Name: Literary Lagniappe Book Club
Start: 2026-05-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Natchitoches Picnic Company

May 2026
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 to expect: High-energy performances, including drum cadences and school music. Caribbean classics like "Limbo" and pop hits from the Steel Band. Brazilian rhythms from the […]
Annual Senior Dance Concert

Featured May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Annual Senior Dance Concert

A.A Fredricks Auditorium 150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, United States

The Northwestern State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present its annual Senior Dance Concert on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Admission is free […]
Young Christians’ Night 2026

Featured May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Timber Ridge Adventure Park 4343 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Young Christians’ Night returns for its second year after making a meaningful impact on students and young believers across Central Louisiana. Hosted at Timber Ridge Adventure Park, the region’s premier […]
Featured May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Meet adoptable rescue dogs! Help us raise money for Natchitoches animals. Live music with “Jenny & Kelli” from 6–8pm! Bonus: 10% of all sales will be donated to FAUNA
Cane River Mini-Golf Classic 2026

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

Dark Woods Adventure Park 4242 University Pkwy., Natchitoches, La

Ready for Round 2? The Cane River Mini Golf Classic is BACK! Join us on Thursday, May 7th, at 5:30pm at Timber Ridge Adventure Park for an exciting evening of competition and fundraising. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! While the competition may be friendly, the impact is powerful. The Cane River […]
Blood Drive

Featured May 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Police Department vs Fire Department Blood Drive | Friday, May 8th | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Blood Mobile at each location Natchitoches Police Department vs Natchitoches Fire Department Who […]
Movie at the Park: Jurassic Park

Featured May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Timber Ridge Adventure Park 4343 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Timber Ridge Adventure Park is excited to present "Movies at the Park", another special outdoor movie night bringing a beloved classic film back to the big screen on May 8th […]
Second Saturday

Featured May 9 Second Saturday

St. Denis Second Saturday in downtown Natchitoches!Live music, local vendors, and downtown shops open throughout the evening.
Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Featured May 9 @ 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, handmade items, and more in the heart of Natchitoches.
Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

Featured May 9 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

Flatbed Rickshaw 121 Miller Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Antiques, vintage China, glassware, and collectables. Open Saturday from 9AM to 2PM Just north of Natchitoches on Hwy 6 at Miller Drive, behind the Floors By Design store.
Playing in the Mud

Featured May 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Playing in the Mud

A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting May 14. The class will be held […]
Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival

Featured May 15 @ 8:00 am - May 16 @ 5:00 pm

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

Set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Natchitoches, the fest blends national headliners with homegrown talent in a celebration of music, food, and family.
14th Annual Run Baby Run

Featured May 16 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Natchitoches Downtown Historic District 780 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Run through the beautiful historic district of Natchitoches the morning of Jazz Fest weekend while supporting the beauty of motherhood!
Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Featured May 16 @ 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, handmade items, and more in the heart of Natchitoches.
Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

Featured May 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

Flatbed Rickshaw 121 Miller Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Antiques, vintage China, glassware, and collectables. Open Saturday from 9AM to 2PM Just north of Natchitoches on Hwy 6 at Miller Drive, behind the Floors By Design store.
City of Lights Crawfish Boil

Featured May 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Natchitoches Fair Grounds 454 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitohes, LA, United States

$30 Entry • 4 & Under Free • Live Entertainment • Kids Corner NPFB Presents the 4th Annual City of Lights Crawfish Boil Cook-Off! Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00 AM […]
NSU Cornhole Club Big Blind Draw Tournament

Featured May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Northwestern State University 175 Sam Sibley Dr.

Big Blind Draw with $5000 minimum payout where all sponsor fees will cover this cost and all entry fees will go towards the Cornhole Club and other NSU organizations. BYOB is allowed. Alcohol is planned to be sold by Flying Heart Brewing & Pub. Non-alcoholic food and beverage will be sold as well.
Timber Ridge Trivia Night

Featured May 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Timber Ridge Adventure Park 4343 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Put your knowledge to the test under the trees at Timber Ridge Adventure Park! Join us for a laid-back, outdoor Trivia Night, where friends, families, and friendly rivals come together for an evening of fun, laughs, and a little competition. From pop culture and history to random facts you didn’t know you knew, each round […]
Literary Lagniappe Book Club

Featured May 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Literary Lagniappe Book Club

Natchitoches Picnic Company

Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, a book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger. Marné is a lifelong reader who collaborates with authors and publishers, reviewing new releases and helping readers discover their next great book or audiobook. You can find her at ReaderByTheWater on Instagram and Facebook. Book: FAMILY OF SPIES by Christine Kuehn Genre: Memoir […]
Literary Lagniappe Book Club

Featured May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Literary Lagniappe Book Club

Natchitoches Picnic Company

Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, a book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger. Marné is a lifelong reader who collaborates with authors and publishers, reviewing new releases and helping readers discover their next great book or audiobook. You can find her at ReaderByTheWater on Instagram and Facebook. Book: FAMILY OF SPIES by Christine Kuehn Genre: Memoir […]

May 2026

NSU Drums Along the River

Annual Senior Dance Concert

Young Christians’ Night 2026

Cane River Mini-Golf Classic 2026

Blood Drive

Movie at the Park: Jurassic Park

Second Saturday

Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

Playing in the Mud

Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival

14th Annual Run Baby Run

Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

City of Lights Crawfish Boil

NSU Cornhole Club Big Blind Draw Tournament

Timber Ridge Trivia Night

Literary Lagniappe Book Club

Literary Lagniappe Book Club

780 Front Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

1-800-259-1714