Downtown Natchez Holiday Host & Toast
Open House Event
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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!
2026 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, 2026.
Save-These-Dates for Santa’s Fun Weekend List:
• Downtown Natchez Farmers Market: Saturdays on Broadway Street from 8:30am to Noon.
• Angels On The Bluff: Nov.5 – 7, 2026, Starting at 5pm. Tickets $45, visit www.thenatchezcemetery.com.
• Art On The Bluff: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from 9am – 4pm at the Natchez Bluff, 107 S. Broadway Street. Admission is free.
• Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 in front of the Natchez Grand Hotel. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious chili, friendly competition, and fun – all while supporting the children and families served by Natchez Children’s Services.
• Holiday Host & Toast Open House Event: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at participating businesses in Downtown Natchez from Noon – 4:00pm
• 5th Annual Wardo’s Rouxdolph Roll 5K/10K/Kid’s Run: Saturday, December, 12, 2026 starting at 8:00am at Wardo’s Poboys, 309 North Broadway Street; Benefiting the Ward Graning Memorial Scholarship Fund.
• Living History Natchez presents “A Dickens Christmas in Natchez”: Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2026; various locations. Tickets are limited, visit www.livinghistorynatchez.com.
November 28 – December 31, 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-tours/
Saturday, November 28, 2026
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.
November 28 – December 25, 2026
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/