Name: NSU Christmas GALA
Start: 2025-12-04T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-04T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Magele Recital Hall

November 2025
Historic Preservation Talk

Featured November 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Northwestern State University 175 Sam Sibley Dr.

Architect Guy Carwile will lead a discussion about the Melrose-Ghana House, the Badin-Roque House and the Murphy Trading House. Carwile is the Ken Hollis Endowed Professor of Architecture at Louisiana Tech and Architect Emeritus for the state of Louisiana. His discussion will include his updated documentation drawings of the rare 18th century Murphy Trading House. The historic […]
NSU vs SFA

Featured November 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NSU Harry Turpin Stadium 450 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, United States
Merry Motion Picture

Featured November 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

The Natchitoches Parish Library is partnering with the City of Natchitoches to bring families together for a free holiday movie night on Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM at the Riverbank Stage. We will be screening Arthur Christmas, and the Friends of NPL will provide complimentary concessions for a wonderful evening of community celebration.
NSULA Women’s Basketball

Featured November 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm NSULA Women’s Basketball

Prather Coliseum 220 S Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA, United States

Home game for the Lady Demons at the Prather Coliseum.
Cookies with Santa

Featured November 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cookies with Santa

Natchitoches Riverbank 103 rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, United States
2025 Fun Run for Lydia

Featured November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Northwestern State University 175 Sam Sibley Dr.

Join us for a vibrant day at the 2025 Fun Run for Lydia on November 22, benefiting Cure Sanfilippo Foundation. This colorful event welcomes participants of all ages to walk, jog, or dance through showers of safe color powder. All proceeds benefit the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, so come have fun and make a difference in […]
The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management

Featured November 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Natchitoches Parish Library 450 Second St., Natchitoches, La

Dr. Monte' Demars, a Natchitoches native, will be at NPL from 11 AM to 3 PM on November 22 for a book signing and conversation about his latest work, "The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management." This is a chance for area teachers and administrators to connect directly with Dr. Demars about practical strategies they can […]
Turn on the Holidays Ceremony

November 22, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Named after a Native American tribe, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish ) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Since 1927, we are home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country. Starting as a one-day festival, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival has evolved into a six-week long Christmas Season. The Christmas […]
Christmas Drone Show

Featured November 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Drone Show

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

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 […]
Christmas Firework Show

Featured November 22, 2025 @ 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, […]
Light the Way 5k

November 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

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

This night-time race will be entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights! Route starts in front of the riverbank stage, runs south past Santa Clause Lane, turns west on Amulet, north on 2nd Street, and east on Lafayette which will run back down to the riverbank. 1 of these laps will be the Fun […]
21st Annual Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts Show

Featured November 29, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

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.
Fleur De Lis Christmas Craft Market

November 29, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

Applications are now available for the 2025 Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market to be held on Saturday, November 29 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. This is a one day, indoor, handmade only event, now in its 21st year.
NSULA Men’s Basketball

Featured November 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm NSULA Men’s Basketball

Prather Coliseum 220 S Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA, United States

NSULA Demon's home basketball games at Prather Coliseum.
Christmas Drone Show

Featured November 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Drone Show

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

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 […]
Christmas Firework Show

Featured November 29, 2025 @ 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, […]
December 2025
17th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert

Featured December 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum 800 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States

The 17th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The concert is a benefit for Cane River Children’s Services. The concert is free and open to the public, […]
NSU Christmas GALA

Featured December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NSU Christmas GALA

Magele Recital Hall 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, United States

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 […]
NSU Hosts Signing Day Lunch

Featured December 4, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Merci Beacoup 127 Church St, Natchitoches, LA, United States

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 […]
NSU Christmas GALA

Featured December 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NSU Christmas GALA

Magele Recital Hall 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, United States

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 […]

November 2025

Historic Preservation Talk

NSU vs SFA

Merry Motion Picture

NSULA Women’s Basketball

Cookies with Santa

2025 Fun Run for Lydia

The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management

Turn on the Holidays Ceremony

Christmas Drone Show

Christmas Firework Show

Light the Way 5k

21st Annual Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts Show

Fleur De Lis Christmas Craft Market

NSULA Men’s Basketball

Christmas Drone Show

Christmas Firework Show

December 2025

17th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert

NSU Christmas GALA

NSU Hosts Signing Day Lunch

NSU Christmas GALA

780 Front Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

1-800-259-1714