Fundraisers, fall fests, and football, oh my! We're soaking up the last bit of Autumn & ringing in the holiday season with so many fun events this November in Monroe-West Monroe. See what's happening this month down below:

The Castle of Count Varney Dinner Theatre

November 1 & 2, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Join Twin City Entertainment for their production of "The Castle of Count Varney"! Hosted at Kayla's Kitchen in West Monroe, enjoy delicious food while watching TCE perform a Halloween-themed show. Be sure to dress in your best vampire attire or spooky costume - what's a Halloween show without a costume contest?

Woofstock 24

November 2, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Northeast Louisiana's largest one day pet festival is back at Lazarre Park! Activities will include a pet pageant, dog races, Canines Got Talent, Pet & Owner Look-a-Like Contest, dog training demos, search and rescue demo, onsite grooming, agility course, and more! Enjoy food trucks and shop with local makers, small businesses, and specialty pet vendors. Bring at least one animal item to donate.

Historic Haunts: Partying for Preservation

November 2, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Mark your calendars for a hauntingly fun night! Join Downtown Monroe Main Street at Historic Haunts on November 2nd from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM as they party for preservation. This one-of-a-kind event will have you stepping into history and exploring Layton Castle, Masur Museum of Art, and Cooley House in ways you’ve never seen before! 1920's attire encouraged, good vibes guaranteed, and all proceeds go toward preserving our beloved historic landmarks!

Sterlington Fall Fest

November 2, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

The Town of Sterlington is proud to present their Fall Fest at the Sterlington Sports Complex! This will be a fun night of live music featuring Def Legend, Double Vision, and Blaze of Glory! There will be food trucks, beer tents, games, and so much more. You will not want to miss this night of Fall fun!

Holiday Open House

November 3, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

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.

Next to Normal

November 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, & 17

Join the Strauss Theatre Center for their production of "Next to Normal" from November 7-10 & 14-17. Through poignant music and powerful storytelling, the musical explores the impact of mental illness on individuals and their loved ones, ultimately portraying the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. You do not want to miss this one-of-a-kind performance!

The Merry Mile

November 7, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Experience local eats with Iron Cactus & Specialty Meats of Calhoun along with Thirsty Farmer wines & ciders while strolling through Candy Cane Lane Christmas lights! At the Merry Mile, there will be one mile of walking through Christmas lights while sampling locally crafted eats & drinks that are set up throughout the walk. This will be a fun, unique event to kick off the Christmas season!

ULM Football

November 9 & 30

Keep cheering on those Warhawks as they tackle Texas State on November 9 & the Ragin Cajuns on November 30. These games will be electrifying as ULM Football wraps up a historic season!

The Louisiana Viking Feast

November 9, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Two Warriors Meadery is hosting its 3rd annual Louisiana Viking Feast on November 9th! This year they are offering tiered tickets, as well as tickets for children under 16. All proceeds will go to the "VETS HELPING VETS" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Come eat some good food and support this great cause!

Veteran’s Day Celebration & Tree Lighting

November 11, 5:00 pm-7:30 pm

The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum will be having their annual Veteran's Day Celebration and Tree Lighting on November 11th. Come celebrate our Veterans and ring in the holiday season! The Freedom Trees will be lit up all season long from November 11-December 31.

Lainey Wilson: Country’s Cool again Tour

November 15 & 16, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Lainey Wilson is coming to Monroe for the last stop in her Country's Cool Again Tour with Ian Munsick and Zach Top! Lainey Wilson is an award-winning country singer-songwriter from Baskin, Louisiana. Her Nashville debut in 2014 marked the beginning of her prosperous career in country music. With an EP in 2019 featuring the hit "Things a Man Oughta Know," she climbed the charts to the top spot in 2020. Her newest album, Bell Bottom Country has been nominated for several awards. She has won Academy of Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. You do not want to miss this performance of a lifetime!

Champagne Stroll

November 21, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Sip & Stroll through Downtown West Monroe at the annual Champagne Stroll. This lively event will feature specialty shopping & deals after dark with champagne along the way!

Monroe Moccasins

November 2, 22, 23, & 26

Hockey is back on the bayou! Come cheer on the Monroe Moccasins this month as they take on the Athens Rock Lobsters, Mississippi Sea Wolves, Port Huron Prowlers, and Baton Rouge Zydeco. All home games will be held at the Monroe Civic Center arena.