Skating with Santa 2026
Thurs., Dec. 24, 9:30-11AM
Join us for a truly elftastic experience before the doors open.
Kris Kringle himself will be visiting The Big Freezy for skating and snacks… and your family can join him!
Secure your family’s tickets to meet Santa and friends and treat your’elf – included are decorated donuts, festive fruit, hot cocoa bar, coffee and more breakfast delights.
To attend:
Purchase Tickets for Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 9:30-3:30PM (Skating with Santa, 9:30am-11am AND the festival’s morning session, 11am-3:30pm creating 6 hours of holiday fun!) Space is limited!
2025 Santa Photo Schedule
A professional photographer is on-hand through Christmas Eve to take professional photos of your family with Santa. Prices vary by photo size and package details. Learn more about pricing onsite.
23
Dec
Wed
11 AM to 3:30 PM Nordic Santa
4:30 PM to 9 PM Creole Santa
24
Dec
Thu
11 AM to 3:30 PM Nordic Santa
2026
Holiday Stage Performances and Activities
Meet your crew at the HOLIDAY STAGE for an elfin’ good time featuring song, dance, nightly story time, and more.
Programming under development.
2026 Schedule in Development
2025 Schedule
20
Dec
Sat
11:00 am Seasonal Snippets
11:30 am Future Kick Karate
12:30 pm The Dynamite Dolls School of Dance
1:30 pm Story Time
4:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
5:30 pm McKinley Middle School Talented Music Student
6:30 pm Studio K Dance Company
7:00 pm Story Time
7:30 pm Thee Dance Konnection Dance Company
21
Dec
Sun
11:00 am Thurgood Marshall Charter School Dance, Cheer, Majorettes
11:45 am Rhythms Dance School
12:30 pm Muggivan School of Irish Dance
1:30 pm Story Time w/ Lafon Arts Center
4:30 pm Festive Features
5:30 pm School of Rock Metairie
7:00 pm Story Time
22
Dec
Mon
11:00 am Winter Wonders By LCM
4:30 pm Winter Wonders By LCM
23
Dec
Tue
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Story Time
4:30 pm Festive Features
6:00 pm How the Krewes saved Christmas- a NOLA Christmas Story
7:00 pm Story Time
7:30 pm EDT
24
Dec
Wed
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Story Time
25
Dec
Thu
1:00 pm Festive Features
2:45 pm Story Time
26
Dec
Fri
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Story Time
4:30 pm Festive Features
6:00 pm C.I.A. Steppers
7:00 pm Story Time
8:00 pm Seasonal Snippets
27
Dec
Sat
11:00 am Festive Features
12:00 pm Silhouette Dance Company
1:00 pm Majorettes R Us
1:30 pm Story Time
2:00 pm Crescent City Talent Showcase
4:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
6:00 pm Dazzling Diamonds Dance Company
7:00 pm Story Time
8:00 pm Seasonal Snippets
28
Dec
Sun
11:00 am Seasonal Snippets
12:00 pm Bamzy & Friends
1:30 pm Story Time
2:00 pm Wonderfully Made School of Dance
4:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
6:00 pm Royal Diamond Divas Dance Company
7:00 pm Story Time
8:00 pm Seasonal Snippets
29
Dec
Mon
11:00 am Winter Wonders By LCM
4:30 pm Winter Wonders BY LCM
