You don’t want to miss out on all the fun the Riverwalk Outlets has planned this December! From festive light displays and live music to free community events like holiday movie showings, the Riverwalk Outlets is the place to be this Christmas season. Check out what’s on the calendar: Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza If you missed the Outlet’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, don’t fret. The Riverwalk is hosting two more family-friendly and free events for the whole family. Our Movie Under the Stars series continues this month with an outdoor showing of Arthur Christmas from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Can’t make it on Dec. 10? No big deal! We’re hosting a second event at the same time on Dec. 17 featuring the 2018 animated Grinch. Both events will have free snacks, no admission costs and photo opportunities with Santa! Live Music at the Riverwalk Outlets Shopping for holiday gifts is better when you’re surrounded by Christmas spirit like live music and caroling, and there’s plenty this month at the Riverwalk Outlets! We’re hosting a Holiday Choir, Jazz band and in-person DJ to pump out the Christmas tunes as you shop, eat and play at the Outlets this month. Riverwalk Jazz Band Tuesday, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Riverwalk Holiday Choir Thursday, Dec. 8 and 22 Time: 4 – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the Shades of Praise choir and Canterbury Carolers choirs singing in the Riverwalk Food Court. Dec 8: Shades of Praise Dec 22: Canterbury Carolers Riverwalk Holiday DJ Friday, Dec. 9, 16 and 23 Time: 2 – 6 p.m. Find DJ Polo 504 spinning your favorite holiday tunes on various levels of the Outlets. Chanukah at the Riverwalk On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The free event, presented at the Spanish Plaza, will include the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. You’ll also find live, traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family! Downtown New Orleans Events Once you’ve completed your visit to the Riverwalk Outlets, venture further into the downtown district for even more holiday joy. For families, a first-of-its-kind Holiday Parade will march through downtown NOLA starting at 3 p.m. on Dec. 3. The parade will finish in Lafayette Square with live music and food options for spectators. From 2 to 11 p.m. on Dec. 10, adults can partake in the annual Running of the Santas, a bar crawl event where participants dress like Santa and “run” from bar to bar and enjoy live music and drink specials as part of the fun. Another event for families, NOLA Christmas Fest begins Dec. 21 and will include ice skating, ice slides, a Yuletide Market, fair rides and so much more! Check out all of the other fun holiday events happening in Downtown NOLA here. Coming to the Riverwalk Outlets for our Christmas activities? Make the trip even jollier and find gifts for your friends and family! Whether you’re shopping for a sports fanatic or fashionista, the Riverwalk Outlet has options galore. Check out our holiday gift guide here.
