Natchitoches Tourism

01/03/2025

Looking for something fun to do in Natchitoches this month?

From basketball games to Natchitoches history there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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Check out the awesome events our Chamber members are hosting this month on our website event calendar at GoNatchitoches.com or download the Go Natchitoches app for a full list of upcoming events in the area.

If you would like to see your event listed on the Go Natchitoches app or on our website event calendar, reach out to [email protected] with more information.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We can't wait to see what's in store for 2025!
#2025

12/30/2024

Enjoy your New Year with good food, drinks, and company! These restaurants will be open on the 31st and the 1st to ensure you are full this New Year's.🍕🍔🍣

12/28/2024

We will be having our firework show ☔️ or ☀️! Please be safe and extra cautious on the roads today.

12/27/2024

Congratulations to this year's Go Natchitoches Awards: A Showcase in Excellence nominees! You are a large part of what makes the Parish of Natchitoches a thriving business community!

Voting for the Go Natchitoches Awards, which will determine the top three finalist in each category, is currently open at bit.ly/Go_Natchitoches_Award_Voting! You can vote multiple times a day, across multiple devices. Voting will end on Tuesday, December 30th.

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The following are Excellence in Start-Up Development nominees for the 2024 year:
- Dark Woods Outfitters (Kayak Kiosks)
- Good Day Farm Dispensary Natchitoches
- IHS Group
- Patio Cantina & Grill
- Prep Fitness
- Riverside Reserve
- Take Five Driving Academy

The following are Excellence in Non-Profit nominees for the 2024 year:
- Ben D. Johnson Educational Center
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Natchitoches
- Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana
- Cane River Food Pantry
- CASA of Central Louisiana
- Demons Unlimited Foundation
- Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches
- Mind Over Matters
- Natchitoches Historic Foundation
- Natchitoches Lions Club
- NSU Foundation
- Prudhomme-Rouquier Foundation
- Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store
- Service League of Natchitoches
- The Coach De Foundation
- Voices 4 Autism
- Women's Resource Center

The following are Excellence in Online Presence nominees for the 2024 year:
- All Hours Fitness
- Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting
- Cane River National Heritage Area
- Dark Woods Adventure Park
- Engage Federal Credit Union
- Jena Choctaw Pines Casino
- Lang Orthodontics
- Magnolia Spa Wellness & Boutique
- Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Natchitoches Picnic Company
- Northwestern State University
- NSULA WRAC
- Poole Media Company
- Prep Fitness
- Repair Tech Services
- 32 Degrees Cryo Studio & Med Spa

The following are Excellence in Health & Wellness nominees for the 2024 year:
- All Hours Fitness
- Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting
- ChiroCare
- Magnolia Spa Wellness & Boutique
- Mind Over Matters
- Natty Southern Nutrition
- Premier Fitness & Athletics
- Prep Fitness
- Trinity Integrated Health & Wellness

The following are Excellence in Medical Services nominees for the 2024 year:
- Bayou Healthcare Consulting
- Behavioral Specialists of Louisiana
- Cade's Pharmacy
- Dean Dermatology & Wellness
- Family Doctors of Natchitoches
- Good Day Farm Dispensary Natchitoches
- Guidroz Physical Therapy
- Hand in Hand Hospice Care
- Hospice of Natchitoches
- Jeter Therapy Group
- Louisiana Eye & Laser Center
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
- Matta Medical Clinic
- Moreau Physical Therapy
- Natchitoches Community Care Center
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
- C. Scott Godfrey DDS

The following are Excellence in Food & Beverage nominees for the 2024 year:
- Cane River Commissary
- Chick-fil-A
- El Nopal Mexican Grill
- Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
- French Market Express
- Legacy Cafe'
- The Landing "Loft at 5:30"
- Mariner's Riverfront Restaurant
- Merci Beaucoup Restaurant
- Natchitoches Picnic Company
- Natty Southern Nutrition
- Nicky's Mexican Restaurant
- Onyx Wine & Cigar Lounge
- Patio Cantina & Grill
- Peggy's Homemade Pizza
- Raising Cane's
- Riverside Reserve
- Sweetie's Bar-B-Q
- StoryBrew Coffee Cafe
- T-Johnny's on the River
- The Cupcake Fairy
- Trail Boss Steakhouse

The following are Excellence in Entertainment nominees for the 2024 year:
- Cane River Commissary
- Cenla VR Game Truck Rental
- Dazzle Dance Center
- Elite Cheer-Nastics
- Jena Choctaw Pines Casino
- Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery
- NSU Creative & Performing Arts Department
- Parkway Cinema
- Renee's Dance Studio
- Sabine Speedway

The following are Excellence in Professional Services nominees for the 2024 year:
- Archie's Paint & Body Shop
- Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting
- Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Rhodes Realty
- Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home
- BOM Bank
- Cane River Veterinary Clinic
- City Bank & Trust Company
- Dean Dermatology & Wellness
- Engage Federal Credit Union
- Eternal Peace Funeral Home
- Glo Beauty Company
- Hahn Roofing
- IHS Group
- iORGANIZE
- J&J Exterminating Company of Natchitoches
- Kajun Jeanie Wax Studio
- Law Offices of Howard E. Conday, Jr.
- Legacy Construction
- Magnolia Spa Wellness & Boutique
- NSU Campus Police
- Pierce Waterfront Construction
- Repair Tech Services
- Re/MAX Real Estate Professional
- Rhodes Properties & Development
- Regional Construction
- Studio 318
- TEJ Agency
- The Harrington Law Firm
- Touch of Grace Services
- Universal Techs
- Well Dunn Productions
- Women's Resource Center

The following are Excellence in Public Services nominees for the 2024 year:
- City of Natchitoches Public Works
- Housing Authority of Natchitoches
- Natchitoches Exterior
- Natchitoches Fire Department
- Natchitoches Parish District Attorney's Office
- Natchitoches Parish Library
- Pelican Broadband

The following are Excellence in Lodging nominees for the 2024 year:
- Andrew Morris House
- Cedars House of Natchitoches
- Chateau Saint Denis
- Church Street Inn
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Natchitoches
- Samuel Guy House
- The Nakatosh House
- The Williams House

The following are Excellence in Retail nominees for the 2024 year:
- Ashley Outlet
- Cane River Kitchenware
- Goldman Tractor Company
- Ivan Smith Furniture & Appliances
- Little Eva Pecan Company
- Louisiana Purchase
- Mystical Magnolia
- NRMC Gift Shop
- Olivier Woodworks
- Patrick Miller Tractor
- Posey's Sports Center
- Pretty in Pink Boutique
- Rush Greek Gifts - Natchitoches
- Simply Chic Boutique
- Smoothie King
- Super 1 Foods
- The Hall Tree
- Tres Bien Antiques

The following are Excellence in Financial Services nominees for the 2024 year:
- BOM Bank
- Edward Jones: Wil Adams & Shawn Daily
- First Federal Bank of Louisiana
- Hancock Whitney
- IHS Group
- Tower Loan of Natchitoches

The following are Excellence in Manufacturing nominees for the 2024 year:
- Alliance Compressors
- Arq
- Boise Cascade
- Lott Oil Company
- Magnolia Steel & Supply
- Walsh Timber Company
- West Fraser

12/26/2024

FREE ADMISSION🤩

Free Friday Festivities in Natchitoches, Louisiana—make your plans today!

Enjoy another festive Friday with FREE admission to the Downtown Riverbank! Bring the family for the Holiday Kids Fest and live entertainment.

Christmas lights come on at dusk and remain through the evening (through January 6, 2025).

Friday’s Lineup:
- 3-9pm: Holiday Kids Fest (rides require individual ticket purchase per ride)
- 6-8pm: Live Entertainment (TBA)

Enjoy the remaining holiday season in Natchitoches, Louisiana!

12/25/2024

Be on the lookout for this guy!🎅

12/25/2024

We wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Hard to say, easy to love, Natchitoches is a Christmas treasure. Thank YOU for your support and Christmas cheer this season. We will have our lights on until the 6th 😉.

12/24/2024

A reminder of what’s open today and tomorrow!

12/24/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Drone Show scheduled for 7 PM on Saturday, Dec. 28, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

But don’t worry—the magic of the season is still alive and well! Enjoy FREE ADMISSION all day Saturday as we wrap up the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights with a lineup full of holiday cheer:

Saturday Schedule (FREE ADMISSION):
- 10 AM – 6 PM: Holiday Kids Fest (required individual tickets per ride)
- 7 PM: Fireworks Over Cane River Lake
- 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Live Music with Cane River Soul & Becky & The Shuffle Kings

FREE ADMISSION means you can bring your friends and family for a full day of festive fun without breaking the bank! From the Holiday Kids Fest to live music and our dazzling fireworks display, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We can’t wait to celebrate this special night with you—complete with dazzling fireworks, live performances, and unforgettable holiday memories. Don’t miss your chance to experience the joy of the season in Natchitoches one last time with FREE ADMISSION all day long!

12/22/2024

You can find anything at French Market Express!

12/20/2024

HOW AWESOME IS THIS FOOTAGE?! 🤩🤩🤩

12/20/2024

We ❤️ Dark Woods Adventure Park!
Looking for something to do tonight? Enjoy a magical walk through the Christmas lights.

12/20/2024

Tickets are lowest they will be! 😉

This is your best chance to get your tickets at the lowest possible price!🚨👇
https://NatchJazzFest_2025.eventbrite.com

See you May 9-10, 2025.😎

Check out the press release here for more info.👇
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2024/12/19/gretchen-wilson-the-bar-kays-and-more-will-be-here-for-the-party-at-natchitoches-jazz-rb-festival-in-may/

12/20/2024

🎄Day 1️⃣2️⃣ of the 1️⃣2️⃣ Gifts of Natchitoches⚜️
On our last post for the 12 gifts of Natchitoches, we are highlighting the one and only Lasyone’s! Having to close due to water damage was not ideal for Christmas season. Thankfully, they were able to open fairly quickly and instantly were swamped with guests. If you come to Natchitoches you know Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant is a must eat. Visit lasyone’s.com for information about the restaurant.
natchitoches.com/the-12-gifts-of-natchitoches

12/18/2024

🎄Day 1️⃣1️⃣ of the 1️⃣2️⃣ Gifts of Natchitoches ⚜️
Kaffie-Fredrick General Mercantile is the kind of shop where you can find a gift for the little ones in your life or the grandparents. Today we are featuring a classic toy truck and an adorable tea set. Many of us had one or the other when we were little. 🫖🚜
natchitoches.com/the-12-gifts-of-natchitoches

12/17/2024

As the holidays quickly approach, we are all cleaning out our homes. It’s out with the old and in with the new. Think of us this season as your donations will all go back to the Cane River Children’s Services in the form of a garage sale! Contact a service league member today for more information!