NEW ORLEANS — The Historic BK House & Gardens will offer a full slate of holiday events throughout Dec. featuring children’s activities, live music and its annual participation in the Creole Christmas home tour.
Children’s Christmas in the French Quarter
BK House will host a pre-Christmas party for young children from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 6. with gingerbread house decorating, enchanting stories with Mrs. Noel, and an early visit by Santa to meet the children. The event will also feature snacks, treats, and holiday beverages for children and adults.
Advance reservations are requested. Tickets are $35 for children ages 2–12 and $10 for chaperones. Registration is available at bkhouse.org.
Big Easy Boys Holiday Show
On Dec. 18, New Orleans vocal group the Big Easy Boys will perform a harmony-driven holiday concert inside BK House, offering a nostalgic take on Christmas classics. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $35 for non-members and $30 for members and can be purchased at bkhouse.org.
Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
BK House will again participate in the Friends of the Cabildo’s Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour, now in its 45th year. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 27–28 and includes several historic Vieux Carré properties. Tour-goers may visit the BK House open house during tour hours.
Tickets are available at friendsofthecabildo.org.
Bicentennial Celebration
BK House is developing a new interpretive program and is planning a bicentennial celebration for 2026 aimed at reflecting its full 200-year history including previously under-represented stories of residents, laborers, and caretakers.
BK House Executive Director
Earlier this fall, BK House named Jennifer Gick as its new executive director. Gick brings more than 26 years of experience in nonprofit programming, special events, grant writing and member services. She joins the organization after nine years as director of development for Young Audiences of Louisiana and Young Audiences Charter Schools.
Her previous roles include positions at Longue Vue House & Gardens and the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. With a degree in fine arts and art education, Gick said she looks forward to applying her background “at a location that is so rich in New Orleans history” and working with the staff and board “to continue all efforts to preserve and promote BK House & Gardens.”
Gick succeeded Annie Irvin, who stepped down after a decade in the role. Sandra Dartus, president of the board of trustees, praised Irvin’s tenure, noting that she helped raise more than $2.7 million for ongoing restoration of the nearly 200-year-old home.
About Historic BK House & Gardens
Built in 1826 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property was purchased and restored in 1948 by author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Current programming highlights the seven families who lived on the site and explores the cultural influences of the French Quarter.
More information about events and membership can be found at bkhouse.org.
