Downtown Gallery Crawl
October 1
5PM-9PM

Immerse yourself in all things arts, food, and music in Monroe-West Monroe. Stroll downtown Monroe and West Monroe and shop from local artists. Listen to live music, check out a pop-up, and enjoy an evening celebrating art!


Ark-La-Miss Fair
October 2—11

It’s fall fair fun time! The annual Ark-La-Miss Fair is back in town at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. Bring the whole family for carnival rides, snack booths, exciting games, livestock shows, and much more! Don’t miss this week of fun right here in the Twin Cities.


Celtic Festival
October 3
10AM-4PM

The Northeast Celtic Festival is back at Lazarre Park! The fest will feature artisans and craft vendors, live music, a kid’s zone, and more! Food trucks will be selling Celtic themed items for all to enjoy. Don’t miss the Highland Games and watch athletes compete in the centuries’ old tradition, or sign up to compete yourself! Transport to Scotland right in Lazarre Park for an unforgettable start to October.


Biedenharn Garden Cinema: The Wiz
October 10
7PM

As the Biedenharn’s 8th Annual Scarecrows in the Garden comes to a close, enjoy this classic film starring a pretty famous scarecrow himself! Visit the Gardens all week long to vote on your favorite. People’s Choice will be announced before the film begins. Bring a snack and a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this family-friendly start to spooky season.


Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
October 15—18, 22—25
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7PM, Sundays 2PM

For seven years a certain wizard boy went to a certain Wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. This hilarious parody is perfect for Potterheads, muggles, and more!


ULM Football vs. Tech
October 17

Head to FMOL Health | St Francis Stadium for this unforgettable I-20 Showdown. Cheer on the Warhawks as they take on the LA Tech Bulldogs for the first time in over two decades! Wear gold in support of the home team as they Wreck Tech!


Friends of Black Bayou Fall Celebration
October 17
10AM-1PM

Come explore hands-on nature stations, meet native animals, and enjoy art and science activities. Go for a “Walk with Wildlife,” then help the Friends of Black Bayou turn the Blue Goose Migration Market. Grab lunch from Big D’s Backyard BBQ, who will be on-site serving lunch, and enjoy a delicious Black Bayou Mud Pie. With canoeing, crafts, and creative photo ops, this is a great way to celebrate our community’s connection to this beautiful refuge.


Wineaux Fest
October 17
12PM-7PM

This event brings everything you love about fall: music, local shopping, delicious food, and plenty of wine and cider. Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring The Red Flags. There will be 25+ market vendors to shop from, food from The Silver Spoon food truck, and the perfect fall festival vibes. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy the day!


Party 318
October 23
5PM-8PM

Get ready for the event of the year as Party 318 returns to the Masur Museum of Art with even more fun, art, food, music, and community spirit. This lively community event provides live music, food trucks, the opportunity to tour the museum, and free wine & beer all night long!


The Rocky Horror Show
October 22—24
All 3 Nights 7PM, Friday & Saturday 11:55PM

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, elaborate dance numbers, and rock songs. If you’re into corsets, glitter, aliens, rock ‘n’ roll, and absolute chaos, then this is the show for you! Catch a midnight show for a little extra fun.


Woofstock 26
October 24
10AM-4PM

Woofstock is celebrating 10 years of peace, paws, and music in Northeast Louisiana this month. Bring your dogs, kids, family, and friends for a fun-filled day of activities, contests, pet adoption, treats, local shopping, live music, and more! Northeast Louisiana’s largest one day pet and music festival set to a Hippie theme is the perfect way to spend time with your pup.


Fright Night 5K
October 29
7PM

Get ready to run, scream, and celebrate downtown at the Fight Night 5K! Starting at ending at Flying Tiger Brewery, the route will take runners through the heart of Downtown Monroe with plenty of spooky surprises along the way. From creepy characters to unexpected frights, you never know what you’ll encounter as you make your way through the course! This event is a family-friendly event where walkers are welcome, too! Keep the fun going after the race with a costume contest and live music at Flying Tiger.