and crafts. deutscheshaus.org
featuring some of the city’s best vendors and artists. eventbrite.com
Longue Vue’s Merry Market December 2, 1-4 p.m. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans Longue Vue’s annual outdoor holiday marketplace includes shopping with local vendors, festive crafts and music, and photos with Santa. longuevue.com Old Metairie Chirstmas Market December 2. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 215 Betz Place, Metairie Shop from over 100 vendors, enjoy the food trucks, make snowflakes or take pictures with Santa at this free event. Santa Sightings While Santa Claus may pop into other events, here are some places you’re sure to find the jolly man in red. Don’s Seafood December 10. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or December 21. 5-9 p.m. Don’s Seafood, 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie It’s a Cajun Christmas come true when you come to Don’s for dinner to take a pic with St. Nick! donsseafoodonline.com/santa
8th Annual Holly Jolly Market December 7. 6-8 p.m.
Academy of the Sacred Heart, 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans The Junior League of New Orleans invites attendees to this free, public event to socialize, enjoy the beautiful sounds of caroling, and get a jump start on their holiday shopping. jlno.org
Holiday Market December 16. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop at The Collective, 520 Royal St., New Orleans
Featuring local brands and makers from across the Greater New Orleans Region, visit this market in the heart of the French Quarter and shop for unique gifts, surrounded by the festively decorated historic courtyard. my.hnoc.org
Holiday Market with the Grinch December 9. Noon to 5 p.m.
Port Orleans Brewing Company, 4124 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans Shop locally at this holiday market featuring an extra special grumpy visitor and a bounce house for the kiddos. The Grinch will be at the brewery to steal presents and take photos! portorleansbrewingco.com
Gentilly Santa Call (504) 722-3835 or email gentillysanta@gmail.com to boo your session.
Holiday Sip & Shop December 7 & 14. 5-7 p.m. The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans
View this collection of unique shops and select offices in the heart of the Garden District for convenient holiday shopping with a splash of fun. therinknola.com
Lakeside Shopping Center December 1-24. Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays: 12-6 p.m. 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie Visit the Center Court for photos with Santa Claus or to take a ride on the North Pole Express. lakesideshopping.com Oakwood Center December 1-24. Reserve your time slot online. 197 Westbank Expy., Suite 33, Gretna What’s that sound? Santa’s in town! Don’t miss out on taking pictures with St. Nick! oakwoodcenter.com
Holiday Stroll December 2. 6-9 p.m. Magazine Street, New Orleans
Kick off the holidays on Magazine Street for an evening of after-hours shopping for the holidays. Sip, stroll, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Participating businesses will offer wine, bites, sales, and holiday cheer. magazinestreet.com Little Flea Nola Holiday Market December 3. Noon to 5 p.m. Hotel Saint Vincent, 1507 Magazine St., New Orleans Little Flea Nola returns to Hotel Saint Vincent for a series of markets
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