Weekend Fun in New Orleans Dec. 15- 17th!

Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This unique 2-mile race runs participants into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, up and around the Dome’s Ground, Plaza and Terrace Levels, then down the ramps finishing on the field! This event is fun for competitive runners looking for a new challenge, kids & football fans alike. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, free post-race refreshments, hospitality area during the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl concert in Champions Square and a free general admission ticket to the 2017 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Ticket prices starting at $10. 6 pm.

 

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Plaza. The Downtown Development District and the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk present a weekend of special outdoor movie showings! 6:30 pm

 

 

Kenner Community Health Center (inside Esplanade Mall), 1401 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner. The first annual “Jingle Bell Bash” will be held this weekend. Hundreds of children are expected to receive a toys (while supplies last). In addition to the toy giveaway, families will be able to receive free information about healthcare from the Healthy Louisiana Medicare plans, as well as enjoy some fun entertainment including game truck for the kids and free jambalaya. 10 am-1 pm.

 

Art Klub, 1941 Arts St., New Orleans. Are you procrastinating holiday shopping? Dreading taking your kids to the mall? Don’t fear, Art Klub is here to entertain the kids while you shop an amazing assortment of unique gifts brought to you by local artists. 10 am- 4 pm.

 

French Market, Dutch Alley. Enjoy the last weekend of holiday family fun at the French Market. Spend $45 at the Shops of the Upper Pontalba or The Shops of the Colonnade and receive a free photo with St. Nick! For more information and to view the event schedule, click here.

 

Corner of Jefferson Highway and Hord Street, Harahan. Join us for our 3rd appearance in the annual Harahan Christmas Parade! Come see our classic princesses in classic cars! Filled with entertainment from all over the city, it’s a family event everyone will enjoy. Grab a seat quickly to get your favorite spot. Noon-1:30 pm.

 

 

The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater. With its biggest cast to date, The New Orleans Ballet Theatre will present five performance of the classic Christmas tale. For more information, visit neworleansballettheatre.com. Ticket prices vary. 2 pm and 7pm. Continues through Dec. 22.

 

 

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Visit the Americas on the dates below to see Santa and his elves dive in the Great Maya Reef tunnel! 

• Sunday, December 17 – 10:30 am
• Tuesday, December 19 – 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, December 20 – 10:30 am
• Friday, December 22 – 3:30 pm
• Saturday, December 23 – 10 am

 

New Orleans JCC – Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Celebrate the 6th night of Chanukah at the JCC! Light the Menorah, nosh on fried chicken and latkes, and enjoy a live concert by folk duo, Eric & Happie. Free and open to the community. 4-6 pm.

 

Evans Playground, 5100 La Salle St., New Orleans. Join for holiday craft making and hot chocolate this in the park! Welcomed but not necessary: holiday cookies/treats to share and a toilet paper roll for crafts. Bring the family and tell a friend. See you in the park! 4-6 pm.

 

Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series
St. Louis Cathedral. All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts begin at 6pm and last approximately one hour. Enjoy St. Louis Basilica Annual Christmas Concert (Classical). 5:30 pm.

 

Caroling in Jackson Square
Jackson Square. A holiday tradition that has been going on since 1946, Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square is a joyful, fun experience. Free. 7 pm, gates open at 6:30 pm.