November 25 – December 31, 2023
Traditional Idlewild Plantation Christmas Lighting
Driving tour will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson for $4 per Vehicle (Dependent on Weather). Contact 985-395-2298 for more information. Sadams@stmaryparishla.gov
November 27, 2023
Annual Christmas Lighting in Berwick.
See Santa arrive by boat, 6pm – 8pm, at the Lighthouse in Berwick. Refreshments and live music at Lighthouse Food Court. Immediately following. Contact (985) 397-0793 for more information.
December 1 – 31, 2023
Always the month of December
Victorian Christmas at the Grevemberg House and Shadowlawn with Victorian style tree and seasonal greenery will be held daily (closed Christmas Eve and Day) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Franklin by the historic district for $12per person, $10 for seniors and $8 for children. Contact 337-828-2092 for more information.
December 2, 2023
Marine Corps Band New Orleans Toys for Tots Christmas Concert with free admission, but a new unwrapped toy appreciated and will be held at 4 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Morgan City. Contact 985-380-4639 for more information. B.frow@cityofmc.com
December 2, 2023
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus, Lily Kay Photography, 1234 David Dr, Morgan City, Suit 202 from 9am – 4:30pm, (985) 519-1496 to register. $115 for 30minutes w/6 cookies, piping bags, icing, sprinkles, & 6 digital downloads. Ashline@lilykayphoto.com
December 2, 2023
Always 3rd Sunday of Advent
Annual “Lessons and Carols” Christmas Concert 2 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Main Street in Franklin. Contact 337-828-3869 for more information. marysassumption@yahoo.com
December 2, 2023
Always 1st Saturday of December
City of Franklin 2022 Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Lamplighter Ceremony will be held with line up at 5 p.m. and parade will begin at 6 p.m. at corner of Jackson and Main Streets and ending at the Courthouse Square with the lighting of the parish tree immediately after the parade.
December 2, 2023 – January 1, 2023
Christmas Lights on Bayou Teche will be on nightly by tuning in to 93.5 FM on Teche Drive, Main in Franklin. Over 1 million lights along Parc Sur La Teche! 337-828-3631 for more info.
Jingle All the Way 5k Run, 8am, Bayou Bend Fitness Center sponsored run in Historic Downtown Franklin. (337) 828-3631December 2, 2023
Grinch Day, 1 to 3 pm, T-Shirts and Treasures, 1726 Main Street, Franklin,December 2, 2023
The Speed King of the South, Jimmy Wedell and the Golden Age of Aviation, presentation at Wedell Williams Aviation Museum, 12 to 1pm, by Dr. Kellie Hedgers.
December 2, 2023
Jingle & Mingle, West St. Mary Civic Center, District 5, 1498 Hwy. 318, Jeanerette, 6 pm. Good times with good food and friennds. 337-276-4896.
December 6, 2023 – January 8, 2024
Christmas Lights on Bayou Teche will be on nightly by tuning in to 93.5 FM on Teche Drive, Main, Martin Luther King and Iberia Streets in Franklin. Over 1 million lights along Parc Sur La Teche!
2023 Bernice Street Christmas by Candlelight will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Bernice Street (one way only) in Morgan City. There will be Santa, Popcorn, & Facepainting. Contact 985-384-8180 for more information.December 9, 2023
Franklin Merchants Association Mingle & Jingle Downtown Franklin merchant’s event where shops stay open until 8 p.m., Shopping discounts, Family Fun, Santa and more. 10 am to 8 pm.
Christmas Movie Night, at Berwick Civic Center, hosted by town of Berwick. Meet Santa from 6-7pm and a movie starting at 7pm. Serving hot dogs, chips, and drinks. It is free to enter and children will have a chance to win gifs after the movie.December 10, 2023
City of Patterson 4-Legged Friends Christmas Parade will be held at 12 p.m. with line-up at 11 a.m. along Main Street in Patterson. Contact 985-395-4422 for more information.December 10, 2023
City of Patterson Annual Christmas Street Parade will be held at 2 p.m. along Main Street in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.December 10, 2023
Christmas under the Oaks – in Lawrence Park hosted by Crossing Place Fellowship. Music, Food, Fellowship – a celebration of Christmas.
December 12, 2023
27th Annual Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Annual Christmas Tree Festival 2023 Exhibit Open House will be held for visitors to view the variety of decorated trees, 5p.m. to 7p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum in Patterson at Kemper Williams Park. Free admission and light refreshments will be served. Contact 985-399-1268 for more information.
December 14th beginning at 6p.m.
City of Franklin’s Christmas Lighting Contest
No registration needed. Simply put on your lights before 6p.m. and out of town judges will be split into 4 residential areas with 1 business district to hand out bragging rights for 1 year.
December 15, 2023
Merry Christmas at Bayou Bend– Pajama Party with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Cookies, popcorn, and hot cocoa. 6 to 8 pm, Pre register, 337-413-5106. $6 per child, members. $8 per child non-members. Bring bean bag or sleeping bag.
December 16, 2023
Christmas Bike Run Parade throughout Patterson, beginning and ending at Morey Park, Main St. Patterson. Light up your bike and get your Christmas tunes ready. 6 pm, (985) 395-5205
December 16, 2023
Audubon Christmas Birding Count will be held in Franklin. (Time Not sure yet) & Not open to Public. Contact 337-923-9718 for more information. Needtopaddle@yahoo.com
December 16, 2023
Berwick Town Market will be held at the corner of 3rd and Lima Street under the bridge in downtown Berwick from 9 am to 1 pm., 985-519-2993. Berwicklamarket@gmail.com
December 16, 2023
The Cajun Spirit of Christmas Parade, 6pm, Downtown Morgan City, 2nd Street, Morgan City, 985-255-6121
December 16, 2023
Youth Christmas Banquet, West St. Mary Civic Center, 6 pm, video gaming, food, gifts and fun. 337-276-4896
December 17, 2023
Christmas Teddy Bear Tea – Join us for an afternoon Christmas Teddy Bear Tea with Santa. We will have finger foods and Christmas treats, drinks for children (milk, tea, water options), champagne/mimosas and tea for adults. After storytime with Santa, pictures will be available for an additional $20 per digital image from Abigail Kathleen Photography. Tickets for girls and boys 12 and under $35 each, adults $50 each, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, 3190 1st Street, Berwick. Get tickets
Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve at Cypress Lake Resort, Ring In 2024 with Cypress Lake Resort and enjoy Live music by Straight Whiskey at 6pm. 100 Cypress Road Berwick, (985) 399-5981
Teche Drive, Main, Martin Luther King and Iberia Streets, Tune in 93.5 FM
Centerville Light Show
135 Yellow Bayou Rd in Centerville Louisiana. Our light show will run nightly from 5:30 PM – midnight (weather permitting). We do not run our show in the rain. Please come out to enjoy the lights and tune your radio to 88.9
Idlewild Plantation Christmas Driving Tour, 5 to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 5 to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, Kemper Williams Park, $2 per car, weather permitting.
Bernice Street, 5:30 to 9 pm,
Brashear Avenue/Spirit of Morgan City
Beginning around 20540 Highway 182 Jeanerette to Morgan City.