# Christmas lights in New Orleans for little kids, 2026

> One Christmas light display in and around New Orleans has 2026 dates: 1 show you can drive or walk. None are free. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 1 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Celebration in the Oaks** at New Orleans City Park, Driving entry 4 Friederichs Ave.; walking entry 7 Victory Ave., New Orleans, LA. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (closed Dec 7, 14, 24 and 31). Time: Evenings; timed tickets. Price: Driving tour from $25 per car; walking tour $20 per person on value nights; 2 and under free on the walk. Tickets go on sale Nov 1 and must be bought online. The walk takes about 90 minutes and includes Carousel Gardens rides and the Botanical Garden. Official page: https://celebrationintheoaks.com/tickets/

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in New Orleans?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in New Orleans?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Celebration in the Oaks (Driving tour from $25 per car; walking tour $20 per person on value nights; 2 and under free on the walk). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 1 displays can be driven: Celebration in the Oaks. Walk-throughs (one here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Celebration in the Oaks (2 and under free on the walk). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).