Gray Line Tours Presents The Cajun Holiday Bonfire Celebration with Dinner, a Christmas Light Exhibit and a Private Bonfire Viewing at Destrehan Plantation
Dec 01, 2025 newsExperience Louisiana's holiday bonfire tradition, throughout December, with Gray Line tours and Destrehan Plantation Enjoy a short motor coach ride to Destrehan Plantation for a guided tour of the Big House and a self-guided tour of the grounds, featuring the new Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit presented by the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center, a small non-profit organization that was founded to help provide a fun and therapeutic experience for individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. Continue the evening with a delicious Cajun-style dinner featuring local favorites. Stop by the cash bar to purchase beer or wine before heading to the bonfire site. You will receive a private bonfire viewing, giving you and your guests a preview of the Christmas Eve bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. Learn more about Louisiana's holiday traditions as you enjoy the warmth of the towering bonfire. Dinner Menu includes salad, jambalaya, baked… Read More »
Holiday and Christmas Events and Specials at Destrehan Plantation
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Candy Cane Celebration tickets on sale now – The Spirit of Christmas and Creole Christmas Combo Tour tickets on sale now
Nov 11, 2025 newsReview important information about both events on the event subpages. Read More »
53rd Annual Fall Festival Happening this weekend November 8th & 9th, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm
Nov 06, 2025 newsTickets available online and at the gates. $8 per adult and teen and free for children 12 and under. Read More »
House in Mourning & The Haunting of Destrehan Ghost Tour
Oct 02, 2025 newsPart of our regular tour (October 1–November 5), House in Mourning invites guests to step into the world of 19th-century mourning, exploring how both free and enslaved families expressed grief and honored their loved ones through rituals, symbols, and somber ceremonies that marked the passage of loss. When night falls, the past refuses to rest. The Hauntings of Destrehan ghost tour runs Thursday–Sunday, October 2–November 16, starting today at 5:30 and then 6:30 PM and lasting about 90 minutes. Explore the plantation after dark, hear chilling stories of tragic deaths and unexplained sightings, and try ghost-hunting tools like dowsing rods and EMF readers in the very rooms where spirits are said to linger. Buy tickets by pressing the gold “Buy Tickets” button at the top of the website. Read More »
53rd Annual Fall Festival – November 8th & 9th, 2025 – Currently accepting new vendor applications
Jul 16, 2025 newsOur 53rd Annual Fall Festival is November 8th & 9th, 2025. We are currently accepting new vendor applications. New vendor applications and booth fees are due by September 30, 2025. Please submit pictures of your work or website or Etsy store for pre-approval to melissa@destrehanplantation.org Read More »
Come celebrate with us! Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony – Indigo Cafe
Jun 30, 2025 newsCome celebrate with us! With our community in mind, Destrehan Plantation created the Indigo Cafe, a quaint meeting place located in Destrehan Plantation's gift shop, offering pastries, sandwiches, ice cream and more! As part of the festivities come say hello to River Parish Chamber attendees and Parish President, Matt Jewel. Light refreshments will be served! Read More »
SUMMER SPECIAL! Buy one adult admission and receive 2 complimentary children’s admission
Jun 23, 2025 newsTake advantage of our new summer special. When you buy one adult admission , you will receive 2 complimentary children's admissions (7-17 years of age.) Upon checkout, enter code SUMMER25 in the adult admission, then select - Children (an adult ticket must be purchased first) to receive your two complimentary admissions for children 7-17 years of age. Children 6 and under are always free. Read More »
Introducing our brand new Indigo Cafe! – Open 9 am to 5:30 pm
May 23, 2025 newsOpen Daily - stop by any day of the week for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, Blue Bell ice cream and much more coming soon. Our cafe is located in our plantation store/gift shop. Check out our menu: IndigoCafeMenu Read More »
Past Times Summer Camp – June 16–20
May 19, 2025 newsChildren ages 7–12 can explore Louisiana history through fun, hands-on activities at Destrehan Plantation, including crafts, games, and more. Spaces are limited—register now under the Past Times Camp section in the Event tab! Read More »