Schedule of Events:

Saturday, November 18, 2023

*Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are FREE

10:00am-9:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

10:00am-4:00pm  -  Cookies with Santa $ (Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st)

4:30pm-9:00pm  - “Turn on the Holidays!” – Join us for the official start to the Natchitoches Christmas season. This event features musical entertainment and fireworks!

4:00pm-7:00pm  -  Holiday Open House – Historic District Business Association
Shops Open Late

7:00pm -  Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

4:30pm - Kelli Roberts Band

7:15pm - Louisiana Red

Sunday, November 19, 2023

4:00pm-8:30pm  -  Light the Way 5K (natchitocheschamber.com/run)

Friday, November 24, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

5:30pm-8:30pm  -  Entertainment

Saturday, November 25, 2023

*Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are FREE

9:00am-4:30pm  -  Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Mall
Natchitoches Events Center | FREE

10:00am-9:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

7:00pm  -  Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

4:30pm -  The LaCour Trio

7:15pm -  Amanda Shaw

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

7:00pm-8:30pm  - Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

Thursday, November 30, 2023

7:00pm-8:30pm  - Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

Friday, December 1, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

6:00-8:00pm  -  Live Music - Jenny & Kelli

7:00pm-8:15pm  - Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

9:00pm-10:00pm  - Northwestern State University Christmas Gala

Saturday, December 2, 2023

*Festival Area - $10 admission beginning at 6am. Ages 6 and under are FREE

7:00am - 7:00pm  -  Mistletoe Market (City Bank parking lots on Second Street)

1:00pm  -  Festival of Lights Parade

6:00pm  -  Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

2:30pm - Pete & Paul Band

5:00pm - Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

7:30pm -Lessons & Carols: The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church featuring the NSU University Chorus

Thursday, December 7, 2023

5:00pm-8:00pm  -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

6:00pm -Lessons & Carols: Trinity Episcopal Church featuring the Trinity Episcopal Choir & Guests

Friday, December 8, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm  - Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

5:00pm-8:00pm  -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

6:00pm  -  Gospel Night on the Riverbank Stage

Saturday, December 9, 2023

*Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are FREE

10:00am-4:00pm  -  Cookies with Santa $ ( Tickets on sale Nov. 1st)

10:00am-9:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

1:00pm-4:00pm  -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

5:00pm  -  Lighted Boat Parade

7:00pm  -  Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

4:30pm  - Mike McKenzie Band

7:15pm  -  Rockin' Doopsie

Thursday, December 14, 2023

5:00pm-8:00pm  -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

Friday, December 15, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

4:00pm-9:00pm - Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

6:00pm - Gospel Night on the Riverbank

5:00pm - 8:00pm -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

Saturday, December 16, 2023

*Downtown Riverbank $10 admission after 1pm, ages 6 and under are FREE

10:00am-9:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

1:00pm-4:00pm  -  Christmas Tour of Homes - (www.nhfla.com)

7:00pm  - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

4:30pm  -  Louisiana Sidemen

7:15pm - Nashville South

Friday, December 22, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

3:00pm-9:00pm  - Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

6:00pm-8:00pm  - Entertainment

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

10:00am-6:00pm  -  Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank

7:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Music on the Riverbank Stage

4:30pm - Becky & the ShuffleKings

7:15pm - Chase Tyler

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

6:00pm-8:00pm - Live Entertainment - Cane River Soul

8:00pm - Fireworks over Cane River Lake

Sunday, December 31, 2023

No Fireworks - Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank

Santa Claus House, December 3rd - 23rd

6:00pm - 8:30pm | FREE (Saturday visits will require an armband for Riverbank access)

Visit with Santa in his house on the South end of the Downtown Riverbank

Date: November 18th, 2023 - January 6th, 2024

Location: Natchitoches Christmas - 781 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457

Armbands are $10. Children 6 and under are free and do not require an armband.

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