The countdown to Christmas has started! Until then, your kiddos are in luck, because Santa Claus is making his way down to New Orleans. Discover where your child can get a photo with the man himself, and maybe even with Mrs. Claus, too! Scroll to discover locations around the city offering photo opportunities, pricing rates, availability information, reservation details, and more, plus interactive activities that feature Santa Claus visits.
Photo Opportunities
Photos with Gentilly Santa
SMGlam Bar, 4901 Chef Menteur Highway Suite 4
Dec. 14 from Noon to 3 p.m.
Backatown Coffee Parlour, 301 Basin St. Suite 1
Dec. 20 from 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Dec. 22 from 4–7 p.m.
Reserve a spot by direct messaging @gentillysanta on Instagram or emailing gentillysanta@gmail.com
Santa Photos at Lakeside
Center Court, Lakeside Shopping Center
Through Dec. 24
Monday – Saturdays: 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday: Noon to 6 pm
Walk-ins are welcome, or reserve a spot at lakesideshopping.com/santa-photos
Santa Photos at Oakwood Center
Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna (near Café Du Monde)
Through Dec. 24
Check website for daily hours
Reserve a spot at oakwoodcenter.com/en/events/21524
Pet Photos with Santa at Oakwood Center
Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna (near Café Du Monde)
Mondays & Tuesdays
Mon, Dec 8 through Tues, Dec 16 from 4–7 p.m.
Reserve a spot at oakwoodcenter.com/en/events/21524
Free Photos with Santa at Exceptional Dental of Kenner
Exceptional Dental of Kenner, 1305 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner
Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No appointment required, find more information at eventbrite.com
Photos with Santa at Pontchartrain Yacht Club
Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville
Dec. 19–21
For times, prices, and reservations, check eventbrite.com
Santa photos at Audubon Aquarium
Audubon Aquarium, 1 Canal St.
Dec. 19–21 at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:45–2:30 p.m., and 2:45–4 p.m.
For pricing and more information, check audubonnatureinstitute.org/santa.
Santa Pictures with the 610 Stompers
Deutsches Haus
December 13th from Noon to 3 p.m.
First come, first serve. $25
LCMC Health Free Photos with Santa
New Orleans East Hospital Lobby
December 20th from 2:30–4:30pm
Reservation required at eventbrite.com
Interactive Santa Opportunities
Photos with Santa at ChristmasFest
400 Calliope Street
December 20–23
11:30 a.m. t0 3:30 p.m. with Nordic Santa
4:30–9 p.m. with Creole Santa
Reservation required at https://nolachristmasfest.com/
Christmas at The Cannery – Brunch with Santa & Friends
The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St.
December 14. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Reservation required at cannerynola.com/calendar
Jazz Brunch with Santa
The Court of Two Sisters
December 19 & 22–23.
Fri.: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Mon. & Tues.: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Reservation required at courtoftwosisters.com
Papa Noel Tea
December 6–30. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton
Reservation required at event.marriott.com
Teddy Bear Tea
BB’s Stage Door Canteen
December 6–21. 10 a.m. to Noon & 2–4 p.m.
Reservation required at nationalww2museum.org/programs/teddy-bear-tea
Teddy Bear Tea
The Roosevelt
Weekends on Nov. 30–Dec. 21, Dec. 22–24 & Dec. 27.
Reservation required at showclix.com/event/tbt25
Beignets with Santa
2 Canal Street
Every Saturday & Sunday. 10 a.m. to Noon.
Reservation required at missrivernola.com/event/santa
GameOn Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
2421 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
December 13. 9–10:30 a.m.
Reservation required at gameonsocialhub.com/breakfast-with-santa