7 Fun Fall Adventures in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana

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Located along both banks of the Ouachita River in North Louisiana off I-20, the dual-city destination of of Monroe-West Monroe, always has a reason to celebrate and share its foodways, its five Louisiana Cultural Districts and award-winning Main Streets. This area gives visitors many reasons to visit this fall, with festivals, special events and celebrations throughout the season. Don’t miss these fun fall adventures in Monroe-West Monroe, Lousiana.

Ouachita Live Concerts

Downtown West Monroe puts on a fabulous evening at the Ouachita Live outdoor concert series held the last Friday of the month (September and October) in Alley Park. Bring your own chair and feast from the food trucks, Beer, and wine will be on-site. Come shop downtown before the show. 

Landry Vineyards Concert Series

Landry Vineyards Fall Concert Series – Multiple Dates Wine and live music – it doesn’t get much better. Landry Vineyards hosts not to be missed concerts throughout the fall season. Hear live music by local bands, sip on delicious wine, and eat from local food trucks. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie the day away.

Indian Village Harvest Farms

Fall farm bounty and frights: At Indian Village Harvest Farms Find all types of produce for sale from the Cooks, neighboring farms and other area small farmers. Don’t leave without some of their homemade ice cream.

Skeleton Lane

For shivers down your spine all October long, drive through Skeleton Lane, October 1-31, 2024, when giant 12 feet tall skeletons line Tower Drive in Monroe. Skeletons are purchased and decorated by local businesses in the community to benefit the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum and ARCO.

Scarecrows in the Garden at the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens

Have a spooky good time at the 5th Annual NELA Scarecrow Competition at the Biedenharn Museum and Garden, October 8 -12. Area non-profits create imaginative and fun Halloween displays for celebrity judges and for visitor admiration. Games in the garden and more details on the website above. Additional events for kids, crafters and foodies can be found on the calendar. Biedenharn was the first to bottle Coca-Cola – don’t miss more memorabilia in this dual museum that also features his daughter’s Bible collection.

Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival

Highland Games, celestial Celtic music, food, art and jewelry: The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival is back October 5 at Lazarre Park on the riverfront in West Monroe. The fest features artisans and craft vendors, live music, a kid’s zone, and more. Food trucks will be selling Celtic themed menu items for all to enjoy. Register to participate in the free Highland Games at the festival.

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Annual Fall Celebration 

Celebrate Nature Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Annual Fall Celebration on October 19 is an exciting, educational, and fun day on the bayou with wide range of activities, including opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, annual photo contest exhibit, animal displays, a nature book sale, free face painting, engaging science-based fun and the turning of the Blue Goose Migration Marker.