Weekend Events in NOLA: Dec. 22-24

The Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St. Continue the holiday tradition with family, friends and Papa Noel. Enjoy a breakfast jubilee, while children will enjoy cookie decorating, festive crafts and plenty of holiday cheer. Bring the entire family because Papa Noel will be visiting each guest. $52/person. For more information, call 504.262.5048. Dec. 22, 9 am.

The Court of Two Sisters, 613 Royal St. A brunch buffet, visit with Santa and a gift for each child. $45/adults, $30/children ages 5-12, $12.50/children ages 4 and younger. For more information, call 504.522-7261 or visit courtoftwosisters.com. Dec. 22, 10am and 12:30 pm.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. Enjoy brunch with Santa, Mrs. Claus and other holiday characters. Musical entertainment, singing, dancing, and arts and crafts will be available, plus free-flowing mimosas, champagne and poinsettia cocktails for the adults. $65/ages 13 and older, $30/ages 4-12, free for children 3 and younger. For more information, call 504.571.4672. Dec. 22-23; 10 am and 1:30 pm.

 

Fulton Street, New Orleans. The schedule for the final weekend of Miracle on Fulton Street: Luna Fete Fallen Star Interactive Star Display. “Snow” fall every hour from 11 am-11 pm. for ten minutes at the beginning of each hour. Gingerbread display in Harrah’s Hotel Lobby. Photos with Santa available for purchase by Luxe Photography $20 for (2) 4 x 6 photos; cash only from 6-9 pm. Friday, Dec. 22: 5:30-6:30 pm – Canterbury Carolers; 7:-9:30 pm – Benny Grunch and the Bunch. 

The Royal Sonesta’s Grand Ballroom, 300 Bourbon St. It’s a magical Royal kingdom featuring a visit from Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, a sing-a-long with Rudolph, the Sugarplum Fairy and Marching Toy Soldiers. VIP Admission: $75/adults, $49/children ages 2-11; General Admission: $59/adults, $34/children ages 2-11. Dec. 22 and 23, 11 am and 2 pm.

The Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St. A special holiday celebration featuring an appearance by Papa Noel. Children will enjoy cookie decorating, viewing The Ritz-Carlton’s one-of-a-kind gingerbread display and other holiday surprises. $55/person. For more information, call 504.262.5048. Dec. 22-24, 11 am-2:30 pm.

NOLA ChristmasFest
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Enjoy an ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides and inflatables, life-size maze, snowball fight area, holiday characters, and decorated Christmas trees. $20/person, free for children younger than 2. Hours are 11 am–9 pm daily, except Wednesday, Dec. 27: 11 am–8 pm. Open Christmas Eve from 11 am–5 pm. Continues through Dec. 31.

 

 

New Orleans Ballet Theatre
The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way. The New Orleans Ballet Theatre (NOBT) will present five performances of the classic Christmas tale, The Nutcracker. This year will mark the third year the company will collaborate with both the historic Orpheum Theater downtown and a local artist for the poster artwork. With its biggest cast to date, over 150 local children and professional dancers will be sharing the stage this December. Dec. 22, 2 pm and 7 pm

 

 

La Petite Tea Room, 5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie. Each child will get to decorate cookies to take home for Santa, as well as enjoy hot chocolate and sit down for a Christmas Tea Party. $30/child. Reservations are required. For more information, call 504.733.1001. Dec. 23, 10 am.

Creole Queen, Riverwalk/Canal Street dock. Join Papa Noel, Mrs. Noel, Gaston the Gator and other jolly Cajun characters during this enchanting family festivity. Classic holiday tea with tempting treats, storytelling, face painting, magic tricks, children’s activities and merriment, while cruising the mighty Mississippi. $59/adults, $39/children, $10/ages 2 and younger. Dec. 23, 10 am-noon and 1:30-3:30 pm