Plan Your Holiday Fun This Week
By: Staff
Updated: November 25, 2012
There's tons of holiday events going on across the area this week and weekend, and many are kicking off this weekend. Here's a list of some events to help you plan your holiday fun with the family:
Photos with Santa
When: Now to Dec 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Pecanland Mall, 4700 Millhaven Road, Suite 2000
Cost: Varies
Phone: (318) 322-4635
Web: www.pecanlandmall.com
Santa Claus is coming to town! Come take advantage of this perfect photo opportunity for your family and friends while letting your kids whisper their gift ideas to Santa! Children visiting Santa will receive a free coloring book (while supplies last).Santa will be at the mall from Saturday Nov. 17th to Monday Dec. 24th!
Christmas in Calhoun
When: Nov 22, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly; Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturdays in December
Where: Christmas in Calhoun, 1190 Beulah Church Road, Calhoun LA, 71225
Cost: Free
Email: wildart46@peoplepc.com
Phone: 318-644-7298
Travel through the hills of Calhoun and enjoy lighted displays and decorations. On Saturday, be sure to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa has hot chocolate and cookies. Continue on for a visit with Mrs. Claus where the first 100 kids get a present and everyone gets candy.
Downtown RiverMarket Days
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 9am-3pm
Where: RiverMarket, 316 South Grand
Phone: 318-807-9985
Web: http://downtownrivermarket.com/
Join in the fun with the Grand Opening of the Yuletide Season! The Downtown Rivermarket will offer a unique holiday shopping experience, bustling with festive activities to add magic to your season! A great place to shop for unique Christmas presents!
Little Miss Christmas on the River Pageant
Saturday, Nov 24, 2012
Time: 10AM
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Email: ayperkins@hotmail.com
Phone: (318) 376-8664
Web: www.christmasontheriver.org
Enter your little princess or cheer on your favorite contestant at our Little Miss Christmas on the River Pageant.
Walking in a Window Wonderland
Starts Nov 24, 2012
Time: 10am
Where: Downtown Monroe, DeSiard Street
Admission Cost: Free
Web: http://www.downtownmonroe.org/
Stroll down historic Desiard Street in the heart of Downtown Monroe and view numerous windows, decorated with unique and non-traditional items in the themes of Christmas carols.
Santa's Christmas Village
When: Nov 24, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012
Time: Thursday-Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, 323 Walnut Street, Monroe
Cost: $5 to enter, $10 to ice skate
Contact: nelcm@nelcm.org -- (318) 361-9611 -- www.nelcm.org
Come and enjoy the many activities like walking through the snow, ice skating, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating, and taking pictures in the Snowglobe. Don't forget about mailing letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office, and story time with Mrs. Claus, and most of all, visit with Santa! Saint's Christmas Village will be open from Saturday Nov. 24th to Sunday Dec. 23rd. Don't miss out on all the fun!
Special Lighting Ceremony
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Cost: Free
Contact: info@monroe-westmonroe.org -- 800-843-1872 -- www.christmasontheriver.org
Antique Alley turns on the lights for the first time this Christmas Season!
Downtown Movie Sponsored by Southern Lady
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 5:30pm
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Cost: Free
Web: http://www.antique-alley.org/
Bring the whole family to watch an outdoor holiday movie! From hot chocolate to popcorn, this will be a night of fun festivities you don't want to miss. Bring your fold out chairs and some blankets and enjoy!
Community Trust Bank Forest of Trees
When: Nov 24, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012
Where: Antique Alley
Cost: Free
Phone: 800-843-1872
Experience beautiful, artistic trees created by local students along with interesting lighted displays. Located on the corner of Trenton and Wood Street in Antique Alley.
For a full list of holiday events throughout December, click here.
Photos with Santa
When: Now to Dec 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Pecanland Mall, 4700 Millhaven Road, Suite 2000
Cost: Varies
Phone: (318) 322-4635
Web: www.pecanlandmall.com
Santa Claus is coming to town! Come take advantage of this perfect photo opportunity for your family and friends while letting your kids whisper their gift ideas to Santa! Children visiting Santa will receive a free coloring book (while supplies last).Santa will be at the mall from Saturday Nov. 17th to Monday Dec. 24th!
Christmas in Calhoun
When: Nov 22, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly; Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturdays in December
Where: Christmas in Calhoun, 1190 Beulah Church Road, Calhoun LA, 71225
Cost: Free
Email: wildart46@peoplepc.com
Phone: 318-644-7298
Travel through the hills of Calhoun and enjoy lighted displays and decorations. On Saturday, be sure to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa has hot chocolate and cookies. Continue on for a visit with Mrs. Claus where the first 100 kids get a present and everyone gets candy.
Downtown RiverMarket Days
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 9am-3pm
Where: RiverMarket, 316 South Grand
Phone: 318-807-9985
Web: http://downtownrivermarket.com/
Join in the fun with the Grand Opening of the Yuletide Season! The Downtown Rivermarket will offer a unique holiday shopping experience, bustling with festive activities to add magic to your season! A great place to shop for unique Christmas presents!
Little Miss Christmas on the River Pageant
Saturday, Nov 24, 2012
Time: 10AM
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Email: ayperkins@hotmail.com
Phone: (318) 376-8664
Web: www.christmasontheriver.org
Enter your little princess or cheer on your favorite contestant at our Little Miss Christmas on the River Pageant.
Walking in a Window Wonderland
Starts Nov 24, 2012
Time: 10am
Where: Downtown Monroe, DeSiard Street
Admission Cost: Free
Web: http://www.downtownmonroe.org/
Stroll down historic Desiard Street in the heart of Downtown Monroe and view numerous windows, decorated with unique and non-traditional items in the themes of Christmas carols.
Santa's Christmas Village
When: Nov 24, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012
Time: Thursday-Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, 323 Walnut Street, Monroe
Cost: $5 to enter, $10 to ice skate
Contact: nelcm@nelcm.org -- (318) 361-9611 -- www.nelcm.org
Come and enjoy the many activities like walking through the snow, ice skating, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating, and taking pictures in the Snowglobe. Don't forget about mailing letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office, and story time with Mrs. Claus, and most of all, visit with Santa! Saint's Christmas Village will be open from Saturday Nov. 24th to Sunday Dec. 23rd. Don't miss out on all the fun!
Special Lighting Ceremony
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Cost: Free
Contact: info@monroe-westmonroe.org -- 800-843-1872 -- www.christmasontheriver.org
Antique Alley turns on the lights for the first time this Christmas Season!
Downtown Movie Sponsored by Southern Lady
When: Nov 24, 2012
Time: 5:30pm
Where: Antique Alley, 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Cost: Free
Web: http://www.antique-alley.org/
Bring the whole family to watch an outdoor holiday movie! From hot chocolate to popcorn, this will be a night of fun festivities you don't want to miss. Bring your fold out chairs and some blankets and enjoy!
Community Trust Bank Forest of Trees
When: Nov 24, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012
Where: Antique Alley
Cost: Free
Phone: 800-843-1872
Experience beautiful, artistic trees created by local students along with interesting lighted displays. Located on the corner of Trenton and Wood Street in Antique Alley.
For a full list of holiday events throughout December, click here.
