# Events & Things To Do In Monroe on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Monroe on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Monroe on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Monroe

- **Event Name**: 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18!
  - **Description**: The dragons are returning, April 18, 2026! Gather your crew and join us on the bayou for a thrilling day of dragon boat racing, community spirit, and fun — all in support of local youth programs.
Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just in it for the spl
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/2026-dragon-boat-festival-april-18/200028671622352
  - **Venue**: 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, sports
- **Event Name**: RIDES ON THE RIVER 2026
  - **Description**: 10am-4pm 

$20.00 for show Entry Spectators FREE

WE WILL ONLY TAKE MONEY FOR ENTRY DAY OF THE SHOW. WE WILL NOT TAKE ONLINE PAYMENTS.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR ANY FACEBOOK OR OTHER WISE SCAMS.

*Rides on the River is not responsible for any refunds due to
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/rides-on-the-river-2026/200029748196226
  - **Venue**: 2201 Riverside drive Monroe la 71201
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  - **Categories**: car-shows
- **Event Name**: Browse on the Bayou
  - **Description**: Browse on the Bayou is a special college preview day designed with Warhawks like you in mind! 

With over 90 academic programs and dedicated faculty and staff, you are bound to discover something new on campus. Browse on the Bayou is free to all students
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/browse-on-the-bayou/200029737755435
  - **Venue**: 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71209
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- **Event Name**: Flowers: A Tribute in Motion
  - **Description**: Join the Twin City Ballet at the Monroe Civic Center's Jack Howard Theater on Saturday, April 18, for our Spring performance, featuring Act II, Flowers, choreographed by Lisa Hawkins Herold. This special piece is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/flowers-a-tribute-in-motion/200029870262336
  - **Venue**: Monroe Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, food-drinks, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Lou St. Amant Field
🏠 Address: 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA 71209
🌆 City: Monroe
📍 Location: 32.532, -92.064🌟 Be part of history at Arkansas State Red Wolves at Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball, an extraordinary gathering th
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/arkansas-state-red-wolves-at-louisiana-monroe-warhawks-baseball/3200029440734744
  - **Venue**: Lou St. Amant Field
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Miss NELA Natural Beauty
  - **Description**: ✨ SHE’S BACK… and it’s BIGGER than ever! ✨

After a little time away, I am BEYOND ecstatic to announce the return of Miss NELA Natural Beauty Pageant presented by Dainty Doll Pageant Co. 💕

And this year, we are going BEYOND BEAUTY.

This is more than a c
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/miss-nela-natural-beauty/200029833849702
  - **Venue**: Neville High School
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- **Event Name**: Spring Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
  - **Description**: Date:
April 18, 10 am - Noon

Location:

InHouse Interiors (old Sonny Panzico's)
2108 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201

In this class, you will join Amy Hobbs of The Little Sweet Shoppe, and learn the tips for royal icing cookie decorating! This is a beginn
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/spring-sugar-cookie-decorating-class/200029870203424
  - **Venue**: 2108 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201-3611, United States
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Live Music with Pearson Cross and Kathlene Boggs
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of great music with the talented Kathlene Boggs and Pearson Cross at Heirloom!  Whether it's date night or dinner with friends, this is the kind of Saturday night that just feels right. 
Reserve your table and come enjoy a night at
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/live-music-with-pearson-cross-and-kathlene-boggs/200029871800123
  - **Venue**: 120 Walnut St, Monroe, LA 71201-6748, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Brick Convention
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Brick Convention, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Monroe Civic Center Arena in the heart of Monroe, LA for an event that will rede
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/brick-convention/2300029260320405
  - **Venue**: Monroe Civic Center Arena
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: PMI-CPMAI® Weekend Training –Project in AI Certification  in Minneapolis,MN
  - **Description**: Join our PMI-CPMAI® weekend training and master Project in AI. Learn AI project lifecycle, data strategy, and real-world implementation.About this EventPMI-CPMAI Weekend Certification Training – Project in AI
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/pmi-cpmai-weekend-training-project-in-ai-certification-in-minneapolismn/100001986115812861
  - **Venue**: 201 Victory Blvd
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  - **Price**: USD 3,499
  - **Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence, job-fairs
- **Event Name**: Ladies Conference
  - **Description**: Ladies of all ages are invited to our Annual Women's Growth Conference, tailored to foster spiritual growth, encouragement, and renewal through worship, teaching, and prayer. All details are included below. Please mark your calendar! Looking forward to se
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/ladies-conference/200029706296122
  - **Venue**: Parkview Drive Church of Christ
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, calendar
- **Event Name**: Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Monroe, LA
  - **Description**: Become a data professional in 4 days! Learn Python for data science, ML basics, data visualization, and real-world analytics projects.About this EventData Science with Python Weekend Training – 4-Day Practical Bootc
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/become-a-data-science-pro-4-day-python-weekend-bootcamp-in-monroe-la/100001985567776670
  - **Venue**: 201 Victory Blvd
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jYTg2MTFhMGY2OGVlZWI3Njg3Yjk2YzEzZDljNDI2MjUzOTFkMDhiMmVkYjExNDkxNDc2NzQwNzkzMDZkNDA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI5NDY3Mi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ3MjAxNDQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 4,499
  - **Categories**: workshops, it, storytelling

## Trending Events in Monroe

- **Event Name**: Monroe’s Spring Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Shopping / Food / Entertainment on both sides of Main St / Games / Face Painting / Axe Doods / Rock Climbing / Live Music and more happening on Main St and Windsor St in Downtown Monroe.  

On Saturday, April 11th, businesses in Downtown Monroe are coming
  - **Venue**: Downtown Monroe
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- **Event Name**: MONROE FAIR DAYS PARADE 2026
  - **Description**: It's time for Monroe's favorite summer event, the 91st 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒓𝒐𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆!

Over 10,000 spectators line the streets of Downtown Monroe to watch over 100 floats and performances. From the Seafair Pirates to the Monroe High School Marching Band
  - **Venue**: W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272, United States
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- **Event Name**: MONROE AUTO SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW
  - **Description**: Come celebrate our 50th Anniversary this April 12th, 2026.  To show our appreciation for 50 years of great Vendors and Show Cars, we will be giving away to every Vendor who prepays by March 1st deadline a free T-shirt and entered in a drawing to win you
  - **Venue**: 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI, United States, Michigan 48161
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- **Event Name**: Monroe County Fair
  - **Description**: Help us celebrate our 79th Annual Monroe County Fair, August 2-August 8. Spend the day with your friends and family and enjoy all of the activities and events the Monroe County Fair has to offer.
  - **Venue**: 3775 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI, United States, Michigan 48161
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- **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Monroe, Ohio
  - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join the #1 touring food truck festival experience in the US!About this EventJoin Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Monroe, OHGet ready for a w
  - **Venue**: 400 Premium Outlets Dr, Monroe, OH 45050
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- **Event Name**: DriftCon Season Opener 2026
  - **Description**: The DriftCon Season Opener kicks off the Evergreen Drift NW Drift Series season with the return of the 64 driver Big Bounty Tournament and the brand new NISSAN Legends judged car show!

NISSAN LEGENDS SHOW (2002 & OLDER):
thefoat.com/681022

EARLY ACC
  - **Venue**: Evergreen Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Cheese Days Saturday
  - **Description**: Music, food, beer, alphorns, yodelers, Cheese Days Chase, Cheese Tent, Family Farm Adventure Tent, Tractor Show and so much more!  Tonight's headliner: Boogie and the YoYoz!
  - **Venue**: 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53566
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- **Event Name**: DriftCon 2026
  - **Description**: The 32 driver 3/8 High Line Shootout returns to DriftCon and will be held alongside the Team Tandem Competition & Trackside Car Show!

CAR SHOW REGISTRATION:
thefoat.com/869471

What is the DriftCon?
High Line Shootout (3/8 Top 32 Tournament)
Team Tan
  - **Venue**: Evergreen Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Formula Drift - Friday at Evergreen Speedway
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Formula Drift - Friday at Evergreen Speedway, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Evergreen Speedway in the heart of Monroe,
  - **Venue**: Evergreen Speedway
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Monroe?
  - **A:** 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203), RIDES ON THE RIVER 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 2201 Riverside drive Monroe la 71201), Browse on the Bayou (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71209), Flowers: A Tribute in Motion (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Monroe Civic Center), Arkansas State Red Wolves at Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am at Lou St. Amant Field).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Monroe in April 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203), RIDES ON THE RIVER 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 2201 Riverside drive Monroe la 71201), Browse on the Bayou (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71209), Flowers: A Tribute in Motion (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Monroe Civic Center), Arkansas State Red Wolves at Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am at Lou St. Amant Field).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Monroe?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Monroe on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Monroe?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Monroe include 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203, 2201 Riverside drive Monroe la 71201, 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71209.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Monroe range from USD 3,499 to USD 4,499. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Monroe include Children's Coalition Dragon Boat Festival, Rides on the River Car Truck and Bike Show, University of Louisiana Monroe.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Monroe.

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