Natchitoches Visitors Bureau

Tools of the Trade
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort St. Jean Baptiste, 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join park staff as they build a 18th century style workman’s toolbox. The program will also include a discussion of the history of the various tools used to create the toolbox.

2025 NSU Athletics Scholarship Auction
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Natchitoches Event Center, 750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Save the Date!
Our biennial Scholarship Auction is taking place on Saturday, August 23. Cocktail hour begins at 5 PM, and the program starts at 6 PM.
Visit with our student-athletes, walk the purple carpet, bid on auction items in both the silent auction and live auction, and learn more about the immeasurable impact your support has on our student-athletes and the legacy of NSU Athletics!

NSU vs Alcorn State
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | NSU Harry Turpin Stadium, 450 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Cane River Zydeco Festival
2025-08-29 18:00 - 2025-08-30 22:00 | Downtown River Bank, Downtown River Bank 780 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457
Get ready to dance the night away at the 2025 Cane River Zydeco Festival! Join us along the beautiful Cane River for a weekend of high-energy Zydeco music, delicious Louisiana cuisine, vibrant local culture, and fun for the whole family. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Natchitoches come alive — where the music never stops and the good times roll!

Picnic and Painting with Morgan Lasyone
2025-08-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Natchitoches Picnic Company
Sign up links below:
Kids Ages 4-10: https://square.link/u/ACSSiSdL
Teens Ages 11-17: https://square.link/u/x5k6Hsw6

2nd Annual Big Foot Festival
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06 | Natchitoches Event Center, 750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
The legend is back! Join us in Natchitoches for the 2025 Bigfoot Festival — a weekend full of live music, food, family fun, and maybe even a Bigfoot sighting. Don’t miss out on this legendary Louisiana celebration!

American Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-09-05 11:30 - 12:30 | American Cemetery, 201 Second St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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 the region’s people and act as an outdoor museum dedicated to their legacy.Free and open to the public.Weather and staff permitting.Please visit our website or call (318) 357-2492 for more information.

NOMS 3
2025-09-06
Get ready for NOMS 3, the Natchitoches Original Music Showcase, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Taylor Park on St. Denis Street. Presented by Laughing Sam’s Discs, this year’s lineup features The Story is Everything, Marvin Gistarb, Sam Wise, and Saucé.
Live music, original sounds, and a night to remember in downtown Natchitoches.

Renaissance Comes to the Cane
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Fort St. Jean Baptiste, 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join Fort Shire and Natchitoches’ own Shire of Loch Bach as we step back in time to the Renaissance Period. This historically accurate Renaissance Faire will aim to demonstrate skills and trades of the time period.

Wind Symphony Concert
2025-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Directed by the Creative School of Performing Arts at NSULA

Guest Artist Recital
2025-09-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Magale Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/livestream.
McNutt will be accompanied by cellist Paul Christopher, an associate professor of cello at NSU.
The program will include works by Brian Ferneyhough, Ursula Mamlok, Sungji Hong, Elliott Carter and Franco Donatoni.
McNutt is internationally recognized for her performances of innovative contemporary and electroacoustic music. She has premiered countless works and performed in Europe, Asia, and throughout the U.S. Her playing has been described as “commanding” (LA Times),
“fearless and astounding” (Flute Talk), “high-octane” (Musicworks), and “spellbinding” (Computer Music Journal). In addition to her solo CD “pipe wrench,” her recordings are released on the CRI, Centaur, SEAMUS and Parma labels. She founded and directs the Sounds Modern series in Fort Worth, plays chamber music in the Calliope Duo and improvises in a trio.
McNutt is committed to scholarly research, with articles published in “Organised Sound,” “Flutist Quarterly” and “Music Theory Online Journal.” She is on the faculty of the University of North Texas, where she teaches flute, directs the new music ensemble Nova and coordinates the related field in contemporary music performance.

Music Faculty Showcase
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Omojo Percussion Duo Concert
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Second Saturday
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for Second Saturday on September 13th, 10 AM – 5 PM! Enjoy food trucks, vendors, DJ Rowdy Green, and live music by The Superchargers Louisiana. Presented by St. Denis – don’t miss out on a day full of fun, flavor, and local vibes!

Modern In Motion 13 GALA
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 533 Second Street, Natchitoches, La, 71457

CoD Musica Variada
2025-09-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

2025 Right to Life Gala
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Women’s Resource Center, 107 North Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Modern In Motion 13
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 533 Second Street, Natchitoches, La, 71457

Marcos Machado Guest Artist
2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Lunchtime Lagniappe: Cane River With Kacy - Everyday Moments, Lasting Stories
2025-09-19 12:15 - 12:45 | Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Discover Natchitoches in a whole new way with CaneRiverwithKacy! Through photos, posts, and genuine storytelling, Kacy Young has turned everyday moments along Cane River into a space where history feels alive, people are celebrated, and hidden gems shine. Her talk will explore how social media connects generations, inspires young history lovers, and makes even locals say, “I didn’t know that about Natchitoches!”
Kacy Young is a graduate of Northwestern State University who works in heritage tourism, hospitality, and nonprofit media. She manages CaneRiverwithKacy as well as marketing and media for Cane River National Heritage Area and Dark Woods Adventure Park.
This event is free and open to the public. Visitors are welcome to bring their lunch and eat while they listen and learn.
For more information, visit our FLASH Facebook page or call 318-357-2492.

Natchitoches Parish Rodeo
2025-09-19 17:30 - 2025-09-20 21:00 | Natchitoches Fair Grounds, 454 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitohes, LA, 71457, United States

Buckingham Nicks Re-Release Party
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join us Sep. 19 from 6–8 PM at Taylor Park, St. Denis for live performances by Ghostridge, Zach George, JP Verse, Trevor Chalker & more! Celebrate this iconic album with Fleetwood Mac favorites and originals. Presented by NOMS & Laughing Sam’s.

Meat Pie Festival
2025-09-19 18:00 - 2025-09-20 22:30 | Downtown Natchitoches, 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Kiwanis 5k Color Run & Pancake Fest
2025-09-20 07:30 - 11:00
The Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches is hosting its 9th annual Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival. The event will take place at Northwestern State University’s Collin’s Pavilion on September 20th, 2025.At 8 am, 1-mile fun run begins with the overall top 3 getting a placement medal.At 8:45 am, the 5K Color Run kicks off and along the route, there will be volunteers throwing color at those who want to participate. Overall top 3 race winners will receive a placement medal as well as each top 3 in the age groups: 12 & under / 13-15 / 16-19 / 20-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-69 / 70+A full pancake breakfast will be available from 7 am to 11 am. The pancakes will be FREE to all guests. Yep, we said FREE PANCAKES! The breakfast itself will include delicious pancakes, sausage, and your choice of beverage (milk, coffee, apple juice or orange juice).A free Kids Zone will be setup with face painting and bounce houses.This event is the primary fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches, supporting its service budget. Project examples are Terrific Kids program, K-Kids clubs at area elementary schools, Builders Clubs at area middle schools, dry cleaning for school uniforms and coat donation drives, literacy projects, and more.

ArkLaTexOma (ALTO) Fly Tyers 2nd Annual Fly Tying Event
2025-09-20 08:00 - 16:00 | First Baptist Church, 508 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us for the ArkLaTexOma (ALTO) Fly Tyers 2nd Annual Fly Tying Event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches Gym. Doors open at 7 am, with activities running from 8 am to 4 pm. Enjoy free admission, complimentary coffee and donuts, and the chance to learn fly tying and casting from experienced instructors. All are welcome—come be part of this special day of community and craft.

Trivia at Flying Heart
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, 108 Mill Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Trivia is BACK! Join us September 22nd at 6:30 PM and flex those brain muscles for a chance at some great prizes. We can’t wait to see you then!

"Adoration of Mother Nature and the Ascending Strength of the Earth"
2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Magele Recital Hall, 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Our opening concert will feature a world premiere of American composer, Dosia McKay’s “Earthrise” (2022). Also on the program, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral Symphony, expressing his profound love of nature, and Telemann’s trip down the Elbe River through Hamburg, Germany with his “Water Music.”
