Ticket Sales Open Now
Ticketing Information
ENTRY:
Guests under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at all times. Ticket sales are non-refundable.
CASHLESS:
NOLA ChristmasFest 2025 is credit card only. This includes ticket purchases and onsite concessions.
OTHER:
NOLA ChristmasFest reserves the right to modify or cancel any or all activity associated with this event. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
Event Tickets
General Admission Tickets include access to rides and activities listed below. Height and other restrictions may apply.
What’s included:
• Ice skating and skate rental
• All rides and attractions, except items listed below.
What’s NOT Included:
• Ice Bumper Car attraction (separate purchase; credit card only)
• Food and Beverage (credit card only)
• Cookie Decorating (credit card only)
• Face Painting
Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
PRICING
Ticket Prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific time frame AND the specific day you choose.
NEW! Ice Bumper Car Tickets
Separate ticket required for Ice Bumper Cars. You must have BOTH an Event Ticket and an Ice Bumper Car ticket to ride the new ice bumper car attraction. Height and other restrictions may apply – see below.
Ride Restrictions:
• Rider must be at least 48″ in height
• Cars are single occupancy with maximum capacity of 300lbs.
• Be certain not to ride impaired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Respect your personal health restrictions, such as being pregnant, in poor health, back, neck, hearing, or other health conditions and concerns.
Ticket Restrictions:
• No transfers or substitutions
• No cancellations
• No exceptions
• If you miss your time, no further accommodations will be allowed.
Each rider must arrive to the bumper car area TEN (10) minutes BEFORE the scheduled ride time. There, each rider will receive operation instructions plus important safety protocol information. Failure to appear for the training before the ride time begins means you are forfeiting your access to the ride. No refunds nor substitutions may be made for being tardy or failure to show up.
PRICING
Tickets are $7.50 flat fee. Sales for timeslots open 11 AM the day prior, beginning December 19, 2025. Capacity is extremely limited. Tickets are non-refundable and good for only the time selected.
(subject to change)
2025 Hours of Operation
20
Dec
Sat
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
21
Dec
Sun
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
9:30AM SKATING WITH SANTA!
Enhance your experience with a magical skating session with Santa & friends. (limited tickets)
Open to public afterwards
22
Dec
Mon
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
23
Dec
Tue
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
24
Dec
Wed
11:00am - 3:30pm
Open to public – AM entry only
25
Dec
Thu
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Christmas Day!
Special Hours!
Open to public
26
Dec
Fri
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
27
Dec
Sat
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
28
Dec
Sun
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
29
Dec
Mon
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
PLAN YOUR
Transportation
PLAN YOUR
Transportation
Getting Here
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is accessible via RTA, busses and streetcar lines. NOLA ChristmasFest is also accessible via Uber, Lyft, taxis and sightseeing buses. NOLA ChristmasFest takes place in Hall H-J. Your
ride-share driver should use 400 Calliope Street as the address for the Festival.
Parking
RESERVE YOUR PARKING HERE!
Convenient parking is available across from NOLA ChristmasFest (Halls H, I, J) at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA in Lot F.
Parking is $23 flat fee per day through the Park Mobile app (more info coming). The entrance to Lot F can be found at 400 Calliope Street. Digital signage will be available to direct you into the lot.
We have ample ADA parking. Please email parking@mccno.com if you have specific needs.
Accommodations
Hilton Riverside
Convenient lodging is located nearby. Special Papa Noel rates are available through the holidays at many area hotels. NOLA ChristmasFest recommends preferred partner, Hilton Riverside.
Train
Y’all Aboard to the holiday fun! Experience the magic of the train on Amtrak Mardi Gras Service to New Orleans, and save along the way. Kids ages 2-12 ride 50% off. Grab your family and friends and book your train travel to ChristmasFest.
