Youth Outdoor Fest

Are you looking for a fun, free kid’s event with plenty of opportunities to try something new?
Join us for the Annual Youth Outdoor Fest at Pettibone Park, La Crosse, WI, on July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Kids will have the opportunity to try fly fishing, shoot a bow, cast a fly rod, learn how to identify furs, fish and birds, play games, interact with live animals, and much more, all in one day for FREE!
Youth Outdoor Fest is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Midwest Fisheries Center, La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry, Fox 25/48, Genoa National Fish Hatchery, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi.

The event is free, equipment will be provided, and children will receive many hands-on experiences for the whole family.