December 1 – 31, 2022
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 3, 2022 – January 1, 2023
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! 337-828-3631.
December 8, 2022
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.
December 8, 2022
26th Annual Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Annual Christmas Tree Festival 2022 Exhibit Open House will be held for visitors to view the variety of decorated trees, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum in Patterson at Kemper Williams Park. Free admission and refreshments. Contact 985-399-1268 for more information
December 10, 2022
Franklin Main Street Merchants Association presents – Mingle and Jingle, 10 am to 8 pm, Merchant discounts, Cajun Polar Express, Santa and More. Downtown Franklin, 10 am to 8 pm,
December 10, 2022
Christmas Movie Night, Berwick Civic Center, Santa and a movie with food, drinks, and gifts, 6 pm.
December 10, 2022
Jingle All the Way 5k Run, 8am, 718 Main Street, Franklin LA (337) 828-3631
December 10, 2022
2022 Bernice Street Christmas by Candlelight will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Bernice Street (one way only) in Morgan City. Contact 985-384-8180 for more information.
December 10, 2022
Christmas Cake Class, 3pm, Divine Indulgence, 920 Willard St, Morgan City, (225) 362-4548
December 10, 2022
Christmas Pop Up Shop, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, West St. Mary Civic Center, featuring various vendors, including food trucks. A holiday picture booth will also be available for holiday photos.
December 10, 2022
Miracle on First Street
Join us for our 5th annual Miracle on First Street market along First Street in Berwick! More than 50 vendors, music, food, and more!, 3190 First Street, Berwick, 3 to 8 pm.
December 10, 2022
Christmas on Main, Jingle all the Way 5 K Fun/Run, 8 am, Kid’s Polar Express Train Ride, 12 to 7 pm, Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, Santa Claus, Trolley Ride, Hot Chocolate, Mingle and Jingle with Franklin Merchants. Presented by Gather on Main.
December 11, 2022
St. Mary Parish Landmarks Presents “Christmas Tour of Homes” in Franklin. 10 am to 4 pm, Six opens open to the public and two churches open 1 to 4 pm, $35.00 advance tickets, $40 day of event. Purchase tickets at Grevemberg House Museum, Chic & Shabby Collections, Fifolet Candle Makers, The French Door and Eventbrite.
December 11, 2022
City of Patterson Annual Christmas Street Parade will be held at 2 p.m. down Hwy. 182 Main Street in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.
December 17, 2022
Christmas Bike Run throughout Patterson, beginning and ending at Morey Park. Light up your bike and get your Christmas tunes ready. 6 pm, (985) 395-5205
December 17, 2022
The Cajun Spirit of Christmas Parade, 6pm, Downtown Morgan City, 2nd Street, Morgan City, 985-255-6121
December 17, 2022
Berwick Town Market will be held at the corner of 3rd and Lima in downtown Berwick from 9 am to 1 pm., 985-519-2993.
December 18, 2021
Audubon Christmas Birding Count will be held in Franklin. 7 am to 6 pm. Contact 337-923-9718 for more information.
December 18, 2022
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 coffee/tea for adults. Cookie decorating and Storytime. 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, LA 70342. Register https://www.theoldbuilding3190.com/tickets
December 18, 2022
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.
December 31, 2022 – Happy New Year!
City of Franklin New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. to Past Midnight – Historic Downtown Franklin, 337-471-7149.
December 31, 2022 – Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve at Cypress Lake Resort, Live music, 7pm, 100 Cypress Road Berwick, (985) 399-5981
Holiday Lights
Franklin
Christmas Lights on Bayou Teche
Teche Drive, Main, Martin Luther King and Iberia Streets, Tune in 93.5 FM
Centerville
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
Patterson
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.
Morgan City
Bernice Street, 5:30 to 9 pm,
Brashear Avenue/Spirit of Morgan City,
Bayou Teche Scenic Byway
Beginning around 20540 Highway 182 Jeanerette to Morgan City.