| Event Name | Event Website | Event Date Info | Event/Venue Address | Event/Venue Phone Number | Admission Charged | Event Description | Post ID |
| Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner | https://gwfins.com/ | Nightly between December 11 and December 20 | 808 Bienville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112 | (504) 581-3467 | Free | Celebrate an Italian holiday tradition at GW Fins as we offer a Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu from December 11th through December 20th! Executive Chef Michael Nelson and his team will be creating seven Italian seafood-inspired dishes that will be served a la carte. This year's format provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy our regular nightly menu and our Feast of the Seven Fishes menu simultaneously if desired. | 19850 |
| Carey New Orleans Holiday Light Tour | https://www.careynola.com | November 27-December 31; Sunday–Thursday 6pm to 10pm and Friday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm | Contact us to reserve your private holiday tour!!, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 828-6652 | Call for pricing | This holiday season let Carey New Orleans bring joy to your family or closest friends with a private chauffeured limousine tour of the beautiful lights New Orleans has to offer. For the first time in over 10 years Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is allowing vehicles to drive through the park to view the beautiful lights. Whether it is Celebration in the Oaks or Christmas in Lafreniere Park a beautiful limousine ride is the perfect way to get you in the holiday spirit. | 19806 |
| Christmas Day Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | https://fqfi.org/ | December 25, 10am-3pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Louis Cathedral & St. Augustine Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 227-3171 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on Christmas Day to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! All 5 concerts in this series will stream live back-to-back. Artists include: Rachel Van Voorhees, Tim Laughlin, Amanda Shaw, Don Vappie, and Irma Thomas! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19723 |
| Tim Laughlin: Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | December 21, 6pm-7pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Augustine Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116 | (504) 522-5730 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on the days leading up to Christmas to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19712 | |
| Irma Thomas’ Holiday Special: Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | https://fqfi.org/ | December 24, 6pm-7pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 227-3171 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on the days leading up to Christmas to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19720 |
| Don Vappie – A Very Vappie Christmas: Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | https://fqfi.org/ | December 23, 6pm-7pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Augustine Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116 | (504) 522-5730 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on the days leading up to Christmas to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19719 |
| Amanda Shaw: Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | https://fqfi.org/ | December 22, 6pm-7pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 522-5730 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on the days leading up to Christmas to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19716 |
| Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! | https://patioplanters.net/ | Sunday December 20, 7pm-8pm | , , , | Free | Since 1946, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre has been presenting Caroling in Jackson Square, a free community sing-along for visitors and locals alike. This treasured holiday tradition continues, a la pandemic. Per Phase 3.3 gathering restrictions, ticketed admission will be available on an extremely limited basis to ensure mindful distancing. Songbooks will be provided, and masks will be required. Those who cannot attend may join in virtually via live streaming on www.patioplanters.net where songbooks may be downloaded. Families, restaurants, hotels and businesses are encouraged to have their own simultaneous Caroling festivities for even greater virtual participation. An online ticket lottery will be conducted immediately prior to the event, based on availability. Visit www.patioplanters.net or contact admin@patioplanters.net for updates. | 19747 | |
| Rachel Van Voorhees: Virtual Holiday Concert Series! | https://fqfi.org/ | December 20, 6pm-7pm | Tune in virtually!, Filmed at the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 522-5730 | Free | Tune in for the virtual version of this beloved holiday tradition! Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, concerts will not be held in-person this year and will instead be streamed live via the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gather with friends and family (from the comfort of your own home) on the days leading up to Christmas to enjoy some of the BEST of New Orleans talent performing holiday music! Can't tune in live? All concerts will be made available on the FQFI website after airing, at fqfi.org. This series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and is filmed at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Concerts will run for 60 minutes and viewing is free to everyone, made possible with the support of New Orleans Business Alliance, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, WWL-TV, Fidelity Bank, Dorignac’s Food Center, Louisiana Fish Fry, WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans Jazz Museum, OffBeat Magazine, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and NOLA.com, and Clarion Herald. Please consider supporting French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the non-profit organization bringing you this series, by donating through our secured website: fqfi.org/donate/. | 19681 |
| Santa’s Pajama Party | http://bit.ly/SantasPJPartyHNOS | Two seatings will occur on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 and the length of each seating is as follows 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 12:30-2:00 p.m. | , , , | (504) 312-3628 | $45+ for Children under 12, $65+ for Adults | Create lasting holiday memories with the gift of tickets to Santa’s Pajama Party, a new family holiday tradition at Restaurant R’evolution within Royal Snownesta. Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess in Stay Safe with Sonesta style. To learn more and purchase tickets visit http://bit.ly/SantasPJPartyHNOS | 19693 |
| “Santa’s Little Helpers” Digital Series: NOLA ChristmasFest Goes Virtual! | https://nolachristmasfest.com/ | December 11-18, times vary (check the website for further details) | Tune in virtually!, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 582-3072 | Free | Kids clamoring to have some holiday fun? Get a sampling of NOLA ChristmasFest’s Craft and Activity stage offerings directly to your home this year, free of charge! Thanks to community partners and friends, NOLA ChristmasFest has developed a week-long program designed to hone skills needed to be one of Santa’s elves-in-training. Programming includes Christmas crafts, holiday baking and decorating, holiday dance classes, nightly book reading from Christmas character favorites, and so much more. Activities vary in length from 20 min. to 60 min. and all activities are hosted on the Zoom platform. Some activities include a supply list (crafts/baking) so be sure to view those ahead of time to ensure you have everything you need at home. View the schedule at nolachristmasfest.com and check back often for updates! The holidays are better together. Come join us - virtually! | 19609 |
| Supernova on the Greenway | https://www.lafittegreenway.org/supernova | December 9-13 & 16-20 (Wednesday-Sunday), 5pm-9pm | 3200 Lafitte Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119 | (504) 462-0645 | Free | Experience a new lights exhibit this holiday season on Lafitte Greenway, the 2.6-mile long linear park and trail running through the heart of New Orleans. This free, safe and socially distanced outdoor experience will take place from December 9-20 in partnership with LUNA Fete. From Wednesday to Sunday, 5-9 p.m., head to 3200 Lafitte Ave. to see the lights and celebrate the Greenway’s 5th birthday. | 19664 |
| Improvisations Virtual Gala 2020 | https://nolajazzmuseum.org | Saturday, December 5, at 7:00PM | , , , | (504) 568-6993 | Free | The New Orleans Jazz Museum will host the third annual Improvisations Gala virtually on Saturday, December 5, at 7pm. The event will feature an exciting lineup of talent performing live from the Museum and will be a culminating celebration of jazz music in New Orleans during the holiday season. Despite being greatly affected by the COVID-19 crisis, the Museum has continued to employ local musicians by producing free virtual content every week. Funds raised from this event will directly benefit the Museum, musicians, students, and educators--working together to support the New Orleans cultural community through the pandemic. The Improvisations Gala will stream virtually on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live. | 19569 |
| Gray Line Holiday Events | https://www.graylineneworleans.com/ | December 1-31 (City Park Holiday Lights 6pm-9pm, Bonfire Express 4pm-9pm, Jingling through the Crescent 10am-12pm) | 400 Toulouse Street, NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 227-3171 | Prices vary, please check the website | Gray Line provides holiday excursions for those wanting to get a southeast Louisiana experience. Tour the new City Park Holiday Light exhibit on a comfortable bus (no walking visits allowed in 2020), Christmas Eve Bonfire Express to the famous River Road lighting, and Jingling through the Crescent City Tour on Christmas Day. Reservations required. | 19242 |
| Celebration in the Oaks | http://neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks | Open Nov. 26th - Jan. 3rd Closed 12/24 and 12/31 | 2 Friederich Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124 | (504) 483-9402 | Admission based on date and vehicle type: $18.99 to $120.00 | The 2020 season is the 34th anniversary of City Park's largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks. This year it will be a driving tour! Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is the most spectacular holiday lights festival in the country. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in over a million twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout the 2.25 mile driving tour of the Park. This year is a special year and City Park is planning a special event this year with a Driving Tour! Ticketing has changed for this year and is specific to night and time. Visit CelebrationInTheOaks.com for details and tickets. | 19372 |
| Preservation Resource Center Holiday Home Tour Presented by McEnery Residential | https://prcno.org/event/holiday-home-tour-2020/ | Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 12 & 13, 2020 | Virtual, , , | (504) 581-7032 | $30 for tickets purchased before Nov. 27, $40 for tickets after Nov. 27 | The Preservation Resource Center's Holiday Home Tour, presented by McEnery Residential, goes virtual this year, throwing open the doors to stunning historic New Orleans homes for a series of video tours. From the comfort and safety of their sofas, participants will enjoy learning about the architecture and design of these grand residences, all decked in holiday finery. The tour will include holiday treats and traditions shared by the homeowners, as they walk us through rooms filled with gorgeous artwork, furnishings and historic architectural details. | 18913 |
| Christkindl Markt (Christmas Market) | Saturday, December 5 & Saturday, December 12; 12pm-5pm | , , , | (504) 522-8014 | Free | Deutsches Haus presents The Second Annual Christkindl Markt (Christmas Market). The Christkind and St. Nicholas will visit with children during the day. Free & open to the public. All Covid-19 Guidelines will be followed. | 19303 | |
| Making Spirits Bright | https://www.sazerachouse.com/events/upcoming-events/ | December 5th, December 8th, December 10th, December 15th | , , , | (504) 910-0109 | Varies | Here's to the Holidays and Making Spirits Bright. Experience delightful traditions this holiday season at The Sazerac House. December 5th | Strike Down Social: A Celebration of Repeal Day December 8th | Drink & Learn: Creole Holiday Traditions December 10th | Barrel to Bottle December 15th | Cheers to Cheese with St. James Cheese Company Visit sazerachouse.com for tickets & more information | 19393 |
| Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS Holiday Events | December 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm; December 31, 6:30pm-9:30pm; December 31, 10:00pm-12:30am | , , , | (504) 569-1401 | Prices vary, please check the website | The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will host a Christmas Eve Dinner, a New Year’s Eve Dinner, and a late-night Gala on the New Year’s Eve to welcome 2021. Each event provides a delicious menu, entertainment and creative bartenders on hand for the evening options. Enjoy old world charm on this new riverboat with modern amenities. Reservations Required. | 19241 | |
| Celebration in the Oaks | http://neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks | November 29-January 1; Open Christmas Night; Christmas Eve, & New Year’s Eve | New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124 | (504) 483-9402 | $10 per person | This season marks the 33rd anniversary of Celebration in the Oaks! Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the Park to see the magical winter spectacle. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in over a million twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout 25 acres of the Park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Ride the holiday train through the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, take a twirl on the antique carousel, or roast a jumbo marshmallow over an open fire. | 19371 |
| Preservation Resource Center's Holiday Home Tour | https://prcno.org/event/holiday-home-tour-2019/ | Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15, 10am-4pm | Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall (Tour Headquarters), 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 | (504) 581-7032 | $45, $30 for PRC members advance sale. $50 on days of tour. | Tour seven stunning private residences all dressed up for the holidays in New Orleans' picturesque Garden District, listen to performances by local musicians and shop at a festive holiday boutique while enjoying New Orleans’ historic architecture. | 18911 |