First Mighty Machines Day to Bring Heavy Equipment and Emergency Vehicles to Natchitoches
Cane River National Heritage Area
The first Mighty Machines Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parc Natchitoches.
The family-friendly event will give children opportunities to explore fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, construction equipment and other large machines while meeting the professionals who operate them.
Admission is $25 per vehicle, with no advance registration required. A quieter, reduced-activity period is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m.
The event will support the future Cane River Discovery Center. Food trucks and hands-on activities are also planned.
Mayor’s Christmas Festival Gala Set for Nov. 14
City of Natchitoches
The City of Natchitoches will host the inaugural Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. Christmas Festival Gala Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St.
The event will recognize community partners whose contributions have supported Natchitoches while helping launch the city’s Christmas festival season.
Tickets are $60. The celebration is part of preparations for the 2026 Christmas season.
NSU Jazz Orchestra to Present Free Concert Nov. 9
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University’s Jazz Orchestra will present a free concert Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez.
The program will feature jazz selections and holiday favorites, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and “Jingle Bells.”
Student musicians will be featured in instrumental and vocal performances throughout the evening. The concert is free and open to the public.
Downtown Road Closures Announced for CASA Superhero Run Saturday
City of Natchitoches
The City of Natchitoches has announced downtown road closures Saturday, Nov. 7, for the CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run.
The riverbank will close to vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. to noon. Beginning at 8 a.m., police will provide rolling barricades along the race route, including portions of Touline, Fourth, Church, Second and Williams streets, along with the Church Street Bridge and several nearby roads.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and use caution while traveling downtown during the event.
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