. Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re enactors will be present to set the holiday mood. The event will conclude with a bonfire and a visit

from Papa Noel. rurallife.lsu.edu

Dec. 8 • 7 p.m.

BRSO Holiday Brass Concert

The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra is coming to the City of Central on Dec. 8, at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church beginning at 7:p.m..  BRSO is bringing a special offering for the community with their Holiday Brass concert featuring the full brass section of the BRSO.  In addition BRSO will  feature members of the percussion section and showcase their new Principal Harpist, Stephanie Gustafson.  This concert will get the holiday season started with traditional favorites and some really unique performances as well. Seating will be limited to this concert so you are encouraged to act fast.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the BRSO Box Office at (225) 400-0330 or

by going online to www.brso.org.

 Dec. 12 

 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christmas At Capitol Park

Christmas at Capitol Park, 660 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Museum open house includes complimentary tours of the exhibits, a visit from Santa “Claws” and reindeer food and Christmas ornament crafts. Musical performances by local school choirs and bands begin at 11 a.m. Program concludes with a special performance by the East Baton Rouge Gifted and Talented Music Program at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact CapitolParkMuseum@crt.la.gov or 225.342.5428

Dec. 13 • 6 p.m.

Remembering Our Children

Candlelight Service

Sunday Dec. 13 St. Alphonsus will hold the annual Remembering Our Children Candlelight Service at 6 p.m.