Archives: Events
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Between the Bluffs Plein Air Festival 2026
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Celebrate art and nature in early fall at the Between the Bluffs Plein Air Festival! Artists paint outdoors across La Crosse’s bluffs, parks, and riversides. Enjoy live demos, quick paint events, and an art show with awards and sales at Gallery 1802. We are delighted to welcome artists and visitors to the 2026 plein air festival in…
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Perrot Trading Post
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Bring your curiosity and questions to the Encampment, located near the Interpretive Center. Learn what life was like in the early 1800’s. Demonstrations including wood bowl making, flint knapping, and cannon firing.
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5th Annual Music on the Marsh Benefit Concert
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Save the Date: November 12th We’re thrilled to welcome Livingston Taylor as the featured performer for our 5th Annual Music on the Marsh benefit concert this fall! Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music in support of environmental education and community programming at The Nature Place. Click the link below to learn more about the event. Tickets go…
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Fall Market on the Mississippi
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Shopping local makes you cool, we don’t make the rules! Step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at the Fall Market on the Mississippi event. This isn’t just your average market—it’s a celebration of art, talent, and community! Stroll through a curated selection of booths showcasing the finest handmade goods from midwestern makers. 🎵…
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Reimagining the Family Caregiver Experience
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Reimagining the Family Caregiver Experience Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Reducing Caregiver Stress & Burnout October 21, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. CT • In person: 0120 Theatre, Student Union, UW–La Crosse • Online: Live stream Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be one of life’s most meaningful experiences—but it can…
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La Crosse Pride Pageant
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Our La Crosse Pride Pageant is coming up Friday, September 4th at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. This pageant highlights new and upcoming drag performers, while also being The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection’s biggest fundraiser! Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 7pm. 18+ only, bar available (21+) VIP tickets get you…
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Veteran’s Expo 2026
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Come to the Veteran’s Expo on October 20th, 2026, from 1-6pm at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Event Center. This FREE event will host a variety of Veteran focused vendors, educational presentations from local organizations that serve Veterans, and flu shots for Veterans and their families brought to you by the Tomah VAMC and Scenic…
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Natives Bees of Wisconsin Badger Talk
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This is a free, in-person talk hosted on October 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM by La Crosse County Historical Society and the Nature Place.. No registration required. Wisconsin is home to 500 kinds of native bees! Discover the diversity and life histories of these important pollinators. Learn how you can create and manage habitat for…
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Discover the Silent City: Brewed in La Crosse Cemetery Tours
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Silent City is an immersive walking tour through La Crosse’s historic Oak Grove Cemetery, where theatrical performances bring to life the stories of our community. This year’s theme, “Brewed in La Crosse,” explores the people, families, and entrepreneurs behind the city’s rich brewing heritage.
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Celebrate America’s Birthday at Hixon House
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Join us for a free, family-friendly evening celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on August 15, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, at Hixon House. Enjoy treats, activities, and a special 1876-style fireworks demonstration at 9:00 pm presented by the La Crosse Skyrockers as we recreate the excitement of the nation’s Centennial celebrations. Rain date: August 16.