CHRISTMAS 2024

11/21 – Making Spirits Bright at LARC’s Acadian Village. Get a sneak peek at all the beautiful lights, sample cocktails and enjoy a great meal by Chef Bonnie Breaux all while supporting LARC’s mission. November 21st from 6:30-10 p.m.

11/23 – 7^th Annual La Fete de Noel Holiday Market, 139 Teurlings Dr., Lafayette, 11-2

11/23 – Bells in Buggy Town small shop event, Church Point 8-3

11/25 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Children will get their picture taken with Santa using their parents phone, then work on a craft while having a candy cane! Ages 0-18. South Regional Library, 337-981-1028.  10:00 am 12:00 pm

11/25 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Children will get their picture taken with Santa using their parents phone, then work on a craft while having a candy cane! Ages 0-18. West Regional Library, 337-232-9321, 1:00 2:00 pm

11/25-12/31 – Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens – Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia.

11/26 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Children will get their picture taken with Santa using their parents phone, then work on a craft while having a candy cane! Ages 0-18. 10:00 am 12:00 pm., Lafayette Main Library, 337-261-5779

11/26 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Children will get their picture taken with Santa using their parents phone, then work on a craft while having a candy cane! Ages 0-18. 1:00 2:00 pm., North Regional Library, 337-896-6323

11/26 – Christmas Gift Bags – Ages 18 & up Decorate two holiday gift bags and two coordinating tags, just in time for the gift-giving season. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.10:00 11:30 am., West Regional Library, 337-232-9321

11/26 – Christmas Gift Bags – Ages 18 & up Decorate two holiday gift bags and two coordinating tags, just in time for the gift-giving season. Ages 18 & up; registration is required. 2:00 3:30 pm., South Regional Library, 337-981-1028

11/30 – Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday, November 30, from noon to 4 pm at 405 Railroad Street, Youngsville. All proceeds go to paying for parent benches at the special needs playground.

11/30 – Opelousas Downtown Market Lighting of the Nativity, Opelousas Courthouse Square, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

11/30 – Grand Noel – Christmas shop in beautiful Grand Coteau, see the life-size nativity scene, and check out the sights on a holiday carriage ride. 2-8 p.m.

11/30 – Christmas at Couret Holiday Market– Couret Farms Lafayette – 9-3, pictures with Santa, music, food trucks, over 60 vendors.

11/30 – Cajun Country Christmas – 17621 LA 82 N. Flightline Markets, Abbeville, 9-2

11/30 – Christmas in the Village – Loreauville Park, 5-9 p.m. photos with Santa.

11/30 – Lighting of South College Shopping Center – Lafayette, Sleigh rides, entertainment, 12-5 p.m.

12/1 – Jingle All the Way Jennings local shopping event 1-5 p.m.

12/1-23 – Noel Acadien au Village – LARC’s Acadian Village 5:30-9 p.m. nightly weather permitting (admission)

12/1 – Erath High School 4^th Annual Holiday Market – 10AM – 4PM at the Erath High School Gym, shopping, kids corner, concessions, photos with Santa.

12/1 – Holiday Market, Rayne Civic Center, 11-4

12/3 – City of Rayne Christmas Parade – 6 p.m., lineup at Civic Center at 5:30 p.m.

12/3 – Sounds of the Season – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert at St. Peter’s Church, New Iberia, 3 p.m.

12/4 – Make An Ornament – Visit us at the library to make a tree ornament. Ages 512; registration is required. 4:00 5:00 pm., Main Library, 337-261-5779

12/5 – A Zydeco Christmas ft. Keith Frank – Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. (admission)

12/5-6 – ECCBC Christmas Concert  – Head to Eunice to celebrate the holiday season at this spectacular, family-friendly concert and choir at First Baptist Church, Eunice. 7 p.m.

12/6 – Jingle Jamz – Rayne Frog Festival Pavilion, Rayne. 5:30-mid. Live entertainment. (admission)

12-6 – Christmas at Coteau – Grand Coteau on the grounds of Academy of the Sacred Heart. Start early with the Preview Party on Thursday, December 5, and shop Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Enjoy a special brunch with Santa and the Acadiana at the gumbo cook-off!

12/7 – Celebrate the Season with Christmas in Carencro Festivities!

8:00 AM – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer Run: Start the day with some holiday spirit and a festive run!

9:00 AM – Carencro Country Christmas: Enjoy a morning filled with crafts, treats, and seasonal shopping.

10:00 AM – Carencro Christmas Parade: Watch the streets come alive with holiday floats and festive fun.

11:00 AM – Carencro Kiwanis Gift Giveaway: Head to the Carencro Community Center for gifts and holiday cheer.

6:00 – 8:00 PM – Old-Fashioned Christmas Candyland: Step into a magical evening with snow, crafts, games, Santa & Mrs. Claus, the Polar Express, and more!

Bring the whole family and join us for a full day of holiday fun in Carencro!

12/7 – A Night in Bethlehem –  Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia will hold A Night at Bethlehem December 7th from 4-8 p.m. A wonderful evening featuring a live nativity, walk through Bethlehem, crafts and activities, photo opportunities, hot cocoa, petting zoo, train ride, and much more! Free event!

12/7 – Noel a Broussard – Main Street, 2-7 p.m. Broussard Christmas Parade 2 p.m.

12/7 – 7^th Annual Kaplan Christmas Parade, Main St., Kaplan, 5:30 p.m.

12/8 – Jingle Bell Noel – Crowley Solitic Club presents the annual Jingle Bell Noel at the Grand Opera House of the South from 2-4 for a family-friendly holiday event benefiting our local community through scholarships and charitable donations. Bring the whole family for Pictures with Santa, Face Painting, Games & Ornament Decorating and Drawing and Coloring Stations. Admission.

12/8 – Town of Mamou Annual Christmas Parade – 6 p.m.

12/8 – St. Martinville Christmas Parade/Festival – St. Martinville, 2 p.m.

12/8 – A Soulful Christmas Extravaganza – St. Martinville

12/9 – DIY Snow Globes – Turn a recycled jar into a winter wonderland keepsake. Materials will be provided. Ages 7 12; registration is required. 4:00 5:00 pm., Main Library, 337-261-5779

12/10 – DIY Holiday Body Care Products – Natural Grocers is here to help you make body care products using high-quality, health-supportive ingredients in time for you to de-stress from the holidays or give as a gift. Taught by Valerie Willis, MS RDN LDN. Ages 18 & up; registration is required. 1:00 3:00 pm., East Regional Library, 337-445-3168

12/12 – Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.

12/13-15 – Christmas in the Park, Moncus Park, 6-9 p.m., music, movies, Santa photos

12/14 – Christmas in Crowley, Rotary & Fire Dept Christmas Parade – downtown Crowley – 6 p.m.

12/14 – 47^th Queen City Christmas Parade – Downtown New Iberia, 5:30 p.m.- The 47th Annual Queen City Christmas Parade will be held on December 14th at 5:30pm. Get ready for a festive display featuring Firetrucks, Christmas Floats, Dance Schools & Bands performances, and an abundance of Holiday Throws!

12/14 – Escape from Santas Workshop – Can you solve the puzzles fast enough to escape Santas workshop and save Christmas for us all?! Ages 11& up Registration is required. 12:00 1:00 pm; 1:30 2:30 pm., West Regional Library, 337-232-9321

12/14 – Abbeville Cajun Christmas Celebration, Magdalen Square, Abbeville. Classic cars show, Cruisin’ Into Christmas, food trucks, vendors, entertainment, 1-8 p.m. FREE

12/14 – Abbeville Christmas Parade – 5:30 p.m.

12/14 – Country Christmas on the Lake, Lake Arthur, Parade, fireworks, Santa

12/14 – Christmas in Washington, Main St., Washington, 10-7

12/16 – Escape from Santas Workshop – Can you solve the puzzles fast enough to escape Santas workshop and save Christmas for us all?! Ages 11& up Registration is required. 3:30 4:30 pm; 5:00 6:00 pm., West Regional Library, 337-232-9321

12/16 – Next Step Knitting: Holiday Balls – Do you know how to knit and purl, but you’re ready to take it to the next level? Learn decreases, increases, and Fair Isle while making your own soft little holiday ball that can be hung on the tree, used as table decoration, or tossed with the kids. Ages 18 & up; registration is required. 5:30 6:30 pm., North Regional Library, 337-896-6323

12/16 – DIY Mini Candles – Craft a custom mini candle this holiday season! Ages 12 18. 6:00 7:00 pm., East Regional Library, 337-445-3168

12/17 – Make An Ornament – Visit us at the library to make a tree ornament. Ages 512; registration is required. 10:30 11:30 am., North Regional Library, 337-896-6323

12/18 – Gingerbread House Workshop – Construct a delicious gingerbread house. All supplies provided. Ages 7 12; registration is required. 4:30 5:30 pm., Main Library, 337-261-5779

12/19 – Merry Christmas Extravaganza – Service Chevrolet Cadillac, Lafayette, 5:30-8 p.m., a Faith House fundraiser, the movie The Grinch, storytime, food, children’s activities.

12/20 – Christmas Cactus Craft – Decorate a small pot and plant a real Christmas cactus. Keep it for yourself or make it a gift. All supplies provided. Ages 12 18; registration is required. 4:00 5:00 pm., North Regional Library, 337-896-6323

12/21 – Port Barre Christmas Parade – 5:30 p.m.

12/21 – 7th Annual Making Christmas Come True, Cajun Harley Davidson, Scott 9-2 p.m.

12/23 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Children will get their picture taken with Santa using their parents phone, then work on a craft while having a candy cane! Ages 0-18. 9:00 10:00 am., East Regional Library, 337-445-3168

12/23 – Bing the Elf: Send Off! – Bing (the South Regional Librarys shelf elf) is headed to the North Pole! Lets give him a proper send-off by sharing holiday stories, making festive cards, and having some hot chocolate. Ages 410; registration is required. 10:30 11:30 am., South Regional Library, 337-981-1028

12/23 – Family Ornament Creation Studio – Paint an assortment of ornaments to enhance your celebration of the season at home, or give as a gift. Register children (Ages 4 – 12), teens (Ages 13 – 18), and adults for crafting programs taking place at the same time to make this a family event. Registration is required. 2:00 3:30 pm., East Regional Library, 337-455-3168

12/31 – Happy Noon Year – Its New Years Eve! Come celebrate early by counting down to noon with us. Ages 0 12. 11:30 am 12:30 pm., Main Library, 337-261-5779

12/31 – Celebrate New Years Eve in Jennings with a free concert on Main St. December 31st. Party begins at 8 p.m.with music from The Eighties Experience at 9 pm and ball drop at 11:55 p.m.