NEW ORLEANS – Longue Vue House and Gardens has announced its September events including weekend plans, free days, wellness, art and more.
- Free Family Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Louisiana residents receive FREE garden admission.
Bust out your picnic blankets to have lunch under Longue Vue’s majestic oaks and treat the whole family to a tour of their historic home for only $7.50 per person! Free Family Sunday happens on the first Sunday of every month at Longue Vue. Visit this link for more information.
- Free Community Day- National Wildlife Day on Wednesday, Sept. 4, all-day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: For LA residents only, garden admission is FREE, and house tours are a discounted $12.00.
Each month, the Longue Vue staff chooses a special day to extend free admission to Louisiana residents! Join Longue Vue in celebrating National Wildlife Day with a Free Community Day. Bring your family and friends and relax amongst their eight acres of lush gardens and impressive historical estate. Visit this link to register.
- First Fridays Tours and Tea on Friday, Sept. 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Prices range from $50 to $100.
Gain special insights about the history and design legacy of Longue Vue with a tour given by the museum’s Director of Collections, Lenora Costa. Guests can enjoy complimentary tea when taking both the House and Garden tour. Visit this link for more information.
- Grandparent & Me Garden Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Workshop registration is $85 for the general public and $75 for Longue Vue members.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and a healing afternoon at Longue Vue’s creative garden-based workshops. The upcoming Flower Arranging Workshop is a fun and relaxing way to interact with the garden’s blooms alongside horticulture experts! Not a grandparent? Not a problem! Everyone is welcome to partake in the workshop. Materials provided by Longue Vue. Visit this link to register.
- Twilight at Longue Vue- Weekly Concert Series Returns on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7.50 for Longue Vue members. Consider subscription options: here.
Twilight at Longue Vue is a series of casual, open-air showcases for local musicians and performers across all genres. Every Wednesday this fall from 5 – 7 p.m., bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. September’s musical acts include:
- Desire Path: Wednesday, Sept. 11. Tickets available at this link.
- KatieCat & Cain: Wednesday, Sept. 18. Tickets available at this link.
- MACUMBA: Wednesday, Sept. 25. Tickets available at this link.
- Made to Match on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Tickets are $40 for the general public and $35 for Longue Vue members.
New Orleans Fashion Week and Longue Vue House and Gardens present “Made to Match: Encore” Fashion design meets interior design! Attendees can expect cocktails, light bites, music, a scavenger hunt and show-stopping exhibits of fashion throughout Longue Vue’s House Museum. Visit this link to register.
- 6th Annual Rake Day on Thursday, Sept. 19, all-day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: For Rake Day volunteers, garden admission is FREE
Rake Day is a cherished tradition at Longue Vue, dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly practices and fostering community engagement. This event underscores Longue Vue’s commitment to sustainability by encouraging the use of rakes instead of leaf blowers, thereby reducing noise pollution, carbon emissions, and harmful impacts on delicate ecosystems. Longue Vue has been leaf-blower free since 2019 and they are asking local organizations and members of the public to take their pledge and commit to not using leaf blowers on Sept. 19. For those who do not have a garden to rake, Longue Vue extends an invitation to BYOR (bring your own rake) and volunteer at the gardens on Sept. 19. All Rake Day volunteers receive free garden admission! Visit this link to pledge your commitment.
- Behind the Scenes Tour on Friday, Sept. 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: General Admission is $65, and Longue Vue member discounts are available.
Would you like to see a below grade basement in New Orleans? Then join Director of Collections, Lenora Costa, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Longue Vue’s hidden spaces. Only offered on a quarterly basis, Longue Vue’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour includes a walk through the main floors of the home, with extended time concentrating on areas that are usually off-limits to the public. The experience will end in the wine cellar where guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco. Spots are limited, so register in advance. Visit this link for more information.
- What’s in Bloom- Museum Month Happy Hour on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Garden Admission is FREE
Longue Vue’s horticulture experts will be available to discuss the garden’s current blooms at their quarterly What’s in Bloom Happy Hour. This quarter’s happy hour will celebrate a successful Museum Month, inviting all museum staff members, enthusiasts and supporters to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine! This free public event welcomes everyone. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Visit this link to register.
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