Christmas in Natchez 2011 Events

Please Visit the Natchez Convention & Visitors Bureau website for more information on Natchez

Where to stay, what to do, where to eat.. and much, much more....

"It's what you love about the South!"

www.visitnatchez.org

Natchez Convention & Visitors Bureau   

640 Canal Street 

Natchez, MS

601-446-6345


Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce

211 Main Street, Suite A - Natchez, MS

601-445-4611

 

 

Christmas Parade application available online at

http://www.95country.com/

Friday, November 25, 2011

 
11:30am-1:30pm 
Cover to Cover Natchez Book Party Lunch with  Southern Authors  $20 

www.c2cbooks.com


4:00pm-8:00pm  Hot Cocoa Stand Downtown Natchez  $2


4:00pm-7:00pm  3rd Annual Turkey Gumbo Cook Off

Main & Commerce Street

 
  6:00pm - Live Music Main & Commerce Downtown Natchez      Free Event

 
  7:00pm  Lighting of The Natchez Christmas Tree Ceremony

Main & Commerce Street - Free Event

 

6:00pm-9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour)  $5 per car



Saturday, November 26, 2011

 
9:00am  Second Annual TURKEY TROT - 5k run

 Downtown Natchez $25

Starts & Ends on the Bluff in downtown Natchez near the Gazebo.  Registration will be set up near the Gazebo.


Entry Fee $20 for pre-register participants. Pre-Registration ends on Monday, November 21 for all races.  Race Day Registration is $25.  One mile Run Run Pre-registered participants is $5.00 and race day registration is $10 for the one mile (Children under 12).  Fees are non-refundable and a t-shirt is guaranteed to all Pre-Registered Participants.  

Registrations forms available through natchezchamber@natchezchamber.com or Natchez Chamber Office.


10:00am  Youth Fun Run 

Downtown Natchez $5


10am, 2pm, 4pm The Towers Jeweled Christmas $15 adults

www.thetowersofnatchez.com

For the most magical & unique Christmas tour imaginable! See dozens of trees, fanciful scenes, extraordinary decorations & fabulous vintage costume jewelry dating from 1880 - 1950.

 


6:00pm  "Lighting of the Bluff"  & Street Dance  Free Event

Broadway Street - Downtown Natchez


6:00-9:00pm Music & Light Show by Coastal Entertainment Free Event

Broadway Street


Dusk - FIREWORKS on THE BLUFF overlooking the majestic Mississippi River - Free Event


6:00pm-9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour) $5 per car

 
Sunday, November 27, 2011

 
2:00pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 


6:00pm-9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour) $5 per car


Parade Weekend


Thursday, December 1, 2011

 

The Natchez Garden Club hosts

A Victorian Luncheon Soup & Casserole Sale

11:30am - 1:00pm

Enjoy the sounds of holiday music, delicious homemade food, famous NGC Corn Chowder, door prizes and some of the best, homemade frozen casseroles & soups in Town.

Magnolia Hall - 213 Pearl Street - Natchez, MS

for tickets contact Natchez Garden Club office 601-443-9065 or ntzgardenclub@bellsouth.net

Natchez Piligrimage Tours

at 601-446-6631

www.natchezpilgrimage.com

 

 

 

5:30pm-6:30pm   Natchez Eola Hotel Christmas Concert Choir Series featuring 

First Presbyterian Choir with Bells and Children's Choir- Free Event


Friday, December 2, 2011

 
2:00pm, 4:00pm The Towers Jeweled Christmas - $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 



5:30pm "The Burn" A Candlelight Tour

http://theburnbnb.com/

Enjoy the warmth of candlelight while endulging in a traditional Christmas cocktail as you tour this beautiful Bed & Breakfast built in 1834.



6:00pm-9:00pm - Longwood in Lights (driving tour)- $5 per car

 

6:00pm - 9:00pm  "Christmas at Melrose" - Free Event

Home tours, caroling, music/storytelling, crafts & more

www.nps.gov/natc.



Saturday, December 3, 2011

 
9:00am-5:00pm 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Merry Market

  hosted by Trinity Episcopal School at the Natchez Convention Center

Satisfy your shopping list in a fun, festive holiday marketplace showcasing a wide variety of
spectacular vendors with something for everyone. FB - HolidayBazaar.

11:30am-1:30pm  Cover to Cover - Natchez Book Party Lunch with Southern Authors  $20 

www.c2cbooks.com 


1:00pm-4:00pm  Brandon Hall   "Treasures on the Trace" Carriage ride & tour of beautiful Brandon Hall    $15  www.brandonhallplantation.com 


10am, 2pm, 4pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas  $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 


5:30pm "The Burn" A Candlelight Tour $15

http://theburnbnb.com/


6:00pm  Natchez Christmas Parade   Free Event

Downtown Natchez


Fireworks on the Bluff  Free Event


6:00pm-9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour) $5 per car

 

9:00am - 5:00pm  "Christmas at Melrose"  Free Event

www.nps.gov/natc.

             Home tours, caroling, music/storytelling, crafts & more

 


Sunday, December 4, 2011


Dunleith Plantation Annual Christmas Brunch with Santa
10:00am-2:00pm  Photos with Santa in the beautiful parlors of Dunleith 
11:00am-3:00pm  Brunch in the Castle Restaurant


2:00pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas  $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 


2:00pm-5:00pm  "Library Tour of Homes"  $15

A holiday tradition in Natchez. Enjoy the southern charm of Natchezians as they open their beautiful homes for this tour benefiting the Library. More information as it becomes available.   


6:00pm -9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour) - $5 per car


7:00pm  Alcorn State University Choir at St. Mary's Basilica

An event to fill every sense, enjoy the stunning beauty of St. Mary's while listening to the moving voices  of the Alcorn Choir

9:00am - 5:00pm  "Christmas at Melrose" - Free event

www.nps.gov/natc

Home tours, caroling, music/storytelling, crafts & more


 Family Weekend

 
 Ice Skating & Fireworks

Downtown Natchez

Tickets available through Pilgrimage Tours

800.647.6742 or 601.446.6631

 
Thursday, December 8, 2011

 
5:30pm-6:30pm - Natchez Eola Hotel Christmas Concert Choir Series - Free

FAMILY WEEKEND


Friday, December 9, 2011


2:00pm & 4:00pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 


5:30pm The Burn Candlelight Tour

http://theburnbnb.com/


7:30pm - "A Natchez Christmas Carol"  $15 www.natcheztheater.org 

Natchez Little Theatre 


6:00pm-9:00pm  Longwood in Lights (driving tour) $5 per car



Saturday, December 10, 2011


10:00am -8pm "2nd Saturday" Holiday Special Downtown Natchez

 2nd Saturdays in Natchez bring out the best in downtown.   Enjoy the Season with shopping in a wide variety of shops, dine in one of our many local restaurants,  enjoy the sights & sounds of local artists & musicians, as they come together to make this weekend special. 

10:00am - 4:00pm Childens Petting Zoo at Memorial Park on Main Street


10:00am, 11:00am & Noon

Judge George Armstrong Library

Listen to Christmas Stories
 

 

11:30am - 1:30pm  Cover to Cover  Natchez Book Party Lunch with Southern Authors  $20 

2:00 - 4:00 Cookies with Santa - free

www.c2cbooks.com 


10am, 2pm,  4pm - The Towers Jeweled Christmas  $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 

 

10:00am - 12:00pm - Paint your own Christmas Decorations - Natchez Clay

Everyone is invited to come paint your own ornaments & other Christmas items - Take them home with you! Great for gifts: Price based on number of items made.

www.natchezclay.com

1:00pm - 3:00pm Natchez Clay Christmas special - Kids Hands & Feet in Clay

Make a permanent impression of your child's hands and feet.  We'll add name & date, fire it, and return it to you in time to be a great Christmas gift! $25 and up


5:30pm  "The Burn"  Candlelight Tour $15

http://theburnbnb.com/


Ice Skating

Downtown Natchez - 200 N Broadway Street

$15 half hour

25 skaters per half hour, $15 ticket - 1/2 hour skating

Tickets available through Pilgrimage Tours

800.647.6742 or 601.446.6631



7:30pm  "A Natchez Christmas Carol"  $15  www.natcheztheater.org 

Natchez Little Theatre

601-442-2233


Fireworks on the Bluff   Free event


5:30pm  The Burn Candlelight Tour $15

http://theburnbnb.com/


6:00pm-9:00pm - Longwood in Lights (driving tour) - $5 per car



Sunday, December 11, 2011

 

10:30am First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir with Handbells

& Children's Choir

Music & carols from the Renaissance to the 21st Century


2:30pm  "A Natchez Christmas Carol" - $15  www.natcheztheater.org 

Natchez Little Theatre

601.442.2233


3:00pm & 4:00pm  "A Christmas Wedding at Stanton Hall"

Ice Skating Downtown Natchez

Downtown Natchez

200 N Broadway Street $15 1/2 hour

Tickets available through Pilgrimage Tours

800.647.6742 or 601.446.6631

 

 

3:00 "A Christmas Wedding at Stanton Hall"

5:00pm Trinity Episcopal Choir "Lessons & Carols"


6:00pm   First Baptist Church Choir


  11:00am - 2:00pm  VUE Holiday Buffet Cookie Walk    

  Soleil Hotel VUE Restaurant  
$20 Adults/$9 Children

 Cookie Walk proceeds will benefit a Charitable organization TBA 



History Lovers' Weekend


Thursday, December 15, 2011

 
5:30pm - 6:30pm  Natchez Eola Hotel Christmas Concert Choir series

 Free Event


Friday, December 16, 2011


4:00pm & 5:30pm - "Carriages, Candlelight & Christmas" Magnolia Hall & The Towers

  $75 adults      $50 students 13-17    $35 students 8-12


2:00pm & 4:00pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas  $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 


7:30pm - "A Natchez Christmas Carol" - $15 - www.natcheztheater.org 

Natchez Little Theatre

601.442.2233


Saturday, December 17, 2011

 
10am, 2pm,  4pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas - $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com 

3:00pm  First Presbyterian Church presents

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Concert to benefit CASA

The electrifying and critically acclaimed pianist David Troy Francis performs frequently in recital at colleges, churches,  and performing arts venues throughout the world.  He has earned raves from composers and critics alike for his compelling combination of pulverizing technical virtuosity and poetic piano artistry.  Mr. Francis was the recording pianist for such films as
The Pursuit of Happyness, Elegy and Fame and is the composer of the hit Musical BARK!
for more info: barbarianrecords.com



"Natchez Blues Christmas Jam"  Under the Hill Saloon  $5


Sunday, December 18, 2011

 

2:00pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas $15 adults 

www.thetowersofnatchez.com

 

2:00pm  St. Mary's, Holy Family and Cathedral School Choirs

"Lessons and Carols"


2:30pm - "A Natchez Christmas Carol" - $15 

 www.natcheztheater.org 

Natchez Little Theatre

601.445.2233


6:30 pm - 8:30pm - Longwood Christmas Tour

 
Costumed docents portraying members of the Haller Nutt family and refreshements.  Tours will begin on arrival.  last tour 8:30pm 

$15 adults 19 & up, $6 students 6-18, avaiable at Natchez Pilgrimage Tours at the Natchez Visitors Center, 640 South Canal Street and online at www.natchezpilgrimage.com or www.nptshop.com and at Longwood.

 

A Natchez Christmas

Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011

2pm  4pm  6pm  The Towers Jeweled Christmas   $15 adults  www.thetowersofnatchez.com

3:00pm  Christmas Tea at Twin Oaks   $25

http://www.twinoaksnatchez.com/


Saturday, December 24, 2011

2:00pm & 4:00pm - The Towers Jeweled Christmas $15 Adults -

www.thetowersofnatchez.com


Merry Christmas from Natchez !
Sunday, December 25, 2011

 

Schedule of Christmas Church Concerts

Sunday, December 4, 7:00pm

Alcorn Choir at St. Mary's Basilica

December 9 - Zion Chapel AME - 7:00pm

Christmas Music - lead by Minister Ernest Tony Fields

 

Sunday, December 11 10:30am

First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir Service with hand bells and Children's Choir.  "Seasonal Music from the Renaissance to the 21st Century."

Sunday, December 11, 5:00pm

Trinity Episcopal Choir, "Lessons & Carols"

Sunday, Dember 11, 6:00pm

First Baptist Church

Sunday, December 18 2:00pm

St. Mary's, Holy Family and Cathedral School Choirs "Lessons & Carols"

 

 

ICE SKATING INFORMATION

25 skaters per half hour

$15 ticket - 1/2 hour skating time


 

New Years in Natchez


Thursday, December 29th


Friday, December 30th


Saturday, New Years Eve

Events & Celebrations:

Natchez Convention Center

Bowie's Tavern

Grand Soleil - The VUE

 

Sunday, New Years Day

 

 

*Please note: all events are scheduled, and will take place as noted. In the unlikely event that an event is cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen complications - it is the responsibility of the hosts to make arrangements for notification & rescheduling.  Thank you.

 
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