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SATURDAY, DEC. 1

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: Various events downtown including breakfast with St. Nick, festival in Parker Park, musical entertainment and more, downtown St. Francisville.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. $18; children under 2, $5. Reservation and deposit required; limited seating. (225) 669-0005

CHRISTMAS AT COTEAU: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Schools of the Sacred Heart, 1821 Academy Road, Grand Coteau. Shopping, dining and holiday merriment. Breakfast with the Saints, including tour of Sacred Heart (Saturday only), $25. Market admission, $8.

HOLIDAY HOUSE AND CHRISTMAS UNDER THE OAKS: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Heritage Square, Sulphur. Food, music, and holiday shopping. Appearance by Santa Claus. Sulphur Kiwanis Ballons on Parade followed by the Spectacle of Lights and fireworks display. http://www.visitlakecharles.org/cajunchristmas.

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL LADIES OF THE SHIELD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: noon-3 p.m., Place Pontchartrain and Woodlake neighborhoods. Four homes on tour. (504) 284-6700 or http://www.brothermartin.com.

WALKER CHRISTMAS PARADE: 1 p.m., downtown Walker.

LIGHT UP THE LAKE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles. 2 p.m., parade through downtown Lake Charles. 3-5 p.m., Santa's workshop featuring games and concessions in the Civic Center. Performance by the Lake Charles Community Band and local high school jazz bands. Lighting ceremony, fireworks and lighted boat parade. Free. http://www.visitlakecharles.org/cajunchristmas.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST: Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1205 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles. See homemade decorated gingerbread houses on display and vote for your favorite. Entries for amateur and professional categories accepted. Free. (337) 436-9588 or http://www.visitlakecharles.org/cajunchristmas.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: 7 p.m., Grand Opera House of the South, 505 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley. An Acadia Players production. $15, adults; $12, students. http://www.acadiaplayers.com or http://www.thegrandoperahouse.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

a rural life christmas: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th century-style Christmas celebration with costumed re-enactors, artisans, games for children, jambalaya and gumbo dinners, bonfire, Papa Noel. $7, per person; free, children 10 and younger.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: Various events downtown including the library's tour of homes, downtown St. Francisville.

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., St. Martinville. Sponsored by the St. Martinville Garden Club. $10. Headquarters, Duchamp Opera House, Main and Port streets.

WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 p.m., 845 N. Jefferson, Port Allen. Celebrate a Cajun Night Before Christmas with Papa Noel riding in a pirogue pulled by alligators and watch open hearth cooking demonstrations. Aillet House will have a traditional 19th century holiday tableaux. Pony rides. Free. (225) 336-2422.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: 2 p.m., Grand Opera House of the South, 505 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley. An Acadia Players production. $15, adults; $12, students. http://www.acadiaplayers.com or http://www.thegrandoperahouse.org

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts. Performance by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra with the Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus. $20, adults; $10, children. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100 or http://www.brso.org.

CHORAL CONCERT: 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 401 W. Morris, Hammond. With the Southeastern Louisiana University Chorus and Women's Chorale and the Northshore Choral Society. Sponsored by the SLU Department of Fine and Performing Arts. Free.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

MONDAY, DEC. 3

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com Aaron Neville holiday show: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. $100. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

AARON NEVILLE HOLIDAY SHOW: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. $100. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY FALL DANCE CONCERT: 6:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Works in classical ballet, modern jazz, and contemporary by family member Kris Cangelosi. $8. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6

CONCERT BY BELLE CHASSE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR: noon, Lobby of the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St., New Orleans. Free. http://www.astorneworleans.com.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING COMPETITION: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. Benefit presented by housing non-profits. $10, in advance; $20, at the door.

EUNICE CHOIR AND CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7 p.m., Liberty Center, 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. Pay-what-you can night. Suggested donation, $5. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

CONCERT BY ST. CLEMENT OF ROME SCHOOL CHOIR: noon, Lobby of the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St., New Orleans. Free. http://www.astorneworleans.com.

HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD FESTIVAL: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712/24 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, folk and reggae, sprinkled with spoken word performers and dancers. (504) 569-9070.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

MARY, DID YOU KNOW: A LIVING NATIVITY: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., CrossPoint Baptist Church, 14965 Airline Highway. Drive-thru nativity. Free. http://www.crosspointchurch.org.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

DOKTOR KABOOM: THE SCIENCE OF SANTA: 7 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. An interactive one-man science variety show suitable for all audiences. $15. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

LIVINGSTON PARISH CHILDREN'S CHOIRS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7 p.m., Live Oak United Methodist Church, 34890 La. 16, Watson. Free nursery provided during the concert for children 4 and younger. $5. http://lpccsing.org.

ONCE UPON A CAJUN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 p.m., downtown Thibodaux. Also caroling and light on the town Christmas tree.

EUNICE CHOIR AND CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7 p.m., Liberty Center, 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE: 7:30 p.m., St. John Theatre, 115 W. 4th St., Reserve. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD FESTIVAL: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712/24 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, folk and reggae, sprinkled with spoken word and dancers. (504) 569-9070.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. $18; children under 2, $5. Reservation and deposit required; limited seating. (225) 669-0005.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bishop Polk Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Holiday boutique, tour of historic homes and café catered by Palate New Orleans Catering and Special Events. $30, advance, members and groups; $35, advance, nonmembers; $40 day of the event. (504) 581-7032 or http://www.prcno.org.

PIETY STREET HOLIDAY MARKET: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St. More than 40 vendors offer a festive array of creative art, homemade goods, vintage and flea market items. Email creemccree@gmail.com.

DOKTOR KABOOM: THE SCIENCE OF SANTA: 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. An interactive one-man science variety show suitable for all audiences. $15. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

DENHAM SPRINGS Christmas Parade: 2 p.m., downtown Denham Springs.

A BAYOU CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Madewood Plantation House, 4250 La. 308, Napoleonville. Includes traditional Christmas dinner. $59. (985) 369-7151.

CORTANA KIWANIS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5:30 p.m., downtown Baton Rouge. Includes Santa Run at 5 p.m. along the parade route. http://www.christmasinbr.com.

A COLONIAL CHRISTMAS/MILITIA MUSTER: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Oakley Plantation, St. Francisville. Tour the candlelit Oakley House, and experience the sights and sounds of the 1810 West Florida Rebellion, witnessing the drill of the Spanish soldiers. (888) 677-2838.

MARY, DID YOU KNOW: A LIVING NATIVITY: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., CrossPoint Baptist Church, 14865 Airline Highway. Drive-thru nativity. Free. http://www.crosspointchurch.org.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

THEY SING CHRISTMAS UP IN HARLEM: 7 p.m., State Police Academy Auditorium, 7901 Independence Blvd. An UpStage Theatre production. $20. (225) 924-3774 or http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.

CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE: 7:30 p.m., St. John Theatre, 115 W. 4th St., Reserve. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children.

CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION & HARP: 8 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral. Part of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Lama Family Chamber Series. $25. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100, or http://www.brso.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bishop Polk Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Holiday boutique, tour of historic homes and café catered by Palate New Orleans Catering and Special Events. $30, advance, members and groups; $35, advance, nonmembers; $40 day of the event. (504) 581-7032 or http://www.prcno.org.

HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD FESTIVAL: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712/24 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, folk and reggae, sprinkled with spoken word and dancers. (504) 569-9070.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 2 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

Christmas concert: 3 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St. Performance by the Baton Rouge Concert Band. Free.

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE: 2 p.m., St. John Theatre, 115 W. 4th St., Reserve. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AND PARADE: 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park, 57845 Foundry St. Plaquemine. Space walk, face painting, children's games, cake walk, art walk, photos with Santa Claus, live music. Iberville Relay for Life will sponsor a fish fry luncheon for dine in or take out beginning at 11 a.m. for $8 per plate. Hot dogs, drinks and sweets will be sold throughout the day. Children's parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Plaquemine North Side Fire Station, 23090 Jacob Street and ends at the Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park. (225) 687-3116 or http://www.plaquemine.org.

THEY SING CHRISTMAS UP IN HARLEM: 3 p.m., State Police Academy Auditorium, 7901 Independence Blvd. An UpStage Theatre production. $20. (225) 924-3774 or http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.

THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS: 3 p.m., Bantaa's Fleur De Lis, 111 N. 6th St., Ponchatoula. Performances by area school groups, dinner and open bar. $100 per couple. Proceeds benefit OPTIONS AND TARC. (985) 345-6269.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: 3:30 p.m., Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Angelle Hall, ULL, Lafayette. Performance by the Lafayette Concert Band and appearance by Santa Claus. $10. (337) 989-1279.

GARDEN DISTRICT CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 4 p.m., Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans. Featuring several of New Orleans musicians as well as the Good Shepherd Choir. Free. Donations accepted. (504) 899-1378.

HERITAGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 4 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 3912 Gus Young Ave. Christmas spirituals as well as excerpts from "My Soul's Emancipation," a Christmas cantata written and conducted by Clarence Jones. Free.

CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION & HARP: 4:30 p.m., Houmas House, Gonzales. Part of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Lamar Family Chamber Series. $25. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100, or http://www.brso.org.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 10

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. 30-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 6:30 p.m., school theatre. Free.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 13

WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m., networking, noon, program, Juban's Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road. $30. (225) 302-8018, ext. 1.

CONCERT BY ST. DOMONIC'S SCHOOL CHORALE: noon, Lobby of the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St., New Orleans. Free. http://www.astorneworleans.com.

CITY-BROOKS COMMUNITY PARK LIGHTING: 5 p.m.-8 p.m., 1515 Dalrymple Drive. With performance by Baton Rouge native Rebekah Beavers.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

CONCERT BY CHILDREN FROM URSULINE SCHOOL: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lobby of the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St., New Orleans. Free. http://www.astorneworleans.com.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. 30-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES: Lutcher Park, 2545 Louisiana Ave., Lutcher. Rides and other family fun. $4, general admission; free, kids younger than 10 and adults 62 and older.

SATURDAY, DEC. 15

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES: Lutcher Park, 2545 Louisiana Ave., Lutcher. Rides and other family fun. $4, general admission; free, kids younger than 10 and adults 62 and older.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. $18; children under 2, $5. Reservation and deposit required; limited seating. (225) 669-0005

PIETY STREET HOLIDAY MARKET: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St. More than 40 vendors offer a festive array of creative art, homemade goods, vintage and flea market items. Email creemccree@gmail.com.

RUNNING OF THE SANTAS: Noon-midnight, various locations around the Warehouse District, New Orleans. Participants dressed as Santa Claus and in other holiday costumes fill streets and local establishments. Fun run at 6 p.m. from Lucy's Surfer Bar, 701 Tchoupitoulas St. to Generation Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, where Category 6 will provide entertainment until midnight. Proceeds benefit That Others May Live Foundation. http://www.runningofthesantas.com/neworleans.

THE NUTCRACKER: A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts. Performance by the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379 or http://www.batonrougeballet.org.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: 4 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Ball Park Road, Walker. Caroling choirs, train rides, inflatables, food for sale and free hot chocolate. Appearance by Santa Claus. Free.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

A LA BAYOU TERREBONNE CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE: dusk (about 5:30 p.m.), Bayou Terrebonne at Bourg Volunteer Fire Station. Parade ends at Montegut, three miles past Sacred Heart Church.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 6:30 p.m., Southland Mall Shopping Center, 5953 W. Park Ave., Houma. Presented by the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band. Free.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

HERMAN JACKSON SWINGS INTO THE HOLIDAYS: 8 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Big band concert. $25. (225) 344-0334 or http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES: Lutcher Park, 2545 Louisiana Ave., Lutcher. Rides and other family fun. $4, general admission; free, kids younger than 10 and adults 62 and older.

THE NUTCRACKER: A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts. Performance by the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379 or http://www.batonrougeballet.org.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 2 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. $25. (225) 924-6496 or http://www.brlt.org.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 North Westport Drive, Port Allen. Open every night except Monday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. 30-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com st. cecilia's asylum chorus and the krewe of carolers: 7 p.m., Algiers Point, Algiers. The group will stop and sing at various homes throughout Algiers Point. Families and individuals are welcome to join. Email liqcrys@gmail.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 17

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

HOLIDAY FILMS AT MANSHIP: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Today's film: Holiday Inn. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20

CONCERT BY GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL CHOIR: noon, Lobby of the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St., New Orleans. Free. http://www.astorneworleans.com.

HOLIDAY FILMS AT MANSHIP: 10:30 a.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Today's film: Polar Express. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Open every night except Monday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., patron party; 7:30 p.m.-midnight, concert, House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., New Orleans. Patron party includes entertainment by the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble and Theresa Andersson, buffet dinner and an open bar. Concert features Kermit Ruffins and Trombone Shorty. Proceeds benefit the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists. Patron party, $125; general concert admission, $35. http://houseofblues.com or (504) 310-4999.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

JOY! AN IRISH CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre. With Keith and Kristyn Getty. (800) 745-3000.

REBEKAH BEAVER: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: 7:30 p.m., Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. Concert by Baton Rouge native now living in New York. $20, adults; $15, children 2-12. (225) 216-0660 or http://www.theparktheatre.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

HOLIDAY FILMS AT MANSHIP: 8 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Today's film: Scrooged. http://www.manshiptheatre.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 23

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: Noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

HOLIDAY FILMS AT MANSHIP: 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Today's film: The Nutcracker: Royal Ballet. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

LIVE NATIVITY: 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Convention Street. Free.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grounds of the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Friday and Saturday nights come inside to enjoy special music, vendors, crafters and visit Santa and his elves. Mule drawn wagon rides through the lights for a small fee. Snow patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, $3 per child. Drive through light display, $1 per person.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 24

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

TUESDAY, DEC. 25

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. 30-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26

ice SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 27

CREOLE CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., self-guided tours begin at the 1850 House, 523 St. Ann St., New Orleans. Visit five French Quarter historic houses decorated for Christmas. Spring Fiesta House presentations on the history of Creole Christmas and Reveillon. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Cabildo. $25, general admission; $20, FOC members. http://www.friendsofthecabildo.org.

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

FRIDAY, DEC.28

CREOLE CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., self-guided tours begin at the 1850 House, 523 St. Ann St., New Orleans. Visit five French Quarter historic houses decorated for Christmas. Spring Fiesta House presentations on the history of Creole Christmas and Reveillon. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Cabildo. $25, general admission; $20, FOC members. http://www.friendsofthecabildo.org.

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 29

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

HOLIDAY FILMS AT MANSHIP: 9 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Today's film: Edward Scissorhands. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 30

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: Noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baker. A mile-long trail through the zoo with more than 50 illuminated display sculptures. Adults/teens, $5; seniors, $4; ages 2-12, $3.

WALKER WONDERLAND: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker. More than 1 million lights, along with inflatables and animated displays. Walking tours, movies. Free.

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 31

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 2013

CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Park decorated for the holidays, nightly musical entertainment, synthetic ice rink. $7; free, children under 3. Thirty-minute skate session, $5. http://celebrationintheoaks.com.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2, 2013

ICE SKATING ON THE RIVER: 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Arena. $12 per person; $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. (225) 389-3093.

2011 Festivals Call before you go.

• JOHN FOLSE BOOK SIGNING: 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 5705 Johnston St., Lafayette. Chef John Folse signs his cookbooks.
• JERRY JEFF WALKER, KEITH SYKES IN CONCERT: 8 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $50-$125. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.
• RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S 'SOUTH PACIFIC': 8 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. Broadway in New Orleans series. $34-$93. http://www.ticketmaster.com.

• SHOP HOP AT THE OVERPASS: 5-9 p.m., Perkins Road overpass area. Perkins Road Historic Merchants event. Annual holiday open house with more than 25 participating merchants. Live music, art, strolling carolers, food truck roundup and drinks. http://www.perkinshistoricmerchants.org.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. (225) 775-3877.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK, TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 6 p.m., Civic Center and Jambalaya Park, Gonzales. Santa Claus visit, free hot chocolate and popcorn.
• CHRISTMAS STROLL: 200 N. Magdalen Square, Abbeville. Thirteenth annual event. (337) 898-4110.
• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
• LA PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. Selections include “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and excerpts from “The Nutcracker Suite” and “Handel’s Messiah.” $20-$41. (504) 523-6530.
• CHORAL HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. With the University of Louisiana at Lafayette choral group. Free. (337) 482-6016.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

• LSU MUSEUM OF ART ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., first floor, LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m.
• DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 4-9 p.m., downtown, including Lafayette Park, Shaw Center for the Arts. Snow Village, ice skating, Santa’s Gift Shop, fireworks and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Free.
• HOLIDAY SCIENCE MUSEUM SHOWS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum, River Road. Special holiday planetarium shows at 5, 7, and 8 p.m. Free admission with donation of new toy in Toys for Tots. Held in conjunction with the Festival of Lights event. (225) 344-5272.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. This evening’s event features photos with Santa Claus located in the zoo’s main pavilion. (225) 775-3877.
• LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE: 5-8:30 p.m., LeVieux Village, 828 E. Landry St., Opelousas. Official lighting of the historic LeVieux Village. Free.
• CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 5:30 p.m., lighting of Christmas trees in downtown Clinton. Gumbo dinner at Clinton United Methodist Church, La. 67 N. at La 10.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m., West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville. Featuring the arrival of Santa, a live nativity, vintage dancers, strolling carolers, gospel singers, children’s Christmas parade, open houses of numerous local shops, tour of several contemporary homes.
• BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 7 p.m., Hemingbough, St. Francisville. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.
• NICHOLLS STATE CHORALE CONCERT, DINNER: 7 p.m., Cotillion Ballroom, Bolliger Student Union, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux. Nicholls State University Chamber Singers perform Christmas classics. $35 adults, $20 children. Tickets include performance and four-course meal. Reservations, (985) 448-4600.
• LIVINGSTON PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT: 7 p.m., Live Oak United Methodist Church, La. 16, Watson. $5. Tickets available at New Covenant Church, Denham Springs on Monday from 4:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

• CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 8 a.m., downtown Clinton. Community Market opens, followed by 10 a.m. Christmas parade at La. 67 N. at La. 10.
• A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration. $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
• HILLTOP ARBORETUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 11855 Highland Road. Annual Hilltop Hodge Podge Year End Sale. http://www.lsu.edu/hilltop.
• JOLLY JINGLES CHRISTMAS SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Trade Mart A&B, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales. Gifts and general merchandise market. (225) 772-8482.
• LE MARCHÉ DE FÊTES: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., New Orleans. Holiday boutique, seasonal celebration and shopping. http://www.louisianalandmarks.org.
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required (225) 769-0005.
• CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
• WALKER CHRISTMAS PARADE: 1 p.m., begins at Walker High School. Festivities conclude at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Free. (225) 665-4356.
• BRSO FAMILY MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 3 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre. Benefit performance in support of outreach program Musical Gateways. Sponsorships levels begin at $100, which allows 10 children to attend the BRSO concert free of charge. http://www.brso.org.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. This evening’s event features photos with Santa Claus located in the Zoo’s main pavilion. (225) 775-3877.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• CHRISTMAS BONFIRE PARTY: 7 p.m.-midnight, Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. Christmas celebration under the oaks. $125 per person. Reservations required. (800) 442-5539.
• HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Two-act holiday production of a Tennessee family’s Christmas reunion. Play by Ann Coulter Maertens, adapted and directed by Ava Brewster-Turner. $20. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
• CHRISTMAS ON THE LEVEE: 6-9:30 p.m., Nottoway Plantation, 30125 La. 1, White Castle. Tree lighting ceremony, big band music, food and fireworks. http://www.nottoway.com.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

• A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration, $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
• CHRISTMAS FOOD FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 15710 La. 16, French Settlement. Food and entertainment all day long. $7, plate dinners and side dishes; Sweet shop and a Christmas village. 5:30 p.m., lighting of St. Joseph campus and fireworks show at 6 p.m. (225) 243-7980.
• CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 2 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 p.m., West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. Free. (225) 336-2422, ext. 15.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• UPSTAGE THEATRE, ‘HOME FOR CHRISTMAS’: 3 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Two-act holiday production of a Tennessee family’s Christmas reunion. Play by Ann Coulter Maertens, adapted and directed by Ava Brewster-Turner. $20. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
• BR CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3 p.m., St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 412 North St.
• CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
• LADIES OF JAZZ HOLIDAY CONCERT: 4-6 p.m., University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. New Orleans ladies of Jazz Stephanie Jordan, Germaine Bazzle and Leah Chase perform in the second annual event. Free, however, seating is limited, therefore RSVP to RachelJordanLa@earthlink.net.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 7 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Plaquemine. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.
• LSU A CAPPELLA CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., LSU Student Union Theater. Tickets: http://www.cmda.lsu.edu.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia. Plantations and gardens decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. Tours of the Joseph Jefferson home decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

• HOLIDAY DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• AMITE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., downtown Amite. Presented by the Amite Chamber of Commerce. (985) 748-5537.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• RAYNE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., Rayne. Parade lineup on Gossen Memorial Drive. Those interested in participating should begin arriving after 5 p.m. Parade route will follow the boulevard and end at the American Legion parking lot and/or the Rayne Power Plant parking lot. (337) 334-8347.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• LIL’ BAND O’BOLD SWAMP POP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $19-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• ‘JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS’ AT MANSHIP: 8 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. $50. http://www.manshipthreatre.org.
• LIL’ BAND O’BOLD SWAMP POP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $19-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required, (225) 769-0005.
• ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS GARDEN DISTRICT HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, non-members; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22. Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: Noon-8:30 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations, and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
• SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. New Venture Theatre production. $12. http://www.newventuretheatre.com.
• DENHAM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m. Parade begins at Denham Springs High School and rolls along Range Avenue and Florida Boulevard. Free.
• DELCAMBRE BAYOU YULETIDE BOAT PARADE: 3-7:45 p.m., Main Street, Delcambre. Christmas parade and community festival. (888) 942-3742.
• DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5:30 p.m., downtown Baton Rouge. Presented by Cortana Kiwanis Club. Route starts on Government Street, goes to the River Center, onto River Road, turns on Convention, left on Fourth and ends at the Capitol grounds. http://www.christmasinbr.com or (225) 603-5914.
• CHRISTMAS AT MADEWOOD PLANTATION: 5-9 p.m., 4250 La. 308, Napoleonville. Annual holiday banquet in the decorated mansion. $55. http://www.madewood.com
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• CHAPEL CHOIR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: 7 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. ‘The Journey’, with the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechapelnet.com.
• THE NUTCRACKER: 7 p.m., Denham Springs High School. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. Admission is nonperishable food items. (225) 665-3414.
• LAFAYETTE BALLET PERFORMS THE NUTCRACKER: 7 p.m., Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. $20-$45. Available at Heymann Box Office, or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION CONCERT: 8 p.m., Joseph’s Cathedral, Baton Rouge. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. http://www.ripvanwinklegardens.com.
• CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Girod St., Mandeville. Features Christmas shopping, activities, and entertainment in Historic Old Mandeville. http://www.oldmandevillebiz.com.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
• ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS GARDEN DISTRICT HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, nonmembers; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
• MAGIC ON MAIN: Main Street, New Iberia. Holiday lights, caroling, Santa’s trolley, tour of homes 4-6 p.m. http://www.shadowontheteche.org.
• HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: 1-8:30 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations, and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
• THE NUTCRACKER: 2 p.m., Suma Conference Center, Satsuma. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. $15. (225) 665-3414.
• LAFAYETTE BALLET PERFORMS THE NUTCRACKER: 2 p.m., Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. $20-$45. Available at Heymann Box Office, or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
• CHAPEL CHOIR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: 3 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. ‘The Journey’, with the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechapelnet.com.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• LAFAYETTE CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3:30 p.m., Ducrest/Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. $10, general admission; free, children under 12. http://www.lcband.org.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION CONCERT : 4:30 p.m., Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, Darrow. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• ‘CHRISTMAS PETER PAN’: 6:30 p.m., Furhmann Auditorium, downtown Covington. Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts’ benefit performance for Toys for Tots campaign. Free admission, however, donations requested to help distribute toys for needy children. http://www.lcta.biz.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• ‘CHRISTMAS PETER PAN’: 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond. Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts’ benefit performance for Toys for Tots campaign. Free admission, however, donations requested to help distribute toys for needy children. http://www.lcta.biz.
• IRISH CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m., Harrington’s Downtown, 329 Florida St. Baton Rouge Irish Club seasonal celebrations of West Cork and neighboring Celtic lands. $20 general admission, $15 Irish Club member. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/137570.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• EW YORK POLYPHONY CHRISTMAS SHOW: 8 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion, Lafayette. Christmas program by NYP. $25-45. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• HERMAN JACKSON SWING HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Big band swing performing holiday favorites. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required (225) 769-0005.
• CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th-century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

• CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
• CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 2 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and under. (225) 638-3998.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22. Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093 or http://www.ticketmaster.com
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• ‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• NOOCA FUNDRAISER: 7:30-midnight, House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., New Orleans. Entertainment provided by the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble. Tickets $125, which includes buffet dinner. http://www.hob.com/neworleans.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

• OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
• REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
• CHRISTMAS EVE BONFIRES ALONG THE LEVEE: 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., various points along the levees bordering Grammercy, Lutcher and Paulina in St. James Parish.

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 26

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
• WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30

• CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
• ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com

Christmas Past

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