Lafayette Christmas Trees: Best Lots & Choose-and-Cut Farms
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- Several holiday-themed events are scheduled in Lafayette, Louisiana, the weekend before Christmas.
- Activities include live music, holiday-themed theater productions, and local art showcases.
- Events range from a candlelight string concert to a Louisiana-inspired version of “The Nutcracker.”
Before you and your loved ones celebrate Christmas together, there are still a few things you can do before Jolly Old St. Nick makes a trip to Lafayette.
Here’s your guide to a few events happening in Lafayette this weekend.
Friday, Dec. 19
Stop, Shop & Stroll: Support local artists and enjoy a welcoming evening of art and community at NUNU Arts and Culture Collective. Featured activities vary each week and may include a community potluck, board games, karaoke night and more. Casual shopping with local artists is always encouraged. The event will take be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy., Arnaudville, LA 70512.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings: Experience the magic of Candlelight Concerts, a live, multi-sensory musical performance set in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere. Enjoy beloved Christmas carols performed on strings at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. The event will be 8:30 to 9:45 p.m. at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette, 111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503. Admission: $49.60.
The Winter Wonderettes: Step into a festive 1968 holiday party with The Winter Wonderettes, a musical comedy by Roger Bean and the fifth and final production of Cité des Arts’ 2025 theater season. Directed by Beth Poore Finch, assisted by Dyan Schnaars, this holiday co-production with Streva Productions is sponsored by Superior Contract Cleaning. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. at Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., Downtown Lafayette. Admission is $25.
Saturday, Dec. 20
An Evening with Kaylie Smith: Lafayette author Kaylie Smith returns to CHB Lafayette to discuss her latest releases, Enchantra and A Raging Heart. The event coincides with the release of the Deluxe Edition of Phantasma, making it a timely opportunity for fans and readers. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at CHB Lafayette. Admission: Tickets required (available exclusively through Bon Temps Tix). Deluxe Edition ticket with priority signing access $10 ticket (redeemable as a $10 in-store gift card) $5 general admission ticket. Attendees must purchase tickets in advance through Bon Temps Tix.
Close Enough Christmas with The Posts, Phantum Sun, Carnelian, Kismet, & Twisted Existence: Live Music at The Artmosphere. The event will be at 8 p.m. at 902 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70501. Admission is $10.
The Creole Nutcracker: This holiday production offers a Louisiana-inspired twist on the classic 19th-century fairytale, immersing audiences in a world uniquely shaped by Creole culture. The Creole Nutcracker is infused with the food, language and music of Louisiana, creating a rich and festive theatrical experience. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at Heymann Center, 1373 S. College Rd., Lafayette, LA 70503. Admission: Prices vary; see website for details.
Sunday, Dec. 21
Chili Dog Christmas: Live music at 8 p.m. at the Blue Moon Saloon, 215 E. Convent St., Lafayette, LA 70506.
Along The River Road w/ Dustan Louque & Margaret Hebert: Featuring Dustan Louque and Margaret Hebert, Along the River Road comes to the Brass Room at Warehouse 535 for an evening of live music. Enjoy a cocktail hour followed by the concert. The event will have a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m.
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