Christmas New Orleans Style
French Market District Tree Lighting frenchmarket.org November 16, 10:30am–6:30pm Washington Artillery Park, 700 Decatur Street; (504) 522-2621 Free and open to the public Start the season bright and early with the annual lighting of the 27-foot fleur-de-lis-topped tree across from Jackson Square. Enjoy 6 blocks of decorations throughout the French Market District, with special shopping offers, kids’ activities, strolling characters, a pedicab parade, holiday caroling, and festivities French Market style! Gingerbread House Building Competition buildnownola.com December 5, 6pm–9pm New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 Saint Claude Avenue (504) 324-3964 Adults $20, Children $10 Join Build Now, the St. Bernard Project, Make It Right, Project Homecoming, Project Home Again, and Habitat for Humanity for the 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Building Competition and celebrate the 250 families these nonprofits helped rebuild in 2013. Expect celebrity judges, prizes, and more. Drinks and food provided. Fun guaranteed. Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays Family Tea with Santa longuevue.com December 14, 1pm–3pm Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road; (504) 488-5488 Adults: Members $25, Non-Members $30; Children: Members $15, Non-Members $18 Join Santa at Longue Vue with caroling, crafts, and good cheer! Have photos taken with Santa. Toast the holidays with a complimentary glass of bubbly cheer, hot chocolate, cookies, sandwiches, and tea. Reservations are required and may be made online; seating is limited. Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit hgghh.org December 2-January 6, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am–2pm (tours on the hour); Saturday, 12pm– 3pm (tours on the hour), Wednesday, group tours by appointment only
Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses, 820 St. Louis Street and 1132 Royal Street; (504) 274-0746 Adults: Non-Cooking Day $12, Cooking Day $15; Members: Free Learn how 19th-century families celebrated Christmas in New Orleans while exploring the Hermann-Grima and Gallier houses dressed in traditional holiday trimmings. Holiday Art Walk neworleansartsdistrict.com December 7, 6pm–9pm 300-600 Julia Street and 700-900 Camp Street; (504) 524-3936 Free and open to the public Take a stroll in the New Orleans Arts District. Enjoy over 20 galleries and museums featuring exciting new exhibitions on this Holiday Art Walk, many serving complimentary beverages. Holiday Arts Markets artscouncilofneworleans.org November 30, December 1, 20, 21, 10am–4pm Palmer Park, 2300 S. Carrollton Avenue; (504) 523-1465 Free and open to the public Join the Arts Market of New Orleans just in time for the holiday season. These holiday arts markets will include 140+ local artists, great food, live bands, and fun for the entire family! Great for unique holiday gift ideas for tourists and locals alike. Holiday Doll Tea Party bkhouse.org December 14, 1:30pm–3pm The Beauregard-Keyes House and Garden Museum, 1113 Chartres Street (504) 523-7257 $10 per person The Tea Party for Dolls is back for Christmas 2013! Enjoy tea and the Christmas season with some of Mrs. Keyes’ favorite dolls. Open to all ages; be sure to bring a favorite doll along! Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours hnoc.org December 6-29, Tuesday–Saturday, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm; Sunday, 11am, 2pm, 3pm The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street; (504) 523-4662 $5 per person
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