Arts and Entertainment
November 15, 2023
From: Natchitoches Christmas FestivalSchedule 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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