Black and white photograph of the D.H. Holmes department store in New Orleans at night. A mural on the side of the building reads: "Meet me at Holmes, the Store of the Christmas Spirit."

D.H. Holmes department store on Canal Street, 1946, by Charles F. Weber. HNOC, ©C.F. Weber, 2012.0208.2.408

French Quarter Fridays

Members Only

French Quarter Fridays

Members Only

December 4, 2026, 5:30–7 p.m.

520 Royal Street

Registration opens November 1

Free admission for HNOC members
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Join fellow friends of HNOC for an evening of holiday merriment at another members-only edition of our French Quarter Fridays event series! Enjoy complimentary sweet treats and sparkling cocktails while taking in the festive sounds of carolers in our historic Brulatour Courtyard.

HNOC is also excited to offer extended hours at the museum and our award-winning shop. Space is limited: RSVP while spots last! Registration opens November 1.

A detailed painting depicts a large bird with dark plumage and a slender neck standing on a log near a waterway. In the background, another smaller bird with white feathers is seen beside tall grasses. The scene is set in a tranquil wetland.

Receive a Free Audubon Print

Visit the Shop at the Collection to receive a free John James Audubon print with any purchase of $25 or more! Choose among several gorgeous illustrations from John James Audubon's landmark work, The Birds of America, printed on archival paper. This offer may only be redeemed in-store during the event, while supplies last. As always, members receive a 10% discount off all Shop purchases.

Blue Crane from The Birds of America, 1861, by John James Audubon. HNOC, acquisition made possible by the Laussat Society, 2016.0305.1

How to Register

This event is available to HNOC members only. To register:

Follow the RSVP linkOpens in new tab
Login to your HNOC account (must have an active membership)
Add tickets to your cart (number depends on membership level)
Finish checkout and enjoy the event

If you have questions or are unable to find your account information, contact membership@hnoc.org or call (504) 598-7172.

Support

This event is made possible with support from New Orleans Auction Galleries.

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Become an HNOC member for as little as $45 and unlock free admission and one complimentary drink at all French Quarter Friday events, while enjoying all the great year-round benefits of HNOC membership.

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