Holiday Hours

Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) CLOSED
Friday, November 29 – 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, November 30 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, December 1 – 12 PM – 6 PM
Monday, December 2 – Thursday, December 19 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Friday, December 20 & Saturday, December 21 – 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday, December 22 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, December 23 – 10 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas) CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – Saturday, December 28 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, December 29 – 12 PM – 6 PM
Monday, December 30 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 11 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – 12 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday, January 2 Resume Normal Operating Hours

Canal Street Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Join us on Tuesday, November 26th to kick off the 2024 holiday season and illuminate Canal Street and the surrounding Downtown area for the winter months.

Festivities will also include live performances from the Voices of Peter Claver, hot cocoa from the locally beloved PJ’s Coffee, treats from Brasa South American Steakhouse, a glitter bar, giveaways, and—yes—a cameo from St. Nick himself.

Festivities begin at 4:30 PM at the entrance to Canal Place (333 Canal), with a press conference at 5:15 PM and the lighting at 5:45 PM.

Black Friday

Friday, November 29 – 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Kick off your holiday shopping at Canal Place…

Holiday music rings through the halls from 10:00 am 2:00 pm.

Please see above for a complete listing of Canal Place Holiday Hours.

Holiday Music Schedule

For additional details and musicians.

Tuesday, 11/26 (Lighting Ceremony) – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Trio
Friday, 11/29 (Black Friday) – 10 am – 2 pm: Trio
Saturday, 11/30 – 1 – 4 pm: Duet
Sunday, 12/1 – 1 – 4 pm: Duet
Saturday, 12/7 – 12 – 3 pm: Trio
Sunday, 12/8 – 1 – 4 pm: Duo
Saturday, 12/14 – 1 – 4 pm: Trio
Sunday, 12/15 – 1 – 4 pm: Duo
Saturday, 12/21 – 1 – 4 pm: Trio
Sunday, 12/22 – 1 – 4 pm: Duo
Saturday, 12/28 – 1 – 4 pm: Trio

Holiday Choir Schedule

Monday, December 2 – St. Dominic School (11:15 AM)
Tuesday, December 3 – Stuart Hall School for Boys St. Paul’s Episcopal (11:30 AM)
Wednesday, December 4 – L.W. Higgins Singing Canes (12:00 PM Noon)
Thursday, December 5 – Hynes UNO Husky Choir (12:00 PM Noon)
Friday, December 6 – McMain Grammy Award Winning Singing Mustangs (12:00 PM Noon)
Monday, December 9 – St. Edward the Confessor (12:00 PM Noon)
Tuesday, December 10 – Hynes Lakeview (12:00 PM Noon)
Wednesday, December 11 – St. Paul’s Episcopal (12:00 PM Noon)
Thursday, December 12 – John F. Kennedy (12:00 PM Noon)
Friday, December 13 – Trinity Episcopal School (11:30 AM)
Monday, December 16 – McDonough #35 Choir (12:00 PM Noon)

Santa’s Brunch

Saturday, December 14, 11 am – 3 pm

Brasa South American Steakhouse located on Level 2 will host Santa’s Brunch Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature a custom menu, bottomless mimosas and festive photo opportunities with Santa. Reservations are encouraged at brasasteak.com.

Movies with Santa

Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with special screenings of your favorite holiday movies at Prytania Theatres at Canal Place located on Level 3. Join Santa Claus himself as he kicks off the movie with a festive introduction, followed by a heartwarming and captivating film that will surely put you in the holiday spirit.

Tickets are only $10 and include a delicious bucket of popcorn and a refreshing soda to enjoy throughout the movie.

Reservations for Movies with Santa – https://www.theprytania.com/canalplace

Movie schedule:
Saturday, December 7, 10am & 12pm – Elf (2003)
Saturday, December 14, 12pm – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Saturday, December 21, 12pm – Polar Express

Selfies with Santa

Saturday, December 7, 12 noon – 3 pm

Santa will make his grand entrance by ringing his reindeer bells and descending the glass elevators, spreading magic and excitement as he takes his seat to greet everyone.

While you wait for your turn to snap a selfie with the jolly man himself, be enchanted by delightful Sugarplum fairies and elves, who will be interacting with families and spreading holiday spirit throughout Canal Place. Indulge your sweet tooth with free gourmet cookies and don’t forget to admire our stunning Christmas decorations, including a magnificent giant Christmas tree that will truly light up your day. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable, free, holiday experience!