WEST MONROE, La. — Today, Jerrica Bennett with the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau joined us on Louisiana Living to talk about all of the fun things happening in the twin cities this weekend.
WEEKEND EVENTS:
NAWAS at The Hub
Don’t miss out on NAWAS at the Hub on October 24th! From track to track, NAWAS instill the EP with an infectious energy that reveals the raw, unrestrained instincts at the core of the band
Date(s) : 10/24/2019 – 10/24/2019
Address : The Hub
201 Washington St., Monroe, LA 71201
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2450847708294788/
Biedenharn Museum and Gardens’ Halloween Competition
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens of Monroe is inviting area Museums and Non-Profits to participate in a Halloween Competition in the Garden, scheduled to be held Thursday, October 24. On October 24, the gardens will be open from 5pm-8pm for the competition. The entry fee on that evening will be $5 per adult, $2 per child. The most votes for favorite display will win the Grand Prize. A children’s activity will also be held that evening for the first #50 children to enter the gate. Grand Prize will be a donation to the winning organization, composed from half the gate entry fee collected on October 24.
Date(s) : 10/24/2019 – 10/24/2019
Hours : 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address : Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : 318-387-5281
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2369641446609649/
Raise the Woof 2019
Don’t miss out on this fun fundraiser for SOS Pets of Ouachita! Halloween theme! Dogs & their Humans will both be in costumes! Ashton Gill of American Idol fame will be performing!
Date(s) : 10/24/2019 – 10/24/2019
Hours : 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address : Flying Tiger Brewery
506 North 2nd Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : (318) 547-1738
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2258447960877776/
pARTy 318
Put the ART in pARTy! This series of free events for young professionals is sponsored by Marsala Beverage. This year join Masur Museum of Art for a spook-tacular party featuring live music, local food trucks, beer, wine, door prizes, and more. Costumes are encouraged! The event is open to the public and is not to be missed!
Date(s) : 10/24/2019 – 10/24/2019
Hours : 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost : Free
Address : Masur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : 318-239-2237
Twin City Lip Sync Battle
Join Twin City Ballet Company for a night of syncin’ lips and shakin’ hips on October 24th as they present the TWIN CITY LIP SYNC BATTLE. Watch your favorite local celebrities go head-to-head as they sing and shake it to the songs everyone knows and loves! Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of who will be competing for bragging rights as the Lip Sync Champion. All proceeds benefit Twin City Ballet Company.
Date(s) : 10/24/2019 – 10/24/2019
Hours : Doors 6:15, Show 7pm
Cost : $30 general admission, $35 at the door
Address : West Monroe Convention Center
901 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone : 318-388-3011
Ouachita Live Concert – Chase Tyler Band
FREE Outdoor Live Music Event! Beer and wine available for purchase. Live Music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Chase Tyler’s high-energy shows and south Louisiana vocals make him one of the most sought-after country artists in the Gulf Coast! Chase has toured with many notable acts including Tracy Lawrence, Jake Owen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams, Jr.
Date(s) : 10/25/2019 – 10/25/2019
Hours : 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost : Free
Address : Alley Park
200 Natchitoches, West Monroe, LA 71291
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2119795018127318/
Run/Sup Challenge
The ULM Wesley Foundation RUN/SUP Challenge will consist of a 2 mile run followed by a 1 mile stand up paddle board (SUP) or kayak. They will also have a “fun run” option that consists of a 1 mile run and .5 mile paddle. The race will be held at the ULM Wesley Foundation at 112 Bayou Drive on the ULM Campus in Monroe. Ages 12 and up. Personal flotation devices (PFD’s) must be worn while on the water. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest total time for these categories: – 2 mile run/1 mile paddle open class (you provide your own paddle board) – 2 mile run/1 mile paddle standard class (you use a board provided by H2 GO) – 2 mile run/1 mile kayak open class (you provide your own kayak) – 2 mile run/1 mile kayak standard class (you use a kayak provided by H2 GO/ULM Wesley Foundation)
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cost : $25-$40
Address : University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209
Phone : 318-342-1000
Website : http://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Monroe/RUNSUP?fbclid=IwAR0w03-c6j7oVatcelM_B5yexAAdqOD-O5BZFk2OwuNIAuWI0OcSS1DPPs0
A Whole ZOO World – Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy a day at the zoo! Food, games, entertainment, and more!
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Address : Louisiana Purchase Zoo
1405 Bernstein Park Road, Monroe, LA 71202
Phone : 318-329-2400
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/337960080479510/?active_tab=about
Geeks Along the River
It’s the only geek fair in town and it’s back for the fourth year! This free, family-friendly event features something for everyone. Fans of comic books, movies, video games, table top gaming, fantasy, and more flock to the RiverMarket each year to let their geek flag fly.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address : RiverMarket
316 South Grand, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone : (318) 807-9985
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/350305112348188/
Monroe Old City Cemetery Walking Tour
What souls haunt these grounds? What stories do they tell? Learn for yourself at the Ouachita Parish Public Library’s Monroe Old City Cemetery Walking Tour! Library Genealogist Lora Peppers will lead an educational walking tour of the Old City Cemetery, focusing on local history. She will share stories of the people buried there, from important leaders to community outcasts. The tour will meet at Mayor Andrew Forsythe’s grave, near the cemetery’s Desiard Street entrance.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost : Free
Address : Monroe Old City Cemetery
1209 Cee Ray Dr, Monroe, LA 71210
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/484613615435190/?active_tab=about
Boos And Brews With The Krewe
Come join the Twin Cities Krewe of Janus for Boos & Brews with the Krewe! There will be dancing, fun, a costume contest, and prizes! Entrance to this spoo-krewe event is $10. Light snacks will be available.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost : $10
Address : Krewe of Janus Float Den
901 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : 318-338-3172
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/1160866414109093/
Animals of Halloween Nature Walk for Kid 10 and under
Join Black Bayou on the Nature Trail to learn more about some of the spooky animals of Halloween. This is for kids 10 and under and their parents. Costumes are encouraged and there will be some treats given out as well.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost : Free
Address : Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
480 Richland Pl Drive, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone : 318-387-1114
Tails at Twilight
Tails at Twilight is a Halloween Costume Gala fundraising event for the River Cities Humane Society for Cats. The event features food, drinks, photo booth, DJ and dancing, as well as a silent auction. All profits go directly to the shelter.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Hours : 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost : $75
Address : The Hub
201 Washington St., Monroe, LA 71201
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/937762726560881/
Boo with the Krewe
Join Krewe de Riviere at Live Oaks on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7pm for their Halloween Party! There will be Choice Brand beer specials and giveaways! You will be entertained by Rockin Dopsie Jr and the Zydeco Twisters. Costume contest with prizes including: 1st Place- 65″ Flat Screen TV, 2nd Place- $100 and 3rd Place- $50. All proceeds will go the Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere.
Date(s) : 10/26/2019 – 10/26/2019
Cost : $25
Address : Live Oaks Bar & Ballroom
209 Olive St., Monroe, LA 71201
Phone : 318-548-4562
Website : http://www.facebook.com/events/2768526019842702/
