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	4 events 1 4 events, 1 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library December 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. All items $1.00 or less with all proceeds going to support the La Crosse Public Library., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This is a 12-step group for those dealing with depression to generate positive energies, form friendships and find support. If you are interested in participating in this free meeting, please call Gayle at 608-406-7990. Registration is not required; attend as you can.This group meets weekly. Freewill offerings are appreciated., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pierogi Making Class \| People’s Food Co-op December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pierogi Making Class \| People’s Food Co-op Learn how to make delicious pierogis with Oresta Felts! This is a vegetarian friendly class. Oresta Felts was born in Lviv, Ukraine and grew up learning to cook from her mother and grandmother. She has lived in the US for around 20 years and has enjoyed sharing her culture and... $24, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you on Monday! What to Expect:10 minute introduction to a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation.Guided meditation usually last up to 30 minutes. What Is Buddhist Meditation? In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in...	3 events 2 3 events, 2 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others,... Free, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s We have 52 reasons for you to put Wisco Johnny's on your list for Tuesday Nights! At 6pm we draw a card from golden barrel and match that card to a name on the board to find our winner! Right after that we play our Card Game: In-Between! Lots of..., 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill December 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Stop out to Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Tuesdays for your now official WEEKLY DOSE of karaoke!8pm-midnight2-4-1 Burgers$2 off Sensis and Tequila$2.50 PBR & PBR Light Silos$3.50 Tito’s, Modelo, & Corona	4 events 3 4 events, 3 9:00 am - 10:00 am BINGO! \| Valley View Mall December 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am BINGO! \| Valley View Mall B-I-N-G-Oh Yeah! Join us every first Wednesday of the month for 10 free games of bingo (or more) plus breakfast. Prizes include a variety of mall gift cards. There will be special themes and games to commemorate each month's holiday or season: 2/5/2025- Valentines Day 3/5/2025 - St, Patrick's Day..., 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community for Christian Meditation \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community for Christian Meditation \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. Christianity has a deep tradition of silent prayer in the form of contemplation or meditation. This community setting will practice Christian meditation in the tradition of John Main, OSB, learning to quiet the mind and open our hearts to Divine Presence...., 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Queer Corner \| The Center December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Queer Corner \| The Center Queer Corner is a vibrant space for individuals aged 18+, embracing everyone within the LGBTQ+ community. Join us to connect with others in the area, share your unique experiences, and build a supportive network of younger LGBTQ+ folx. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, find support, or just have..., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen Bingo every Wednesday at 608 Brewing Company in Holmen. All money used to purchase our Bingo cards goes to the Charity of the month, win prizes from various businesses or 608 beer, food and merch! $1.00	7 events 4 7 events, 4 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery December 4 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery Every Thursday is Date Night at 608 in La Crosse — 2 pints and a pizza for $25!!, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Open House \| Brilliant Body Work December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Open House \| Brilliant Body Work It’s time to celebrate the season — Brilliant Bodywork style! Join us for our 16th Annual Holiday Open House on December 4th from 6–8PM! Be one of the first 25 guests through the door to score an incredible swag bag valued at over $200! Enjoy an evening filled with exclusive..., 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Meditation for Emotional Health \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Meditation for Emotional Health \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Meditation is proven to reduce stress and promote relaxation. All are welcome to join this virtual gathering for a time of rejuvenation. We’ll start with a guided meditation that includes relaxed breathing, a body scan and a visualization. Afterward, we’ll have a brief discussion. Facilitator: Sarah Hennessey, FSPA Free to..., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Presents: Open Mic \| The Root Note December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Presents: Open Mic \| The Root Note Open Mic is held on the first Thursday of each month. Come a little before 7pm to sign up. We will have a host to greet you, a sound tech ready to plug you in, and an audience to hype you up!, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Christmas 1989 Album Release with Melissa Kay McCarthy \| The Grand Hotel Ballroom December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Christmas 1989 Album Release with Melissa Kay McCarthy \| The Grand Hotel Ballroom Join Melissa at The Grand Hotel Ballroom as she performs songs from her new album Christmas 1989. With heartwarming stories, cozy holiday nostalgia, and playful Wisconsin charm, this is an evening of music that will make you smile, reminisce, and feel right at home for the holidays. Doors open at... $20.00, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre 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 + 1 More	15 events 5 15 events, 5 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade token with every purchase!, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Downtown Art Walk – First Fridays \| River City Gallery December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Downtown Art Walk – First Fridays \| River City Gallery Take the Art Walk held the First Friday of each month from 4-7 pm. Meet featured artists, exhibitions and new collections at art galleries and art stops, enjoy music, demonstrations, and refreshments, and dine at one of the many great Downtown restaurants. See below our current locations and see what... Free, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hixon House Holidays \| Historic Hixon House December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hixon House Holidays \| Historic Hixon House Did you know that Hixon House served as a dormitory for about 20 young women just after WWII? At that time, there was a housing shortage and women attending the Vocational School (WTC) and the Teachers College (UWL) had no place to live. Alice Green Hixon decided to make the... $6 – $18, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse Free admission! Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, gifts, vintage clothes, Christmas carols, hot toddies, and so much more! Friday Dec 5: 4-7 PM Saturday Dec 6: 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday Dec 7: 9 AM - 1 PM, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt \| Sparta December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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!, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm December Artist Reception \| Pump House Regional Arts Center December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm December Artist Reception \| Pump House Regional Arts Center Join us for our open house Artist Reception to welcome and celebrate our artists: - Mark My Words: a collaborative exploration of creativity across mediums. - Eastbank Artists: the Eastbank Artists group will be showing pieces showcasing their 50 years of artwork from 1976 – 2026. On Friday, December 5th,... Free + 9 More	31 events 6 31 events, 6 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Craft Show \| St Mary’s Parish, Coon Valley December 6 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Craft Show \| St Mary’s Parish, Coon Valley Come to our Craft Show and support local makers! We’ll have a wide variety of handmade crafts and plenty of delicious baked goods. Admission is free—everyone is welcome! Table spots still available! Contact Nancy Peters at Peters@mwt.net or (606) 790-6034, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair \| Pedretti’s Party Barn December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair \| Pedretti’s Party Barn Join us for our annual Holiday Craft & Vendor event. A variety of local vendors and crafters with an assortment of goods, along with Vernon Vineyard wine specials and delicious eats from Uncle Perry's Smoked Meats., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse Free admission! Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, gifts, vintage clothes, Christmas carols, hot toddies, and so much more! Friday Dec 5: 4-7 PM Saturday Dec 6: 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday Dec 7: 9 AM - 1 PM, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas Fun \| Sunrise Orchards December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas Fun \| Sunrise Orchards Make Festive Memories at Sunrise Orchards! Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season at our Christmas Fun at Sunrise event! Enjoy a free lunch, festive treats, Santa visits, kids’ activities, craft fair, gift shopping, cozy drinks, and beautiful orchard views — the perfect way to celebrate the..., 9:30 am - 11:00 am Nature Saturday \| The Nature Place December 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Nature Saturday \| The Nature Place Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month for a FREE family event! This event is perfect for families of all ages to experience the wonders of the outdoors. We will provide activities for kids to learn, discover and celebrate our natural world. Critters will be available for interaction..., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Jinglefest \| Downtown Holmen December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Jinglefest \| Downtown Holmen Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Holmen! Join us for the 6th Annual Jinglefest Holmen for the Holidays, on Saturday, December 6th. Local vendors and artisans will be inside the American Legion, the Village Hall, the Holmen Library, gathered outside in the green space by the Village Hall and also set... + 25 More
12 events 7 12 events, 7 8:30 am - 10:30 am Winter Wonderland Brunch \| The Waterfront December 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Winter Wonderland Brunch \| The Waterfront Celebrate the season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Brunch on Sunday, December 7th, in the festive Waterfront Cargill Room! We will, once again, be offering two seating times to give guests more opportunities to enjoy the fun. Choose between our morning seating from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM or our..., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse December 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair \| Features Fieldhouse Free admission! Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, gifts, vintage clothes, Christmas carols, hot toddies, and so much more! Friday Dec 5: 4-7 PM Saturday Dec 6: 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday Dec 7: 9 AM - 1 PM, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus \| Holmen Area Community Center December 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus \| Holmen Area Community Center Bring your little ones for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Join us for Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus where children can share their holiday wishes, enjoy a delicious meal, and revel in the magic of the season! Ticket price includes brunch with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage,... $6 – $12, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Winter Maker’s Market \| The Nature Place December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Winter Maker’s Market \| The Nature Place Winter Maker’s Market — Sunday, December 7 \| 11 AM–4 PM The Nature Place is hosting their first-ever Winter Maker’s Market. Through partnerships with small businesses and makers who share our mission to connect people with nature, for the benefit of both, their offering a FREE market that's open to... Free, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Winter Wonderland Brunch \| The Waterfront December 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Winter Wonderland Brunch \| The Waterfront Celebrate the season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Brunch on Sunday, December 7th, in the festive Waterfront Cargill Room! We will, once again, be offering two seating times to give guests more opportunities to enjoy the fun. Choose between our morning seating from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM or our..., 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Annual Santa Run \| French Island December 7 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Annual Santa Run \| French Island The Town of Campbell Fire Department is escorting Santa around French Island on Sunday the 7th of December. He will be making scheduled stops at most of the public parks on French Island. The firefighters will be pulling Santa’s sleigh behind their fire truck so that his reindeer can get... + 6 More	8 events 8 8 events, 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense December 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense HorseSense invites the community to make their donation go twice as far this holiday season through a special $10,000 Holiday Donation Match, running from 12/1-12/31. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of an anonymous donor, every contribution made to the nonprofit will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact for local..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library December 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. All items $1.00 or less with all proceeds going to support the La Crosse Public Library., 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club \| La Crosse Library December 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club \| La Crosse Library Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive activities and thrilling challenges! Second Monday of the month: September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2025. Best for ages 6-11., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bariatric Support Group \| Gundersen Health System December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bariatric Support Group \| Gundersen Health System This event is free and open to anyone who has had bariatric surgery. Those who are preparing for surgery can register for this event (link to the Q&A panel) to learn about surgery from patients who have had it. All meetings are online on the second Monday of every month..., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This is a 12-step group for those dealing with depression to generate positive energies, form friendships and find support. If you are interested in participating in this free meeting, please call Gayle at 608-406-7990. Registration is not required; attend as you can.This group meets weekly. Freewill offerings are appreciated., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Listening Together: A Monthly Grief Support Group \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Listening Together: A Monthly Grief Support Group \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This group meets the second Monday of every month and provides a safe place for those who are experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one to share their stories. Grieving comes with a variety of emotions that may arise with the immediate loss of a loved one or... + 2 More	6 events 9 6 events, 9 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Tuesday \| Minnesota Marine Art Museum December 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Tuesday \| Minnesota Marine Art Museum The second Tuesday of every month is Toddler Tuesday - a lively gathering of our littlest art lovers and their grown-ups at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Toddler Tuesday offers hands-on art activities such as painting with marbles, drawing, and butterfly making. There are also opportunities for free-play, storytelling, and..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others,... Free, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tri-State Accordian Club Monthly Meeting \| Earl’s Grocery & Saloon December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tri-State Accordian Club Monthly Meeting \| Earl’s Grocery & Saloon Join us for our monthly meeting where we play old and new favorite songs. All types of squeezeboxes and levels are welcome as well as anyone who would just like to listen. Our group plays from sheet music that may or may not include various parts. We perform throughout the..., 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s We have 52 reasons for you to put Wisco Johnny's on your list for Tuesday Nights! At 6pm we draw a card from golden barrel and match that card to a name on the board to find our winner! Right after that we play our Card Game: In-Between! Lots of..., 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday \| Pump House Regional Arts Center December 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday \| Pump House Regional Arts Center Celebrate the holidays with Nancy Allen and her good time cast for some fun, quirky and classic holiday tunes! $15 – $30, 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill December 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Stop out to Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Tuesdays for your now official WEEKLY DOSE of karaoke!8pm-midnight2-4-1 Burgers$2 off Sensis and Tequila$2.50 PBR & PBR Light Silos$3.50 Tito’s, Modelo, & Corona	5 events 10 5 events, 10 8:00 am - 10:00 am Coffee & Conversations \| JavaVino December 10 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Coffee & Conversations \| JavaVino Join Us for Coffee and Conversations! Are you 50 or older and looking to connect with others in a friendly, relaxed setting? Our monthly Coffee and Conversations event is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, share experiences, and gain valuable insights on topics that matter to you. What to..., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm An Evening with Robin Greenfield \| Larson’s General December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm An Evening with Robin Greenfield \| Larson’s General For one year Robin Greenfield is foraging every bite of his food and medicine. A year without grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies or even a garden. “Nature” is his garden! Is it possible to eat in harmony with Earth and live in reciprocity? Robin wholeheartedly believes so and is putting this... Free, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cover to Cover Book Club \| Pearl Street Books December 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cover to Cover Book Club \| Pearl Street Books Gather with us on the second Wednesday of every month for a "bring your own" book club. Meet other book lovers, share what you’ve been reading, and hear what others in the Pearl Street Books Community have recently enjoyed! There's a morning session and evening session. No reservation or ongoing... Free, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen Bingo every Wednesday at 608 Brewing Company in Holmen. All money used to purchase our Bingo cards goes to the Charity of the month, win prizes from various businesses or 608 beer, food and merch! $1.00, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday \| Pump House Regional Arts Center December 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday \| Pump House Regional Arts Center Celebrate the holidays with Nancy Allen and her good time cast for some fun, quirky and classic holiday tunes! $15 – $30	8 events 11 8 events, 11 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery December 11 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery Every Thursday is Date Night at 608 in La Crosse — 2 pints and a pizza for $25!!, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holidays in the Village \| Downtown Bangor December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holidays in the Village \| Downtown Bangor A small business shopping event in downtown Bangor. A large variety of small businesses will feature sales and festive Holiday cheer additions. The Art Room in Bangor will have a free ornament painting station and the Grinch appearances. Come and experience the nostalgia of quaint Bangor, WI!, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free Ornament Making Station \| The Art Room Bangor December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free Ornament Making Station \| The Art Room Bangor Come paint wood ornaments at The Art Room in Bangor. During our village wide small business celebration Holidays in the Village Fun for ALL ages, join us for shopping and Holiday cheer after you paint! Also for sale at The Art Room: •Art Creating Kits (perfect stocking stuffers)•A huge variety... Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Snakes & Sips Wine Tasting \| UnWine’d December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Snakes & Sips Wine Tasting \| UnWine’d Join us for Snakes & Sips, an immersive wine tasting experience where education meets adventure. Guests will enjoy thoughtfully paired wines while getting up close with live snakes in a safe, welcoming setting with education from Bluff Country Snakes. These immersive educational experiences focus on animal education—sparking curiosity, fostering respect,... $30, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Kaylyn Sahs \| Alpine Inn December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Kaylyn Sahs \| Alpine Inn Kaylyn Sahs is a rising country artist whose powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling have quickly made her one to watch. She’s already shared the stage with country stars like Jake Owen, Lainey Wilson, Chris Lane, and Lonestar, while her breakout single Wine About It earned over 2.5 million impressions and..., 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre December 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre 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 + 2 More	16 events 12 16 events, 12 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade token with every purchase!, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jingle & Mingle Market \| The Hungry Hunter December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jingle & Mingle Market \| The Hungry Hunter Jingle & Mingle Market at The Hungry Hunter Join us on Friday, December 12th starting at 3PM for an afternoon of holiday cheer! Shop local with a great lineup of vendors offering unique gifts and goodies, perfect for your Christmas list! Sip & savor with drink specials, wine and charcuterie..., 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt \| Sparta December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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!, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Santa & Mrs Claus Visit! \| Play Grounds Of La Crosse December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Santa & Mrs Claus Visit! \| Play Grounds Of La Crosse Santa & Mrs. Claus are making a special stop at Play Grounds Of La Crosse! Bring your family and enjoy cookies, milk, and holiday cheer! Your day pass includes:-Unlimited playtime-Holiday craft-Delicious cookies & milk-Photo op w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm Jingle Bell JAMboree \| Houser Onalaska YMCA December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm Jingle Bell JAMboree \| Houser Onalaska YMCA Join us for the first-ever Jingle Bell JAMboree: a family-friendly holiday extravaganza at the Houser YMCA! Pictures with Santa, Rudolph's Dash, holiday crafts, music from our talented students, face painting, a bounce house, and a holiday movie in our PJ's to round out the night. Dinner included. Children must be... Free – $12, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s Join us every Friday for the Weekly Draw at 6:30 pm, and right after that, we hold our Meat Raffle! We use high-quality, local meats from Nordik Meats! Great people and lots of fun! Not sure what the weekly draw is? Stop in and ask the bartender for details! + 10 More	26 events 13 26 events, 13 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wilderness First Responder Courses \| Camp Pepin December 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wilderness First Responder Courses \| Camp Pepin 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, 8:30 am - 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast with Santa \| West Salem American Legion December 13 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast with Santa \| West Salem American Legion 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., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cozy Candle Making: How to Winter Well \| Trempealeau Library December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cozy Candle Making: How to Winter Well \| Trempealeau Library 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!, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling \| Franciscan Spirituality Center 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, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Museum \| Children’s Museum of La Crosse December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Museum \| Children’s Museum of 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, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Once Upon a Winter Storytelling \| Onalaska Library December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Once Upon a Winter Storytelling \| Onalaska Library 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 + 20 More
8 events 14 8 events, 14 8:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast with Santa \| Holmen American Legion December 14 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast with Santa \| Holmen American Legion Celebrate the season on December 14th from 8-11am with a festive breakfast hosted by the Holmen American Legion and Auxiliary. Enjoy delicious food with Santa, who will be giving presents to all good little boys and girls between 9am and 11am. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for kids 6-12,... $6 – $9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Maker’s Market \| Pettibone Resort December 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Maker’s Market \| Pettibone Resort Join 24 local makers and artisans for a fun day of shopping just in time for the Holidays!, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit with Santa \| Cashton December 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit with Santa \| Cashton Santa is coming to town. Santa will again be coming to Cashton, traveling around town in a fire truck. He will leave the fire station at 11 AM and the parade will end at the Market at the Bank of Cashton at noon. There will be a Holiday Craft Project,..., 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sketti With Santa \| Onalaska American Legion December 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sketti With Santa \| Onalaska American Legion Bring some toys, get fed, and meet Santa! The Warrior Brotherhood has a win, win, win for everyone for this season., 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre 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, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm La Crosse Dance Centre’s 36th Annual Nutcracker Ballet \| Viterbo Fine Arts Center December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm La Crosse Dance Centre’s 36th Annual Nutcracker Ballet \| Viterbo Fine Arts Center 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 + 2 More	5 events 15 5 events, 15 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library December 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. All items $1.00 or less with all proceeds going to support the La Crosse Public Library., 10:30 am - 12:00 pm December SPARK! \| Clearwater Farm December 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm December SPARK! \| Clearwater Farm SPARK! happens the third Monday of every month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Clearwater Farm. SPARK! is a free cultural program for people living with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Programs are designed to keep participants actively engaged in their communities by providing experiences..., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This is a 12-step group for those dealing with depression to generate positive energies, form friendships and find support. If you are interested in participating in this free meeting, please call Gayle at 608-406-7990. Registration is not required; attend as you can.This group meets weekly. Freewill offerings are appreciated., 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pilates + Pinot \| Cappella December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pilates + Pinot \| Cappella Experience Cappella's historic venue during a 45 minute mat pilates class followed with a glass of our premium wine and charcuterie display. Bring your own mat!, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you on Monday! What to Expect:10 minute introduction to a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation.Guided meditation usually last up to 30 minutes. What Is Buddhist Meditation? In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in...	7 events 16 7 events, 16 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Winter Market \| La Crescent Area Event Center December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Winter Market \| La Crescent Area Event Center Indoor farmers & artisan market throughout the season! Farm fresh goods and local crafters will have plenty of fantastic options! Monthly 4-7 PM: Nov 18, Dec 16, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 21, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cancer Center Support Group \| Gundersen Health System December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cancer Center Support Group \| Gundersen Health System The Cancer Center Support Group gives adult cancer patients and their caregivers a safe, confidential place to share feelings and experiences with others whose lives are affected by cancer. Mark your calendar: 5-6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month, February - December, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others,... Free, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition \| Northside Community Church December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition \| Northside Community Church Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition Hosted by Safe Families for Children Western Wisconsin Tuesday, December 16th Northside Community Church-1300 Caledonia St Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Join us for a joyful evening of connection, creativity, and Christmas cheer! This free community event is open to families and will feature: A..., 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s We have 52 reasons for you to put Wisco Johnny's on your list for Tuesday Nights! At 6pm we draw a card from golden barrel and match that card to a name on the board to find our winner! Right after that we play our Card Game: In-Between! Lots of..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Regency Ball \| Holmen Library December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Regency Ball \| Holmen Library All ages are invited to dance the night away at a ball celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! Learn a regency era dance taught by La Crosse Dance Centre. No experience or partner necessary. Dress up optional. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, sign up here:... Free + 1 More	6 events 17 6 events, 17 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Wine Tasting \| Hatchery Lounge December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Wine Tasting \| Hatchery Lounge Join us at Hatchery Lounge on Wednesday, December 17th, from 5–8 PM for an evening of wine exploration and connection. For $20 per person, payable upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of wines. Sip, savor, and discover at your own pace in our relaxed, elegant setting. This event... $20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Author Series Forest Bathing Walk \| Pearl Street Books December 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Author Series Forest Bathing Walk \| Pearl Street Books Pearl Street Books and RejuveNature invite all women, ages 16+, to a FREE Forest Bathing walk inspired by the words and wisdom of a different author each month. Join for one or all! All abilities are welcome! This walk will start and end at Pearl Street Books in downtown La..., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Read With Scout – Certified Therapy Dog \| Pearl Street Books December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Read With Scout – Certified Therapy Dog \| Pearl Street Books Read a book or just come and say hi to Scout, a certified therapy dog and Pearl Street Books' favorite pup! She has a busy schedule, so be sure to check our social media pages to see if she's coming by., 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community for Christian Meditation \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community for Christian Meditation \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. Christianity has a deep tradition of silent prayer in the form of contemplation or meditation. This community setting will practice Christian meditation in the tradition of John Main, OSB, learning to quiet the mind and open our hearts to Divine Presence...., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen Bingo every Wednesday at 608 Brewing Company in Holmen. All money used to purchase our Bingo cards goes to the Charity of the month, win prizes from various businesses or 608 beer, food and merch! $1.00, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm String Ties Holiday Show \| Pump House Regional Arts Center December 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm String Ties Holiday Show \| Pump House Regional Arts Center Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PMThursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 PMFriday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 PM General Admission $30 Pump House Member $25 Student/Military $15 +tax/fees For over 25 years String Ties has been sharing their love for Bluegrass and acoustic string music. The tight vocal harmonies and masterful playing... $15 – $30	6 events 18 6 events, 18 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery December 18 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery Every Thursday is Date Night at 608 in La Crosse — 2 pints and a pizza for $25!!, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Big BLUE Christmas Party \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Big BLUE Christmas Party \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM Location: Wild Child Indoor Playground (inside Valley View Mall) Celebrate the holiday season with the ultimate BLUE-themed party for kids! Event Highlights:+Meet and greet with the BLUE dog and her ORANGE sister+Themed snacks+A gift for each child+Photo ops with the characters+Fun... $25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LGBTQ+ Zine Making Event \| The Center December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LGBTQ+ Zine Making Event \| The Center A low stakes event to gather and create! Learn about zines, create your own, and/or make contributions to the community zine through The Center! This event will be held every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm. Location may vary., 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre December 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre 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, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm String Ties Holiday Show \| Pump House Regional Arts Center December 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm String Ties Holiday Show \| Pump House Regional Arts Center Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PMThursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 PMFriday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 PM General Admission $30 Pump House Member $25 Student/Military $15 +tax/fees For over 25 years String Ties has been sharing their love for Bluegrass and acoustic string music. The tight vocal harmonies and masterful playing... $15 – $30, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Dave Orr’s Blues Night \| Popcorn Tavern December 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Dave Orr’s Blues Night \| Popcorn Tavern This is a blues experience the way it’s meant to be: loose, loud, soulful, and alive. Dave Orr leads the charge with his signature blend of gritty blues, vintage tone, and effortlessly smooth guitar work — the kind of playing that feels like a late-night highway and a smoky backroom... Free	12 events 19 12 events, 19 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade token with every purchase!, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt \| Sparta December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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!, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Holiday Kids Camp \| Burn Boot Camp Holmen December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Holiday Kids Camp \| Burn Boot Camp Holmen Holiday Kids Camp Join us on Friday, December 19th at 5:30 PM for a festive, high-energy kids workout designed to keep them moving and having fun! $8 per child or $20 per family Open to members and non-members Reserve your spot today! $8 – $20, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holiday Trade Night \| Badger Breaks December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holiday Trade Night \| Badger Breaks Badger Breaks Annual Holiday Trade Night!Join us Friday, December 19th from 6–9 PM for an evening of trades and holiday fun. Bring your cards, meet other collectors, and get into the festive spirit!, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s Join us every Friday for the Weekly Draw at 6:30 pm, and right after that, we hold our Meat Raffle! We use high-quality, local meats from Nordik Meats! Great people and lots of fun! Not sure what the weekly draw is? Stop in and ask the bartender for details!, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Longest Night Virtual Prayer Service \| Franciscan Spirituality Center (Via Zoom) December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Longest Night Virtual Prayer Service \| Franciscan Spirituality Center (Via Zoom) FREE virtual gathering for prayer and reflection. The Winter Solstice is the longest night. As the world is full of people proclaiming joy and light, we pause to remember the darkness, grief and the sadness we hold in our hearts during this season. During this participatory virtual prayer service, we... Free + 6 More	14 events 20 14 events, 20 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast with Santa \| Features Holmen December 20 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast with Santa \| Features Holmen Come have breakfast and see Santa! Get your picture taken and Santa will give each kid a gift!, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Winter Labyrinth Walk \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Winter Labyrinth Walk \| Franciscan Spirituality Center During this Advent season and as we approach the Winter Solstice, you are invited to walk the FSC’s indoor canvas labyrinth. This is a silent, self-guided meditation. Plan on at least a half-hour, but you are welcome to spend as much time walking and reflecting on the experience as you... Free, 9:00 am - 10:30 am Breath, Body, Bowls \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Breath, Body, Bowls \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Give yourself a break from the busyness and stress of the holiday season by reconnecting with peace and presence. This morning session will include the soothing sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, guided meditation and mindful body movement. You’ll be invited to release stress, restore balance and create spaciousness... $15.00, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Kriskindlmarkt \| Sparta December 20 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 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!, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Santa Visit \| Sweet Valley Artisans December 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Santa Visit \| Sweet Valley Artisans Santa is coming to Sweet Valley Artisans! Join us on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 AM to Noon for a cheerful, family-friendly morning full of holiday magic with Santa! Bring the kids to share wish lists, snap sweet photos, and soak up the festive spirit. While you’re here, warm up..., 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Kids Holiday Party \| The Rivoli December 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Kids Holiday Party \| The Rivoli It's that time of year! Come enjoy some holiday cheer while meeting Santa Claus and watching a classic Christmas movie on Saturday, December 20th for our annual Kids Holiday Party! 11am: Doors open with special holiday entertainment, music, arts and crafts, and meet and greets with Santa! 12pm: The Muppet... $8 – $10 + 8 More
5 events 21 5 events, 21 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Card Show with Midwest Collectquest \| La Crosse Center December 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Card Show with Midwest Collectquest \| La Crosse Center Midwest Collectquest is coming to La Crosse! Join us at the La Crosse Center Card Show for a day packed with cards, collectibles, and community! La Crosse Center Card Show — Event Itinerary ______________________________________________________________________ Sunday, December 21st 9 AM – 4 PM La Crosse Center300 Harborview Plz, La Crosse, WI..., 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Big BLUE Christmas Party \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Big BLUE Christmas Party \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Wild Child Indoor Playground (inside Valley View Mall) Celebrate the holiday season with the ultimate BLUE-themed party for kids! Event Highlights:+Meet and greet with the BLUE dog and her ORANGE sister+Themed snacks+A gift for each child+Photo ops with... $30, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Skate with Santa \| Omni Center December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Skate with Santa \| Omni Center Join us for this family fun event of ice skating with Santa! This is a free event and ice skates are included! Event Details:When: December 21st, from 1:00 to 3:00 PMWhere: Onalaska Omni CenterActivities: Free ice skating, a bouncy castle for the kids, a cash bar for the adults (21+),... Free, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre December 21 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm A Sherlock Carol \| The Commonweal Theatre 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, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Holiday Open Skate \| Omni Center December 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Holiday Open Skate \| Omni Center Join us for Public Open Skate at the Omni Center! This date's theme is holidays. Dress in your holiday colors and come listen to live music! Hot Chocolate will be available as well. Every Sunday evening starting November 16th from 5:30-7:30pm. $5 admission and $5 skate rentals if needed (Junior... $5	4 events 22 4 events, 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense December 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense HorseSense invites the community to make their donation go twice as far this holiday season through a special $10,000 Holiday Donation Match, running from 12/1-12/31. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of an anonymous donor, every contribution made to the nonprofit will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact for local..., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library December 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. All items $1.00 or less with all proceeds going to support the La Crosse Public Library., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This is a 12-step group for those dealing with depression to generate positive energies, form friendships and find support. If you are interested in participating in this free meeting, please call Gayle at 608-406-7990. Registration is not required; attend as you can.This group meets weekly. Freewill offerings are appreciated., 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center December 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you on Monday! What to Expect:10 minute introduction to a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation.Guided meditation usually last up to 30 minutes. What Is Buddhist Meditation? In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in...	6 events 23 6 events, 23 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Christmas Skate Party \| High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Christmas Skate Party \| High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse Christmas Skate Party! Tuesday, Dec. 23 • 4:30–7:30 PM Roll into the holiday spirit with family fun, festive music, and sweet treats! Event Pricing:• Entry: $2• Skate/Inline Rentals: $3• Cotton Candy: $2• Pizza Combo: $3 LAST DAY for Holiday Gift Card Bonuses!Get FREE entry passes with every gift card purchase!•..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others,... Free, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Out in Print \| Pearl Street Books December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Out in Print \| Pearl Street Books This LGBTQ+ book club will discuss books, short stories, films, graphic novels, and more that feature a diverse array of LGBTQ+ narratives. Everyone in the greater La Crosse community is welcomed to participate in our monthly discussions. Books can be checked out at the La Crosse Public Library, purchased at..., 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Santa Claus is Coming! \| Pizza Ranch December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Santa Claus is Coming! \| Pizza Ranch As you know, Tuesday Nights at Pizza Ranch are for the kids! Every Tuesday, kids ages 3-10 eat for FREE per paying adult. We wanted to add a little extra Christmas cheer and we have JUST the thing.... Santa Jason is coming to visit us again for the 3rd year..., 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s We have 52 reasons for you to put Wisco Johnny's on your list for Tuesday Nights! At 6pm we draw a card from golden barrel and match that card to a name on the board to find our winner! Right after that we play our Card Game: In-Between! Lots of..., 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill December 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Stop out to Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Tuesdays for your now official WEEKLY DOSE of karaoke!8pm-midnight2-4-1 Burgers$2 off Sensis and Tequila$2.50 PBR & PBR Light Silos$3.50 Tito’s, Modelo, & Corona	2 events 24 2 events, 24 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Christmas Eve Bingo \| Features Holmen December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Christmas Eve Bingo \| Features Holmen Christmas Eve Bingo!!! Join us Christmas Eve from 12-2pm for some food, drinks, bingo, and holiday cheer!, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen December 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Charity Bingo \| 608 Brewing Company Holmen Bingo every Wednesday at 608 Brewing Company in Holmen. All money used to purchase our Bingo cards goes to the Charity of the month, win prizes from various businesses or 608 beer, food and merch! $1.00	0 events 25 0 events, 25	2 events 26 2 events, 26 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade December 26 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night \| Driftless Axe & Arcade Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade token with every purchase!, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s December 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle \| Wisco Johnny’s Join us every Friday for the Weekly Draw at 6:30 pm, and right after that, we hold our Meat Raffle! We use high-quality, local meats from Nordik Meats! Great people and lots of fun! Not sure what the weekly draw is? Stop in and ask the bartender for details!	2 events 27 2 events, 27 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball and Juiceneck \| Popcorn Tavern December 27 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball and Juiceneck \| Popcorn Tavern 5pm-Gregg "Cheech" solo6pm-Gregg Hall & the Wrecking Ball8pm-Juiceneck $10!!! $10, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Randy Erickson \| Adams St Pub December 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm LIVE MUSIC – Randy Erickson \| Adams St Pub Hey friends.If you're looking for a chill night out, swing by Adams St Pub. Randy Erickson will be playing LIVE, and it's the perfect excuse to grab a drink, catch up, and enjoy some tunes. See you there!
0 events 28 0 events, 28	3 events 29 3 events, 29 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library December 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale \| La Crosse Public Library Come join us Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm for the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library book sale in the lower level book room. All items $1.00 or less with all proceeds going to support the La Crosse Public Library., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Depressed Anonymous \| Franciscan Spirituality Center This is a 12-step group for those dealing with depression to generate positive energies, form friendships and find support. If you are interested in participating in this free meeting, please call Gayle at 608-406-7990. Registration is not required; attend as you can.This group meets weekly. Freewill offerings are appreciated., 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center December 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Public Meditation \| Diamond Way Buddhist Center Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you on Monday! What to Expect:10 minute introduction to a Buddhist topic, followed by a guided meditation.Guided meditation usually last up to 30 minutes. What Is Buddhist Meditation? In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in...	4 events 30 4 events, 30 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense December 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HorseSense Holiday Donation Match \| HorseSense HorseSense invites the community to make their donation go twice as far this holiday season through a special $10,000 Holiday Donation Match, running from 12/1-12/31. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of an anonymous donor, every contribution made to the nonprofit will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact for local..., 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Art Space \| Franciscan Spirituality Center Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others,... Free, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s December 30 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 52 Card Draw \| Wisco Johnny’s We have 52 reasons for you to put Wisco Johnny's on your list for Tuesday Nights! At 6pm we draw a card from golden barrel and match that card to a name on the board to find our winner! Right after that we play our Card Game: In-Between! Lots of..., 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill December 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Karaoke \| Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Stop out to Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill Tuesdays for your now official WEEKLY DOSE of karaoke!8pm-midnight2-4-1 Burgers$2 off Sensis and Tequila$2.50 PBR & PBR Light Silos$3.50 Tito’s, Modelo, & Corona	11 events 31 11 events, 31 2025-12-31 LIVE MUSIC – The Jazz Foundation \| Starlite Lounge LIVE MUSIC – The Jazz Foundation \| Starlite Lounge December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2026 @ 1:00 am LIVE MUSIC – The Jazz Foundation \| Starlite Lounge Mike James - Guitar & VocalsMark Lakmann - TromboneZach Mayer - Bass Tammy Fisher - Drums 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Noon Year at the Museum \| Children’s Museum December 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Noon Year at the Museum \| Children’s Museum Ring in the New Year early with the Children’s Museum of La Crosse! Families are invited to join us for our annual Countdown to Noon celebration — a fun, festive way for kids to experience the excitement of New Year’s Eve without staying up late! The highlight of the day..., 2:00 pm - 11:59 pm New Years Party \| Onalaska American Legion December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 11:59 pm New Years Party \| Onalaska American Legion Bring the new year in with us, and do it up right! Larry's Drifters play 1PM-5PMRibeye Dinner (by reservation) @ 6PMPizza and Apps served all nightMusic and Karaoke w/ Shay 7PM-MidnightCheers to 2026!, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm NYE Fine Dining Event \| Fork & Fable December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm NYE Fine Dining Event \| Fork & Fable One of our yearly traditions at Fork & Fable is to do a Fine Dining Night on New Year's Eve, and we are very excited about this year's menu! Chef will be putting all of his fine dining experience on display as he prepares a 3-course spectacular for everyone! Reservations..., 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm NYE Happy Hour Comedy Show \| Pearl Street Brewery December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm NYE Happy Hour Comedy Show \| Pearl Street Brewery Join us at Pearl Street Brewery for some Happy Hour Laughs as we send off 2025 with headlining comedian, Ahmed Khalaf, feature comedian, Zach Ashton, and guest comic Mark Liedel. New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Show starts at 5:00pm$20 online here - www.BigBubsComedyShow.com$25 at the door - cash or Venmo... $15 – $25, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm NYE Dinner \| JavaVino December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm NYE Dinner \| JavaVino Join JavaVino in ringing in the New Year! We're bringing you our special New Year's Eve Dinner, complete with a complimentary champagne toast and unique, upscale flavors. Gather your loved ones and start your NYE celebrations early! $10 per person deposit required at time of booking (deposit applied to dine-in..., 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm 6pm New Years Eve Fireworks Show \| Grandad Bluff Park December 31 @ 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm 6pm New Years Eve Fireworks Show \| Grandad Bluff Park Won't be able to ring in the new year at midnight? Join us for the early NYE show that rivals the midnight show! It can be seen from anywhere in La Crosse that has a clear view of the flag atop Grandad Bluff. We sincerely thank the generous donors that... + 4 More

November 30

November 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

TriUnity Foundation Torch 5K Challenge | Virtual

November 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

8th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show | Holland Town Hall

November 30 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Black Friday Vendor Fair | Valley View Mall

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Taste of Scotland | Valley View Mall

November 30 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

November 30 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Holiday Light Up Parade | Central Park, Trempealeau

December 1

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale | La Crosse Public Library

December 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pierogi Making Class | People’s Food Co-op

December 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

December 2

December 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Art Space | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 3

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

BINGO! | Valley View Mall

December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Community for Christian Meditation | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Queer Corner | The Center

December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

December 4

December 4 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Open House | Brilliant Body Work

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Meditation for Emotional Health | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Presents: Open Mic | The Root Note

December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Christmas 1989 Album Release with Melissa Kay McCarthy | The Grand Hotel Ballroom

December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

December 5

December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Downtown Art Walk – First Fridays | River City Gallery

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hixon House Holidays | Historic Hixon House

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Holiday Craft Fair | Features Fieldhouse

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

December Artist Reception | Pump House Regional Arts Center

December 6

December 6 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Craft Show | St Mary’s Parish, Coon Valley

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair | Pedretti’s Party Barn

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holiday Craft Fair | Features Fieldhouse

December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Christmas Fun | Sunrise Orchards

December 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Nature Saturday | The Nature Place

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jinglefest | Downtown Holmen

December 7

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Wonderland Brunch | The Waterfront

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Holiday Craft Fair | Features Fieldhouse

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus | Holmen Area Community Center

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Maker’s Market | The Nature Place

December 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Winter Wonderland Brunch | The Waterfront

December 7 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Annual Santa Run | French Island

December 8

December 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

HorseSense Holiday Donation Match | HorseSense

December 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale | La Crosse Public Library

December 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club | La Crosse Library

December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Bariatric Support Group | Gundersen Health System

December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Listening Together: A Monthly Grief Support Group | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 9

December 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Toddler Tuesday | Minnesota Marine Art Museum

December 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Art Space | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tri-State Accordian Club Monthly Meeting | Earl’s Grocery & Saloon

December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday | Pump House Regional Arts Center

December 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 10

December 10 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Coffee & Conversations | JavaVino

December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An Evening with Robin Greenfield | Larson’s General

December 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cover to Cover Book Club | Pearl Street Books

December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

December 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Cocktails and Cabaret: A Holly Jolly Holiday | Pump House Regional Arts Center

December 11

December 11 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Holidays in the Village | Downtown Bangor

December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Ornament Making Station | The Art Room Bangor

December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Snakes & Sips Wine Tasting | UnWine’d

December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Kaylyn Sahs | Alpine Inn

December 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

December 12

December 12 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jingle & Mingle Market | The Hungry Hunter

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Santa & Mrs Claus Visit! | Play Grounds Of La Crosse

December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Jingle Bell JAMboree | Houser Onalaska YMCA

December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle | Wisco Johnny’s

December 13

December 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wilderness First Responder Courses | Camp Pepin

December 13 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Pancake Breakfast with Santa | West Salem American Legion

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cozy Candle Making: How to Winter Well | Trempealeau Library

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Once Upon a Winter Storytelling | Onalaska Library

December 14

December 14 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakfast with Santa | Holmen American Legion

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Maker’s Market | Pettibone Resort

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Visit with Santa | Cashton

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sketti With Santa | Onalaska American Legion

December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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

December 15

December 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale | La Crosse Public Library

December 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

December SPARK! | Clearwater Farm

December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 15 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Pilates + Pinot | Cappella

December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

December 16

December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Market | La Crescent Area Event Center

December 16

December 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Market | La Crescent Area Event Center

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Cancer Center Support Group | Gundersen Health System

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Art Space | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition | Northside Community Church

December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Regency Ball | Holmen Library

December 17

December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Wine Tasting | Hatchery Lounge

December 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Author Series Forest Bathing Walk | Pearl Street Books

December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Read With Scout – Certified Therapy Dog | Pearl Street Books

December 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Community for Christian Meditation | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

December 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

String Ties Holiday Show | Pump House Regional Arts Center

December 18

December 18 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Big BLUE Christmas Party | Wild Child Indoor Playground

December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LGBTQ+ Zine Making Event | The Center

December 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

December 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

String Ties Holiday Show | Pump House Regional Arts Center

December 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Dave Orr’s Blues Night | Popcorn Tavern

December 19

December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Holiday Kids Camp | Burn Boot Camp Holmen

December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holiday Trade Night | Badger Breaks

December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle | Wisco Johnny’s

December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Longest Night Virtual Prayer Service | Franciscan Spirituality Center (Via Zoom)

December 20

December 20 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Breakfast with Santa | Features Holmen

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Winter Labyrinth Walk | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Breath, Body, Bowls | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Kriskindlmarkt | Sparta

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Santa Visit | Sweet Valley Artisans

December 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kids Holiday Party | The Rivoli

December 21

December 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Card Show with Midwest Collectquest | La Crosse Center

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Big BLUE Christmas Party | Wild Child Indoor Playground

December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Skate with Santa | Omni Center

December 21 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

A Sherlock Carol | The Commonweal Theatre

December 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Holiday Open Skate | Omni Center

December 22

December 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

HorseSense Holiday Donation Match | HorseSense

December 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale | La Crosse Public Library

December 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

December 23

December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Christmas Skate Party | High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse

December 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Art Space | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Out in Print | Pearl Street Books

December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Santa Claus is Coming! | Pizza Ranch

December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 24

December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Eve Bingo | Features Holmen

December 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

There are no events on this day.

December 26

December 26 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

December 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle | Wisco Johnny’s

December 27

December 27 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball and Juiceneck | Popcorn Tavern

December 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC – Randy Erickson | Adams St Pub

There are no events on this day.

December 29

December 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the La Crosse Public Library Book Sale | La Crosse Public Library

December 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center

December 30

December 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

HorseSense Holiday Donation Match | HorseSense

December 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Art Space | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 30 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 31

December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2026 @ 1:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – The Jazz Foundation | Starlite Lounge

December 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Noon Year at the Museum | Children’s Museum

December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 11:59 pm

New Years Party | Onalaska American Legion

December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NYE Fine Dining Event | Fork & Fable

December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

NYE Happy Hour Comedy Show | Pearl Street Brewery

December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYE Dinner | JavaVino

December 31 @ 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm

6pm New Years Eve Fireworks Show | Grandad Bluff Park

December 31

December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2026 @ 1:00 am

LIVE MUSIC – The Jazz Foundation | Starlite Lounge

January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 am - 12:20 am

Midnight New Years Eve Fireworks Show | Grandad Bluff Park

January 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

January 1, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Meditation for Emotional Health | Franciscan Spirituality Center

January 2

January 2, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade

January 2, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Downtown Art Walk – First Fridays | River City Gallery

January 2, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Weekly Draw & Meat & More Raffle | Wisco Johnny’s

January 3

January 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Nature Saturday | The Nature Place

January 3, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Artist Reception: Angie Hemker and Abby Johnson | Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts Gallery

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