Christmas shopping at Baton Rouge Arts Market

Those still overwhelmed with the thought of Christmas shopping can start their day with calamity at the Baton Rouge Arts Market, which features more than 50 artists selling unique gifts such as bird stationary, wind chimes, photography, soaps, hand-knit hats, birdhouses, wooden bowls, pottery—all at a decent price. Bring the children, too, as the Market should keep them pre-occupied with activities starting at 9 a.m. Grab a bag of satsumas while you’re there to get keep that cold at bay. It all starts at 8 a.m. at the Main Street Market outside the Galvez Parking Garage on Main at Fifth streets downtown.