❶ Light Up The Lake
Dec. 7. Lake Charles. This Christmas festival has Santa, reindeer, games for kids, carnival rides and so much more. The evening concludes with everyone gathered by the lake for the lighting ceremony and fireworks. visitlakecharles.org
❷ A Frosted Christmas at the Gardens
Dec. 15. New Iberia. This children’s event includes writing a letter to Santa, decorating cookies, door prizes and more activities. The recommended age is 4-12 years old, with three nonparticipating adults get into the event for free. facebook.com/rvwgardens
❸ Cajun Country Run
The race includes five options to choose from that is either a 5k, 10k or half marathon option. The course options include cross country and single track selections and some long around the banks of the Vermilion River. Proceeds from the event support TRAIL (Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana), which builds and maintains outdoor recreation and infrastructure in South Louisiana. cajuncountry.run
