Downtown La Crosse Events This Month
Downtown La Crosse is vibrant, fun, and full of things for you to do. Whether you’re a student, a family, or a group of friends — there’s something for you to do downtown.
Don’t see your event or the event of your favorite downtown La Crosse establishment? Submit your event to our La Crosse Events Calendar and make sure to click DOWNTOWN when selecting the category and it will be added!
To use this guide, click the button below to be taken to a list of events for the corresponding months. At any time, click “Back to Top” to be brought back to the top of the list!
Check out the La Crosse Local Event Calendar for events across the region!
AUGUST 1 - 3
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
August 1 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Galaxy | 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
August 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Galaxy is a group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning high school youth and thei...
Nature Saturday | The Nature Place
August 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month for a FREE family event! This event is perfect for famili...
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AUGUST 4 - 10
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
August 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Queer Corner | The Center
August 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Queer Corner is a vibrant space for individuals aged 18+, embracing everyone within the LGBTQ+ commu...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
August 8 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Second Saturday Art Market | Civic Center Park Walkway
August 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Second Saturday Downtown Art Market is an opportunity for our La Crosse area local artists to se...
LIVE MUSIC – Brianna Rae Band | Thee OP (Lansing Fish Daze)!
August 9 @ 8:00 pm - August 10 @ 12:00 am
It’s Lansing Fish Daze weekend, and we’re coming to party with you! Stop in to Thee OP a...
Mending Circle | Pearl Street Books
August 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join our Mending Circle and discover the art of clothing repair! Whether you have a favorite shirt t...
LGBTQ Game Night | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
August 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring your own games or play what’s available! Come meet other LGBTQ folx in the area through boar...
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AUGUST 11 - 17
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
August 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
August 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Cover to Cover Book Club AM | Pearl Street Books
August 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gather with us on the second Wednesday of every month for a “bring your own” book club. ...
Cover to Cover Book Club | Pearl Street Books
August 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gather with us on the second Wednesday of every month for a “bring your own” book club. ...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
August 15 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
August 15 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Galaxy | 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
August 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Galaxy is a group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning high school youth and thei...
Psychology Circle | Pearl Street Books
August 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you long to better understand human behavior and minds? Join our group — facilitated by Dr....
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AUGUST 18 - 24
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
August 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
August 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
PANDA, Support for Family and Friends of the LGBTQ+ Community | The Center
August 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/d3SYqQcPVP PANDA supports the family and friends of the L...
Read With Scout – Certified Therapy Dog | Pearl Street Books
August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Read a book or just come and say hi to Scout, a certified therapy dog and Pearl Street Books’ ...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
August 22 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
August 22 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
LIVE MUSIC – Great River Folk Festival 2025 | Riverside Park
August 22 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Join us for the 49th annual Great River Folk Festival! Wisconsin’s longest running non-profit musi...
Cornhole Tournament | Riverside Park
August 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Fourth Friday Rotating Partners Cornhole Tournament presented by Wisco Wise Logistics LLC Presen...
LIVE MUSIC – Great River Folk Festival 2025 | Riverside Park
August 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Join us for the 49th annual Great River Folk Festival! Wisconsin’s longest running non-profit musi...
LIVE MUSIC – Great River Folk Festival 2025 | Riverside Park
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join us for the 49th annual Great River Folk Festival! Wisconsin’s longest running non-profit musi...
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AUGUST 25 - 31
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
August 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
August 25 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Queer Crafting Collective | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring your own projects and join the fun! We craft, socialize and laugh our way through projects!
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
August 29 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
August 29 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
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