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    Mocktales: Elizabeth Oness

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    Sip literary-themed mocktails while listening to award-winning author Elizabeth Oness read from her latest collection of stories, The Hopefuls. Discover characters and mocktails inspired by themes of ordinary people and their journeys of desiring, searching, living—and finding themselves again and again. Followed by Q&A and book signing with books for sale by Chapter 2 Books.…

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    Rotary Lights Parade

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    Carey Hegge

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    The opening night parade for the La Crosse Rotary Lights takes place at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2026, through downtown La Crosse, followed immediately by the opening ceremony and fireworks at Riverside Park. Parade & Opening Night Details Event Highlights

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    Hixon 50

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    Carey Hegge

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    Race Weekend Schedule Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Land Acknowledgement At the Hixon 50, we honor that this land—originally called Móogašuc—is home to the Ho-Chunk Nation, the original stewards of this territory. We are committed to uplifting the names of these lands and supporting the voices of the Indigenous community members who reside alongside…

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    Scaled Up Expos

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    Carey Hegge

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    Join us in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for an exciting, family-friendly adventure at the Scaled Up Reptile Expo! Discover thousands of fascinating creatures—from snakes and lizards to frogs, tortoises, tarantulas, and more—all under one roof. When you attend a Scaled Up Reptile Expo, you’ll have the opportunity to:• Gain valuable insights from some of the region’s…

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    Pettibone Haunted Mile

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    Carey Hegge

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    A Spooky Night of tricks & treats! FREE to attend and the perfect way to get outside, have some fun, and celebrate the fall season with the whole family.

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    Kinda Scary on The Prairie

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    Carey Hegge

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    Bring the kids for a tricks and treats walk through the Interpretive Center Prairie at Perrot State Park

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    Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Fall – Winter Office Hours

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    Carey Hegge

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    The Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Contact Station, located at W28488 Refuge Rd, Trempealeau, WI, will begin offering winter office hours, starting the week of November 2, 2026. Office hours will be as follows: Open: Wednesday – Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm Closed: Saturday – Tuesday, and on all federal holidays Wednesday November 25 – closed by…

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    Burns Park Fall Festival!

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    Carey Hegge

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    Come celebrate the season with us at the Burns Park Fall Festival! Enjoy free food, games and activities, pumpkin carving, music, yoga, and more! This fun, family-friendly event is FREE and open to all ages. Bring your family and friends and join us for an afternoon of fall fun! Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4 p.m.-7…

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    Pumpkin Fest

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    HOLMEN PUMPKIN FEST 2026- Saturday, October 24th! New Times- New Events! Pumpkin Fest is a free, family-focused community event that offers several engaging activities from 9 am – 2 pm. New this year – Holmen Middle School Track Costume Family Fun Walk Run partnered with a Family Resource Fair. Walk Run from 9:30 am –…

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    Northside Art Night!

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    Sweet Heart Northside Art Night: Halloween Edition! 🎃 Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6–10 PM Gold Heart Tattoo | 1131 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI 54603 FREE & ALL AGES! Join Sweet 208 and Gold Heart Tattoo for a Halloween celebration of art, creativity, and community on La Crosse's Northside! We're bringing together local artists,…