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  • August 2025

  • Sat 16

    NSU Athletics Fall Kickoff Event

    August 16, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum 800 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Please swing by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum for the NSU Athletics Fall Kickoff Event.  Meet the student-athletes, snap a few pictures, and get […]

  • Fri 29

    Cane River Zydeco Festival

    Featured August 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - August 30, 2025 @ 10:00 pm
    Downtown River Bank Downtown River Bank 780 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457

    Get ready to dance the night away at the 2025 Cane River Zydeco Festival! Join us along the beautiful Cane River for a weekend of high-energy Zydeco music, delicious Louisiana […]

  • Sat 30

    Picnic and Painting with Morgan Lasyone

    August 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Natchitoches Picnic Company

    Sign up links below: Kids Ages 4-10: https://square.link/u/ACSSiSdL Teens Ages 11-17: https://square.link/u/x5k6Hsw6

  • September 2025

  • Fri 5

    2nd Annual Big Foot Festival

    Featured September 5, 2025 - September 6, 2025
    Natchitoches Event Center 750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    The legend is back! Join us in Natchitoches for the 2025 Bigfoot Festival — a weekend full of live music, food, family fun, and maybe even a Bigfoot sighting. Don’t […]

  • Sat 6

    NOMS 3

    September 6, 2025

    Get ready for NOMS 3, the Natchitoches Original Music Showcase, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Taylor Park on St. Denis Street. Presented by Laughing Sam’s Discs, this year’s lineup […]

  • Sat 6

    Renaissance Comes to the Cane

    September 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Join Fort Shire and Natchitoches' own Shire of Loch Bach as we step back in time to the Renaissance Period. This historically accurate Renaissance Faire will aim to demonstrate skills […]

  • Mon 8

    Guest Artist Recital

    September 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Magale Recital Hall 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the […]

  • Fri 19

    Natchitoches Parish Rodeo

    Featured September 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - September 20, 2025 @ 9:00 pm
    Natchitoches Fair Grounds 454 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitohes, LA, United States
  • Fri 19

    Meat Pie Festival

    Featured September 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - September 20, 2025 @ 10:30 pm
    Downtown Natchitoches 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States
  • Tue 23

    “Adoration of Mother Nature and the Ascending Strength of the Earth”

    September 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Magele Recital Hall 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Our opening concert will feature a world premiere of American composer, Dosia McKay’s “Earthrise” (2022). Also on the program, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral Symphony, expressing his profound love […]

  • Wed 24

    Natchitoches Parish Fair

    Featured September 24, 2025 - September 27, 2025
    Natchitoches Fair Grounds 454 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitohes, LA, United States
  • Sat 27

    Youth Fishing Derby

    September 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Natchitoches Fish Hatchery 615 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery will host a free Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a morning of […]

  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    The UA Junior Tour

    October 4, 2025 - November 23, 2025
    Northwestern Hills Golf Course 6604 LA 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    The UA Junior Tour is Coming to Louisiana – Fall 2025 (Shreveport Region)The Under Armour Junior Tour is officially making its way to Louisiana! This exciting tour is open to […]

  • Sat 4

    Free Painting Workshop

    October 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Oakland Plantation 4386 Highway 494, Natchez, LA, United States

    Join us at Cane River Creole National Historical Park for a free painting workshop with professional artist Kelly Jackson on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Oakland Plantation. Reservations […]

  • Thu 9

    99th Annual Christmas Festival

    Featured October 9, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sat 11

    Farmers Market

    Featured October 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Farmers Market
    Downtown Riverbank 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Start your Saturday the local way! Join us at the Natchitoches Farmers Market from 8 AM to 1 PM along the beautiful riverbank — fresh produce, handmade goods, and community […]

  • Fri 17

    Community Shred Service – NPL PR

    October 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Natchitoches Parish Library 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La

    Community Shred Service Save the Date Friday, October 17 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Paper only. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. Businesses are welcome; individuals have a priority line. Not a drop-off service — participants must remain until all items are shredded. Location: Natchitoches Parish Library – Main Branch […]

  • Sat 18

    Farmers Market

    Featured October 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Farmers Market
    Downtown Riverbank 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Start your Saturday the local way! Join us at the Natchitoches Farmers Market from 8 AM to 1 PM along the beautiful riverbank — fresh produce, handmade goods, and community […]

  • Sat 18

    Sandbox Archaeology

    Featured October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

    To celebrate Louisiana Archaeology Month, join Fort staff as we simulate an archaeology site. Using modern materials, we will show you the basics of sieving through a sandbox for treasures! […]

  • Sat 18

    Kids on the El Camino Real

    Featured October 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Fort St. Jean Baptiste 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Looking to earn a new Junior Ranger Badge? Join Fort staff as we showcase the stops along the El Camino and bring you the chance for your child to become […]

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