Brown Bag Concerts
Every Wednesday in April and May, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Celebrate spring with the Brown Bag Concert series, every Wednesday in April and May! These free lunchtime concerts will be at Palace Park in Downtown Monroe during April and at the 7th Square Pavilion in May. Make sure to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live music from local artists. Don’t miss this perfect blend of live music and outdoor relaxation!


Photos with the Bunny
April 4th - 19th

The Easter Bunny is making his way to Monroe! Bounce on down to the Pecanland Mall and grab a picture with him from April 4th - 19th. Grab your crew and snap some adorable pictures in Center Court. Don’t miss out on this egg-citing spring tradition!


Lover: An Eras Tour Experience
April 5th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Calling all Swifties – an Eras Tour Experience is coming to Sterlington! Grab your girls and head to the Sterlington Ballpark for this recreation of the iconic Eras Tour. Musical powerhouse Charity Eden will be recreating the experience and feel of Taylor Swift’s famed tour. This musical event is perfect for a girls’ night out, so don’t miss this unique opportunity!


ULM Spring Concert: BigXthaPlug
April 8th, 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Get ready for ULM’s Spring Fever Concert! This year’s featured artist is…BigXthaPlug! Head to Fant-Ewing Coliseum to see the Texas rapper live in concert. Tickets are sure to sell quickly, so grab them while you can!


Easter Village
April 9th -19th

The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum is “hoppy” to announce the 2025 Easter Village! Fun spring and Easter events will be scattered throughout the week. Special events with the Easter Bunny will also highlight this fun-filled week. They will have cookie decorating, bunny patch visits, a make-and-take STEM craft, and so much more. Bring your family for bushels of springtime fun!


Fore the Warhawks Weekend
April 10th - 12th

This weekend has it all: a football game, a golf tournament, and even a Tracy Lawrence Concert! The weekend kicks off on Thursday, April 10th at ULM Football’s innersquad spring game. Friday, head to Black Bear Golf Club in Delhi for a full-day golf tournament. Finish off the weekend with a Tracy Lawrence concert featuring Chancie Neal at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Grab your friends and family for this exciting weekend of music and friendly competition!


Ouachita RiverFest
April 24th - 27th

Springtime means Ouachita RiverFest time! This huge festival takes place in Downtown West Monroe. Featuring live music from Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, local food trucks, artisan vendors, a rubber duck drop, and so much more, this local festival has something for everyone!


Wine Over Water
April 24th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Grab your friends and head to Wine Over Water! This party will take place on the beautiful ULM campus and the Bayou DeSiard Bridge. Enjoy food samplings from local restaurants, live entertainment, wine and beer tastings, boat rides, and more. The proceeds from this event go to funding the “Spirit of the Warhawk” scholarship. Head to ULM for this fun-filled evening on the Bayou!


Biedenharn’s 2025 Garden Symposium
April 25th, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Looking to expand your garden knowledge? The Biedenharn Garden Symposium will do just that! Guests will enjoy a full day of gardening know-how and will get creative inspiration from floral design experts. They will also enjoy fellowship with other fellow gardeners and early access to the Biedenharn’s Annual Plant Sale. Muffins, coffee, and a delicious lunch will be provided.


Red, White, & Blue Airshow
May 2nd - 4th

Head to the Monroe Regional Airport for the Red, White, & Blue Airshow! Witness a beautiful display of our nation’s colors during this patriotic weekend event. Aircrafts will be flying through the air in a salute to America’s heroes. Food vendors will be on-site. Bring some sunscreen, a chair, and lots of excitement!