Gatherings
There’s always something happening in the Garden District. Nestled between the hustle and bustle of the shops and cafes along Magazine Street and the rumbling streetcar on St. Charles Avenue, residents can enjoy a pleasant, old -fashioned type of neighborhood. Walkers, runners, parents pushing strollers, children riding bikes or playing football in the front lawns or splash in the pools. This is life in the District.
There’s always a party or the impromptu garden gathering between friends, and, of course, the tourists that love to wander about for a glimpse at this fabulous architecture that surrounds us. It’s a happening place.
The Association is no stranger to fun-filled parties either. Each year, we hold several events that bring old friends and new neighbors together to share a few drinks and make a few more memories. We hope to see you at the next one!
Fall Affair 2024
The GDA’s annual fundraiser, A Fall Affair offers a wonderful opportunity for neighbors to mingle and celebrate at our favorite neighborhood restaurant, Commander’s Palace. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, September 15. Hope to see you there.
Benefactor tickets ($300 per person) and Supporter ($200 per person) tickets are available now via our website. Donations are always welcome… and tax deductible! SORRY, SOLD OUT
Click here to make a donation.
Jazz & Juleps
This jazzy Spring, Sunday supper on the lawn is accompanied by jazzy tunes and one of the city’s favorite concoctions, Mint Juleps. Join GDA members and new neighbors for a festive Sunday evening. $80 per person for Garden District residents.
Please click here to purchase tickets
*Advanced reservations are required.
Garden District Garden Club
Garden-loving residents are invited to join this exclusive Garden District Association club, Joueurs de Jardin. Joueurs de Jardin promises a little fun while learning about what makes our gardens grow. Throughout the year, four gatherings will be held at homes boasting some of the areas’ best gardens. Greeted by wine and nibbles, club members will enjoy tours of the garden followed by a short presentation by experts and master gardeners on topics any true gardener will find enlightening. In addition, three hands-on workshops will be offered to help the do-it-yourselfers. Check out the tentative schedule below and join us to play in the garden.
Details:
- Price – $50 per person or $80 per couple membership fee for three gatherings. An extra fee will be assessed for workshop & supplies.
- When – Gatherings will be from 5:30 til 7:00pm on Wednesdays.
- Registration is required.
- Singles welcome; couples encouraged.
- Open only to Garden District members.
- Enrollment is limited.
Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
Each May, GDA members are invited to gather at a lovely home in the neighborhood for a glass of wine and few nibbles to hear the latest news of the Association, elect new Board members and enjoy the presentation of the Terry-Parkerson Award and the Renovator Awards.
Halloween Under the Oaks
Celebrate Halloween with Trick or Treat Under the Oaks!
Sorry, Sold Out
Trick-or-Treat a designated Safe House Route through the Garden District, 5:30 p.m. till 7 p.m.
A catered Family Party and Costume Contest at 2707 Coliseum Street, 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. To purchase tickets online, please click here/
| TICKETS | ||
| GDA members: | Adult = $15.00 | Child (2-17) = $10.00 |
| Non-GDA members: | Adult = $20.00 | Child (2-17) = $15.00 |
Tickets on sale through Oct 26 or until sold out. Tickets will be mailed or delivered if ordered by October 24. Tickets ordered after Oct 24 can be picked up at The David Spielman Gallery, 1332 Washington Ave. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
*Under 2 Free.
**Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
A Special Thanks To:
- Tina and Deryk Jones for use of their beautiful yard and décor
- Committee – Jennifer Gary, Tina Jones, Julie Shugar
- Trick or Treat House participants
Summer Splash!
Ready for a change of pace? Come kick back by the pool and grab a burger and a beer. Join us at Camp Pleasant on a Saturday in August for a family fun-for-all. Tickets will go on sale three weeks prior to the event.
Advance registration is required. Reservations will be held at the door. No rain date.
Sorry this event will not take place in 2023!
Not yet a member of GDA? Join us!
Porch Party
Periodically throughout the year, neighbors will join with the Association to hold casual receptions for those new to the neighborhood. The membership committee will be on hand to answer questions about the Association and the area.
If you are new to the area, please let us know so we can add you to the list for the next event. Simply send an email to our Membership Chair via gardendistrictno@bellsouth.net.
* To join the Association, click here.