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| StoryTime at Burden |
| Red Rooster Bash |
| Birding at Burden |
| Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine |
| Poinsettias & Prosecco |
| A Rural Life Christmas |
Join us on Saturday morning to listen to storybook readings and flex your creative muscles! Young children will have a blast interacting with other kids, making arts and crafts, and listening to stories. Little ones also receive a book to take home with them. Every half hour, we switch between stories and crafts to keep young children interested and engaged. Best suited for children ages 3-8, but children of all ages are welcome! Admission is free. No registration is required.
Join us for the annual Red Rooster Bash presented by the Friends of the LSU Rural Life Museum. The evening returns with a delightful fusion of delectable cuisine, craft cocktails, and classic tunes of Louisiana’s premier 60’s tribute band, The Remnants.
Advance tickets are available at https://bit.ly/RLMRR2024.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
2024 dates listed below
$10 per person
Tickets, dates and times at Eventbrite.com
Did you know 320 species of birds have been recorded in and around Burden, including common species, such as northern mockingbirds and ruby-throated hummingbirds, seven different woodpeckers, waterfowl and wading birds, and a variety of resident migratory songbirds?
Grab your birding gear and join us bright and early to catch a glimpse of some of these species on a three-hour guided tour lead by different birding specialists through the birding loops at Burden.
2024 Birding at Burden Dates
Tickets available at Eventbrite.com
Premiering this fall,
Louisiana Lights will captivate visitors of all ages and take them on a journey through illuminated garden rooms, past enchanted forests, a sparkling lake and a shimmering tunnel of light on the grounds of the former Burden family home. Dazzling fireflies, beautiful doves, Moravian stars and other stunning surprises will light the way against a backdrop of brilliant, majestic oaks, twinkling crape myrtles and the luminous landscapes of Burden Museum & Garden.
Visit DiscoverBurden.com/LaLights for details and tickets.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Wednesday, December 4
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Experience the magic of the season at "Poinsettias & Prosecco," an exclusive 21+ event hosted by the Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. This special evening will take place at Louisiana Lights on Wednesday, December 4th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Wander through the stunningly lit Windrush Gardens while enjoying delectable small bites and perfectly paired drinks from local restaurants. Delight in live music on the porch of the Burden family home, participate in a live auction, and enjoy delicious desserts. Tickets are $100 per person.
Get tickets today! Look under "Special Nights" on the ticket page.
LSU Rural Life Museum
Sunday, December 8
10 a.m. until dusk
Concludes with 5:30 session of Louisiana Lights
Join us for our annual 19th-century Louisiana Christmas celebration! Enjoy a day filled with traditional festivities including music, artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors. Take memorable photos with Papa Noel and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. As the day winds down, experience the enchanting Louisiana Lights at 5:30 PM, illuminating the evening with holiday cheer. Celebrate the season with us and create cherished memories at A Rural Life Christmas!
Tickets available here.