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Natchitoches Balloon Festival
Natchitoches Balloon Festival 2025 A New Independence Day Tradition Takes Flight! Get ready for a sky-high celebration as hot air balloons, fireworks, and festival fun take over Natchitoches, Louisiana this 4th of July weekend! Friday, July 4 – Historic Downtown Riverbank (FREE Admission!) A Fireworks Spectacular Over the Cane River Live Music & Delicious Food […]
Natchitoches Balloon Festival
This 4th of July weekend, we're adding something EXTRA to the fireworks—hot air balloons soaring over the Cane River! Celebrate America's birthday in the most breathtaking way possible. July 4 – Historic Downtown Riverbank (FREE!) July 5 – NSU 12-Acre Development Site (across from Super 1; site of former 9th Grade Center/Magnet School)—$25 per carload!Don't just watch […]
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First floor Children's Department No sign up needed! Kids program supporting community engagement featuring a free sack lunch provided by the Natchitoches Lion's Club.
Native American Crafts Workshop
Please join us for a Native American crafts workshop at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum. The event will be interactive, with four Native American tradition bearers sharing their cultural knowledge. Instructors include Rhonda Gauthier, Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb, Native American basketry and beadwork, Becky Meziere, Clifton Choctaw Tribe, applique […]
NSU Fun & Fitness Camp
NSU Fun & Fitness camp is open to all children, ages 5-12, in the Natchitoches and surrounding community. Note: campers must be 5 during the calendar year of the camp. Drop off may be as early as 8:00 am if prior arrangements are made with the camp director. Pickup may be as late as 5:00 […]
Literary Lagniappe
Calling all book lovers! Guided discussion
NPC Cookbook Club: At My Italian Table by Laura Vitale
Join the Natchitoches Picnic Company every Third Thursday for good food, great company, and a seat at a table that always has room for one more. Bring a dish from our featured cookbook as we gather like old friends. Sign up and reserve your seat at the table today!
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First floor Children's Department No sign up needed! Kids program supporting community engagement featuring a free sack lunch provided by the Natchitoches Lion's Club.