Harvest Days
Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6, 2024
9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Experience the history of 19th-century rural Louisiana during harvest times at our Annual Harvest Days event! Join us for a weekend filled with live demonstrations of period trade work and activities, including open-hearth cooking, basket weaving, quill pen writing, and more. Enjoy live music, festival food, and fun wagon rides. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the rich heritage of Louisiana!
Ticket Prices:
Ages 0-3 Free
Ages 4-11 $10
Ages 12+ $12
*Ticket Purchase Information coming soon!*
Haints, Haunts, & Halloween
Sunday, October 27, 2024
2-4:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and activities of an old-fashioned country fair at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Join our staff and volunteers for a safe and fun Halloween event designed for families. Enjoy storytelling, cake walks, games, and trick-or-treating on the beautiful museum grounds. This event promises a delightful and memorable time for kids and parents alike.
Ticket Prices:
Ages 0-3 Free
Ages 4+ $6
Ages 12+ $12
*Ticket Purchase Information coming soon!*
A Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, December 8, 2024
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!
Ticket Prices:
Age 0 - 3 Free
Age 4+ $15
*Ticket Purchase Information coming soon!*