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July
January-December
Daily Tours at the Biedenharn Museum
The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens is a perfect destination for group tours. The last tour of each day begins at 4 p.m. Groups of ten or more are requested to make reservations.
Cost: Free
Time: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
Mondays & Fridays
“Preschool Picassos”
The once-a-week camp is for artists 3-5 years old. The program is designed for a younger child as they bring their wildest imagination to this fun time of creative art.
Time: Mondays 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Fridays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per session
Doodlez Art Studio & Gifts, 1126 Oliver Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
Tuesdays
“Daily Doodlez”
Group art lessons are provided for children ages 5 and up. Children learn to draw and paint people, animals, and landscapes with a variety of mediums.
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 per lesson
Doodlez Art Studio & Gifts, 1126 Oliver Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
Wednesdays & Fridays
Summer in the Art Department
Every Wednesday and Friday a museum staffer will be in the museum’s Art Department to help you make and take a themed craft. Crafts change weekly so come in as often as you’d like!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
Fridays
“Mommy and Me” Art Classes
Classes are held every Friday morning for moms and their toddlers. The classes are a good introduction to arts and crafts for the very young child.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 per child
Doodlez Art Studio and Gifts, 1126 Oliver Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
June 2-July 25
“Xtreme Green” Summer Camps
The eight-week summer program provides daily activities for children and teens that live in the West Monroe/West Ouachita area. The program explores various environmental issues and conservation strategies.
Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Registration costs vary
Meeting location dependent upon age group
West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-4001 or www.westmonroecc.com
June 8 – July 3
Louisiana Seven Exhibition
This exhibition features the work of seven Northeast Louisiana artists. Each artist presents a body of new work, and the exhibition provides an overview of what is happening creatively in Northeast Louisiana at this time.
Time: Tuesdays – Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Fridays – Sundays 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237
July 1-2
District 4-H Horse Show
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
July 2
Story Time with Mrs. Moran!
Every first Wednesday of the month, children can come in and enjoy an interactive, lively story time!
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
July 4
CenturyTel 4th of July Waterfront Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
This year will feature another spectacular fireworks display with an all-day festival of food, fun, and entertainment.
Time: Festival 12:00 p.m.; Fireworks 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Forsythe Park
Monroe
Info: (318) 237-3698 or www.monroejuniorchamber.org
July 4
Firework Spectacular at High Delta Safari Park
Bring a picnic or “shop til you drop” at the gift shop’s extended hours.
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
High Delta Safari Park
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-8770
July 4-5
Celebration Circus
This three-ring James Christy Cole Circus is full of fun for the entire family with acrobats, tumblers, high wire and trapeze artists, and much more! The show also includes the World Record Holding Human Cannonball!
Time: 2:00 & 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Children $5; Adults $10 (includes one free child’s ticket per paid adult)
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2338
July 5-6
BSI Team Roping
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
July 7-10
Hook-a-Kid-on-Golf Junior Clinic
The junior golf clinic is open to kids ages 7-11. Participation is limited to the first 32. The clinic is sponsored by Black Bear Golf Course and the Twin City Golf Association.
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. daily
Cost: $125
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
July 7-10
Sculpture Doodlez Camp
We’ll use papier mache, clay, fabric, plaster of Paris, and more to create unique sculptures of animals, people, or whatever you can imagine! Very hands on and somewhat messy fun! Camp designed for ages 5 and up.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 7-10
Puppet Pals Doodlez Camp
Get behind the stage and learn how to create hand puppets, finger puppets, and more! Children will also make their own puppet theater!
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 7-11
Zoo Crew Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Zoo Crew camp is designed for ages 13-15.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 7-12
Louisiana 4-H State Horse Show
The state horse show and contest is the culminating event for hundreds of young people, and includes a full range of events from conformation, pleasure, speed, and cattle events.
Time: Monday 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (225) 578-2255 or www.lsuagcenter.coom
July 10-12
The Death of Dr. Pepper Dinner Theater
Strauss Theatre Center provides the ultimate murder mystery dinner theater! Three women claim to be the wife of the recently murdered Dr. Pepper. With no one to identify the true Mrs. Pepper, double (or triple) jeopardy may allow a murderess to get away with murder. Additional dinner theater events will be held July 17-19 and 24-26.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35-40
Chateau Restaurant
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
July 11
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
The no-limit Texas Hold’em Tournament is a fundraiser for Krewe of Janus charities. Payout is 80% of entry fee. Must be 21 to play.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $100 plus $10 Registration fee
Krewe of Janus float den
Monroe
Info: (318) 338-3172
July 11 & 12
Strauss Young Troupe: Blather, Blarney, and Balderdash
Three hilarious and action-packed Irish folk and fairy tales collide when a trio of wild and crazy leprechauns try to help a tongue-tied shepherd, Fin O’Grady, learn to tell a story and win the hand of his one true love. Additional showings July 18 & 19.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
July 12
Community Days: Crafts and Handskills
Community days are a series of getting to know your past thru several collections of artifacts, antiques, stories, and watching folk art and cultural demonstrations. This Community Day will feature a large collection of antique tractors and farm equipment and a tractor club showing. Coming out to the plantation is a step back into time!
Time: 8:00 a.m. – mid afternoon
Cost: Free, Lunch for a small donation
Historic Starr Homeplace
Oak Ridge
Info: (318) 244-5700 or (318) 329-1921 or www.starrhomeplace.org
July 12
Drop-In Children’s Activity
Children will learn about succulents, choose from a variety of cacti and other desert loving plants, and will feel the unique texture of the soil these plants love.
Cost: $5
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
July 12
Louisiana Public Safety Expo
The Command Staff and Louisiana State Troopers of Troop F, along with other public service agencies, will provide demonstrations, activities, and much more.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Monroe Civic Center Arena
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-4938
July 14-17
Sticky Icky Art Doodlez Camp
This camp is for hands-on kids who like to get messy with their art! It will include working with paper-mache, salt dough, and other sticky icky materials to create fun and fabulous works of art. Camp designed for ages 5-12.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 14-17
Gourmet Gallery Doodlez Camp
A week of edible art-make it and take it or eat it on the spot! Children will sculpt, paint and decorate with food. Children will also make aprons and a ceramic dessert plate. Camp desgined for ages 5 and up.
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 14-18
Rockin’ Reptiles Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Rockin’ Reptiles camp is designed for ages 4-5.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 14-18
Going, Going, Gone Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Going, Going, Gone camp is designed for ages 6-9 and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 14-18
It’s Hot! Hot! Hot! Summer Camp
Enjoy a weeklong camp inside the museum where is always a nice 72 degrees! Campers will make and take a craft, snack on COOL treats, explore the museum and more! The camp is designed for children ages 4-9.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $50; Nonmembers $75
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
July 15
Black Bear Ladies Scramble
Teams of 4 ladies are provided with a cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes. Green fee is also included.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
July 17-19
The Death of Dr. Pepper Dinner Theater
Strauss Theatre Center provides the ultimate murder mystery dinner theater! Three women claim to be the wife of the recently murdered Dr. Pepper. With no one to identify the true Mrs. Pepper, double (or triple) jeopardy may allow a murderess to get away with murder. Additional dinner theater events will be held July 24-26.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35-40
Chateau Restaurant
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
July 18
Moonlit Gardens: Astronomy Night
Learn about astronomy while exploring the moon up close with special guest Don Wheeler, Assoc. Professor of Science at Delta Community College. Delta’s telescopes will be set-up in ELsong Gardens for all to enjoy.
Cost: Free
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
July 18 & 19
Strauss Young Troupe: Blather, Blarney, and Balderdash
Three hilarious and action-packed Irish folk and fairy tales collide when a trio of wild and crazy leprechauns try to help a tongue-tied shepherd, Fin O’Grady, learn to tell a story and win the hand of his one true love.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Strauss Theatre Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
July 19
Poker Run on the River
Players dock on the Ouachita River. There will be 6 stops to pick up cards along the river. You may play hands going down the river and hands coming back to the boat dock. Hands will be scored on Main Street in front of the Schepis Museum.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per hand
Ouachita River Boat Dock
Columbia
Info: (318) 649-0726
July 19
River City Cutting Horse Show
Local riders and participants from surrounding areas come together to participate in the ultimate equine event!
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
July 21-23
Summer Junior Golf Clinic
Kids ages 7-15 are welcome. Kids receive lessons and lunch each day. Only 32 slots are available!
Time: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. daily
Cost: $60
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
July 21-24
Clay Creations Doodlez Camp
Create wonderful masterpieces of pottery and more using several types of clay. We’ll work together and then the children will create their own designs. Camp designed for ages 5-12.
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 21-25
Bugs 'n Stuff Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Bugs 'n Stuff camp is designed for ages 4-5.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 21-25
Animal Myth Buster Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Animal Myth Buster camp is designed for ages 6-9 and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 22-26
Junior Beefmaster Livestock Show
The week long show provides multiple competitions and shows. Shows include showmanship and the legendary bred and owned show. Last year’s show brought 100 exhibitors and 240 heifers. The annual show provides over $20,000 in prizes, awards, and scholarships.
Time:7:00 a.m. – until
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
July 23-26
Cartoon Crazy Doodlez Camp
This camp focuses on how to draw a variety of popular cartoon characters, from SpongeBob to the Fairly Odd Parents. Children will also learn how to draw cartoon faces and create their own superheroes! Camp recommended for ages 6 and up.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 24-26
The Death of Dr. Pepper Dinner Theater
Strauss Theatre Center provides the ultimate murder mystery dinner theater! Three women claim to be the wife of the recently murdered Dr. Pepper. With no one to identify the true Mrs. Pepper, double (or triple) jeopardy may allow a murderess to get away with murder.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35-40
Chateau Restaurant
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
July 25
Louisiana Melon Run
This motorcycle poker run is held in conjunction with the Louisiana Watermelon Festival.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $15; Pre-registration includes a free t-shirt
Courthouse Annex Parking Lot
Farmerville
Info: (318) 245-0653 or www.lamelonrun.com
July 25-26
45th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival
Enjoy a weekend of entertainment, excitement, and watermelons! This fun festival is an annual event you don’t want to miss!
Time: Friday 7:00 – 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Farmerville
Info: (318) 368-0044 or www.lawatermelonfestival.com
July 26
Raffia Basket Activity
Children ages 8 and up and adults can make an oval basket with raffia that looks like a woven basket. While you’re there, learn about the culture of area inhabitants by visiting the museum and taking the nature tour.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $2 Site Entry Fee; Children (12 and under) and Seniors (62 and older) Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (888) 926-5492
July 28-31
Sculpture Doodlez Camp
We’ll use papier mache, clay, fabric, plaster of Paris, and more to create unique sculptures of animals, people, or whatever you can imagine! Very hands on and somewhat messy fun! Camp designed for ages 5 and up.
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
July 28 – August 1
I Want That! Zoo Camp
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The I Want That! camp is designed for ages 4-5, 6-9, and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
July 31
Excavator Safety and Damage Prevention Training
A meal is provided along with the training on excavator safety and damage prevention. Reservations are required.
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (888) 383-8324 or www.louisianapipeline.com
July 31
Pipeline Awareness Training for Emergency Responders
The training provides information on how to respond to a pipeline emergency. A meal is provided. Reservations are required.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (888) 383-8324 or www.louisianapipeline.com
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