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22 Holiday Events For Kids in New Orleans

December 1, 2016
Here is a quick list for you to check out...a round up of some holiday events happening around town. Please note this is in no way a complete list of all the holiday happenings - just what I've found that I thought you'd like to know about. Many of the events listed are free or pretty affordable. If there is an event you would like to submit for consideration to be added, please email me at nicolep@macaronikid.com.

December 
1st  
Santa will send you a letter complete with a North Pole postmark- first send your letter to him here.
1st  
Put some music in your holiday with a free holiday concert at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral.
2nd
Watch the favorite holiday movie, Home Alone, at Holiday Movies on the Mississippi.
2nd Get into the spirit with a wonderful light display and ride the carousel at Holiday in the Park - Lafreniere Park.
2nd Like theater? Don't miss the hilarious Steel Poinsettias at Rivertown Theaters...date night or girls night out.
3rd We love parades in New Orleans - especially the Krewe of Jingle.
3rd Get crafty at the library - make candy cane antlers at this Saturday Craft event.
4th
 It's a sensory friendly experience with Caring Santa at The Esplanade.
4th We've heard great things about Brunch with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
9th Watch the movie Frozen outdoors at Holiday Movies on the Mississippi.
9th Listen to beautiful holiday songs at the Christmas Concert at St. Mary's Dominican High School.
10th Get cooking! Kids in the Kitchen Holiday Cooking Class at SoFAB - Cider and Hot Chocolate.
10th Crafts, photos w/Santa, story time, music at Breakfast with Baby Jesus at St. Mary's Dominican High School.
10th What a unique way to enjoy holiday lights at the West End Boat Parade.
10th This is a fun and affordable holiday event - Breakfast with Santa in Kenner's Rivertown.
11th Get cooking! Kids in the Kitchen Holiday Cooking Class at SoFAB - Cookie Stations.
16th Watch the favorite holiday movie, Elf, at Holiday Movies on the Mississippi.
17th - 18th 
 Get your shopping finished this weekend at the Arts Market at Palmer Park.
17th - 18th  We've heard great things about Brunch with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
18th Celebrate Chanukah at this free event open to all at the JCC Uptown.
26th - 31st
 Go ice skating at the Snofari Adventure at Audubon Zoo.
31st - Ring in the New Year at Zoo Years Eve!