Natchitoches Visitors Bureau

Summer Splash!
2026-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Natchitoches Event Center, 750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, 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 parents, to find out what programs, camps, and opportunities are offered in our area.
For additional information, please call the Main Street office(318) 357-3822

NSULA Men's Home Baseball Game
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Brown-Stroud Field, 210 Central Ave, natchitoches, LA, 71457, 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 perfect way to enjoy college baseball right here in Natchitoches.

“She Loves Me”
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | A.A Fredricks Auditorium, 150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
This will be a collaboration with the NSU Music Theater troop and their director, Dr. Sloane Artis, performing “She Loves Me.” This story from a book by Joe Masteroff inspired a play, 2 films; The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and You’ve Got Mail (1998) and 2 musicals, In the Good Old Summertime (1949) and She Loves Me (premiered on Broadway in 1963 with a revival in 2016). The plot revolves around shop employees Georg and Amalia, who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other’s secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads. Take a pick for which show you would like to attend and reserve your seat by contacting the CAPA office 318-352-4822.

Crawfest 2026
2026-04-25 15:00 - 22:00 | Northwestern State University, 175 Sam Sibley Dr.
The Demon Brothers Booster Club presents Crawfest 2026, featuring crawfish, a live auction, jambalaya, and a silent auction. Special room rates are available.
Tickets are $60 for all-you-can-eat crawfish, or you can buy two for $100. The event takes place following the 2026 Northwestern State Football Delaney Bowl.
Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 3–10 PM for live music under the tent, featuring Paperchase and the Junior Lacrosse Band.
For tickets and sponsorship packages, visit demonbrothers.org.

NSULA Men's Home Baseball Game
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Brown-Stroud Field, 210 Central Ave, natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Catch the action at Brown-Stroud Field as the Northwestern State Demons continue their series against Stephen F. Austin. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s the perfect way to enjoy college baseball right here in Natchitoches.

NSULA Women's Softball Game
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | NSU Lady Demon Diamond, 31°44′40″N 93°05′50″W﻿ / ﻿31.74444°N 93.09722°W, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Catch the action at Lady Demon Diamond as the Northwestern State Lady Demons wrap up their home series against Nicholls. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s a great way to experience college softball right here in Natchitoches.

Little Eva Pecan Company Annual Spring Event
2026-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Little Eva’s Pecan Company, 16508 Hwy 1, Cloutierville, LA, 71416, United States
Day full of various artists, fabulous food and desserts, plants and succulents on the beautiful grounds of Little Eva Plantation.
Activities for children planned. Pecan house will be open as well.

Flatbed Rickshaw Flea Market
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Flatbed Rickshaw, 121 Miller Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457
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.

Natchitoches Farmer's Market
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Natchitoches, 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, 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.

Patriot Palooza
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Freedom Life Church, 1530 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Run the Palooza 5K at 8 AM!Talent Show at 5 PM!
Vendors • Great Food • Cornhole Tournament • Family Games • Carnival Fun
Honoring Coach Sam GoodwinWhose influence and heart helped shape our athletic program. A scholarship fund will be introduced in his honor to invest in future generations.
Fun for the Whole Family!
Admission: $5 per person4 & under free

Flying Heart Live
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, 108 Mill Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
LIVE MUSIC NOW EVERY FRIDAY AT 7 PM!
Join us in the beer garden for live music by this week’s Flying Heart Live performer! All ages welcome. Cheers!

NSULA Men's Home Baseball Game
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Brown-Stroud Field, 210 Central Ave, natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Catch the action at Brown-Stroud Field as the Northwestern State Demons open a weekend series against Stephen F. Austin. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s the perfect way to enjoy college baseball right here in Natchitoches.

NSULA Women's Softball Game
2026-04-24 16:00 - 20:00 | NSU Lady Demon Diamond, 31°44′40″N 93°05′50″W﻿ / ﻿31.74444°N 93.09722°W, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Catch the action at Lady Demon Diamond as the Northwestern State Lady Demons host Nicholls in a Southland Conference doubleheader. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s a great way to experience college softball right here in Natchitoches.

Love the Boot Week Community Cleanup
2026-04-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Riverbank Stage, 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us for a community cleanup during Love the Boot Week in partnership with the City of Natchitoches, the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Cane River National Heritage Area and the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce. The cleanup will be on Friday, April 24 and volunteers will meet at noon on the Front Street Riverbank.
This event is open to the public, and participants are welcome to come and go as needed. We encourage community members to drop in, lend a hand, and help celebrate both America’s 250th birthday and Love the Boot Week by beautifying the places where we live, work and play.
In the spirit of community pride and service, this cleanup is also a meaningful way to celebrate America’s 250th year by investing in the beauty and vibrancy of our hometown.

Community Free Shred
2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La, 71457
Protect Your Privacy for Free
The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites residents and businesses across the parish to bring their sensitive documents to Community Shred, a free, full-service shredding event on Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NPL Main Branch, 450 Second St., Natchitoches.
No appointment is needed, participants simply arrive during event hours and remain present until their documents are destroyed on-site. Offered twice each year as a free public service funded entirely by NPL, Community Shred gives parish residents and businesses a fast, secure way to clear out months or even decades worth of accumulated paperwork. An industrial shredding truck handles all destruction on location, and participants are required to remain present throughout the process to guarantee their data privacy. Individual patrons receive priority access through a separate line to ensure prompt service.

33rd Annual Pow Wow
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25
Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb presents
33rd Annual Pow Wow
April 23–25, 2026
Choctaw Apache Tribal Grounds
217 Gene Knight Road
Noble, LA 71462
This is a drug and alcohol free event.
Event Details
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Open for vendors (after contact with Chooch Laroux)
Native Mass at St. Ann’s: 6:00 PM
Cover Dish Social after Mass
Friday, April 24, 2026
Vendor Set Up: 7:00 AM
School Children Arrive: 9:00 AM
Demonstrations Begin: 10:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM
Mini Pow Wow/Dance Exhibition: 12:00 PM
Schools Board Buses: 2:00 PM
Gourd Dance: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Vendors Open: 9:00 AM
Gourd Dance: 11:00 AM
Grand Entry: 1:00 PM
Head Little Boy Special: 2:30 PM
Intertribal Dancing: 4:00 PM
Supper Break: 5:00 PM
Special Contest: 6:00 PM
Grand Entry: 7:00 PM
Intertribal Dancing: 8:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies: 9:00 PM
Master of Ceremonies: Tim Talichief
Arena Director: Bill Takeshorse
Head Gourd: Jo Jo Sweeney
Head Man: Scott Henninger
Head Lady: Haley Lewis
Head Little Man: Jaxon Rivers
Head Little Lady: Mya Ferguson
Host Drum: Enemy Horse
Contact Information
Jake Rivers
Phone: (318) 422-7705
Vendor Information
Chooch Laroux
Phone: (337) 375-7343
Sponsored by the Sabine Parish School Board and Sabine Parish Tourist Commission.
Tiny Tot Competition is sponsored by the Family of Vivian Henninger.

Trivia Night
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Story Brew Coffee Café, 780 Front St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us for a trivia night at StoryBrew Cafe! Enter for a chance to win a free gift card.

NSULA Men's Home Baseball Game
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brown-Stroud Field, 210 Central Ave, natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Catch the action at Brown-Stroud Field as the Northwestern State Demons take on ULM. With a mix of midweek matchups and weekend series, it’s the perfect way to enjoy college baseball right here in Natchitoches.

Literary Lagniappe Book Club
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Natchitoches Picnic Company
As Spring springs forth, let’s read something completely original: a moving story of faith, family, buried secrets, and everyday miracles.
“A young, unmarried Amish woman, attended by the country veterinarian, delivers an enormous baby, and no one in Lakota, Wisconsin, knows what to make of the boy. Raised by his brother on a struggling farm, Gabriel Fisher walks at eight months, communicates with animals, and possesses extraordinary athletic abilities. When his brother dies, Gabriel is taken in by his devout Amish grandparents and, for a time, he disappears into the anonymity of Amish life. But then, aged seventeen and nearly eight feet tall, Gabriel is spotted working in a hayfield by the local football coach, and his life changes forever.
In Life, and Death, and Giants, Gabriel’s remarkable story is told by those whose lives are transformed by Thomas Kennedy, the veterinarian who delivers him and becomes his mentor; Hannah Fisher, Gabriel’s Amish grandmother, who is troubled by deep gaps in her faith; Billy Walton, the salty bar owner and bridge between the Amish and English communities in Lakota; and Trey Beathard, the football coach, who tries to counsel Gabriel as his fame explodes – with consequences that no one could have predicted.”
It’s a story about what happens when the extraordinary meets the quietest, most traditional way of life.

National Library Week
2026-04-19 09:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 | Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La, 71457
National Library Week is April 19–25, and the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is celebrating all week long at the Main Branch with activities, giveaways, and fun for all ages.
Enjoy interactive games like “Judge a Book by Its Cover,” book-themed crafts, a selfie station, and free replacement library cards. Visitors can also stop by for complimentary treats, including cookies (9 AM–12 PM), popcorn (3–5 PM), and cupcakes on Friday.
Join in the fun with daily dress-up themes for a chance to win prizes:

Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Flashback Day
Wednesday: Crazy Socks Day
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Team Day
Saturday: Wear Red

“National Library Week is a special opportunity to celebrate with our community,” said NPL Deputy Director Rosalind Parker. “With activities, snacks, and prizes, it’s a fun way to explore all the library has to offer—free to the public.”
The NPL Main Branch is open Monday–Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
For more information, call 318-357-3280 or visit natlib.org.

Sequins are Forever
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | St. Denis Street, 132 St. Denis St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Come dressed in your favorite sparkles, glitter, sequins and showgirl outfits. And help us celebrate the much anticipated release of Taylor Swift’s, Elizabeth Taylor.

Zumba on the Riverbank
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Riverbank Stage, 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us for a free instructed Zumba class on the Riverbank!

Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Melrose on the Cane, 3533 Highway 119, Melrose, LA, 71452, 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 On The Cane. Enjoy a variety of hand-crafted goods, delicious food, and music. Don’t miss out!

Going to Miss This Navy Life…
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us this Friday for Lunchtime Lagniappe at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

-Friday, April 17, 2026 – 12:15–1:00 p.m. – 800 Front Street, Natchitoches

“Going to miss this Navy life…”
Louisiana Women in WWI & WWII

WWI—and especially WWII—brought lasting change to American society. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Women’s Movement, many of the freedoms we know today trace back to this era.
Join local historian Kevin Shannahan as he shares the stories of Louisiana women whose service shaped both their lives and the world around them.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the FLASH – Friends of La Sports and History Facebook page or call 318-357-2492.

Elizabeth Taylor
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00
St. Denis presents Elizabeth Taylor.
Join us on the evening of April 17 through the morning of April 18 as we celebrate Taylor Swift’s Elizabeth Taylor.
We are creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone spending the night outside in anticipation of Record Store Day.
There will be food and drink vendors, as well as entertainment. Come dressed in your best showgirl style and bring your friendship bracelets.
