Brother Martin home tour in Lake Vista
This year’s Brother Martin Holiday Home Tour will feature five Lake Vista homes, each belonging to a member of the Gallo family.
David and Jeanne Gallo will host the patron party ($80) beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at their new contemporary home. The self-guided walking tours ($45) run from noon to 3 p.m.
Begin the tour at any of the homes: 17 Swallow St., 19 Gull St., 40 Gull St., 2 Heron St. and 49 Wren St. All homes are easily accessible via the paths that connect the community through the central Lake Vista parks. For tickets or more information, visit brothermartin.com/holiday-home-tour.
Children’s Christmas in the French Quarter
The Historic BK House & Gardens, 1113 Chartres St., in the French Quarter will host a pre-Christmas party for ages 2-11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Activities include gingerbread house-making, story time with Mrs. Noel and a visit from Santa. Tickets start at $10 for caregivers and $35 for children 2-12; siblings under 2 admitted free. Visit bkhouse.org.
Wreath-making workshop planned
Magnolia wreaths, a holiday statement of Southern decor, will be the featured “how to” workshop Saturday at Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, in New Orleans.
Leigh Gradiz, head gardener at the historic dwelling, will lead participants in using the leaves from the trees at 1 p.m.
The workshop is $85 and includes all materials. It is open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two children per ticketed adult.
For information and to register, visit longuevue.com.
Garden District homes to open for tour
The Preservation Resource Center’s will host its annual Garden District home tour Dec. 13-14, starting at Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St., New Orleans.
The self-guided walking tour allows participants to explore interiors, gardens and classic New Orleans’ architecture at their own pace, with live music performances, local shopping and seasonal cheer.
Tickets start at $35. prcno.org.
French Quarter dons holiday looks for tour
The Patio Planters will sponsor tours of various homes in the Vieux Carre for the annual French Quarter Holiday Home tour from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 21.
The self-guided walking tour starts at Jackson Square, 700 Decatur St. Private residences with varying architectural styles and home furnishings, decorated for the season, will be open to tour.
Tickets supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square and are $35 in advance and $40 day of. patioplanters.net.
Holidays at Destrehan Plantation
Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, in St. Charles Parish will offer combination tours of the house and walking tours of the Spirit of Christmas Lighting in the Alley of Oaks starting at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 30.
The light show features more than 100 lighted frames and 50 Christmas trees. Admission starts at $5, with children 2 and under free. Visit destrehanplantation.org.
Holiday markets for a cool Yule
CHRISTKINDLMARKT: Deutsches Haus will hold its Christmas market Saturday and Sunday, 1700 Moss St. in New Orleans. Market hours are 3-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The market will offer food, drink, handmade gifts and crafts, along with traditional Christmas music and singing. Free. deutscheshaus.org.
OLD METAIRIE CHRISTMAS MARKET: St. Francis Xavier Church and School host the market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 444 Metairie Road with more than 100 vendors, parade of prizes, food and beverages, plus Santa.
KALEIDOSCOPE HOLIDAY POP-UP: The pop-up market in New Orleans East will be held 3-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday outdoors at the Old Save Mart Parking Lot on the corner of Read and Lake Forest boulevards, 9999 Lake Forest Blvd. in New Orleans. Vendors will offer holiday decorations, handcrafted jewelry and more. Details on Eventbrite.
MERRY MARKET: Longue Vue House and Gardens will host a holiday market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. Local vendors will be on hand; gardens admission is free for Louisiana residents and $15 for out-of-state visitors. longuevue.com.
HOLIDAY MARKET & MELODIES: The historic Pitot House, the 1799 West Indies-style home and gardens and home to the first U.S. mayor of New Orleans James Pitot, will hold a market 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at 1440 Moss St. in New Orleans. www.pitothouse.org.
Volunteer projects abound at City Park
A variety of cleanup days and initiatives are on tap at City Park to improve and maintain the extensive urban green space. Those coming up include:
Super Saturday: 9 a.m., Volunteer Center, 1031 Harrison Ave.Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project: 9 a.m. Friday. Big Lake Native Trail near 7 Friedrichs Ave.
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