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Family picks: Playmakers presents ‘The Snow Queen’

Bring the entire family to Playmakers of Baton Rouge’s regional premier of The Snow Queen, or When Christmas Freezes Over. The family-friendly play is based on the original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. You might recognize Andersen’s work as it was the inspiration for the Disney mega-hit Frozen. Though Elsa and Anna won’t make an appearance here, the play has loads of fun, action and laughs. Showtimes are Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. Additional shows will take place next weekend. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 2-11. Get more information.

Enjoy a swashbuckling Disney Junior adventure at the River Center
Get swept up in a new adventure as Disney Junior rolls into Baton Rouge Saturday. The never-before-seen live show, called “Pirate & Princess Adventure,” is an adaptation of the classic Peter Pan and features appearances by Sofia the First, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. With a little help from Pan and some other friends, Sofia and Jake go head-to-head with Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. Showtimes are 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Doc McStuffins will also make a free pre-show appearance 10 minutes before each show. Tickets start at $22.15. Get more information.

Also this week
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum hosts Kids’ Lab this weekend. This month’s experiment explores the magic behind a colorful chemical process. The lab is suitable for children ages 6-12. Times are Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10:15 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Get more information.

Baton Rouge Zoo’s ZooLights will be on display through Dec. 30 and closes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For more information, click here or call 775-3877.