DOWNTOWN EVENTS

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
Event Series Jingle & Jester at the Eliza Jane

Jingle & Jester at the Eliza Jane

The Eliza Jane 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join the Eliza Jane for holiday libations and light bites, while soaking in the ambiance of its enchanting spaces. Warm up your spirits at the Boozy Hot Cocoa Bar where you can choose from an array of toppings and liqueurs to create your signature cocoa masterpiece. Jingle & Jester runs daily November 29th- January 6th.

Riverwalk Menorah Lighting

Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA, United States

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of a giant menorah on Spanish Plaza. In partnership with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana, Riverwalk Outlets is hosting this free event featuring live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, latkes, Chanukah gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels, crafts and more for the whole family. 

Free