Outdoors

Name: NSU Drums Along the River
Start: 2026-05-02T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Downtown River Bank

January 2026
Christmas Firework Show

Featured January 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Christmas Firework Show

Natchitoches Riverbank 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join us in historic downtown Natchitoches for an unforgettable night as the skies come alive with a dazzling display of fireworks over beautiful Cane River Lake. Set against the backdrop of our charming brick streets and centuries-old architecture, the Natchitoches Fireworks Show is a celebration that brings together locals and visitors alike for a magical, […]
Krewe of Excellence Parade

Featured January 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Line up 10am Parade begins 12pm *Leaving NSU Campus, via Jefferson Street *Traveling to Front Street, turning by LSHOF Museum on to 2nd Street, ending at NSU’s main entrance.
King Cakes & Cocktails

Featured January 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Prud'homme-Rouquier House 446 Rue Jefferson, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Laissez les bon temps rouler with the Service League of Natchitoches at King Cakes & Cocktails! Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with delicious king cake tastings, festive cocktails, and a lively evening at the historic Prud'homme-Roquier House. Enjoy music, dancing, and a joyful atmosphere perfect for kicking off Carnival season in style!
February 2026
Flying Heart Live with Hagan Laborde

Featured February 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Flying Heart Brewing & Pub 108 Mill Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join us at 7 p.m. in the beer garden for live music by this week's Flying Heart Live performer! All ages welcome. Cheers!
Cloutierville Mardi Gras Parade

Featured February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Downtown Cloutierville Hwy. 1, Cloutierville, LA, United States

Food trucks and parade
NOMS

Featured February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Enjoy NOMS 7 at Taylor Park with live original music, local vendors, and downtown shops open throughout the evening.Feb. 7 at 6 PM.
Second Saturday

Featured February 14 Second Saturday

St. Denis Second Saturday in downtown Natchitoches!Live music, local vendors, and downtown shops open throughout the evening.
Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade

Featured February 15 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Natchitoches Downtown Riverbank 780 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join us for the Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade in downtown Natchitoches.Sunday, February 15 at 3 PM, starting at BOM Bank.Prizes awarded for best dressed pets, children’s costumes, […]
March 2026
Second Saturday

Featured March 14 Second Saturday

St. Denis Second Saturday in downtown Natchitoches!Live music, local vendors, and downtown shops open throughout the evening.
Steel Magnolia Run

Featured March 21 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Historical Downtown Natchitoches River Bank 626 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Grab your running shoes and join us for a great event benefiting the NRMC Cancer Center. Walk, run, jog..it is up to you! The event host a 1 Mile Walk/Run […]
April 2026
Family Picnic in the Park

Featured April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Natchitoches City Park 401 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join us for food, entertainment, yard games, and more!
Second Saturday

Featured April 11 Second Saturday

St. Denis Second Saturday in downtown Natchitoches!Live music, local vendors, and downtown shops open throughout the evening.
Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival

Featured April 18 - April 19 Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival

Melrose on the Cane 3533 Highway 119, Melrose, LA, United States

Are you ready for a weekend of fun and creativity? Come join us at the 52nd Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival on April 18th & 19th, 2026 at Melrose […]
Zumba on the Riverbank

Featured April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Riverbank Stage 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Join us for a free instructed Zumba class on the Riverbank!
Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Featured April 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Downtown Natchitoches 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 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, […]
NSULA Men’s Home Baseball Game

Featured April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brown-Stroud Field 210 Central Ave, natchitoches, LA, United States

Catch the action at Brown-Stroud Field as the Northwestern State Demons wrap up their series against Stephen F. Austin. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s the […]
Summer Splash!

Featured April 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Natchitoches Event Center 750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Looking for fun activities to keep your child active and entertained during the upcoming summer months? Be sure to stop by Summer Splash, a free informational fair for children and […]
May 2026
Sale on the Trail

Featured May 1 - May 2

The sale stretches for over 100 miles along the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, specifically along Louisiana Highway 6 in Natchitoches and Texas Highway 21 […]
Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Featured May 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Downtown Natchitoches 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 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, […]
NSU Drums Along the River

Featured May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Downtown River Bank Downtown River Bank 780 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457

What it is: A free, open-to-the-public percussion concert by Northwestern State University's music programs. Features the NSU Drumline (Spirit of Northwestern), Steel PanDEMONium, and the Brazilian Samba Batucada Band. What […]

Outdoors

January 2026

Christmas Firework Show

Krewe of Excellence Parade

King Cakes & Cocktails

February 2026

Flying Heart Live with Hagan Laborde

Cloutierville Mardi Gras Parade

NOMS

Second Saturday

Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade

March 2026

Second Saturday

Steel Magnolia Run

April 2026

Family Picnic in the Park

Second Saturday

Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival

Zumba on the Riverbank

Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

NSULA Men’s Home Baseball Game

Summer Splash!

May 2026

Sale on the Trail

Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

NSU Drums Along the River

780 Front Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

1-800-259-1714