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Author Visit: Matt Goldman | Onalaska Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Meet Emmy winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt Goldman. Goldman’s thrillers have received multiple starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Booklist. His newest thriller, The Murder Show, drops...

Messy Kids Art | Onalaska Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Ready for a change of perspective? Join us for this messy event where we’ll discover surprising and wonderful things by using our non-dominant hands to get creative. Participants will also...

Messy Kids Art | Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Ready for a change of perspective? Join us for this messy event where we’ll discover surprising and wonderful things by using our non-dominant hands to get creative. Participants will also...

Messy Kids Art | John Bosshard Memorial Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Ready for a change of perspective? Join us for this messy event where we’ll discover surprising and wonderful things by using our non-dominant hands to get creative. Participants will also...

Messy Kids Art | FJ Robers Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Ready for a change of perspective? Join us for this messy event where we’ll discover surprising and wonderful things by using our non-dominant hands to get creative. Participants will also...

Messy Kids Art | Holmen Library

La Crosse LocalApril 3, 2025

Ready for a change of perspective? Join us for this messy event where we’ll discover surprising and wonderful things by using our non-dominant hands to get creative. Participants will also...

Meet & Greet | Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library

La Crosse LocalMarch 27, 2025

Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come and meet the staff at the library, including your new Branch Library Supervisor, Kate Anthony! Refreshments will be served while supplies last....

Hands-On Discovery Stations | Onalaska Library

La Crosse LocalMarch 21, 2025

Explore science through hands-on fun with drop-in stations available from 10am-12pm. Dig for hidden gems, engineer with building connectors, electrify your time with a Van De Graaff generator, create sound...

Author Talk: Peggy Joque Williams Onalaska Library

La Crosse LocalMarch 16, 2025

Take a visual journey into life in 17th century France and the court of King Louis XIV! Wisconsin author Peggy Joque Williams will share about the inspiration for her novel,...

E.420: Seed Savers Exchange

Becky MontpetitAugust 3, 2023April 19, 2024

by Becky MontpetitAugust 3, 2023April 19, 2024

We chat with Jeanine Scheffert of Seed Savers Exchange, we get into the story behind the organization, programming and resources, and......

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	9 events 1 9 events, 1 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA December 1 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0-6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE (Y Family Memberships only)! Join us for some quality family water fun. Life jackets are..., 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., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library December 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library December 1 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for music and motion on Monday afternoons starting at 4:00 pm. We do this every Monday and it's a FREE inclusion to your paid admission to play. Join us and have your littles explore different instruments and all the different sounds they can create!, 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. + 3 More	5 events 2 5 events, 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for story time and an activity that is sure to engage little minds! This is a FREE addition to your paid admission to Wild Child and we'd love for you to join! Every Tuesday., 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..., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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	9 events 3 9 events, 3 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA December 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA Join us for Family Open Gym at the Houser Gymnastics Center! The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited. Parents must be present and actively engaged with their kiddos! Register online here: https://my.laxymca.org/s/registration..., 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..., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 3 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue Wellness Wednesday is a support group by peers, for peers. Facilitated by Peer Specialists, the group focuses on a variety of topics and activities that help support people in their recovery journey, whether with mental health or substance use. The group is open to any adult interested; no referral necessary...., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended. + 3 More	10 events 4 10 events, 4 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch December 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch Please join us Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am for our Senior Social. This is a FREE weekly gathering!! You sip your drink coffee, eat some delicious cactus bread and have some great conversations with new people., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library December 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library December 4 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 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... + 4 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	13 events 8 13 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 - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA December 8 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0-6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE (Y Family Memberships only)! Join us for some quality family water fun. Life jackets are..., 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., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library December 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library December 8 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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. + 7 More	8 events 9 8 events, 9 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for story time and an activity that is sure to engage little minds! This is a FREE addition to your paid admission to Wild Child and we'd love for you to join! Every Tuesday., 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..., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended. + 2 More	10 events 10 10 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..., 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA December 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA Join us for Family Open Gym at the Houser Gymnastics Center! The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited. Parents must be present and actively engaged with their kiddos! Register online here: https://my.laxymca.org/s/registration..., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 10 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue December 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue Wellness Wednesday is a support group by peers, for peers. Facilitated by Peer Specialists, the group focuses on a variety of topics and activities that help support people in their recovery journey, whether with mental health or substance use. The group is open to any adult interested; no referral necessary...., 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 + 4 More	11 events 11 11 events, 11 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch December 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch Please join us Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am for our Senior Social. This is a FREE weekly gathering!! You sip your drink coffee, eat some delicious cactus bread and have some great conversations with new people., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library December 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library December 11 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 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 + 5 More	13 events 12 13 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, 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!, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling \| Franciscan Spirituality Center December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 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 + 7 More	22 events 13 22 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 + 16 More
7 events 14 7 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,..., 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, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LGBTQ Game Night \| The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection December 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LGBTQ Game Night \| The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection Bring your own games or play what’s available! Come meet other LGBTQ folx in the area through board games. + 1 More	9 events 15 9 events, 15 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA December 15 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0-6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE (Y Family Memberships only)! Join us for some quality family water fun. Life jackets are..., 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., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library December 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library December 15 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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..., 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for music and motion on Monday afternoons starting at 4:00 pm. We do this every Monday and it's a FREE inclusion to your paid admission to play. Join us and have your littles explore different instruments and all the different sounds they can create! + 3 More	9 events 16 9 events, 16 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for story time and an activity that is sure to engage little minds! This is a FREE addition to your paid admission to Wild Child and we'd love for you to join! Every Tuesday., 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... + 3 More	11 events 17 11 events, 17 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA December 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA Join us for Family Open Gym at the Houser Gymnastics Center! The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited. Parents must be present and actively engaged with their kiddos! Register online here: https://my.laxymca.org/s/registration..., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 17 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue December 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue Wellness Wednesday is a support group by peers, for peers. Facilitated by Peer Specialists, the group focuses on a variety of topics and activities that help support people in their recovery journey, whether with mental health or substance use. The group is open to any adult interested; no referral necessary...., 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... + 5 More	8 events 18 8 events, 18 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch December 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch Please join us Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am for our Senior Social. This is a FREE weekly gathering!! You sip your drink coffee, eat some delicious cactus bread and have some great conversations with new people., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library December 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library December 18 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 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!!, 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 + 2 More	9 events 19 9 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!, 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, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt \| Angry’s Way Out December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt \| Angry’s Way Out Get your team of 3 or 4 ready to go on a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt! Register your team from 11am-6:30. $5 per team to register. You will have 2 hours to find as many things on your list as you can. The team with the most wins! There will... $5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo \| Elmaro Vineyard December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo \| Elmaro Vineyard Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo night is back at Elmaro Vineyard! FRIDAY, December 19th at 7:00 p.m.! No registration fee, but you must reserve your spots here. Two complimentary bingo cards for each guest, assorted prizes, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest! Bingo will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.Register at https://www.exploretock.com/elmarovineyard/event/580739/friday-ugly-christmas-sweater-bingo Free + 3 More	10 events 20 10 events, 20 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, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Crafts with Santa \| Valley View Mall December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Crafts with Santa \| Valley View Mall Crafts with Santa Valley View MallSaturday, December 20, 2025 \| 1 PM – 3 PM Get elfed up for the holidays and join us for a tree-mendously festive afternoon! Kids of all ages can enjoy Christmas-themed crafts while hanging out with the big man himself — Santa! DJ Lee will... Free + 4 More
3 events 21 3 events, 21 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	9 events 22 9 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 - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA December 22 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0-6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE (Y Family Memberships only)! Join us for some quality family water fun. Life jackets are..., 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., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library December 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library December 22 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for music and motion on Monday afternoons starting at 4:00 pm. We do this every Monday and it's a FREE inclusion to your paid admission to play. Join us and have your littles explore different instruments and all the different sounds they can create! + 3 More	6 events 23 6 events, 23 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for story time and an activity that is sure to engage little minds! This is a FREE addition to your paid admission to Wild Child and we'd love for you to join! Every Tuesday., 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..., 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..., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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	6 events 24 6 events, 24 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA December 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA Join us for Family Open Gym at the Houser Gymnastics Center! The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited. Parents must be present and actively engaged with their kiddos! Register online here: https://my.laxymca.org/s/registration..., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 24 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 24 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue Wellness Wednesday is a support group by peers, for peers. Facilitated by Peer Specialists, the group focuses on a variety of topics and activities that help support people in their recovery journey, whether with mental health or substance use. The group is open to any adult interested; no referral necessary...., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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	4 events 25 4 events, 25 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch December 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens’ Social \| Pizza Ranch Please join us Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am for our Senior Social. This is a FREE weekly gathering!! You sip your drink coffee, eat some delicious cactus bread and have some great conversations with new people., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library December 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Library Learners \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library December 25 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Tales for Twos \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Date Night \| 608 Brewery December 25 @ 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!!	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!	1 event 27 1 event, 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
0 events 28 0 events, 28	8 events 29 8 events, 29 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA December 29 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Preschool Swim Club \| Houser Family YMCA Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0-6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE (Y Family Memberships only)! Join us for some quality family water fun. Life jackets are..., 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., 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library December 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Tales for Twos \| Onalaska Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Tales for Twos story times are designed for our friends who are age two with lots of caregiver participation. Tales for Twos Story Times last approximately 20 minutes., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library December 29 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Bangor Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Music and Motion \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for music and motion on Monday afternoons starting at 4:00 pm. We do this every Monday and it's a FREE inclusion to your paid admission to play. Join us and have your littles explore different instruments and all the different sounds they can create!, 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. + 2 More	6 events 30 6 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..., 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time & Activity \| Wild Child Indoor Playground Join us for story time and an activity that is sure to engage little minds! This is a FREE addition to your paid admission to Wild Child and we'd love for you to join! Every Tuesday., 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..., 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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	9 events 31 9 events, 31 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA December 31 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Family Open Gym \| Houser Family YMCA Join us for Family Open Gym at the Houser Gymnastics Center! The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited. Parents must be present and actively engaged with their kiddos! Register online here: https://my.laxymca.org/s/registration..., 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library December 31 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Library Learners \| West Salem Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library December 31 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Library Learners \| Holmen Library Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended., 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!, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue December 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery \| Rave Recovery Avenue Wellness Wednesday is a support group by peers, for peers. Facilitated by Peer Specialists, the group focuses on a variety of topics and activities that help support people in their recovery journey, whether with mental health or substance use. The group is open to any adult interested; no referral necessary...., 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... + 3 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 - 9:45 am

Preschool Swim Club | Houser Family YMCA

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

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

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tales for Twos | Onalaska Library

December 1 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Bangor Library

December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Music and Motion | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 2

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Story Time & Activity | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | Holmen Library

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

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 3

December 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Family Open Gym | Houser Family YMCA

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

BINGO! | Valley View Mall

December 3 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Holmen Library

December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery | Rave Recovery Avenue

December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 4

December 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Senior Citizens’ Social | Pizza Ranch

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Library Learners | Onalaska Library

December 4 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Tales for Twos | Holmen Library

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 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 - 9:45 am

Preschool Swim Club | Houser Family YMCA

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

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

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tales for Twos | Onalaska Library

December 8 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Bangor Library

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

Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club | La Crosse Library

December 9

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Story Time & Activity | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | Holmen Library

December 10

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

Coffee & Conversations | JavaVino

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

Family Open Gym | Houser Family YMCA

December 10 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Holmen Library

December 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery | Rave Recovery Avenue

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

An Evening with Robin Greenfield | Larson’s General

December 11

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

Senior Citizens’ Social | Pizza Ranch

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Library Learners | Onalaska Library

December 11 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Tales for Twos | Holmen Library

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 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 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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

December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Sacred Stillness of Art Journaling | Franciscan Spirituality Center

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 @ 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 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

LGBTQ Game Night | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

December 15

December 15 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Preschool Swim Club | Houser Family YMCA

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

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

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

Tales for Twos | Onalaska Library

December 15 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Bangor Library

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

December SPARK! | Clearwater Farm

December 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Music and Motion | Wild Child Indoor Playground

December 16

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Story Time & Activity | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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 17

December 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Family Open Gym | Houser Family YMCA

December 17 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Holmen Library

December 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery | Rave Recovery Avenue

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 18

December 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Senior Citizens’ Social | Pizza Ranch

December 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Library Learners | Onalaska Library

December 18 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Tales for Twos | Holmen Library

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

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

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 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 @ 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 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt | Angry’s Way Out

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo | Elmaro Vineyard

December 20

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 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Crafts with Santa | Valley View Mall

December 21

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 - 9:45 am

Preschool Swim Club | Houser Family YMCA

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

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

December 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tales for Twos | Onalaska Library

December 22 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Bangor Library

December 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Music and Motion | Wild Child Indoor Playground

December 23

December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Story Time & Activity | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

52 Card Draw | Wisco Johnny’s

December 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | Holmen Library

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

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 24

December 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Family Open Gym | Houser Family YMCA

December 24 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 24 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Holmen Library

December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery | Rave Recovery Avenue

December 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | West Salem Library

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

Charity Bingo | 608 Brewing Company Holmen

December 25

December 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Senior Citizens’ Social | Pizza Ranch

December 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Library Learners | Onalaska Library

December 25 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Tales for Twos | Holmen Library

December 25 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday Date Night | 608 Brewery

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

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December 29

December 29 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Preschool Swim Club | Houser Family YMCA

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

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

December 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tales for Twos | Onalaska Library

December 29 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Bangor Library

December 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Music and Motion | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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

Depressed Anonymous | Franciscan Spirituality Center

December 30

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

HorseSense Holiday Donation Match | HorseSense

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Story Time & Activity | Wild Child Indoor Playground

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 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Library Learners | Holmen Library

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

Karaoke | Recovery Room Sports Pub and Grill

December 31

December 31 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Family Open Gym | Houser Family YMCA

December 31 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Library Learners | West Salem Library

December 31 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Library Learners | Holmen Library

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

New Years Party | Onalaska American Legion

December 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness in Recovery | Rave Recovery Avenue

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

NYE Fine Dining Event | Fork & Fable

January 1

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

Midnight New Years Eve Fireworks Show | Grandad Bluff Park

January 1, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Senior Citizens’ Social | Pizza Ranch

January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Library Learners | Onalaska Library

January 1, 2026 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Tales for Twos | Holmen Library

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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