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much more. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy shopping, caroling, libations, and a block party from 6pm–8pm. Creole Christmas friendsofthecabildo.org December 27 and 28, 10am–4pm Tickets are available from 10am–3pm 1850 House Museum Store, 523 St. Ann Street; (504) 523-3939 Adults $25, Children [under 13] Free Take a festive stroll through the French Quarter with Friends of the Cabildo and visit five historic houses dressed in Creole Christmas decorations, followed by the Creole Christmas Story and refreshments. Self-guided tours begin at the 1850 House Museum Store [523 St. Ann Street]. Creole Queen’s Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noël creolequeen.com December 7, 14, 21, 22 Boarding begins 1:30pm, Cruise 2pm–3:30pm Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, 1 Poydras Street; (504) 529-4567 Adults $55, Children $34 Children of all ages will delight in this unique, ‘‘Cajun-style’’ holiday cruise. Enjoy storytelling, a magician elf, face painting, jolly characters, photos with Papa Noël, and pet a live alligator. The family festivity will also feature a classic tea with tasty treats while cruising the Mississippi River. Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art ogdenmuseum.org Wednesday-Monday 10am–5pm, Thursday evenings 6pm–8pm Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp Street; (504) 539-9650 $10 per person
Special exhibitions for the month of December include paintings, photographs, and ceramics by several artists including Gina Phillips, Jim White, Joseph Janney Steinmetz, Walker Evans, Warren Thompson, Annie Collinge, and more, as well as works in the Museum’s permanent collection. The Museum Store is also open for holiday gift shopping. Festival of Trees Enchanted Premiere Party lcm.org November 20, 6pm–9pm Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia Street; (504) 266-2415 $25 per person Preview the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s newest exhibit showcasing more than 20 artistically-decorated trees that will inspire the imagination. Don festive attire and bid on these wonderful trees while enjoying festive cocktails, sweet treats, live music, raffles, and more! Festival of Trees Family Day lcm.org December 7 Patron Party Brunch: 10am–12pm; General Admission: 1pm–4:30pm Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia Street; (504) 266-2415 Patron Party: $20 per person; General Admission: Members $12, Non-Members $15 Celebrate the holiday season at the Festival of Trees Family Day! Explore an enchanted forest of decorated trees sponsored by community partners and enjoy holiday entertainment and activities! The event kicks off with a Patron Party Brunch and special patron activities at 10am.
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