From a day of canoeing to a night of moon watching, the News Star tells you all the events happening this weekend.
Freedom Trees honoring veterans and active military with a patch, ribbon, medal, or photo from their military service.
Candy Cane Lane is a mile-long wooded drive decorated with over One Million Christmas lights, located in Calhoun. No trailers and vehicles over 25 feet must have prior approval.
Enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Biedenharn Home and Elsong Gardens thanks to the Monroe Garden Study League. Be sure to come by during regular museum hours to take your family Christmas snapshots.
All senior adults are invited to the Ouachita Parish Public Library at 2:30 p.m. on December 20th to swap stories of Christmas pasts. Mix, mingle and jingle all the way!
A holiday wonderland with snow, make and take ornaments, cookie decoration, rides down Mount Sneaux, the Coca Cola Christmas Village train exhibit, a festive outdoor light show, and special visits with Santa. Don't miss the new photo booth fun every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm.
Don't miss out on the 3rd Annual Dancing with the Stars - Carolyn's Dance Land Edition! This event will be hosted by DC Young Fly (comedian) and Princess Banton-Lofters (creator and producer of the Real Housewives of Atlanta).
Landry Vineyards is once again providing its wonderful wagon so everyone can take a ride through the festive lights in Monroe and West Monroe. The 30-minute rides begin at 5 PM every Friday and Saturday nights. The ride begins at Commerce Street and ends at Wood Street.
Join Black Bayou for a ranger walk to watch the full moon rise!
Join a Black Bayou ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. The trip is about 3.5 miles roundtrip! You can join Black Bayou for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from Black Bayou - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.