13 Things to do This April in Monroe-West Monroe
Concerts, festivals, and a wide range of sporting events make it clear that spring is in full swing here in Monroe-West Monroe! Check out everything that springtime has to offer in the Twin Cities!
Downtown Gallery Crawl
April 3rd, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This local event is held bi-monthly on the first Thursday of that month. Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening full of art, food, music, and fun in Downtown Monroe and West Monroe!
Out to Lunch at The Biedenharn
April 4th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Out to Lunch is back at Biedenharn Museum & Gardens! Enjoy a delicious lunch from local food trucks while strolling through the latest exhibit in the museum. Grab a friend, coworker, or any lunch date for this afternoon full of food and the arts!
Landry’s Concerts and Lagniappe Saturdays
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Landry’s is packed full of events this month! Enjoy their Lagniappe Saturdays or their Landry’s Concerts all month long. Celebrate a beautiful afternoon with food, wine, live music, and family and friends!
Easter Village at The Children’s Museum
April 9th - 19th
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum is “hoppy” to present their 2025 Easter Village! This week will be full of fun spring and Easter-themed events like Bunny & Me Breakfast and Peanut Butter & Jellybean Dinner Theatre. Exciting activities like cookie decorating, bunny-patch visits, and so much more will be available at the museum. Make sure to stop by before it ends!
Fore the Warhawks Weekend
April 10th - 12th
This weekend is slam-packed with football, golf, and even Tracy Lawrence! Join ULM for their spring football game on the 10th, a golf tournament on the 11th, and a Tracy Lawrence concert on the 12th.
Wild Wild West at Alley Park
April 11th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dig up your boots and cowboy hats – Downtown West Monroe is hosting a western street dance in Alley Park! Enjoy delicious BBQ, boot-tappin’ live music, and an evening of western-themed fun. Don’t miss out on this fun night downtown!
ULM Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech
April 15th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Who doesn’t love a good baseball game? Head to Lou St. Amant Field for the Warhawks’ game against the LA Tech Bulldogs. Grab some popcorn and enjoy this North Louisiana rivalry!
TBF Pickleball Tournament
April 19th, 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Tarver Braddock Foundation will be hosting a pickleball tournament at the Monroe Athletic Club! Foods, drinks, and a DJ are all part of this all-day event. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day at the MAC!
Ouachita RiverFest
April 24th - 27th
Ouachita RiverFest is back! There will be local food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, and even a big fishing tournament and a massive rubber duck. Enjoy this huge festival in Downtown West Monroe with family and friends!
Grease
April 24th - 27th
The Strauss Theatre Center is proud to present their production of “Grease”! Immerse yourself in the spirit of the ‘50s while watching this beloved classic. Don’t miss this exciting musical!
Wine Over Water
April 24th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This party will be held on the Bayou DeSiard Bridge on ULM campus. Enjoy food sampling from delicious local restaurants, beer and wine tastings, and live music to top it all off. Proceeds from this event support “The Spirit of the Warhawk” scholarship.
Biedenharn’s 2025 Garden Symposium
April 25th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Expand your gardening knowledge at the Biedenharn’s 2025 Garden Symposium. This all-day event includes floral design experts, discussions with fellow gardeners, and even early access to the plant sale. Muffins, coffee, and lunch will be provided!
Ouachita Live
April 25th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Ouachita Live time! This free concert series in Downtown West Monroe includes food trucks and lively music. What more could you ask for?
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Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
2000 Riverside Drive
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-5281
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Monroe, LA 71201
Landry Vineyards
5699 New Natchitoches Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 557-9050
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Landry Vineyards5699 New Natchitoches Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
323 Walnut Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 361-9611
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Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum323 Walnut Street
Monroe, LA 71201