NOLA ChristmasFest

NOLA ChristmasFest returns for the season this December 20-29, 2025!

Returning with the theme “Let the Yuletide Roll,” the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel, and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends, and more. New Orleans’ only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and a fourth ice slide! Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFest’s 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun. This year also introduces an extremely limited-capacity, exclusive experience: ice bumper cars (separate ticket and reservation required – spots will go quickly!).

The Ice Skating Rink

During the month of December, festival-goers will have the chance to take a spin on the indoor ice-skating rink at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes, and triple axels.

NOLA ChristmasFest Ticket Prices

Tickets are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific time frame AND the specific day you choose. Purchase tickets here!

What’s included:
• Ice skating and skate rental
• All rides and attractions, except items listed below.

What’s NOT Included:
• Ice Bumper Car attraction (separate purchase; credit card only)
• Food and Beverage (credit card only)
• Cookie Decorating (credit card only)
• Face Painting

Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.