by Nola Family Staff, 2018
The holiday season is upon us. Before we know it, 2019 will be here. In the meantime, here are a few ‘can’t miss’ events happening in November (and a few in December).
Nov. 2
Bucktown Seafood Festival
St. Louis King of France School.
From amazing food vendors, top-notch entertainment, carnival rides and the Little Shrimper Village for children, this is always the best weekend in Bucktown.
Free admission.
Nov. 2, 5-10 pm. Nov. 3-4, 11 am-9 pm.
Continues through Nov. 4.
For more information, visit bucktownseafoodfest.com.
Nov. 3
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond.
A festival, theme park, theatre, and educational experience, all rolled into one great adventure in the English “Village of Albright.”
$20/adult, $12/kids, kids under 6 are free.
9:45 am-dusk.
Continues Nov. 4, 10-11, 17-18, 23-25 and Dec. 1-2, and 8-9.
For more information, visit larf.org.
Nov. 4
Sensory Sunday at Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo, 5600 Magazine St.
Audubon welcomes guests who benefit from accommodations such as calmer environments and hands-on sensory activities to attend before the facilities are open to the public.
Free admission. Advance registration is recommended.
9:30-10:30 am.
For more information, visit audubonnatureinstitute.org/education-progams/sensory-sundays.
Nov. 10
Veterans Day Parade
Kawanee Avenue, 3711 Power Blvd., Metairie.
The parade will roll from Power to Transcontinental. Concert to follow at the end. Food and drinks will be sold with all proceeds going to Wounded Warriors/Veterans.
Free admission.
9 am.
For more information, click here.
Native American Heritage Day
Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St.
Join the Louisiana Children’s Museum for a daylong celebration full of drumming, dancing, and learning with special guests from local Native American tribes, including the Houma and Choctaw.
$10/person (Adults and Children 12 months and older).
11 am-3 pm.
For more information, visit lcm.org.
Nov. 17
Touch a Truck (NOLA FAMILY IS A PROUD SPONSOR)
Pontchartrain Center.
A unique experience that gives children and their families an up-close look at their favorite “big trucks” and the opportunity to meet the people that protect, serve, and build metropolitan New Orleans.
$15/person, $60/Family Pack, children under 12 months are free.
10 am-4 pm.
For more information, visit jlno.org/support/touch-a-truck.
Nov. 18
Family Party at Celebration in the Oaks
New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive.
Includes fun live entertainment, unlimited rides at the amusement park, and kid-friendly eats.
$40/Early admission, $30/General admission, Free/Children under 2.
5-8:30 pm.
For more information, visit neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks/childrens-preview-party.
Nov. 20
Canal Street Lighting Ceremony
The Downtown Development District and the Astor Crowne Plaza invite everyone to come out as they “flip the switch” at 5:30 pm, turning on more than 1 million twinkling lights on historic Canal Street and throughout Downtown NOLA. The Voices of Peter Claver and a special visit from Santa Claus will accentuate this year’s event! For more information, visit downtownnola.com/holidays.
Nov. 25
Jefferson SPCA Pet Fest
Lafreniere Park.
Features a Pet Adopt-A-Thon with 40 Shelter/Rescue groups offering over 400 adoptable pets, delicious local cuisine, great music and much more.
11 am-4 pm.
For more information, visit jeffersonspca.org/pet-fest.
Sailing with Santa
Steamboat Natchez.
On-board entertainment geared to children, with a meet and greet with Santa in the Captain’s Salon.
One free admission per wrapped gift. Gift drop from 1:30-4:30 pm.
For more information, visit steamboatnatchez.com.
Nov. 30
Movies on the Mississippi
The Downtown Development District and the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk are proud to present special outdoor movie showings Fridays, Nov. 30 (The Star), Dec. 7 (The Santa Claus), and Dec. 14 (Elf) at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit downtownnola.com/holidays.
Christmas Belles are Ringing!
BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
Ring in the holidays with classic holiday favorites sung in beautiful harmony.
Tickets from $30-$65.
6-8:30 pm.
For more information, visit nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/bbs-stage-door-canteen.
Dec. 1
Krewe of Jingle Parade
Presented by the DDD & The Roosevelt New Orleans, catch Downtown NOLA’s Christmas Parade. The parade starts rolling at 1 pm. For more information, visit downtownnola.com/holidays.
Dec. 8
Canal Place Reindeer Run & Romp and Holiday Scavenger Hunt
The DDD and Entergy are proud to present the annual Canal Place holiday fun run for kids. Santa and friends will jingle their bells to signal the start of the race. After the race, participants “romp” around … and enjoy healthy activities for kids and parents. Race begins at 9 am. For more information, visit downtownnola.com/holidays.
Thanks to our sponsor
For more Fall fun, visit our online events calendar!