Downtown Natchez Holiday Host & Toast
Open House Event
Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sidewalk Sales, Music, Kids Activities, Photo Ops. Libations, Holiday Treats and More!

Kick off your holiday season in Downtown Natchez!! Over 45 shops, restaurants, and vendors are ready to welcome you, so join us from Noon to 4pm. Plus, many downtown merchants will be open on Sundays to help you check everyone off your Christmas List while supporting Local Small Businesses. Just look for the red and green balloons!

2025 Participating Merchants

Take care of your Holiday Shopping with our Downtown shops, galleries, and eateries! Many merchants will be open on Sundays afterward through December 20, 2025.

Main Street

Commerce Street

Under-The-Hill

Franklin Street

Dr. MLK Jr. Street

Broadway, Canal & High Streets

      Save-These-Dates for Santa’s Fun Weekend List:

      • Downtown Natchez Farmers Market: Saturdays on Broadway Street from 8:30am to Noon.

      • Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off: Nov. 8, 2025

      • Angels On The Bluff: Nov.6 – 8, 2025, Starting at 5pm. Tickets $45, visit www.thenatchezcemetery.com.

      • Holiday Host & Toast Open House Event: Nov. 9, 2025 at participating businesses Downtown from Noon – 4:00pm

      • Art On The Bluff: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 9am – 4pm at 107 S. Broadway Street

      • Annual Tree Lighting: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 starting at 3:00pm downtown on Main Street.

      • Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 6, 2025, starting at 6pm

      • 3rd Annual Wardo’s Rouxdolph Roll 5K/10K/Fun Run: Dec. 13th from 8am – 11am, starting in front of Wardo’s Poboys at 309 N. Broadway Street.

      November 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026

      Christmas Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes offers tours with a delightful blend of history, tradition and holiday cheer, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique Yuletide charm of Natchez. Schedule these merry excursions with Little Easy Tours at https://littleeasytours.com/christmas-pilgrimage-2025/

      Christmas Pilgrimage

      Saturday, November 29, 2025

      The Annual Tree-Lighting Event kicks off Christmas in Natchez every year on Main Street in the center of Downtown. Experience Pyrotechnics set to holiday music. Visit with Santa inside Home Bank. Enjoy caroling around the tree, delicious food vendors, kids rides and other family-friendly activities. For more information, visit www.christmasinnatchez.org.

      Christmas In Natchez

      November 29 – December 25, 2025

      Christmas In Natchez is the annual Yuletide celebration from the first Saturday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve on December 31st.  From the Christmas Parade, Caroling In the Park to Holiday Tours and more, you’ll find events full of cheer, fun, and magic during this time! See the Visit Natchez Calendar for a full listing: https://visitnatchez.org/events/

      Visit Natchez Events