1THU–SUNOCT 1–4
NSU Theatre: As You Like It
Shakespeare’s comedy moves to 1979 at A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.
A two-month trip planner
Follow the cars, culture, and first Christmas lights along Cane River.
Choose a fall weekend, then look ahead to the first lights of the 100th Natchitoches Christmas season.
October
Carsculturemusic
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2FRI–SATOCT 2–3
Natchitoches Classic Car Show
Classic vehicles, a Friday riverbank gathering, and Saturday’s downtown show.
2SELECT NIGHTSOCT 2–31
Dark Woods Haunted Attraction
Check the organizer’s calendar for the exact October nights and hours.
9FRI–SUNOCT 9–11
Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend
Celebrate Dolly with bingo, karaoke, downtown fun, big hair, and brunch.
9FRI–SUNOCT 9–11
St. Augustine Creole & Family Festival
Creole food, music, faith, and community near Cane River.
10SAT–SUNOCT 10–11
Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival
Art, crafts, cuisine, and tours at historic Melrose on the Cane.
16FRI–SATOCT 16–17
Top of the Boot Music Festival
A two-day music festival at Northwestern State University.
17/24SATURDAYSOCTOBER
NSU Home Football
McNeese Oct. 17 at noon; Homecoming vs. Nicholls Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
29THURSDAYOCT 29
Pumpkin Glow
Decorated pumpkins and local performances on the downtown riverbank, 5–7:30 p.m.
29THU–SUNTO NOV 1
NSU Theatre: A New Brain
The musical runs at Theatre West through November 1.
31SATURDAYOCT 31
Classic on the Cane
Watch the marching band festival at Turpin Stadium; spectators are welcome.
November
Lightsmusicdowntown
7SATURDAYNOV 7
CASA Superhero Run 5K
Downtown riverbank fun run at 8 a.m. and 5K at 8:15 a.m.
7/14SATURDAYSNOVEMBER
NSU Home Football
UTRGV Nov. 7 and Houston Christian Nov. 14, both at 1 p.m.
21SATURDAYNOV 21
Turn on the Holidays
The 100th Christmas season begins. The lighting countdown is at 6:30 p.m.; drones and fireworks follow at 7 p.m.
28SATURDAYNOV 28
Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market
Holiday makers fill the Natchitoches Event Center from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
28SATURDAYNOV 28
Drone Show & Fireworks
A combined show over Cane River Lake is scheduled for 7 p.m.
More to enjoy while you’re here
Free; weather and staff permitting.
Free; confirm with the museum.
Music, vendors and shops when scheduled.
