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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Cane at Fort St John Baptiste
DESCRIPTION:The event offers a glimpse into how Christmas might have been celebrated in the 18th century\, providing a historical perspective on the holiday.\nVisitors can tour the fort\, see demonstrations of 18th-century life\, and potentially witness reenactments of colonial Christmas traditions.\nThis event is one of the many activities and attractions that make up the six-week Natchitoches Christmas Festival.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/christmas-on-the-cane-at-fort-st-john-baptiste/
LOCATION:Fort St. Jean Baptiste\, 155 Jefferson St.\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe Market
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe Market is held downtown Natchitoches on 2nd Street at City Bank & Trust parking lot during the annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Mistletoe Market is sponsored by Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches\, La.\nAll proceeds go to the WRC to help all expecting mothers.\nWe will be accepting applications starting July 1\, 2025\nwrcnatchitoches.org\nVendor applications will begin July 1st. Registrations completed through wrcnatchitoches.org will be the ONLY registrations honored. Any third-party requests should be considered a scam and will not be fulfilled.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/mistletoe-market/
LOCATION:City Bank Parking Lot\, 146 St. Denis Street\, Natchitoches\, La\, 71457
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SUMMARY:99th Annual Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for December 6th as we celebrate the 99th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival in historic downtown Natchitoches. This beloved event features a full day of live entertainment\, food vendors\, a festive parade\, and a spectacular fireworks show over Cane River Lake. \nFor nearly a century\, this celebration has brought families and visitors together to experience the magic\, lights\, and charm that define the holiday season in Louisiana’s oldest city.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/99th-annual-christmas-festival-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Natchitoches\, 780 Front St.\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Art & Culture,Community,Family Friendly,Featured,Festivals,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:American Indian Crafts Day
DESCRIPTION:Craftspeople from throughout the region will display\, demonstrate and sell their arts and crafts at the Annual American Indian Crafts Day at Northwestern State University on Saturday\, Dec. 6. Crafts Day is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Williamson Museum in Room 208 of Kyser Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The event is held each year on the same day as the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. \nBasketry\, file’\, beadwork\, drums\, leatherwork\, wood carving and other handmade items will be for sale. Craftspeople are expected from several Louisiana tribes. \nAmerican Indian Crafts Day is sponsored by the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs\, the American Indian Studies Program\, the Williamson Museum and the Native American Student Association. For more information\, contact Dr. Pete Gregory at gregoryh@nsula.edu.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/american-indian-crafts-day/
LOCATION:Northwestern State University\, 175 Sam Sibley Dr.
CATEGORIES:Featured,NSULA Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free cookies\, hot chocolate\, and crafts at the historic Texas & Pacific Railway Depot.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/holiday-cheer/
LOCATION:Texas & Pacific Railway Depot
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:NSU Christmas Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana’s oldest city. Enjoy our daylong festival filled with music\, entertainment\, arts and crafts\, food vendors\, and our famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake.\n\n\n​https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/schedule
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/nsu-christmas-gala-2/
LOCATION:A.A. Fredericks Auditorium\, 150 Central Ave\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,General,NSULA Events
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