Season of Light

When: Nov. 23 to Dec. 30

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Cost: $4 to $9

LASM planetarium’s newest sky show depicts seasonal traditions from all over the world.

Downtown Festival of Lights

When: Nov. 30, 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Downtown Baton Rouge and Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Cost: free for the festival, free admission to LASM with a donation to Toys for Tots

One of Baton Rouge’s oldest Christmas traditions, downtown will light up the trees and LASM will offer holiday events and refreshments.

A Rural Life Christmas

When: Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: LSU Rural Life Museum

Cost: $7

LSU’s slice of history offers handmade crafts, games, storytelling, caroling and a bonfire.

Baton Rouge Little Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”

When: Dec. 7 to 16

Where: Baton Rouge Little Theater

Cost: $25

BRLT’s annual holiday show will run Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. with additional matinee performances at 2 p.m. on weekends.

Twin Living Christmas Trees

When: Dec. 7 to 9

Where: Jefferson Baptist Church

Cost: $12

Jefferson Baptist Church will put on four performances of its 16th annual Twin Living Christmas Trees pageant, with 7 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday.

62nd Annual Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

When: Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown, starting at the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

Cost: Free

In addition to the main event, the Baton Rouge tradition will also feature a Santa Run at 5 p.m.

A Tale From the Bayou: The Nutcracker

When: Dec. 15 to 16

Where: Baton Rouge River Center Theater

Cost: $20 to $42

The classic Christmas ballet with a local flair is accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. performances.