8 June Events & Holidays Your Family Won't Want to Miss in Monroe-WM

June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when Summer is beginning in Monroe-West Monroe. Summer is official in Monroe-West Monroe come June. And we are six months into the year already! How did that happen?!?

We have plenty of ideas for your family to mark the month and the change in the season in Monroe-West Monroe. Here is our list of eight events and holidays happening in June you can celebrate in Monroe-West Monroe.

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National Ocean Month

The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and is where life began 3.5 billion years ago ... and yet about 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored! Celebrate National Ocean Month by learning more about our amazing bodies of waters — from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Great Lakes in between! But there's nothing like actually going to an ocean, lake, or creek to really appreciate them ... so get out there and explore! June 1- 30

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National Donut Day

Do-nut let this day go by without a celebration. Get one ... or a dozen! June 4

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Father's Day

Celebrate the men in your life who have had an impact on a child's life and don't miss Macaroni Kid's fun Father's Day DADLibs printable! June 20

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Eat Your Vegetable Day

Let your kids choose a new vegetable to try at the grocery. Or plant a garden together. Need some ideas on how to get kids excited about veggies? Check out this easy recipe for kale chips! June 17

Here's a guide to our local farmer's markets.

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International Picnic Day

Everyone loves a picnic! You can head to your favorite park for an elaborate grill out or simply throw a blanket down in your backyard and serve PB&Js. The joy of a picnic is in spending time together enjoying the outdoors. That amazing potato salad? Well, that's just a bonus. Kiroli Park, Forsythe Park, Good Hope Park are great areas for a picnic. June 18

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth emphasizes African American education and achievement and is a time marked with everything from family reunions to rodeos. June 19