NOLA ChristmasFest
Get ready to “let the yuletide roll” as NOLA ChristmasFest transforms 300,000 square feet of space into an indoor holiday wonderland filled with festive fun for all ages. Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a variety of live music, visits with Santa and festive attractions including the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and a new giant Gingerbread House. The Big Freezy, New Orleans’ only ice-skating rink with real ice, returns this year alongside ice bumper cars – an exciting, limited-capacity, exclusive experience. This all-new attraction requires a separate ticket and reservation, and spots will go quickly.
The popular Skating with Santa experience returns on Sunday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Special tickets for this exclusive session cost $65 for adults and $45 for kids. These tickets sell out fast, so purchase yours soon to skate with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, doughnuts and other delights – all before the doors open for normal entry.
NOLA ChristmasFest 2025 is a cashless event, including ticket purchases and onsite concessions. To take care of parking in advance, use ParkMobile.
Tickets are $25 for weekdays and $30 for Saturdays and Sundays. Each ticket is valid for a single admission on the specific day and session selected. Each session is 4.5 hours in length, except on Christmas Day. Guests under 18 need a parent or guardian for admission. For an additional touch of holiday cheer, NOLA ChristmasFest has kept ticket prices the same since 2022—making this the fourth year in a row of holiday fun with no price increase.
