Archives: Events
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2026 NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships
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UW-La Crosse is proud to host the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Women’s and Men’s Track & Field Outdoor Championships. The championships are scheduled for May 21-23 at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
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Author Visit: Nickolas Butler
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Meet internationally bestselling and award-winning author, Nickolas Butler. He will speak about his newest novel, A Forty Year Kiss, which is set in Chippewa Falls, WI. Book signing to follow. Pearl Street Books will be selling his book at this event. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Onalaska Library.
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FLOW STATE LITERARY SERIES
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A fresh literary series. Free to Attend, no reservations required. A partnership with UW-L’s English Department, Pump House Regional Arts Center and Pearl Street Books.
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Dig Into Girl Scouts
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Celebrate with new friends and fossils as we explore the world of dinosaurs. Hands on discovery activities for girls in grades 4K (now) and above. Learn about Girl Scouts, and the opportunities for your girl in her community. Event is free. Girls joining Girl Scouts for the first time, at this event, will receive a…
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Pop-up Exhibit: From 1876 to 2076 – Imagining America’s Future
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In 1876, a La Crosse editor playfully imagined life 100 years ahead, poking fun at local politics, rival editors, and city streets—while predicting future travel and warning about Wisconsin’s pine forests. Now it’s your turn! Share your predictions for 2076 at the Heritage Center, April 3–May 23, 2026. The Heritage Center is open Friday-Saturday, 12-4…
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Presentation: La Crosse & Lumber: 1844-1910
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On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:30 pm, researcher Jeff Rand will explore how the booming lumber industry and the work of lumberjacks and rivermen helped shape La Crosse during its formative years. Once one of the leading lumber centers on the Mississippi River, the city grew rapidly thanks to the timber trade and the…
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4th Annual Gala Fundraiser: Flourishing the Future
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Join Us for Our 4th Annual Gala Fundraiser: Flourishing the Future on May 2, 2026, at the elegant Stoney Creek Hotel, we invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating community and education. Highlights of the Evening Buffet Dinner: Savor a delectable array of dishes. Entertainment: Enjoy a fun evening featuring casino tables, music, raffles, and…
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Instrument Petting Zoo
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Ever wonder what it would be like to play a musical instrument? You’ll get your chance when this fun instrument “petting zoo” visits the library. Kids get to try out a variety of string instruments with the support of musicians from La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and Leithold Music. No registration required | All ages welcome
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Paint & Pour: Painting Through the Seasons in Style: Spring Flowers- Pastel Blooms, Warm Landscape: Folk Art
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Pump House Paint & Pour workshops are La Crosse’s original social painting experience. Attendees enjoy a beverage, conversation, and music while an artist guides them step-by-step through a painting. We provide everything, including paint brushes, paint, stretched and primed canvas, and your first beverage. At the end of the workshop, you will go home with…