Atchafalaya Events

Look here for all the local and regional events across the grand space of the Atchafalaya. We list all meetings, tours, holiday happenings, and much more so check back often!

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Events for December 2023

12.01.23	Noel Acadian au Village Noël Acadien Au Village. Acadian Village, Lafayette. 5:30-9 p.m. $10 at the gate; $8 in advance. Festival fundraiser with half a million lights, displays, food, entertainment, and holiday shopping. 337-981-2364, AcadianVillage.org.
12.01.23	VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE JOSEPH JEFFERSON HOME & RIP VAN WINKLE GARDENS Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season.
12.02.23	Washington Christmas Concert Get a little Christmas cheer from the Opelousas Queen of Angels Choir. They’ll be performing traditional Christmas music in Washington, Louisiana at St. John Episcopal’s Church on the first Saturday in December at 6pm. Admission is free. You will not
12.02.23	CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU LIGHTING 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! 337-828-6350 for more info.
12.02.23	JINGLE JEEPIN' PARADE & MARKET Parade rolls out at 5:30pm - Craft Market Opens at Noon - Santa Photo's & Food Vendors - Wayne Toups Live at 7:30pm!
12.02.23	Caroling on the Bayou Join us for a family evening of Christmas Caroling on the Banks of the Bayou Teche featuring The Choirs of Several Breaux Bridge Churches, Individual Singers and Geno Delafose. Children's Booth with Arts & Crafts Food available for purchase
12.02.23	All is Bright: A Hometown Christmas A family-friendly, free event that continues to grow each year with vendors participating from all around the state. The annual event is held along Railroad Avenue in the Heart of the Plaquemine Historic District and Plaquemine Main Street area.
12.03.23	HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The West Baton Rouge Museum hosts its annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy an afternoon featuring holiday music, hot cider and tasty gingerbread, craft making, and shopping for stocking stuffers with local vendors inside the museum gift shop. As always, the m
12.03.23	Light Up the Holidays 3rd annual "Light Up the Holidays" on Sunday, December 3 at the Poydras Center from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
12.03.23	A Rural Life Christmas Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration. Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present to set the holiday mood. The event will conclude with a bonfire and a very special guest
12.03.23	MERRY CHRISTMAS MARKET Discover a variety of cuisines from rotating food trucks at Food Trucks @ Oak Grove
12.03.23	HOUMA-TERREBONNE’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE HOUMA-TERREBONNE’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
12.06.23	John Warner Smith at the Museum John Warner Smith will give a presentation on new developments at Shadows-on-the-Teche in New Iberia at the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center on December 6th. Doors open at 5pm and the presentation starts at 6pm. The former Poet Laureate will also sh
12.07.23	Cottonport Christmas Festival
12.09.23	Christmas in Washington Christmas in Washington is centered on the former Doucet Motors sales lot on Main Street in Washington. Shop from vendors from 10am-5pm, but be sure to stick around to see the Christmas tree light up at 7pm. Live music and a DJ will be performing through
12.09.23	6TH MIRACLE ON FIRST STREET 2023 Hosted by The Old Building and One80 Downtown. Lots of crafts, and vendors under the start. There will be food vendors at the Lighthouse Food Truck Court. It will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
12.09.23	St. Lucy Festival of Lights Join us in St. Martinville for the St. Lucy Festival of Lights. Photos With Santa Light of the Square Cajun Music by Reggie Matte, Zachary Fuselier, and Mark Latiolais Movie Caroling Live Nativity
12.09.23	Bunkie Christmas Parade
12.09.23	CHRISTMAS AT CRESCENT The City will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Vendor event on Saturday, December 9 at Crescent Park. Non food Vendors will be setting up earlier in the day and may stay until the event ends at 9pm. Food vendors are encouraged
12.15.23	MORGAN CITY'S CHRISTMAS PARADE The Christmas parade will roll down 2nd Street starting at 7 PM. Following the parade, we will be showing How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Lawrence Park. Grab those blankets and chairs and come celebrate the Christmas season with us.

Recurring Events

The following events are always going on so look back here for new ones and to remind yourself what you've been missing! Click on the link to be taken to our sister site where you can find the full details for each listing.

Saturdays	Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market The Market serves as the premier venue for seasonal, farm-based products, and artisanal creations, offered by local producers, artists and vendors in a celebratory atmosphere of community, enrichment and entrepreneurism, created through the mutual support of its members and patrons. Every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm!
Saturdays	Cajun Jam Session Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels - beginner to professional. Admission is FREE for the jam only and does not include entry to the park. Every Saturday, 1 pm - 3 pm!
Saturdays	Teche Area Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more. Every Saturday, 7 am - 11 am!