Speakeasies & Spring Blooms: Why April is the Best Kept Secret at Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast
- Tod Working
- Mar 28
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 7
April 2026 is a milestone month for our town. From 1920s glamour to the legendary Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, here is what’s happening—and why Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay to be in the heart of it all.
April 2026 Events 📅 |
Apr 3: Good Friday Eggstravaganza 🐣 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) - Parc Natchitoches. Family-friendly fun with hot air balloons 🎈, face painting 🎨, and the high-stakes adult "Golden Egg" hunt! 🥚✨ STAY AT: Judge Porter House – Sophisticated comfort and plenty of room to relax after a day of chasing eggs. 🛏️ |
Apr 11: THE GREAT GATSBY EXPERIENCE 🍸✨ NRMC Foundation Flagship Event - Natchitoches Events Center. Step into the Roaring Twenties with art deco decor, casino-style gaming 🎲, and live jazz performances 🎷. Don your finest flapper dress or tuxedo! 👗👔 STAY AT: Queen Anne – Lean into the era's elegance in our iconic Victorian landmark—the perfect backdrop for your Gatsby-style photos. 📸👑 |
Apr 13–May 1: NSU Student Art Show 🖼️ Orville Hanchey Exhibition Gallery. Celebrate the next generation of Louisiana talent at this curated gallery show. 👨🎨👩🎨 |
Apr 18–19: 52nd ANNUAL MELROSE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 🎨🌳 Melrose on the Cane. 100+ juried artists under the ancient, moss-draped oaks. Don't miss the special talk on Clementine Hunter on Saturday at 11 AM! 👒🧺 STAY AT: Violet Hill – Retreat to our serene waterfront veranda and watch the sunset over the lake after a day of art shopping. 🌅🛶 |
Apr 23–25: NSU Music Theater presents "She Loves Me" 🎭🎶 A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. A romantic, Broadway-caliber musical that is the perfect "date night" for your Natchitoches getaway. ❤️🎟️ |
Apr 25: FARMERS MARKET SEASON OPENER 🌽🍓 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) - Downtown Riverbank. The return of fresh local produce, handmade soaps, and community music! 🎸🌻 STAY AT: Andrew Morris House – Our authentic antebellum landmark, just a one-block stroll from the morning market. 🚶♂️🏡 |
Apr 25: JOE DELANEY BOWL & DEMON BROTHERS CRAWFISH 🏈🦞 Turpin Stadium (Noon). Celebrate the NSU spring game followed by a massive community crawfish boil! 🍴🔥 |
Apr 28: "Handel's Messiah" 🎼🎻 Cane River Singers & Orchestra (7:30 PM) - Magale Recital Hall. A powerful, soul-stirring musical performance to close out the month. 🎵🏛️ |
The Natchitoches Bed and Breakfast Advantage 🏠✨
No matter which event brings you to town, our family of four award-winning inns offers the perfect blend of historic integrity and modern luxury.
Why Choose Us?
Book Early: 2026 is our 100th Christmas Centennial year. Weekends for the entire year are filling up faster than ever before. 📈
Local Expertise: As your hosts, we are here to ensure your 2026 visit to the "Oldest City" is unforgettable. We'll even help you find the best meat pie in town! 🥧😋
Upcoming Events in Natchitoches
Good Friday Eggstravaganza 🐣
On April 3rd, join us for a family-friendly event at Parc Natchitoches from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy hot air balloons, face painting, and the exciting adult "Golden Egg" hunt!
Stay at: Judge Porter House – Sophisticated comfort and plenty of room to relax after a day of chasing eggs. 🛏️
The Great Gatsby Experience 🍸✨
On April 11th, step into the Roaring Twenties at the NRMC Foundation Flagship Event held at the Natchitoches Events Center. Experience art deco decor, casino-style gaming, and live jazz performances. Don your finest flapper dress or tuxedo!
Stay at: Queen Anne – Lean into the era's elegance in our iconic Victorian landmark—the perfect backdrop for your Gatsby-style photos. 📸👑
NSU Student Art Show 🖼️
From April 13th to May 1st, visit the Orville Hanchey Exhibition Gallery to celebrate the next generation of Louisiana talent at this curated gallery show. 👨🎨👩🎨
52nd Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival 🎨🌳
On April 18th and 19th, don't miss the 52nd Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival at Melrose on the Cane. Over 100 juried artists will showcase their work under ancient, moss-draped oaks. Be sure to catch the special talk on Clementine Hunter on Saturday at 11 AM! 👒🧺
Stay at: Violet Hill – Retreat to our serene waterfront veranda and watch the sunset over the lake after a day of art shopping. 🌅🛶
NSU Music Theater Presents "She Loves Me" 🎭🎶
From April 23rd to 25th, enjoy a romantic, Broadway-caliber musical at A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. This charming show is perfect for a date night during your Natchitoches getaway. ❤️🎟️
Farmers Market Season Opener 🌽🍓
On April 25th, join us at the Downtown Riverbank from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the return of fresh local produce, handmade soaps, and community music! 🎸🌻
Stay at: Andrew Morris House – Our authentic antebellum landmark is just a one-block stroll from the morning market. 🚶♂️🏡
Joe Delaney Bowl & Demon Brothers Crawfish 🏈🦞
On April 25th, head to Turpin Stadium at noon to celebrate the NSU spring game followed by a massive community crawfish boil! 🍴🔥
Handel's Messiah 🎼🎻
On April 28th, enjoy a powerful, soul-stirring musical performance by the Cane River Singers & Orchestra at Magale Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. This is a beautiful way to close out the month. 🎵🏛️
For more information on April's events, check out our 2026 calendar of events here.
Experience Natchitoches Like Never Before
As you explore the vibrant events of April 2026, remember that our inns are here to provide you with a warm, welcoming stay. Each of our properties offers unique charm and luxury, ensuring that your visit is both memorable and comfortable. Whether you're here for the arts, the food, or the rich history, we are excited to share our beautiful town with you.
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