Christmas on the Cajun Coast brings a month of festive events stretching from Berwick to Franklin to Morgan City, Centerville, Bayou Vista, Patterson, and Baldwin, with celebrations shining all along the Bayou Teche. From light displays and parades to markets, concerts, and family activities, each community adds its own charm to the season, creating a lively and welcoming holiday atmosphere across the region. Pick up or download your Shopping Passport for chances to win prizes. Shop, eat, and collect stamps for Merry Fun on the Cajun Coast!
Check out these festive events all December long:
December 1, 2025 Berwick’s Christmas Lighting Hosted by the Town of Berwick at 3225 3rd Street. From 6 pm to 8 pm. Join us as Santa arrives by boat! They will have snacks, carols, & pictures with Santa, a children’s train ride, & more!
December 1 – 31, 2025 Victorian Christmas at the Grevemberg House Explore Franklin’s Victorian Christmas at 1529 Sterling Road (Hwy322), Victorian-style tree and seasonal greenery, the Grevemberg House, and Shadowlawn will be decorated for Christmas. Contact 337-828-2092 for more information.
December 4, 2025 Baldwin Christmas Lighting, 6 pm, Baldwin Town Hall
December 6, 2025 8th Annual Miracle on First Street Hosted by The Old Building, 3190 First Street, Berwick. From 4 pm to 8 pm. Mark your calendars and join them for a magical evening filled with Christmas cheer, twinkling lights, live music, and the kind of small-town Christmas spirit that warms the heart. This beloved tradition is their way of saying Thank You to the wonderful community! Come make memories with them where Christmas magic lives on First Street.
December 6, 2025 4th Annual Winter Festival Hosted by Lighthouse Community Church, 3801 Hwy. 182, Berwick. From 11 am to 2 pm. Get ready for a magical day of holiday fun at Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick! They’re bringing the community together for a free event filled with music, delicious food, exciting games, creative crafts, visits to Santa, & much more! Bring your friends, family, & holiday spirit & let’s make memories together at this festive celebration!
December 6, 2025 Mingle & Jingle in Franklin Shop for family and friends. Jewelry makers, artists, homemade goods, and food, 9 am to 2 pm. Downtown Franklin.
December 6, 2025 Franklin’s Bayou to Main Market Place Hosted by The Franklin Merchants’ Association. Get ready to kick off the holiday season in the heart of downtown Franklin from 10 am to 2 pm. Join us for a day full of festive fun! There will be facepainting, crafts with the Library, DJ Santa & His Elf, Giant Snow Globe & Snow Time, Christmas Cookie Scavenger Hunt, Pictures with Santa, Meet & Greet with Elsa, Anna, & Olaf, Shopping & Activities in the shops, Bayou to Main Vendors, and “Ruck Around the Christmas Tree” fun! Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for a magical day of shopping, music, snow, and Christmas spirit right on Main Street in Franklin!
December 6, 2025 – January 1, 2025 The Christmas Lights on the Bayou Lighting Display will be on nightly by tuning in to 93.5 FM on Teche Drive, Main in Franklin. Over 1 million lights along Parc Sur La Teche! (337) 828-6350 for more information.
December 6, 2025 Always 1st Saturday of December City of Franklin Christmas Under the Lamppost Decorated Golf Cart Parade and Christmas on the Bayou Lighting Display Ceremony will be held with line up at 5 pm and parade will begin at 6 pm at the corner of Iberia Street and Main Street, and ending at the Courthouse Square with the lighting of the parish tree and over 1 million immediately after the parade.
December 7, 2025 Kids Christmas Painting Workshop Hosted by Gather on Main, 617 Main Street, from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. Kids! Gather your friends and family for a delightful afternoon of cookies & hot chocolate while painting and embellishing your LED-lit wood! Santa’s Workshop, Gingerbread, or Christmas Barn. Limited seats, call to reserve your place! 337-471-1099 $22 per child.
December 9, 2025 Marine Corps Band New Orleans Toys for Tots Christmas Concert with free admission, bring a new unwrapped toy appreciated, and will be held at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Morgan City. Contact 985-380-4639 for more information. vspinella@cityofmc.com
December 12, 2025 The Spirit of Morgan City Christmas Parade & Movie Night, Morgan City Main Street. 6 pm, Downtown Morgan City, 2nd Street, Morgan City, followed by a movie, 985-255-612. More information is coming soon!
December 12, 2025 Patterson Christmas Bike Run, throughout Patterson, beginning and ending at Morey Park, Main Street, Patterson. Light up your bike and get your Christmas tune ready at 6 pm. For more information, call (985) 395-5205.
December 12, 2025 29th annual Christmas Tree Festival, hosted by Wendell-Williams Aviation-Cypress and Sawmill Museum, 118 Cotten Rd. Paterson. Calling all educators, group leaders, businesses, and decorators alike! Decorate a tree and your group will have the chance to win some amazing prizes!
December 12-13, 2025 The Thrill of Hope Musical Production, 1096 Northwest Blvd. Franklin. FREE ADMISSION 3 Shows: Dec 12th 7 pm, Dec 13st 2 pm, Dec 13st 7 pm. Join us for one of Franklin’s favorite Christmas traditions as we celebrate the season with Crossing Place Fellowship’s 3rd annual ‘The Thrill of Hope’ musical production! We will have a petting zoo and winter wonderland experience FREE of charge for the children from 6:00-6:45 pm, and for 30 minutes after the shows
December 13, 2025 Bernice Street Lighting, come out and enjoy the annual Christmas lighting on Bernice Street! From 5:30 pm to 9 pm, there will be popcorn, cocoa, cookies, Santa, the Grinch, and maybe some other characters will be on the street.
December 13, 2025 Santa is coming to Coonass Seafood Santa is coming to Coonass Seafood, 1400 Canal Road, Morgan City. Enjoy some free chili dogs and hot cocoa as you meet Santa! From 1 pm to 4 pm.
December 13, 2025 3RD Annual Santa Con, Morgan City, 8 pm to 1 am, Get your Santa Claus costume ready (or Mrs. Claus or any winter character you choose. Think Elf, or Snowman, or Grinch.) This is nothing if it’s not a bar crawl (and yes, costumes are required) from one Morgan City bar to another.
December 13, 2025 Christmas Movie Night, at Berwick Civic Center, hosted by the town of Berwick. Meet Santa and a movie starting at 6 pm. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served. It is free to enter, and children will have a chance to win gifts after the movie.
December 13, 2025 Merry Grinchmas Party, Hosted by the Town of Berwick. Free event for the family! Pics with Santa, hotdogs/chips/drinks, movie, and more! Meet at the Berwick Civic Complex, 300 Patty Drive, at 6 pm.
December 13, 2025 Teddy Bear Tea at Arlington Mansion, enjoy our holiday selection of gourmet teas, fine finger sandwiches, warm scones served with preserves and vanilla bean cream, and a variety of petite desserts. Children will be offered hot chocolate, lemonade, Nutella croissants, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as alternatives. Every child will receive a gift to take home. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $45.00 for adults, $30.00 for children 12 and under.
December 14, 2025 Christmas Teddy Bear Tea Join us for an afternoon Christmas Tea with Santa. From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, 3190 1st Street, The Old Building, Berwick, LA 70342. We will have finger foods, Christmas treats, and drinks for children (milk, tea, water). Champagne/mimosas, and coffee/tea for adults. After story time with Santa, pictures will be available for an additional $20/digital image for Abigail Kathleen Photography. Tickets are available online at www.Theoldbuilding3190.com *girls and boys under 12 – $35 *Adults $50. Register Contact Colleen at (985) 397-0793 for more information.
December 14, 2025 Parent’s Day Out Have a Merry Little Break! Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview Drive, is hosting a Parents’ Day Out from 1 pm to 4 pm. BVCC will entertain your kids for a few hours while you get some holiday prep done. Your little elves will enjoy: Christmas crafts & ornaments, jump house fun, holiday games, & seasonal snacks. Their volunteers will make sure your kids have a safe, festive, fun-filled day while you take a well-deserved break! *Children must be picked up by 4 pm*
December 14, 2025 Patterson Annual Christmas Parade Patterson’s annual parade, 2 pm, along Main Street, Patterson. Contact (985) 395-5205 for more information.
December 18, 2025 After-Hours Evening Sip & Shop Hosted by Gather on Main, 617 Main Street, Franklin. From 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Join them for extended shopping and browsing their Vintage Marketplace with unique vintage goods, new home décor, children’s clothing, seasonal items, antique treasures, Local goods, & more
December 20, 2025 Pancake Breakfast with the Grinch, Hosted by Morgan City Main Street, Morgan City Auditorium, 9 am – 11 am, $10 per ticket.
December 23, 2025 A Christmas on the Lake, Cajun Style. Christmas Bonfire for Papa Noel, Lake End Park near the judge’s stand, Morgan City. 4:30 pm-9:00 pm
Holiday Lights:
Franklin Christmas Lights on Bayou Teche Teche Drive, Main, Martin Luther King, and Iberia Streets, Tune in 93.5 FM
Centerville Centerville Light Show 135 Yellow Bayou Rd in Centerville, Louisiana. Our light show will run nightly from 5:30 pm – midnight (weather permitting). We do not run our show in the rain. Please come out to enjoy the lights and tune your radio to 88.9
Patterson Idlewild Plantation Christmas Driving Tour, 5 to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 5 to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, Kemper Williams Park, $2 per car, weather permitting.
Morgan City Bernice Street, 5:30 to 9 pm, Brashear Avenue/Spirit of Morgan City,
Bayou Teche Scenic Byway Beginning around 20540 Highway 182, Jeanerette to Morgan City.
Bring your family together and spend the holidays on the Cajun Coast! Check out plenty of options for a long winter’s nap at the end of each day. CajunCoast.com/Stay
