Events
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Feb 24th, 2014
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Freedom Trees
5:00 pm
Freedom Trees
@ Chennault Aviation and Military Museum
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm
Start off the season with the tree lighting ceremony of the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Freedom Trees honoring veterans with a patch, ribbon, medal, or photo from their military service. On November 11, the[...]
Freedom Trees
5:00 pm
Freedom Trees
@ Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm
Start off the season with the tree lighting ceremony of the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Freedom Trees honoring veterans with a patch, ribbon, medal, or photo from their military service. On November 11, the trees will[...]
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
9:00 am
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
@ Monroe Regional Airport
Nov 13 2017 @ 9:00 am – Jan 5 2018 @ 3:00 pm
YOU be the judge! Eight local charities have each decorated a Christmas tree for display inside the main terminal of the Monroe Regional Airport. Vote for your favorite by placing a donated item (canned good or other[...]
Santa’s Christmas Village
5:00 pm
Santa’s Christmas Village
@ Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 8:00 pm
Bring the family to make holiday memories at The Children’ Museum! Decorate a Christmas cookie, play in our “snow”, write a letter to Santa, ride Mount Sneaux, make/take an ornament, play in the museum and visit with[...]
Santa’s Christmas Village
5:00 pm
Santa’s Christmas Village
@ Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 8:00 pm
Bring the family to make holiday memories at The Children’ Museum! Decorate a Christmas cookie, play in our “snow”, write a letter to Santa, ride Mount Sneaux, make/take an ornament, play in the museum and visit with[...]
Candy Cane Lane
6:00 pm
Candy Cane Lane
@ Candy Cane Lane: 170 Highway 151 North, Calhoun
Nov 18 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 1 2018 @ 10:00 pm
Candy Cane Lane is a drive-through Christmas light display located in Calhoun, La featuring over one million lights on a mile-long wooded road. Family vehicle- $20; Commercial vehicle (vans) – $40; no trailers
Holiday Lights at Christmas on the River
5:00 pm
Holiday Lights at Christmas on the River
@ Downtown Monroe & West Monroe
Nov 23 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm
Don’t miss the lights in Downtown Monroe & West Monroe or TreeJays at the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum each night. Walk through the tunnel of lights at the Land of Lights, reminisce at Throwback Christmas, and delight[...]
Candy Cane Lane
6:00 pm
Candy Cane Lane
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 3 @ 10:00 pm
Candy Cane Lane is a drive-through Christmas light display located in Calhoun, La featuring over one million lights on a mile-long wooded road. November 23-26, 30-December 3, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
“A Christmas Carol”
7:00 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
@ Dixie Center for the Arts
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm
Watch as Ruston Community Theatre brings to life the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol.” Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through[...]
Christmas at the Biedenharn
10:00 am
Christmas at the Biedenharn
@ Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm
Enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Biedenharn Home and ELsong Gardens thanks to the Monroe Garden Study League. Be sure to come by during regular museum hours to take your family Christmas snapshots. Adults $6; Students under[...]
Bank of Ruston Holiday Art Exhibit
3:00 pm
Bank of Ruston Holiday Art Exhibit
Dec 1 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 10:00 pm
Stop by Bank of Ruston’s downtown location for “Mapping Out a Future for the Arts.” Exhibit features original works of art that incorporate topographical maps found in the City of Ruston’s historic Federal Building, soon[...]
Ice Skating Rink
3:00 pm
Ice Skating Rink
@ Downtown Ruston, Railroad Park
Dec 1 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Christmas spirit by coming out to Downtown Ruston and ice-skating with friends and family! The rink is open every weekend in December.
Holiday Arts Tour
5:00 pm
Holiday Arts Tour
@ Downtown Ruston, Railroad Park
Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 9:00 pm
Celebrate the arts in North Louisiana with live music, demonstrations, and shopping for unique, handmade items from local and regional artists.
Lincoln Lights Up The Pines
5:30 pm
Lincoln Lights Up The Pines
@ Lincoln Parish Park
Dec 1 @ 5:30 pm – Dec 2 @ 9:30 pm
The entire family will enjoy twinkling lights, lively holiday scenes, and Christmas decorations while driving through beautiful Lincoln Parish Park. Don’t miss this fun holiday attraction to be experienced from the comfort (and warmth) of[...]
A Christmas Carol
7:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
@ Dixie Center for the Arts
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 10:00 pm
Watch as Ruston Community Theatre brings to life the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol.” Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort[...]
Lincoln Lights Up the Pines
Lincoln Lights Up the Pines
@ Lincoln Parish Park
Nov 30 – Dec 1 all-day
The entire family will enjoy twinkling lights, lively holiday scenes and Christmas decorations as you drive through beautiful Lincoln Parish Park. Don’t miss this fun holiday attraction to be experienced from the comfort (and warmth)[...]
Kickoff to Christmas
6:00 pm
Kickoff to Christmas
@ Downtown Ruston, Railroad Park
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy holiday activities for the whole family, music, shopping and the magical downtown lighting ceremony!
Garden District Block Party
6:30 pm
Garden District Block Party
@ Ouachita Candy Company Warehouse
Dec 1 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Don’t miss this celebration of food, music, and more in Downtown Monroe
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Journey to Bethlehem
2:00 pm
Journey to Bethlehem
@ Pecanland Mall
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm
Experience the sights and sounds of the world of the first Christmas through a 20 minute walk thru Christmas drama. The journey features over 100 characters in costume, live animals, 1st century shops, and a live nativity.
Bah Humbug 5k Run
9:00 am
Bah Humbug 5k Run
@ Antique Alley
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come run the streets of Antique Alley to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Louisiana.
Champagne & Shopping
10:00 am
Champagne & Shopping
@ West Monroe Convention Center
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grab the girls for a glass or 2 of complimentary champagne and nibbles and browse various local vendors booths to do some Christmas shopping at the West Monroe Convention Center. There will be several vendors like Ma[...]
Christmas in DoMo
10:00 am
Christmas in DoMo
@ RiverMarket
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come hear the joyful noise of Christmas carols sung by local choir groups. Prepare for battle with your decorated ugly sweater for the Ugly Sweater Contest. Be jolly as you enjoy holiday drinks such as cider, eggnog,[...]
Awesome Carolers
12:00 pm
Awesome Carolers
@ Antique Alley
Dec 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
West Monroe High School Choral students will provide professional-level caroling in Antique Alley. Let the holiday music get you in the Christmas spirit.
Kiwanis Club of West Monroe Christmas Parade sponsored by Origin Bank
3:30 pm
Kiwanis Club of West Monroe Christmas Parade sponsored by Origin Bank
@ Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
Dec 2 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Travel through time with this “Throwback Christmas” parade through downtown West Monroe and Monroe with floats, bands, and dancers.
Monroe Renaissance Fireworks Extravaganza sponsored by Origin Bank
7:00 pm
Monroe Renaissance Fireworks Extravaganza sponsored by Origin Bank
@ Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Enjoy this beautiful firework display along the banks of the Ouachita River. Fireworks will be shot from the Endom bridge.
Twin City Ballet Gala performance of Rudolph and ACT II of The Nutcracker
7:30 pm
Twin City Ballet Gala performance of Rudolph and ACT II of The Nutcracker
@ Monroe Civic Center
Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Everyone’s favorite classic! Yes, Rudolph is back……with all the heart-filled adventure the story brings, brought to life onstage under the direction of the incredible Joe Istre and performed by Twin City Ballet’s amazing array of dancers. Following[...]
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Candy Cane Hunt 2017
2:00 pm
Candy Cane Hunt 2017
@ Kiroli Park
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Find THOUSANDS of candy canes during the Candy Cane Hunt & Scavenger Hunt, prizes, free photos with Santa, free kids activities, bounce house, shop for the holidays with local vendors, food, holiday music, hot cocoa and much[...]
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Christmas Evenings at the Biedenharn
5:00 pm
Christmas Evenings at the Biedenharn
@ Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 8:00 pm
Enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Biedenharn Home and Elsong Gardens thanks to the Monroe Garden Study League along with visits with Santa Claus.
Miracle on 34th Street, Radio Version
7:00 pm
Miracle on 34th Street, Radio Version
@ Strauss Theatre Center
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 10:00 pm
A heartwarming holiday classic retold in the tradition of a live 1940’s era radio broadcast. When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court.[...]
Downtown Gallery Crawl
5:00 pm
Downtown Gallery Crawl
@ Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presented by the Downtown Arts Alliance, ten art galleries in downtown Monroe and West Monroe are open all evening for the public to enjoy great art, food, drink and music. Original art is for sale, tax free.[...]
Downtown River Jam DoMo Piano Bar
5:00 pm
Downtown River Jam DoMo Piano Bar
@ Downtown Monroe
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This is an interactive show with Queen Anne’s Revenge Dueling Pianos on the Skent N Dent stage in the historic Coca-Cola building in Downtown Monroe. While you’re there, enjoy food and a cash bar provided by Restaurant[...]
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Awesome Carolers
12:00 pm
Awesome Carolers
@ Antique Alley
Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
West Monroe High School Choral students will provide professional-level caroling in Antique Alley. Let the holiday music get you in the Christmas spirit.
Kids Alley sponsored by Richland State Bank
2:00 pm
Kids Alley sponsored by Richland State Bank
@ Antique Alley
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A day of everything fun for kids: buggy rides, games, Masur Museum crafts, Zoo animals, bounce house, visits with Santa and more.
Ruston Christmas Parade & Chili Cookoff
2:00 pm
Ruston Christmas Parade & Chili Cookoff
@ Downtown Ruston
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bring the family out to experience “A Magical Christmas” parade in Downtown Ruston. will roll through downtown Enjoy one of Ruston’s many Christmas festivities, the Christmas Parade! After the parade, stick around for the chili[...]
Holiday Outdoor Movie
5:30 pm
Holiday Outdoor Movie
@ Antique Alley
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Come enjoy the second holiday movie night under the stars and massive Christmas lighting in Antique Alley. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available for purchase. (*Rain Date:
A Magical Bike Parade sponsored by The Bike Source
7:00 pm
A Magical Bike Parade sponsored by The Bike Source
@ Antique Alley
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Be part of the glitter. Decorate your bicycles and pedal through both our cities. Everyone 12 years and older is welcome to participate. So light up your bikes, put on your costumes and join us for a[...]
Children’s Lighted Parade
7:00 pm
Children’s Lighted Parade
@ Antique Alley
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A night-time parade featuring children in costume on decorated bikes, floats and wagons! The parade is open to all pre-school and elementary school age children. Parents must be present. Prizes for best decorated float, bike and costume!
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“A Tuna Christmas”
7:00 pm
“A Tuna Christmas”
@ The Norton Building
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Ruston Cultural District presents “A Tuna Christmas,” a hilarious sequel to “Greater Tuna” and it’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report[...]
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Louisiana State Games: Middle School Basketball Championships
11:00 am
Louisiana State Games: Middle School Basketball Championships
@ ULM Activity Center
Dec 15 @ 11:00 am – Dec 16 @ 3:00 pm
Join in on the fun at the Louisiana State Games Middle School Basketball Championships.
A Very Merry Oz Christmas
6:00 pm
A Very Merry Oz Christmas
@ W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre at the Monroe Civic Center
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Dorothy, as she is swept away to the North Pole on Christmas Eve and re-discovers her Dear Friends in the Land of OZ! Dorothy soon realizes there really is NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!
Christmas at the Dixie
7:30 pm
Christmas at the Dixie
@ Dixie Center for the Arts
Dec 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Lawrence Gibbs and the Russ-Town Band will be jingle-bell rocking the DCA stage with all the holiday classics!
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Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon & 5K
8:00 am
Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon & 5K
@ RiverMarket
Dec 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 13.1 Half Marathon will begin near the River Market on the beautiful Ouachita River in Monroe. It will wind through historical Downtown Monroe and the Garden District. The 5K will also start near the River Market[...]
Driven Desires Toy Drive and Car Show
10:00 am
Driven Desires Toy Drive and Car Show
@ Glenwood Medical Mall
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This car show features all makes and models of cars and a Top 10 People’s Choice Award. To enter, just bring one unopened toy for the toy drive. Last year, they were able to completely fill the[...]
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Christmas Tree Decorating Contest – Celebrity Judging
2:00 pm
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest – Celebrity Judging
@ Monroe Regional Airport
Dec 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Monroe Regional Airport’s Christmas Tree Decorating contest will be judged by some familiar faces in Monroe-West Monroe. Mayor Jamie Mayo, Councilwoman Juanita Woods, Miss LA 2017 Laryssa Bonacquisti, Miss LA 2011 Hope Anderson, Chennault Aviation and Military[...]
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Coca-Cola Christmas Truck at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
5:30 pm
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
@ Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Don’t miss this special Coke moment as Coca-Cola truck is on display at the museum. After viewing the truck, be sure to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Biedenharn Home and Elsong Gardens thanks to the[...]
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Dead by Dawn, Rella, The Arbitrary (NOLA), The Bearded Ladies at Live Oaks
8:00 pm
Dead by Dawn, Rella, The Arbitrary (NOLA), The Bearded Ladies at Live Oaks
@ Live Oaks Bar & Ballroom
Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Arbitrary return to Monroe to rock Live Oaks stage for the first time! Rella will be making the trip from Shreveport for shred support. They’ll be joined by Monroe locals Dead by Dawn and The Bearded[...]
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