Northwestern State will celebrate the newest members of the Demon football family with its early Signing Day luncheon on Thursday, December 4. The 11:30 a.m. event will be held at Merci Beaucoup in downtown Natchitoches and cost $20 which includes a choice of entrees from a select menu. Head coach Blaine McCorkle will introduce the […]
The NSU School of Creative and Performing Arts’ 37th annual Christmas GALA is a must-see! Take a pick for which show you would like to attend but reserve your seat early! These performances are in high demand and often sell out.
The purpose of this tour is to familiarize visitors with some of the notable people from the area buried in the American Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Natchitoches. Over the […]
The NSU School of Creative and Performing Arts’ 37th annual Christmas GALA is a must-see! Take a pick for which show you would like to attend but reserve your seat early! These performances are in high demand and often sell out.
The event offers a glimpse into how Christmas might have been celebrated in the 18th century, providing a historical perspective on the holiday. Visitors can tour the fort, see demonstrations […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Basketry, file’, beadwork, drums, leatherwork, wood carving and other handmade items will be for sale. Craftspeople are expected from several Louisiana tribes.
American 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 [email protected].
Enjoy free cookies, hot chocolate, and crafts at the historic Texas & Pacific Railway Depot.
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. https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/schedule
Northwestern State University’s annual Makers’ Faire will be Tuesday, Dec. 9-Friday, Dec. 12 in Orville Hanchey Gallery. The Makers’ Faire will feature original art, paintings, pottery, sculpture and crafts created […]
The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated properties in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event will feature docent-led commentaries on the history of each property as well as the unique holiday decorations. Friday and Saturday Christmas Tour of Homes are self-guided walking tours. You may begin at any of the properties listed […]
Marcy Frantom and her sister Penny set off to England armed with family stories, computer lists, and DNA tests to scavenge an ancestral portrait of Frantoms in Europe. Though your mileage may vary, her story could be a blueprint for great family memories and help you understand what makes your family tick. This event is […]
Come help us ensure that no child in Natchitoches Parish goes without a toy this Christmas. We will be accepting your toy and monetary donations at Natchitoches Walmart on Saturday, December 13, 2025. For families wishing to be a recipient, you can sign up a child at the Family Doctors of Natchitoches (615 Bienville St) […]
Experience holiday magic like never before with the Natchitoches Christmas Drone Show — a spectacular blend of technology and tradition that lights up the night sky in a whole new way! Watch in wonder as hundreds of synchronized drones take flight over Cane River Lake, creating breathtaking formations, festive icons, and holiday messages — all […]
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, […]
The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library invite treasure hunters and book lovers to their annual "Season's Readings" Mini Book Sale! With hundreds of books, audiobooks, and movies at just 50¢ each, every visit offers new discoveries as volunteers restock shelves throughout the sale. The sale runs select days from December 15 through January 3 […]
The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library invite treasure hunters and book lovers to their annual "Season's Readings" Mini Book Sale! With hundreds of books, audiobooks, and movies at just 50¢ each, every visit offers new discoveries as volunteers restock shelves throughout the sale. The sale runs select days from December 15 through January 3 […]
The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated properties in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event will feature docent-led commentaries on the history of each property as well as the unique holiday decorations. Friday and Saturday Christmas Tour of Homes are self-guided walking tours. You may begin at any of the properties listed […]
