Downtown Historic Day | Downtown La Crosse

Step back in time and celebrate the rich heritage of Downtown La Crosse at Downtown Historic Days—a free, one-day community event on Saturday, October 4th! Join us for a day filled with live entertainment, local food, family-friendly activities, and a vibrant showcase of our downtown’s unique history and small businesses.

Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of local culture, or just looking for a fun fall outing, Downtown Historic Days has something for everyone. Come explore the past while supporting the present—and be part of the future of downtown La Crosse!

SPONSORED BY STATE BANK

Family Friendly Activities
-Rotary Lights Kiddy Train
-Coloring Contest & Sidewalk Chalk
-Bubbles & Face Painting
-Yard Games
-Fall Photo Spot
-Dahl Automotive Museum Classic Cars

Event Programming
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Live Music by The Time Travelers
11:00 AM Swing Dancing Lessons with I&E Dance Studio

Booths & Vendors
-Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (apple cider)
-Three Rivers Riverview Restaurant & Bar (food for sale)
-Waxing the City
-Hear, Here La Crosse
-La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
-La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce
-St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral
-La Crosse City Vision Foundation
-La Crosse Community Theater

Downtown Programming
10:00 AM Walking Tour with Madame (Ticketed)
10:00 AM Rivoli Tour
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Yoga Place FREE class
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Leithold Music FREE presentation
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM People’s Food Co-op Pie Baking Contest
2:30PM Leithold Music FREE ukulele lessons

All Day Downtown Specials
-Heritage Center FREE admission
-Hixon House FREE admission
-Dahl Automotive Museum FREE Admission
-Markos Apparel on-site specials
-Brilliant Bodywork Med Spa on-site specials
-Larson’s General FREE Ceremony Goods Olive Oil Tasting
-The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor FREE popcorn
-Dales Clothing on-site specials
-NOM on-site specials