Through December 18
Christmas on the River
Join us in Monroe-West Monroe for Christmas shopping, entertainment, and family fun. From ice skating and carolers in the streets to free live entertainment, we have a holiday schedule that you don’t want to miss! Each weekend has a special theme. Join us every weekend for extended shopping hours, entertainment, carriage rides, and so much more!
Monroe-West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5691 or www.monroe-westmonroe.org

Thru December 19
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Children’s Museum
Come and enjoy the many activities like walking through the snow, ice skating, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating, and taking pictures with the Snowman. Don’t forget about mailing letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office and story time with Mrs. Claus. And most of all, visit with Santa!
Time: Tuesday – Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 Admission; $10 Ice Skating
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org

December 2
Downtown Gallery Crawl
Discover the works of talented artists as you “crawl” from one historic architectural jewel to the next with fine art, music, and local cuisine set against a hip, downtown backdrop overlooking the Ouachita River.
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Downtown Monroe/West Monroe
Info: (318) 329-1921 or www.downtowngallerycrawl

December 3
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
The no limit Texas Hold’em Tournament is a fundraiser for Krewe of Janus charities. Payout is 50% of all entry fees and 30% of all rebuys. Must be 21 to play.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $80 plus $10 Registration fee; rebuys $40
Krewe of Janus float den, 901 Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Info: (318) 338-3172

December 4
4th Annual Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade
Parade starts at Riser Elementary School and will continue to Thomas Road and then loop back to the school. Proceeds from the parade go to purchasing Christmas gifts for children in Bawcomville.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Bawcomville
West Monroe
Info: (318) 388-5858

December 4
Cottonland Christmas Parade
The annual community-wide Christmas parade brings holiday fun for all ages!
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to watch
Monroe-West Monroe
Info: (318) 381-4203

December 4
Ouachita Independent Bank Fireworks Extravaganza present by The Monroe Jaycees
Downtown Monroe-West Monroe
7 pm

December 4 & 5
29th Annual Journey to Bethlehem
Recreation by Cedar Crest Baptist Church of a first century marketplace in Bethlehem the day after Christ was born.
Open 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.(20 minute walking tour)
Cost: Free
Pecanland Mall
Info: (318) 396-4953 or www.ccbchurch.org