Natchitoches Visitors Bureau

National Library Week
2026-04-19 09:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La, 71457
National Library Week is April 19–25, and the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is celebrating all week long at the Main Branch with activities, giveaways, and fun for all ages.
Enjoy interactive games like “Judge a Book by Its Cover,” book-themed crafts, a selfie station, and free replacement library cards. Visitors can also stop by for complimentary treats, including cookies (9 AM–12 PM), popcorn (3–5 PM), and cupcakes on Friday.
Join in the fun with daily dress-up themes for a chance to win prizes:

Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Flashback Day
Wednesday: Crazy Socks Day
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Team Day
Saturday: Wear Red

“National Library Week is a special opportunity to celebrate with our community,” said NPL Deputy Director Rosalind Parker. “With activities, snacks, and prizes, it’s a fun way to explore all the library has to offer—free to the public.”
The NPL Main Branch is open Monday–Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
For more information, call 318-357-3280 or visit natlib.org.

Natchitoches Farmer's Market
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Natchitoches, 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
The Natchitoches Farmers Market returns April 25 through July 25, bringing fresh, local goods to downtown every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Spend your morning shopping seasonal produce, handmade items, and more in the heart of Natchitoches.

“She Loves Me”
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | A.A Fredricks Auditorium, 150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
This will be a collaboration with the NSU Music Theater troop and their director, Dr. Sloane Artis, performing “She Loves Me.” This story from a book by Joe Masteroff inspired a play, 2 films; The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and You’ve Got Mail (1998) and 2 musicals, In the Good Old Summertime (1949) and She Loves Me (premiered on Broadway in 1963 with a revival in 2016). The plot revolves around shop employees Georg and Amalia, who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other’s secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads. Take a pick for which show you would like to attend and reserve your seat by contacting the CAPA office 318-352-4822.
