WE’RE FESTIVE ALL YEAR LONG

FESTIVE OCCASIONS BETWEEN THE BLUFFS

The La Crosse Region is host to festivals and events year-round. Swing through for memorable entertainment from music and arts to competitions, fairs and everything in between.

La Crosse Events Calendar

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TRAIL TREK CHALLENGE

May 1, 2024 to May 1, 2025
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Trail Trek Challenge is a free year-round hike/walk program on the nature preserves you've helped protect in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Challenge yourself to hike at least five of the 18 designated trails to discover nature's treasures and learn what makes these places so valuable for everyone who lives, works, and plays here.

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Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Winter Office Hours

Nov 20, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025

Open: Wednesday – Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm Closed: Saturday - Tuesday, and on all federal holidays Friday November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday Wednesday December 25 – Friday December 27 in observance of the Christmas Holiday Wednesday January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day

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BoomBox Bingo

Feb 11, 2025 to Apr 15, 2025

Join us every Tuesday from 7-9PM for BoomBox Bingo by Geeks Who Drink!! Cheers!!

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Wednesday Night Small Batch Trivia – Geeks Who Drink

Feb 12, 2025 to May 14, 2025

Hump Day Happiness Alert! 🎉 Join us for a fun evening of trivia with our awesome host Todd! Grab a glass of wine or a pint of beer, and let's see how much you really know! 🍷🍻 Cheers to making it through the week together!

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Thirsty Thursday

Feb 13, 2025 to Dec 25, 2025

Happy Thursday!! Start your weekend early and enjoy $1 off all glasses of beer, cheers!!

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Latinos in the La Crosse Area Poster Exhibition

Feb 13, 2025 to Mar 29, 2025

We are excited to announce a new poster exhibition, "Latinos in the La Crosse Area," at the La Crosse Area Heritage Center in collaboration with Viterbo University's VUSM 293, Intro to Latin American & Latinx Studies. The La Crosse Area Heritage Center is open Thursday-Saturday, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Open now through March 29, 2025.

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All-Student Juried Art Exhibition

Mar 7, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025

Exceptional student work from across campus features in this juried exhibition. All exhibitions, receptions, and artist talks are free and open to the public. Opening Reception: March 7, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Lutheran Bowlers Assoc. of WI

Mar 8, 2025 to Apr 13, 2025

Every Saturday starting on March 8 through April 12 is the Doubles/Singles events with shifts starting at 12 pm and the 2nd shift at 4 pm. Every Sunday starting March 9 through April 13, we have our Team event with the first shift starting at 10 am and the second shift at 1:30 pm.

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Steel Magnolias

Mar 14, 2025 to Mar 23, 2025

Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy in the second act, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play and its characters the special quality to make them truly touching, funny, and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

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Art as Prayer – March

Mar 17, 2025

Attend in person or by Zoom! Artistic expression offers the opportunity for spiritual growth, transformation and healing. This monthly open watercolor studio is a chance to play and learn new techniques without worrying about perfection or finished product. Meet new friends and practice listening to your heart as you paint.

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The Charmant Unplugged

Mar 18, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Lobby Bar and Lounge for an evening of live music with the talented Marc LaMere. Part of our Charmant Unplugged series, this performance promises soulful melodies and acoustic charm, all set in an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Pair the music with expertly crafted cocktails and delicious small bites for a night that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Driftless Aviators

Mar 18, 2025

Onalaska Area Historical Society is hosting a program on Driftless Aviators presented by local aviation historian, Fred Bessler.

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Randy Erickson’s Singalong Sideshow [LIVE] at GPC

Mar 19, 2025

Randy Erickson (of Tabasco Cat, formerly of The Troubadogs and Highway 16) digs through melodic memories and musical gold mines, performing songs from a wide variety of artists and genres (on six- and 12-string guitar and harmonica), plus his own material.

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SEVEN RIVERS REGIONAL

Mar 19, 2025 to Mar 22, 2025

The Seven Rivers Regional is held at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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Women with Purpose Evening Event

Mar 20, 2025

Women with Purpose, an organization whose mission is to empower, equip and encourage women to lead balanced, purposeful lives. We invite you to join us on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the La Crosse Country Club for an evening of fun! Bring your friends, enjoy a delicious dinner, cash bar, and terrific speakers.

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True West

Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 22, 2025

This dark comedy masterfully explores themes of sibling rivalry, artistic passion, the American dream, and how people are more alike than they are different.

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Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk

Mar 20, 2025

A labyrinth is a single path that has been used as a walking meditation for prayer and reflection since ancient times. For many, it is symbolic of a pilgrimage and can help bring about clarity, peace and healing.

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Gruesome Playground Injuries

Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 30, 2025

The play follows Kayleen and Doug, two souls magnetically drawn together through a series of catastrophic accidents. Their relationship is a rollercoaster of intimacy and distance, laughter and pain, as they navigate the complexities of life from the playground to adulthood.

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Steel Magnolias

Mar 20, 2025

Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy in the second act, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play and its characters the special quality to make them truly touching, funny, and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

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Farm Tales

Mar 20, 2025

The smell of fresh cut hay ... the feel of a newborn calf tongue … the rooster welcoming the sun as it peeks over the horizon. Join us as storyteller Daryl Wermedal shares tales and memories of growing up down on the farm.

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