Lafayette Holiday Events to End the Season
LAFAYETTE, La – With less than 10 days until Christmas and just over two weeks until the new year, don’t miss out on your last chances in 2025 to celebrate the holidays in Lafayette.
See all of the Lafayette holiday events from Lafayette Travel to wrap up December with a full guide below.
Lafayette Holiday Events to End the Season
Christmas at the Lafayette Museum
Historic Homes & Gardens is decorated for Christmas with period decorations until Dec. 31.
Price: $5 Adults. $3 Seniors, Military and Students.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Where: 1122 Lafayette St.
Noel Acadian au Village
Acadian Village hosts its 45th annual Christmas festival. The festival takes place at Acadian Village, owned by LARC, and includes decorations covering 10 acres, holiday displays, carnival rides, local cuisine, photos with Santa, a raffle and holiday shopping.
Price: $12 at the gate. $11 online at lafayettelarc.org or acadianvillage.org. $10 advance tickets at Shop Rite locations.
When: 5:30 – 9 p.m., until Dec. 23.
Where: 200 Greenleaf Dr.
Old Time Winter Traditions
Witness the arts and crafts of life back in the day in Acadiana, from candle making and natural decoration to soap making and writing letters to Papa Noel! Enjoy classic Cajun and Creole cuisine in La Cuisine de Maman, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and shop from local artists and artisans in the gift shop, La Boutique at Vermilionville.
Price: Free admission.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., until Dec. 29.
Where: Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park, 300 Fisher Rd.
Victorian Christmas at Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home are decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy delicious treats from Café Jefferson 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Price: $8, ages 6 -17. $14, 18+. $12, 65+.
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., until Jan. 6.
Where: 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, La 70560
“The Creole Nutcracker”
“The Creole Nutcracker” returns Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Presented by Heritage Parc, the performance blends Louisiana culture with the classic story of “The Nutcracker” ballet. Lafayette natives Jazmyn Jones and Leigha Porter started “The Creole Nutcracker” in 2018.
Price: Varies, available online.
When: Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.
Where: 1373 S College Rd.
New Year’s Noon Carnival and Countdown
The 29th annual New Year’s Noon Carnival and Countdown at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana welcomes families with:
- A confetti blast inside and outside to celebrate the countdown to noon
- Live music
- Stunts from the Amazing Bacon Stilt Walker
- Games and activities with prizes up for grabs
- Free wearable party favors
- Interactive exhibits, festive crafts and more
Price: $16. Members, 50% off (Check email for discount code). 12 months & under, free.
When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Countdown at noon.
Where: Children’s Museum of Acadiana, 201 E Congress St.
A Zoo Year’s Eve
Zoosiana’s Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown for Kids is a mid-day celebration designed for families and filled with zoo adventures, activities, dancing, treats and the Tiger Ball Drop at noon. This event is free with admission or membership. Zoosiana will close after this event.
Activity schedule:
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. — Animal Mask-Making Station
- 11:30 – 11:59 a.m. — Jungle Dance PAW-ty
- 11:59 a.m. — The Zoo-Year Countdown Begins!
Price: Free with cost of admission or membership.
When: Dec. 31, 11 a.m. – 12:01 p.m.
Where: 5601 Hwy. 90 E, Broussard, La 70518
