Garden District homes tour set this weekend
The Preservation Resource Center will host its annual Garden District home tour Saturday and Sunday, starting at Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St., in New Orleans.
The self-guided walking tour of five homes 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. Go to prcno.org.
French Quarter dons holiday looks for tour
The Patio Planters will sponsor tours of 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, decorated for the season, will be open to tour.
Tickets, which support the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $35 in advance and $40 day of. See patioplanters.net.
Creole Christmas opens Vieux Carre homes
Six French Quarter historic homes will be part of the Friends of the Cabildo’s Creole Christmas Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 27-28.
The historic buildings include the BK House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, The Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta House.
Tickets start at $44.52 via Eventbrite.
For information, visit friendsofthecabildo.org.
Celebrate 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 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.
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:
Litter Cleanup Krewe: 9 a.m. Tuesday. Volunteer Center.Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project: 9 a.m. Friday. Big Lake Native Trail near 7 Friedrichs Ave.Urban Forest Support Initiative: 9 a.m. Saturday. Volunteer Center, 1031 Harrison Ave.
Register for the programs and find out more about what to bring at friendsofcitypark.volunteerhub.com.
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