DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Réveillon Dinners

Multiple Locations

The Creoles, some of the city’s earliest inhabitants, celebrated the start of Christmas in the early 1800s with a big family meal when they returned home from midnight mass. Today dozens of New Orleans restaurants offer Réveillon Dinners with menus inspired by the Creole families who began the tradition. Participating restaurants have added their own...

Louisiana Christmas Day

BB's Stage Door Canteen 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Celebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style. The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door...

$22 – $60

A Day with Santa

Canal Place 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Canal Place offers families the opportunity to spend the day with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 2nd. This jam-packed experience features a special Grinch-themed breakfast followed by movies and selfies with Saint Nick himself.

Event Series Movies With Santa

Movies With Santa

Canal Place 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Prytania Theatres at Canal Place is hosting Movies with Santa every Saturday during the holiday, starting November 25. Tickets are only $10 per person and include the movie, popcorn and a drink.

$10

LCMC Children’s Hospital Holiday Parade

Throughout New Orleans

This family-centered Holiday Parade is back and will be even bigger and better this year. The parade will start from The French Market with an extended route through Downtown and will end with a post-parade holiday experience and concert in Lafayette Square. 

Free
Event Series Holmes Pop-Up Shops

Holmes Pop-Up Shops

Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans 800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

On Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm, a lobby pop-up at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans will feature a variety of local vendors, including homemade candlemakers, cosmetics, vintage clothiers, and hat makers. To complement the shopping experience, guests can enjoy live music performances, including the Golden Compass Trio featuring special guest Leroy...

Blissmass Art Market

Camp Street Studios 822 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Camp Street Studios is opening its doors for a building-wide open studio and holiday sale event. In addition to studio artists selling their work, the studio will have artists selling their wares in its beautiful and historic courtyard. There will be artwork, clothing, furniture, housewares, jewelry and more.

Free

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Concert

Orpheum Theater 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States

Seasonal favorites from various holiday celebrations will be performed live on the Orpheum Theater stage by LPO musicians. This family-friendly concert features holiday classics including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Carol of the Bells, music from the iconic film Home Alone, and more.

Teddy Bear Tea at The Roosevelt

The Roosevelt New Orleans 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. This popular event at the Roosevelt delights and excites children of all ages! Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for Mom...

$72 – $95