We have so much to choose from in our area to celebrate the Christmas season. Here is a sampling of the activities being offered:
Safari of Lights
Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-30; Daily 5-9 p.m.
Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard
$5 in advance, $6 at the door
(337) 837-4325, www.ZooOfAcadiana.org
Stroll the pathways of the Zoo as it is aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while taking a ride on the Northpole Express Train as Christmas music fills the air.
Idlewild Plantation Christmas Lighting
Nov. 25-Dec. 31; 6-9 p.m.
Kemper Williams Park, Patterson
$2 per car
(985) 395-2298
Driving tour along a path filled with elaborate displays of Christmas lights. Christmas music enhances the drive through the park.
Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Nov. 28-Dec. 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia
Admission Fee
(337) 359-8525
Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens decorated for the Holiday Season.
Noel Acadien au Village
Dec. 1-23; 5:30-9 p.m.
LARC’s Acadian Village, Lafayette
$7 in advance, $9 at the gate
(337) 981-2364, www.acadianvillage.org
During this Acadiana holiday tradition, enjoy the splendor of over a half million lights, nightly entertainment, local cuisine, photos with Santa and kiddie carnival rides.
Christmas at The Alexandre Mouton House
Throughout December; Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette
$5 Adults, $3 Seniors, $2 Students.
(337) 234-2208
The Alexandre Mouton House will be decorated for Christmas with period decorations.
Shadows Merry Making Season
Dec. 2-31; Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia
(337) 369-6446
Tours of Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation & Gardens decorated for the Holiday Season.
Oaklawn Manor Christmas
Dec. 5-Jan. 9; Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Irish Bend Rd., Franklin
$15 per person, $10 for students
(337) 828-0434
This monumental plantation home is the residence of Louisiana’s former Governor and his wife, Mike and Alice Foster. Elaborately adorned for Christmas with a different style tree in every room.
The Singing Christmas Tree presents “Joyeux Noel”
Dec. 9-12; Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mon. 7 p.m.
First Baptist Lafayette, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette
$10 Adults, $5 Students/Children
(337) 593-3757
Christmas music/drama and light show for the entire family that includes a live orchestra and choir singing from a 24 foot Christmas tree.
Louisiana Christmas
Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m.
Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette
(337) 232-4277, www.ticketmaster.com
Celebrate Christmas with family and friends and your Acadiana Symphony. Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis will join the orchestra to create the most joyful sounds of the season.
Old-Time Christmas at Vermilionville
Dec. 13-16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Students, Free for children under 6
(337) 233-4077
Experience the simple warmth and beauty of Christmas past as our historic village brings to life the holiday traditions of yesteryear. You can meet Papa Noel, learn how to make wax candles, sing along to Christmas carols, watch popcorn stringing and even get a taste of apple cider! Perfect for student field trips.
I hope to see some of you during this joyous season!
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