Please join us as Kevin Shannahan talks about life in North Central Louisiana during World War I. Kevin Shanahan has been a resident of Natchitoches since 1994. A former Air Force officer, he taught for four years in Red River Parish with the Troops to Teachers program and is a recently retired state employee. Kevin […]
5:00pm: Cocktails and appetizers provided by FLASH. Craft beer donated by Flying Tiger Brewery. 5:30pm: Please join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum as entrepreneur, author, and photographer Jesse Poole releases his latest book “Beyond the Shadows of the Cane River”. This deeply personal memoir reflects on grief, […]
Join the community of Natchitoches for the 2025 Spring Market! See local products and produce while participating in the fun activities listed below. Montage of Pictures & Video from the Season on Display at Kid's Club Table - 9 am to 11 am National Farmer's Market Week Observed - 9 am to 11 am 2025 […]
Get ready for a day of delicious food, family fun, and live music featuring Keith Frank!Kids 12 & under get in FREE! Food trucks, vendors, and a whole lot of zydeco energy! For tickets and info, visit kuratorsla.com or call 318-507-9494.Don’t miss this summer celebration! #ZydecoFestival #KeithFrankLive #NatchitochesEvents
General admission is free Also giving away school supplies while they last 10 am - 5 pm
The 3rd Annual Zydeco Food Truck Festival will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 12 p.m. – 12 A.m. at the Natchitoches Fairgrounds. This event will draw thousands from Natchitoches Parish and surrounding cities to hear an awesome musical lineup featuring well-known Zydeco musicians and local bands. But, the best part is the food! […]
Explore STEAM like never before!
Sign up only! For kids ages 8-12. Children must be accompanied by an older adult.
Explore STEAM like never before!
Explore STEAM like never before!
A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting June 12. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through July 17 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. The fee is $150 plus a […]
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 years, planters, businessman, politicians, and educators have all made their mark on Natchitoches and the surrounding area. The markers in the cemetery tell stories of […]
Please join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum as Natchitoches high school football coaches, Lawrence Seawood, Brad Laird, Kedrin Seastrunk and NSU coach Blain McCorkle discuss the upcoming schedule and share their projections for the 2025 season. Come by for a chance to meeting the coaches and players […]
Join the staff at the Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site for an experiment with bousillage as a sculpting medium.
Conservation event to raise money for turkey conservation and research. This event will be a banquet with raffles, drinks, food and a live auction.
Natchitoches may not be typical of how a rural French community adapted to the influx of Americans after the Louisiana Purchase. Its position on the frontier and the early presence of three American institutions - a military fort, an Indian agency, and a federal trading post - makes it unique. During this period, Natchitoches was […]
Please swing by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum for the NSU Athletics Fall Kickoff Event. Meet the student-athletes, snap a few pictures, and get […]
Unlock your artistic expression at our Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery! Join us for an inspiring evening as we explore the enchanting impressionist style of Monet, painting the tranquil scene of a Japanese bridge. All materials are provided, so simply bring your imagination and creativity! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:30 […]
