DOWNTOWN EVENTS

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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. 

LUNA Fête is a visionary initiative created by the Arts New Orleans to demonstrate the power of art to transform communities. This free and open to the public festival of light, art, and technology celebrates New Orleans creative industries and provides a memorable experience for diverse event attendees. 

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.