Wilderness First Responder Courses | Camp Pepin

YMCA Camp Pepin 10915 E Lake Dr., Stockholm

Hosted at Camp Pepin, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage...

$350 – $950

Pancake Breakfast with Santa | West Salem American Legion

West Salem American Legion Post 51 148 Leonard Street S, West Salem

Bring the whole family for pancakes and pictures with Santa. Bring your camera and get the kids pictures with Santa and enjoy pancakes too! This event is a free will donation event.

Cozy Candle Making: How to Winter Well | Trempealeau Library

Trempealeau Library 11455 Fremont St, Trempealeau

Make candles & be cozy! Andrea from UW-Extension Trempealeau County will be there to assist you choose a color and scent. Bring your own recycled/clean jar to put the candle in! No cost. While supplies last!

The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling | Franciscan Spirituality Center

Franciscan Spirituality Center Market Street, La Crosse

Meets Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Presenter: Barbara Papamarcos If you crave stillness, self-connection and sacred space, and are ready to listen deeply and express freely, this immersive retreat is for you! No art experience is necessary to explore creativity as a spiritual practice. Give your soul...

$120 – $200

Once Upon a Winter Storytelling | Onalaska Library

Onalaska Library 741 Oak Ave S, Onalaska

Winter was made for storytelling. Please join us along with Wisconsin storyteller, Tracy Chipman, for an all ages storytelling event! Tracy will share a collection of winter tales in this season of keeping cozy and good cheer. No registration required for this free event.

Free

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Museum | Children’s Museum of La Crosse

Children's Museum of La Crosse 5th Avenue South, La Crosse

Get your list and wishes ready for a very special visit from SANTA and Mrs. Claus! Special programs, events, and crafts are included for FREE with a Museum Membership! https://sales.funmuseum.org/membership.aspx

Breakfast With Santa | Great River Harley-Davidson

Great River Harley Davidson 1116 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska

Breakfast With Santa at Great River Harley-Davidson! December 13th • 10AM–1PM The holiday magic is rolling into Great River Harley-Davidson, and we’re inviting the whole family to join us for a morning full of festive fun! Santa himself will be on hand for photos, hugs, and holiday cheer, so be...

Youth Holiday Market | My Wild Child (Viroqua)

My Wild Child 210 S Main St Suite 2, Viroqua

Support local youth this holiday! Join us for a youth holiday market featuring the remarkable youth artisans of our community! Shop from 10-3 pm at My Wild Child: 210 S Main St, Viroqua, Wisconsin (in the Buzzy's building, next to Driftless Vibe). If you are a young person and wish...

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

Experience an award-winning traditional European-style winter market without leaving Wisconsin! 34 huts and ten unique food booths all situated in a traditional German-styled Christmas Market. Enjoy shopping, live music, holiday events, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday lights, and more!

Sweet Snowscapes: Gingerbread Houses | La Crosse Library

La Crosse Public Library 800 Main Street, La Crosse

Join us for a morning of sweet engineering! We will build and decorate gingerbread houses made of graham crackers, frosting, and candy. We'll bring the sugar and spice and everything nice - all you need to bring is your creativity! Best for ages 5-11. Staff cannot guarantee that food handled...

Free

Kris Kringle Market | Elmaro Vineyard

Elmaro Vineyard N14756 Delaney Rd, Trempealeau

Embrace December in Wisconsin with Elmaro's Kris Kringle Market on December 13th, 1-4 p.m. Our outdoor artisan market combined with mulled wine, warm treats, and a visit from Santa is the perfect way to welcome winter and Christmas.

Meet and Greet: Santa and Mrs. Claus | Bangor Library

Bangor Library 1720 Henry Johns Blvd, Bangor

Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where kids can share their wishes, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season! All ages welcome; no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bangor Library.

Free

Meet & Greet: Santa and Mrs. Claus | Bangor Library

Bangor Library 1720 Henry Johns Blvd, Bangor

Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where kids can share their wishes, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bangor Library

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

A Sherlock Carol
The Commonweal Theatre Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro

The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collide in the ultimate Christmas crossover! When a grown-up and not-so-Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to crack the case. But it's a dark...

$38

Festive Gift-Wrapping | Markos Apparel

Markos Apparel 303 Pearl Street, La Crosse

Join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer at Markos Apparel! Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping with any $25 purchase, plus enjoy holiday cookies while you shop. At 2pm, our favorite designer, Carla, will host a short workshop filled with holiday gifting inspiration. Stop in, get inspired, and let us wrap...

Mending Circle | Pearl Street Books

Mending Circle | Pearl Street Books
Pearl Street Books 323 Pearl St, La Crosse

Join our Mending Circle and discover the art of clothing repair! Whether you have a favorite shirt that needs a patch or simply want to learn how to extend the life of your clothes, this is the perfect opportunity. Kae, our guide, will walk you through useful tips and techniques...

Free

Light up the Park | Mormon Coulee Park

Light up the Park | Mormon Coulee Park
Mormon Coulee Park N1150 Park Ave, La Crosse

Come visit with SANTA, hot chocolate & treats.Take a hayride through the lights or warm up by the bonfire.Event held 2 Saturdays on 12/6 & 12/13 from 5pm-7pmEvent hosted by the Mormon Coulee Lions**FREE event**Donations of non-perishable food items for our food pantry or monetary appreciated.Walk through the park in...

Free

La Crosse Dance Centre’s 36th Annual Nutcracker Ballet | Viterbo Fine Arts Center

Viterbo University Fine Arts Center 929 Jackson St, La Crosse

La Crosse Dance Centre's 36th Annual NUTCRACKER BALLET Dec. 12–14, 2025 Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre Adults, 18 and older: $26 Children (under 18 years): $18 This timeless tale tells...

$18 – $26

LIVE MUSIC – Joe & Vicki Price | Popcorn Tavern

Popcorn Tavern 308 4th Street, La Crosse

An easy, early, and comfortable Matinee— Iowa blues royalty is rolling into Popcorn.They deliver foot-stompin’, front-porch, gospel-soaked blues that feels both timeless and alive. "A tornado of rootsy blues with 1920's speakeasy vocals. Refreshing as a mint Julep on a hot summers day. People are still talking about the last...

$10

2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Gala | Radisson Hotel

Radisson Center Ballroom 300 2nd St. S, La Crosse

Saturday, December 13th Radisson Hotel Ballroom 5:30pm - 11:00pm Please join us for an evening full of cheer, compassion & community! This fabulous event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, auctions, dancing & lots of fun surprises!

$100.00

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

A Sherlock Carol
The Commonweal Theatre Parkway Avenue North, Lanesboro

The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collide in the ultimate Christmas crossover! When a grown-up and not-so-Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to crack the case. But it's a dark...

$38