DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 4, 2026
Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic at LASM
Baton Rouge's newest downtown holiday experience!
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is bringing the spirit of the season to downtown Baton Rouge with the return of Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic, launching on Saturday, December 6. Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, this immersive, family-friendly celebration transforms the museum into a festive destination filled with wonder, tradition, and community cheer.
Guests will enjoy joyful programming every Saturday leading up to Christmas, including larger-than-life Coca-Cola box displays, holiday-themed planetarium shows, Santa visits, hands-on activities, live performances, pop-up science experiments, and more.
Coca-Cola Christmas Lineup
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Grand Opening Celebration
- Photos with Santa Claus
- Hands-on holiday crafts & activities
- Balloon animals and Christmas Steam Train Demos
- Sneaux to Geaux: A winter-themed pop-up science experience from BASF
- Holiday shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
- Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in the Adalié Brent Auditorium
- Holiday Shopping in The Museum Store
- 11 AM Read & Create & Book Signing with Emily Welch, author of The Nutcracker: A Swamp Tail
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 2 PM
Teddy Bear Tea
- Bring your teddy bear and join us for a festive tea party with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear!
- A delicious holiday tea service provided by Banten Tea House
- Festive music and décor
- A special meet-and-greet with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Second Saturday
- Photos with Santa Claus
- Hands-on holiday crafts & activities
- Sneaux to Geaux: A winter-themed pop-up science experience from BASF
- BASF's Kids' Labs at 11 AM, 1 PM, & 3 PM
- Holiday shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
- Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in the Adalié Brent Auditorium
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 10 AM
Studio Saturday: Merry Masterpieces
- Step-by-step instruction from artist Beth Welch
- A variety of artworks to choose from
- All painting supplies provided
- A completed painting to take home
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 12 PM
The Polar Express in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic railroad depot that houses LASM with a magical screening of The Polar Express. Enjoy hot cocoa, tour the museum, and pick up a complimentary sleigh bell (while supplies last).
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Final Weekend
- Photos with Santa Claus
- Hands-on holiday crafts & activities
- Christmas Steam Train Demos
- Sneaux to Geaux: A winter-themed pop-up science experience from BASF
- Holiday shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
- Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in the Adalié Brent Auditorium
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 6 PM
Christmas Express: A Journey Through Time with The Sweet Adelines
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind holiday concert combining live a cappella music with immersive visual projections on the planetarium dome. A festive reception with sweet treats and seasonal drinks will follow.
DECEMBER 6 - JANUARY 4
Holiday Highlights
- Coca-Cola Holiday Box Displays will remain on view through January 4, concluding with Free First Sunday
- Except for the Teddy Bear Tea (Dec 6), Merry Masterpieces (Dec 13), The Polar Express (Dec 13), and Sweet Adelines concert (Dec 20), all Coca-Cola Christmas activities are FREE for LASM members and included with general admission.
