Ouachita Parish is home to lots of unique things, including beautiful and outside-the-box reunion venues.

Biedenharn Museum & Gardens is perfect for small family gatherings or meeting up with a couple classmates. The museum itself and breathtaking gardens are an ideal scene for snacks and bites, while providing an extraordinary backdrop for any reunion.

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo is another fun venue for reunions. Take a train or boat ride through the exhibits, wander through the zoo on your own, and enjoy lunch on the covered picnic tables while you mingle with family or old friends.

If you’re looking for a light and fun night-out vibe for your gathering, Landry Vineyards is the place for you! Schedule a group tour of the winery or enjoy live music during their outdoor concert series. And the best part (of course) is the delicious wine!

Chennault Park is the perfect venue for reunions who want to enjoy some fun in the sun. With activities like an 18 hole golf course, frisbee golf, and spacious picnic areas, there is something for people of all ages to enjoy while getting some sunlight this summer.

Looking for somewhere more kid-centered? Try the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum! From the Toddlertown exhibit to Bubbleworks, this venue provides fun and learning for both kids and adults. Traveling exhibits are featured here throughout the year as well, so there’s always something new to explore!

Ouachita Parish doesn’t just have fun venues - there is also never a shortage of things to do while you’re here.

A little retail therapy never hurt anybody, right? Take a stroll down Downtown Monroe or Antique Alley and visit Monroe-West Monroe’s boutique and shopping scene. From antique and artisan goods to a brand new outfit, there’s always a treat to find when shopping in Ouachita Parish.

Spend these summer evenings enjoying a movie under the stars at the Biedenharn Garden Cinema. Bring your whole family and some picnic to enjoy supper while watching a featured movie in the beautiful gardens. Bags of popcorn are sold for $1, so you’ll get the whole movie experience!

Need to get some pent-up energy out? Surge Entertainment Center is the place for you! With multiple activities for all ages like bowling, arcade games, ziplining, and sports simulators, Surge is a fun outing for the whole family.

Discover Monroe-West Monroe provides an array of services and assistance to help each gathering special and personalized. Our Sales Department can help with things such as hotel blocks, venue selection and booking, creating personalized name tags, putting together bags for attendees or out of town guests, creating and providing event print material, along with so much more. They work hard to make sure that the event planning process goes as smoothly as possible, and that the event itself is as seamless as can be.

For more information about booking a reunion, visit our Meetings Page or contact Francy Beth Corley at fcorley@monroe-westmonroe.org.