Explore Monroe Weekly Guide

Dec 30th 2024 - Jan 5th 2025

Hi Explorers!

Week 4: New Year’s in Monroe! 🎉

Happy Week 4 of the Explore Monroe newsletter! I’ve loved all your ideas and messages so far and am excited to see where this journey takes us. As we wrap up December, this is our final free weekly newsletter—starting in January, only paid subscribers will receive weekly event updates. No worry, you will still receive a FREE newsletter monthly if you aren’t table to join the paid tier.

Don’t miss out on all the perks!

This week’s events run from Monday, Dec 30, 2024, through Sunday, Jan 5, 2025, and it’s packed with activities to help you celebrate the New Year and beyond. Remember, many small businesses may have holiday hours, so check their social media, websites, or give them a call before heading out to ensure your plans go smoothly.

Celebrate the New Year in Monroe!

Looking for fun ways to ring in 2025 or enjoy the post-holiday week? Check out the events below! From family-friendly outings to lively nights with friends, Monroe has something for everyone.

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This Weeks Fun and Festivities

*Events/Happenings below are listed out as: Business Name, Event Name, Event Start Time. The event name in blue is clickable and will open up with more details.

**Use the Business Name to search their address on google or head to their social media page (on facebook/instagram, type in business name provided) to view more information on the event and any updates! Event names are linked to the facebook event page with all details.

Monday:

Courthouse Self Pour: Trivia Monday 7:30-9:30pm

Sorella Coffee: New Winter Drink Menu Drop

Tuesday:

Home Brew Taproom + Tunes: Celebrate The New Year with/ DJ Doe 9pm

Peddlers Paradise Bartique: New Years Eve Party w/ DJ Jesse 8:45pm

Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Ladies Night Out 6pm

Courthouse Self Pour: New Year’s Eve w/ Lucas James 8pm-1a

Wednesday:

Courthouse Self Pour: Music Bingo 7:30-9:30pm

Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Trivia Night 7-9pm

Thursday:

Monroe Science Center: Funroe Run Club Thursday Run 6:30pm

Home Brew Taproom + Tunes: Open Mic + Jam Session 7pm

Friday:

Home Brew Taproom + Tunes: Live Music w/ Adam Daniels and Barry Carolina 7pm

Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Friday’s 2, 4, 6 10a-10pm

*Starting in January, Peddlers will have 2.4.6 Fridays!
$2.00 Domestic Cans
$4.00 Shot Specials
$6.00 Well Drinks

Saturday:

Alice Jules: Crafts + Hot Chocolate 8a-1p

Treehouse Vineyards: Soul Night 7p

Home Brew Taproom + Tunes: Live Music by Jack Fontana 7p

Sunday:

Southern Range Brewing Co: Sunday Football 1pm

Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Sunday Football 12-8pm

Thank you for being part of this amazing journey with Explore Monroe. We can’t wait to share more with you in 2025. Happy New Year! 🎉

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Did You Know?

Did you know Monroe’s historic charm includes the Belk Mansion, built in the early 1900s by the Belk family? This stunning home reflects the elegance of the era and is a reminder of Monroe’s rich cultural history. Located in downtown, it once hosted community gatherings and holiday celebrations that brought the town together. Today you can book the spot for your wedding or next event, stay in it by booking on Airbnb, and more! Contact Susan for more information! > Click here <

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