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  • May 2026

  • Thu 14

    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 […]

  • Fri 15

    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.

  • Sat 16

    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!

  • Sat 16

    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.

  • Sat 16

    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.

  • Sat 16

    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 […]

  • Sat 16

    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.

  • Sat 16

    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 […]

  • Tue 19

    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 […]

  • Tue 19

    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 […]

  • Wed 20

    NSU Freshman Connection

    Featured May 20 - May 21 NSU Freshman Connection
    Northwestern State University 175 Sam Sibley Dr.

    Freshman Connection at Northwestern State University is a one-day or overnight orientation to ease your college transition, connect you with resources, meet faculty and students, register for classes, and prepare you to thrive.

  • Thu 21

    Gather Up in the Garden

    Featured May 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    NHF PRESENTS Gather in the Garden For Cocktails Join us for an evening of flowers & friends $25 Ticket includes: Hors d’oeuvres, Frozen Lavender Lemonade, Floral Demonstration, Bayou Petals Flower Truck, Flowers available to purchase, Cash bar: Beer & Wine, and a Silent Auction. The Home of Bill & Nancy Rutledge - 244 Kayla Drive

  • Thu 21

    Playing in the Mud

    Featured May 21 @ 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 on Thursdays from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through June 25 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. The fee is $150 plus a […]

  • Fri 22

    Restoring Our Languages

    Featured May 22 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
    Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum 800 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Abigail Boykin and Margaret Fegan share their work with the Choctaw-Apache of Ebarb to revitalize two heritage languages: Adaeseño (Sabine River Spanish) and the western Mobilian Trade Jargon (Yama). Led by the Ho Minti Society, this effort supports community members in northwest Louisiana and beyond as they reconnect with their linguistic heritage. This event is […]

  • Sat 23

    Natchitoches Farmer’s Market

    Featured May 23 @ 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.

  • Sat 23

    Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market

    Featured May 23 @ 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.

  • Sat 23

    Book Signing with Lawrence Irchirl

    Featured May 23 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Natchitoches Parish Library 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La

    Natchitoches Parish Library will be hosting a local author Lawrence Irchirl! Mr. Irchirl will have copies of his book to sign here at the Library. The Natchitoches Parish Library has Poetic Peace available for patrons to borrow. Instagram: @poetic.therapy7 TikTok: @poetic.therapy7 YouTube Channel: @poetic.therapy

  • Sun 24

    Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    Featured May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    We want you to join us by land or river! A Dedication to All Who Served by Patrick Harris Front St. at the River Basin Pavilion Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend from 1–4pm & 6–9pm. Sponsored by the Loft

  • Sun 24

    Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    Featured May 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    We want you to join us by land or river! A Dedication to All Who Served by Patrick Harris Front St. at the River Basin Pavilion Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend from 1–4pm & 6–9pm. Sponsored by the Loft

  • Wed 27

    NSU Freshman Connection

    Featured May 27 NSU Freshman Connection
    Northwestern State University 175 Sam Sibley Dr.

    Freshman Connection at Northwestern State University is a one-day or overnight orientation to ease your college transition, connect you with resources, meet faculty and students, register for classes, and prepare you to thrive.

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