“Elf: The Musical”
Dec. 3-8
The beloved holiday blockbuster starring Will Ferrell receives the Broadway musical treatment, hitting the stage this month at the Saenger. saengernola.com
Christmas at Lafreniere Park
Dec. 1-30
Metairie’s premier park hosts its annual Christmas lights display throughout December. Admission includes both a driving tour and the opportunity to walk around and enjoy the lights, food and hot chocolate. lafrenierepark.org
“It’s a Wonderful Life, Y’all”
Dec. 6-22
Local playwright and humorist Ricky Graham does his take on the Frank Capra classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. Graham populates the story with a cast of quirky New Orleans characters. rivertowntheaters.com
ChristKindlMarkt
Dec. 6-8
Deutsches Haus will host the annual ChristKindlMarkt. Food, drink, seasonal items, and handmade gifts and crafts will be available, as well as traditional holiday music. deutscheshaus.org
NOLA Holiday Parade
Dec. 7
Create a new seasonal tradition with the NOLA Holiday Parade, which runs from the French Market through downtown. nolaholidayparade.com
Victory Belles Ring in the Season
Dec. 11
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum hosts the Victory Belles in a holiday concert featuring yuletide favorites. nationalww2museum.com
Festival of the Bonfires
Dec. 13-15
Take a holiday road trip to Lutcher this season. The Festival of the Bonfires is a fun show for visitors at Lutcher Recreational Park with bonfires, fireworks, live music, food and more. festivalofthebonfires.org
Harry Shearer and Judith Owen’s “Christmas Without Tears”
Dec. 17
Harry Shearer, star of the classic comedies “This Is Spinal Tap” and “The Simpsons,” and critically acclaimed vocalist Judith Owen, bring a show that is both heartwarming and irreverent to the Orpheum Theater. Surprise guests often pop in to join in the fun. Proceeds benefit The Innocence Project. orpheumnola.net
NOLA ChristmasFest
Dec. 20-30
Once again, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center hosts a winter wonderland full of fun for the whole family. This year, NOLA ChristmasFest features an ice-skating rink, a gingerbread village, a giant wreath and tree, an expanded ice slide section and much more. nolachristmasfest.com
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 21-22
The Jefferson Ballet Theater partners with the Jefferson Performing Arts Center to stage the classic holiday ballet “The Nutcracker.” jpas.org
Billy Strings
Dec. 29-31
American guitarist and bluegrass musician Billy Strings performs at the UNO Lakefront Arena for a three-night New Year’s Eve show. arena.uno.edu
Celebration in the Oaks
Nov. 29-Jan. 3
City Park’s largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks, returns with a majestic display of lights. There will be a 2.25-mile driving tour, as well as a reimagined walking tour with access to the Botanical Garden and amusement park rides. celebrationintheoaks.com
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 19
The LPO performs classic holiday tunes for one night only at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.net
Caroling in Jackson Square
Dec. 22
Mark your calendars for an hour of festive caroling in Jackson Square. Complimentary song books and candles will be provided for the fun. patioplanters.net/events/caroling-in-jackson-square
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