Downtown Monroe

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“Halloween Happenings”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Enter the costume contest, bob for apples, or decorator a pumpkin on Saturday, October 18th in downtown Monroe. Games and events are free and last from 10 am to 2 pm. For details, call 704-292-1705 or 704-282-4695

“Downtown Open Air Market”

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Date: May 22, 2008
Time: 4:30 - 7pm
Details: Open Air Market Monroe returns on Thursday, April 24th from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fresh produce, flowers, bedding plants, whole wheat baked goods, local honey and lots more are for sale in the parking lot across from the Old Courthouse at the corner of Franklin & […]

Christmas in Downtown Monroe

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

December 1 4 - 7
Santa Claus at 4 pm
Carriage and wagon rides
Christmas goodie bags for kids
Live holiday music by area musicians
Open house at downtown businesses
Official Christmas tree lighting at 6 pm
Presented by Monroe Parks & Recreation and Downtown Monroe, Inc.
tree-lighting-poster-2.pdf

Downtown Monroe Art Walk

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Save the date for this unique downtown event that is far more than an art exhibit. On Friday, October 5,
from 5:30-9:30p.m., join in a walk of downtown Monroe that will feature all kinds of art being displayed in numerous businesses. and several venues will have live music. Types of art media […]

Music on Main

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

A night of fun for the entire family!  On Thursday night, Sept. 27, from 6:30 until 9:30pm., there will be Music on Main Street featuring The Catalinas.  There will be food vendors and activities and dancing for all ages.  The event is free and open to the public.  Wear your dancing shoes and bring you […]

Open Air Market

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Fresh IS Best!
Local seasonal vegetables plus homemade baked goods, fresh herbs, goats milk soap, stemmed flowers, bedding plants, ground cornmeal, homemade dog biscuits, and much, much more!
July 26, August 9, August 23, September 6, September 20
4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Corner of Main and Franklin, across from Old Courthouse
For more information, call 704-292-1705
farmers-market-poster.pdf

Historic Monroe Home and Garden Tour

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

June 2, 2007 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets $12
Come enjoy the beauty of Downtown Monroe and visit some of our town’s most noted buildings.
Along the way, enjoy the city’s gardens, all abloom with color.
Free trolley between sites
Quilt Show at Ellen Fitzgerald Center
Art show at Historic Courthouse
704-292-1705 or visit www.downtownmonroenc.org
home-tour-poster.pdf
home-tour-brochure.pdf

Movies On the Plaza

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Free outdoor Movie featuring “Cars”, is scheduled for May 18, 2007. Amusement activities will begin at 7:00pm and the movie will begin at dusk. Please bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy the event in the Plaza (Government/Judicial Center).
Ice Cream, popcorn and sodas available for purchase
Movies on the Plaza

Music on Main featuring “The Catalinas”

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

The second of two free concerts called Music on Main - the successor to the Main Street Live series - wll be held on September 27th beginning at 6:30pm-9:30pm. There will be activities for children, for which a nominal fee will apply. BBQ, ice cream and other food will be sold as well.
The […]

Movies On the Plaza - Featuring “Wizard of Oz”

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

August 31, 2007 - Movies on the Plaza, featuing “Wizard of Oz”, will be projected onto a giant screen on the Main Street Plaza at dusk. You have to bring your own chair, bit on the up side, it’s free. Snacks will be sold and activities for the kids will begin at 7:00pm […]