Today · Wednesday, September 23
No public community events were found specifically dated 2026-09-23 across natchitoches.com, natchitochesla.gov, or gonatchitoches.com calendars, and the Natchitoches Events Center has no bookings listed for today (its next booking is 2026-09-24).
At the movies today
This week
Upcoming festivals
Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 2262 Highway 484, Isle Brevelle, LA
100th anniversary season, over 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces on Cane River, fireworks and drone shows, live music. Natchitoches Police will wear badges celebrating the anniversary. Dates/times subject to change.
Every week
Test your music knowledge trivia/bingo night
Special deals on dining, drinks, and activities (Buccaneer Bayou mini-golf, Lost Treasure Mining Company, Molly Moo's desserts) at Timber Ridge Adventure Park. Next occurrence after 2026-09-23 is 2026-09-25.
Things to do
Historic sites
20 historic buildings including plantation store, cabins, blacksmith shop, and gin barn
17 original outbuildings including pigeonniers, overseer's house, and log corn crib
National Historic Landmark with 9 historic buildings including the African House featuring Clementine Hunter's folk-art murals. Guided tours Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm (closed Mondays).
33-block downtown area of family-owned boutiques, specialty shops, brick streets, dining, and galleries
Reconstructed 18th-century French fort/historic site in Natchitoches
Outdoors & recreation
Sightseeing cruises on Cane River Lake
Self-serve kayaking rentals/expeditions
Botanical sanctuary with forest trails, Louisiana iris bog, reflection pool, wildlife viewing
Riverside garden with water features on the downtown riverbank
Fishing opportunities on Cane River
Family & entertainment
Classic and modern arcade games, bowling
Pirate-themed mini-golf at Timber Ridge Adventure Park
Tours
Personalized tours covering Steel Magnolias filming sites, history, and architecture
Self-guided or organized tour of locations from the 1989 film shot in Natchitoches
Customizable themed itineraries via natchitoches.com
Dining highlights
Around town today
- •Commercial vehicle lost its load on I-49 near Montrose
- •Two-vehicle crash reported at Hwy. 1 and Hwy. 119 in Derry
- •Over $4.5M announced for Natchitoches and Central Louisiana ports
- •Natchitoches celebrates Dolly Parton with the 'Truvy's Blush & Bashful' weekend
- •Natchitoches Police will wear badges celebrating the 100th Christmas Festival
- •Natchitoches Parish Council reviewed audit, budgets, road projects, and litter concerns
- •NPJ Football Pick 'Em Week 4 picks are now open
- •Forecast: hot and mostly cloudy conditions expected through the weekend
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