Get ready for a Creole Christmas at Magnolia Mound on Sunday, December 15th! Â Experience holiday decorations display in the historic house, traditional holiday songs in French and Spanish, period demonstrations, folk crafts, and booths from local vendors. The celebration will conclude with the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel! Festivities start at noon and will run until 5 pm.
Creole Christmas + Holiday Fair
Magnolia Mound’s popular annual holiday event returns this year. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays on the historic grounds of Magnolia Mound. Local artisans, musical performances, and traditional craft demonstrations. Be sure to visit the gift shop in the Turner Family Visitor Center for special gift items for family and friends. Friends of Magnolia Mound receive 20% off any item in the gift shop. Admission to Creole Christmas is FREE.
WHERE: Magnolia Mound 2161 Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70802
WHEN: Sunday, December 15th, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: FREE
Magnolia Mound is a historic site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. Built in the late 18th century, this beautifully preserved French Creole plantation house sits on a lush landscape with gardens, outbuildings, and live oaks that transport visitors back to the early days of Louisiana’s history. Magnolia Mound is a cultural landmark, showcasing period furnishings, artifacts, and informative tours highlighting the daily life of early settlers and enslaved people who shaped the region.
