Baton Rouge gets the holiday spirit

There are plenty of chances for some traditional holiday fun in Baton Rouge this week, as venues ramp up for the season. With the Capitol Region’s relatively warm and humid winters, the chances of citizens ever getting to experience skating on an actual frozen river are nil. Thank goodness then for the River Center’s annual “Skating on the River” event, which allows us to strap on some blades and skitter around on the ice for an hour or two. The event starts Friday and continues through January 3. A $12 ticket gets you refreshments, skates, and an hour and a half of icy glee. And enjoy some holiday harmony at Perkins Rowe this Saturday as the byways of the shopping center light up with song. Customers can pick up a song sheet and keychain light at Town Square Park, across from the Cinemark Theatre and join other strollers in caroling. There’s even a chance to meet Santa Claus, as the jolly old elf himself will put in an appearance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for photo ops—bring your own camera, though. For more places to start your own holiday traditions, read 225 Select by clicking here.