THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: The family-friendly event and fundraiser benefiting the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Dec. 26 (except Christmas Day) at Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road in Destrehan. Activities include games, Christmas caroling and a quarter-mile walking tour through 5 acres of oak trees with light displays. Tickets are $5, with children 4 and under free. gnotrc.org.