Holiday Open House

November 5th

Get into the holiday spirit with a Sunday shop and stroll on The Alley to kick off the Christmas season! There will be refreshments to enjoy and lots of festivities and store specials.

The Louisiana Viking Feast

November 10th-11th

Two Warriors Meadery is teaming up with Chef Pat Nolan Catering to provide a farm to table Nordic Viking meal for all to enjoy on November 10th and 11th! Come dressed as your favorite Viking. This event will support ORVA-Project4Hope. Two nights full of festivities and delicious food supporting a great cause, what more could you ask for?

ULM Football vs. Troy

November 11th

Cheer on the ULM Football team as they tackle Troy! Kickoff is at 1:00 PM at Malone Stadium.

VFW Veterans Day Celebration

November 11th

Celebrate Veterans Day at the Monroe VFW! Boiled shrimp and pulled pork plates will be available for a donation. There will be guest speakers throughout the day. Mike McKenzie will play live starting at 7:00 PM with a $10.00 cover charge. This event is family-friendly and open to the public. Veterans and active duty get in for free and even get a free meal!

Champagne Stroll

November 16th

Stroll The Alley on a beautiful fall afternoon while sipping champagne. Shop antiques, boutiques, specialty shops, and much more. Take part in the holiday festivities in downtown West Monroe!

Santa Stop

November 18th

Santa's taking a break from his toy making and visiting the Twin Cities! Drive through almost 40 booths giving away prizes and take photos with Santa. This is a fun event for the whole family to enjoy!

Holiday Outdoor Movie

November 25th

What could be better than watching one of your favorite Christmas movies under the magical Christmas Lights in Downtown West Monroe? Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy a free holiday outdoor movie in Alley Park!

Shop Small Saturday

November 25th

Historic Downtown West Monroe’s holiday wonderland is your home for shopping small and local on Shop Small Saturday and throughout the holidays! Shops are open for extended hours. There will be a free outdoor movie in Alley Park. Support local businesses all while having fun and getting all your Christmas shopping done!

Christmas Open House at Biedenharn

November 30th-December 2nd

Join the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens for the annual Christmas Open House November 30-December 2. This event features the wonderfully decorated Biedenharn house and gardens, live music, refreshments, a model Christmas train, free photos with Santa, and more! Free entry for all.

Candy Cane Lane

November 10th-December 31st

Candy Cane Lane is a mile-long wooded drive decorated with over one million Christmas lights. There is even an interactive musical lights display! Candy Cane Lane will be open daily November 10-December 31 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Freedom Trees

November 11th-December 31st

Get into the Christmas spirit and check out the Freedom Trees at the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum. These patriotic themed trees honor veterans and those currently serving in all branches of the military. The Freedom Trees will be shining bright for all to see starting on November 11th and will light the night through New Years. The Christmas tree lighting will be at 5:00 p.m. on November 11.

Christmas at Kiroli

November 24th-December 25th

Make the season bright! Drive through a wonderland of Christmas lights at Kiroli Park! The drive-thru lights display will be open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and some Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Christmas Day. Season passes will be available to purchase online that allow unlimited trips through the park at night during the holiday season.

Land of Lights

November 25th-December 31st

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Check out all the light displays in Downtown Monroe & West Monroe beginning at 5:30 p.m. each night!