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Things to do in Monroe

Monroe is the seat of Union County, featuring the historic downtown square and the wildlife exhibits at Cane Creek Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Monroe, North Carolina.

Motown Tribute featuring Sound Proof- FREE concert in St. Mary's Park
Thu, Jul 2

Motown Tribute featuring Sound Proof- FREE concert in St. Mary's Park

Free Motown tribute concert at St. Mary's Park in Monroe—family music celebration.

7:00 PM St. Mary's Park, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Fort Detroit Golden Retriever Club for our Specialty Shows
Fri, Jul 3

Fort Detroit Golden Retriever Club for our Specialty Shows

Golden Retriever specialty dog shows at Monroe County Fairgrounds—dog-loving family fun.

8:00 AM South Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
BTCMD Specialty Weekend
Fri, Jul 3

BTCMD Specialty Weekend

Dog breed specialty weekend at Monroe County Fairgrounds—great for families who love dogs.

8:00 AM Monroe County Fairgrounds, Monroe
0–18 yrs
Especially on Birthdays Theatre Performance for Kids
Fri, Jul 3

Especially on Birthdays Theatre Performance for Kids

Theater performance designed for kids' birthdays and celebrations.

Monroe
3–10 yrsIndoor
Estrellas De Tuzantla
Sat, Jul 4

Estrellas De Tuzantla

Live family-friendly music at El Trompo Mexican Grill in Monroe.

9:00 PM El Trompo Mexican Grill, Monroe
0–18 yrsIndoor
Fireworks Spectacular
Sat, Jul 4

Fireworks Spectacular

Fireworks Spectacular on Michigan Avenue for an Independence Day celebration.

5:30 PM Michigan Avenue, Monroe, MI 48162, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
♥️ 🤍 💙 Monroe AKC Fit Dog Walk
Sat, Jul 4

♥️ 🤍 💙 Monroe AKC Fit Dog Walk

Family dog walk celebrating AKC pups in Monroe — bring your furry friend!

10:00 AM East Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48162, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Unionville 4th of July Festival/Car Show
Sat, Jul 4

Unionville 4th of July Festival/Car Show

4th of July festival with car show in Monroe, NC—family fun and classic cars.

9:00 AM East Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Monroe, NC 28110, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Stars, Stripes, and SWEAT!
Sat, Jul 4

Stars, Stripes, and SWEAT!

Patriotic summer festival with activities and family fun on South Monroe Street.

9:30 AM South Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Teen Mahjong Camp (Ages 13–17)
Tue, Jul 7

Teen Mahjong Camp (Ages 13–17)

Teens learn mahjong strategy & gameplay in a fun camp near Monroe.

1:30 PM Waxhaw Highway, Monroe, NC 28112, United States of America, Monroe
13–17 yrsIndoor
America’s Sweethearts
Tue, Jul 7

America’s Sweethearts

Theater performance of America's Sweethearts in Monroe.

7:00 PM South Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, United States of America, Monroe
13–18 yrsIndoor
Mahjong Lessons w/ Mahj419
Wed, Jul 8

Mahjong Lessons w/ Mahj419

5:30 PM North Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48162, United States of America, Monroe
13–18 yrs
Kindergarten Open House
Wed, Jul 8

Kindergarten Open House

Triumph Academy kindergarten open house for prospective families.

Triumph Academy, Monroe
4–6 yrsIndoor
United States Air Force Roots in Blue Band-America 250 Celebration! FREE Concert in Loranger Square
Wed, Jul 8

United States Air Force Roots in Blue Band-America 250 Celebration! FREE Concert in Loranger Square

Free U.S. Air Force Roots in Blue Band concert celebrating America 250 in Monroe.

6:30 PM Washington Street, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Major Dudes - Steely Dan Tribute - FREE Concert in St. Mary's Park
Thu, Jul 9

Major Dudes - Steely Dan Tribute - FREE Concert in St. Mary's Park

Free Steely Dan tribute concert at St. Mary's Park in Monroe—family-friendly music.

7:00 PM St. Mary's Park, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
MBC Regatta 2026
Fri, Jul 10

MBC Regatta 2026

Watch sailing races at the MBC Regatta in Monroe—or try racing yourself.

12:00 PM Bolles Harbor Drive, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Country Joe performs during the Cruise In Car Show
Fri, Jul 10

Country Joe performs during the Cruise In Car Show

Live country music at a family cruise-in car show in Monroe.

7:00 PM South Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Fleetwood Gold - LIVE in Monroe, MI
Sat, Jul 11

Fleetwood Gold - LIVE in Monroe, MI

6:00 PM North Dixie Highway, Monroe, MI 48162, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrs
Open Bonsai Studio
Sat, Jul 11

Open Bonsai Studio

Learn the art of bonsai cultivation at an open studio workshop in Monroe.

9:00 AM South Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
5–18 yrsIndoor
Youth Baseball - SMARTS HOMERUN CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Sat, Jul 11

Youth Baseball - SMARTS HOMERUN CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

Youth baseball tournament at Stoneco Fields in Monroe with competitive play.

12:00 AM STONECO FIELDS, Monroe
5–18 yrs
Motown Eagles, Carl Cafagna, and Jef Reynolds
Thu, Jul 16

Motown Eagles, Carl Cafagna, and Jef Reynolds

Live music at St. Mary's Park—Motown Eagles and local performers in Monroe.

7:00 PM St. Mary's Park, Monroe
0–18 yrsOutdoor
RRCA Presents- Newsies
Fri, Jul 17

RRCA Presents- Newsies

Broadway musical Newsies staged by RRCA at River Raisin Centre in Monroe.

7:00 PM South Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161, United States of America, Monroe
5–18 yrsIndoor
Frog Town Improv presents Impulse: The Improv Comedy Show @ The MCP Studio Theater
Fri, Jul 17

Frog Town Improv presents Impulse: The Improv Comedy Show @ The MCP Studio Theater

Family-friendly improv comedy show by Frog Town Improv at MCP Studio Theater.

7:00 PM Grady Drive, Monroe, MI 48162, United States of America, Monroe
0–18 yrsIndoor
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