Ongoing
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 adults; $5 students, seniors and active military; children 6 and under free.
“Elemental Threads” art exhibit at NSU’s Orville Hanchey Gallery in the Creative and Performing Arts Complex. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Exhibit runs through Oct. 29.
—- Sept. 28-29 Natchitoches Parish Fair and carnival continues at Fairgrounds. — Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Northwestern State Theatre and Dance will perform “Antigone” in Theatre West. Performances are Sept. 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Sept. 30 and Oct.1. Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior citizens. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with a current student I.D. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at https://www.eventb rite.com/e/antigone-tickets-704565292757
Sept. 29
Natchitoches Classic Car Show kicks off with Poker Run from noon to 5 p.m. followed by Fish fry and music on Downtown Riverbank at 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 29-30 Marthaville Good Old Days Festival at Fuzzy Hennigan Park.
— Sept. 30 The Natchitoches Classic Car Show in downtown Natchitoches from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by awards on Downtown Riverbank Stage.
Live on stage at Flying Hearts Brewery is The Flip Flop Man at 7 p.m. Call 318/238-2337.
—- Oct. 3
Village of Natchez National Night Out at 6 p.m. at the Vilage twon hall. There wil e hotdogs, face painting, guest speakers and more.
—- Oct. 4
Trinity Episcopal Church at 533 Second St. holds its annual Blessing of the Animals in the church courtyard at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge and all are invited.
—- Oct. 5
Natchitoches Picnic Company ribbon cutting and open house from at 105 Church St. from 4 to 7 p.m.
City of Natchiothces Fire Department openhouse at 5:30 p.m. at 6587 Hwy 1 Bypass.
Oct. 6-7
Robeline Heritage Festival — Oct. 7
Kiwanis Club 5K Color Run and Pancake Fest begins at 8 a.m.
Breast Cancer/Walk/Run hosted by Krewe of Excellence at 7:30 a.m.in City Park located at Amulet St. Listen to testimonies from survivors, collect meaningful information from medical professionals and take advantage of an opportunity to exercise. The event will be held in partnership with the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, and the Natchitoches Leadership Through Athletics Committee (NLTAC).
TappedTober featuring legendary country music artist Tracy Lawrence on the downtown Riverbank kicks off at noon with VIP Beer and Wine Sampling from 1-2 p.m.,followed by general admission beer and wine sampling from 2 to 5 p.m., football on the big screen from 4- 6:30 p.m. and musical performances until 10 p.m.
—- Oct. 10
City’s Natchitoches Next plan public input meeting at the Event Center on Second St. at 5:30 p.m.
Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation, Inc. quarterly meeting at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church 1116 Amulet Street, Natchitoches. All interested folks are invited.
—- Oct. 11
City’s Natchitoches Next plan public input meeting at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Event Center on Second St.
—- Oct. 12
25th Anniversary Kickoff Reception for Creole Heritage Center at NSU from 5 to 7 p..m. Festive dress; appetizers; cash bar. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite; $40 for adults and $20 for youth five to 18.
—- Oct. 13
Creole Heritage Center open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Candlelight on the Cane from 6 to 8 p.m —-
Oct. 13-15 San Augustine Creole Festival with crafts, games, food, turkey shoot, entertainment and more at St. Augustine Catholic Church located at 2250 LA Hwy 484.
—- Oct. 14
Fall Farmers Market on Downtown Riverbank from 8 a.m. to noon The Burt Clark Foundation 5K Walk/Run starts at 7 a.m. Visit www.burtclarkfoundation.org Farm and Family Day at Clara Springs Baptist Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $1 per person. Craft and food vendors on tap. Call 318/796-3875.
—- Oct. 14-15 Melrose Fall Festival featuring local and regional artisans from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
—- Oct. 16
NRMC Cancer Center ribbon cutting from 5 to 6 p.m.. The center is located at 211 Medical Center Dr.
— Oct. 18
Save the Date! FAUNA –Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals— is holding its 10th annual fundraising Farm to Table Dinner at 6 p.m. at Mariner’s restaurant. Watch for more details.
—- Oct. 19
“I Tried” Awards Banquet to commemorate the life and legacy of Ben D. Johnson at Friedman Student Union Building at 175 Sam Sibley Dr.
Oct. 20
Community Shred Day at the Main Library on Second St. in Natchitoches —- Oct. 21
Fall Farmers Market on Downtown Riverbank from 8 a.m. to noon
Oct. 25
Hebert Jeep ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to noon.
—- Oct. 26
Pumpkin Glow on the Downtown Riverbank from 5 to 8 p.m.
—- Oct 27
Moonlight Over Melrose from 6 to 9 p.m.
—- Oct. 28
Fall Farmers Market on Downtown Riverbank from 8 a.m. to noon Witch Way to Main St. Details comng soon —-