DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Head to Riverwalk Outlet on Tuesdays in December for an exclusive holiday Sip and Shop event. Enjoy a free glass of wine from Nola Tropical Winery while you shop for the holidays at Riverwalk Outlets. Attendees must be 21+ to participate.

Chef de Cuisine Jared Heider of Gianna is offering the traditional Italian-American Holiday dinner, known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” for two nights only – Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm and Wednesday, December 20 at 7 pm. A limited number of tickets are available for $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

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.

Who doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.

If you’re looking to truly experience the seasonal grandeur, there’s no better time than during the traditional pastime of Holiday Tea in Le Salon at Windsor Court. Don’t miss this elegant holiday tradition complete with delicate tea sandwiches, and holiday-themed scones and desserts. Reservations are required. 

This holiday season, Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, housed in the historic D.H. Holmes Department Store building, is stirring up nostalgia for locals and giving guests a taste of yesteryear. Inspired by the former department store’s famed displays and events, savvy travelers and locals alike can enjoy spectacular lobby decorations and special seasonal menu...

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...

Who doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.

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.

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...

Who doesn’t want to capture a picture-perfect moment with December’s most famous man? Starting on Black Friday, Riverwalk Outlets will be giving shoppers the chance to snap a shot with Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the New Year.