Downtown La Crosse Events This Month
Downtown La Crosse is vibrant, fun, and full of things for you to do. Whether you’re a student, a family, or a group of friends — there’s something for you to do downtown.
Don’t see your event or the event of your favorite downtown La Crosse establishment? Submit your event to our La Crosse Events Calendar and make sure to click DOWNTOWN when selecting the category and it will be added!
To use this guide, click the button below to be taken to a list of events for the corresponding months. At any time, click “Back to Top” to be brought back to the top of the list!
Check out the La Crosse Local Event Calendar for events across the region!
SEPTEMBER 1 - 7
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
September 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
September 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Queer Corner | The Center
September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Queer Corner is a vibrant space for individuals aged 18+, embracing everyone within the LGBTQ+ commu...
LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Presents: Open Mic | The Root Note
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Open Mic is held on the first Thursday of each month. Come a little before 7pm to sign up. We will h...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
September 5 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
September 5 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Dark La Crosse Trolley Tour | Explore La Crosse
September 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dark La Crosse Trolley Experience This guided experience focuses on La Crosse’s macabre past. Trav...
Nature Saturday | The Nature Place
September 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month for a FREE family event! This event is perfect for famili...
Pride in the Park | Riverside Park
September 6 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
La Crosse Pride in the Park is an inclusive, family-friendly event filled with vendors, food, entert...
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SEPTEMBER 8 - 14
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
September 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Tri-State Accordian Club Monthly Meeting | Earl’s Grocery & Saloon
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our monthly meeting where we play old and new favorite songs. All types of squeezeboxes ...
Fall Luncheon 2025- Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse | La Crosse Center
September 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
We are thrilled to welcome Junita L. Flowers as our Fall Luncheon keynote speaker — a woman whose ...
Cover to Cover Book Club | Pearl Street Books
September 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gather with us on the second Wednesday of every month for a “bring your own” book club. ...
LIVE MUSIC – Paul Leithold | The Starlite Lounge
September 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come into the starlight and enjoy a cocktail and some live Jazz!
LIVE MUSIC – Adam Gruel & The Space Burritos at Moon Tunes | Riverside Park
September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday night’s | Riverside Park | 5:30-8 pm | Headliners begin at 7 pm Moon Tunes finale! Ad...
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
September 12 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
September 12 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
Steppin’ Out in Pink | Riverside Park
September 13 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the 20th annual Steppin’ Out in Pink on Sept. 13, 2025! There will be a vendor mar...
Second Saturday Art Market | Civic Center Park Walkway
September 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Second Saturday Downtown Art Market is an opportunity for our La Crosse area local artists to se...
Mending Circle | Pearl Street Books
September 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join our Mending Circle and discover the art of clothing repair! Whether you have a favorite shirt t...
Learn About Insects With Local Entomologist – Barrett Klein | Pearl Street Books
September 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Back by popular demand – Barrett Klein, local entomologist, artist, and author of Insect Epiph...
LIVE MUSIC – Pearl Street Jams | Pearl Street Gallery
September 13 @ 7:00 pm - 11:55 pm
PEARL STREET JAMS Live at Pearl Street Gallery September 13th, 7pm-12am A first of its kind— Pearl...
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
LIVE MUSIC – Winona Jazz Collective | The Starlite Lounge
September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Come enjoy a cocktail and live jazz
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
LGBTQ Game Night | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring your own games or play what’s available! Come meet other LGBTQ folx in the area through boar...
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SEPTEMBER 15 - 21
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
September 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
September 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
Read With Scout – Certified Therapy Dog | Pearl Street Books
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Read a book or just come and say hi to Scout, a certified therapy dog and Pearl Street Books’ ...
LIVE MUSIC – 3rd Charles | The Starlite Lounge
September 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come enjoy a cocktail and live jazz!
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
One Last Night on La Terrace | Le Chateau
September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
As Summer is coming to an end, wewould love to have you join us for one last night on the Terrace. W...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
September 19 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Psychology Circle | Pearl Street Books
September 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you long to better understand human behavior and minds? Join our group — facilitated by Dr....
LIVE MUSIC – Ryan Hanifl & Sammy Allen with Matt Monsoor | The Root Note
September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for an intimate evening of music at The Root Note in downtown La Crosse on Friday, September...
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s | Riverside Park
September 20 @ 3:30 am - 7:00 am
Sign up: act.alz.org/lacrosse Questions: CJ Werley, 414-296-5102, cjwerley@alz.org Riverside Park (1...
Beading is Medicine Class | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for an immersive beading workshop that explores beadwork as more than art — it’s med...
LIVE MUSIC – Quenten Brown | Big Al’s
September 20 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
“I believe Music is all about playing to fine people, and helping those folks remember their g...
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
LIVE MUSIC – Jeff Erickson | The Starlite Lounge
September 20 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Come enjoy a cocktail and live jazz
Every Brilliant Thing | Pump House Regional Arts Center
September 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Directed by Pete Rydberg Presented by G...
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SEPTEMBER 22 - 28
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
September 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
LIVE MUSIC – Marc LaMere at The Charmant Unplugged Series | The Charmant
September 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday, September 23, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Lobby Bar and Lounge for an evening of li...
Queer Crafting Collective | The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
September 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring your own projects and join the fun! We craft, socialize and laugh our way through projects!
Author Series Forest Bathing Walk | Pearl Street Books
September 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pearl Street Books and RejuveNature invite all women, ages 16+, to a FREE Forest Bathing walk inspir...
Oktoberfest Craft Beer Night | Oktoberfest Grounds
September 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Raise a glass to one of Oktoberfest USA’s signature events—Craft Beer Night! This is your chance...
LIVE MUSIC – Greg Balfany | The Starlite Lounge
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come enjoy a cocktail and live jazz
Tapping of the Golden Keg Opening Ceremony | Oktoberfest Grounds
September 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TAPPING OF THE GOLDEN KEG – OPENING CEREMONY | The Remainders Garden Stage Oktoberfest admissi...
Free Game Friday & Karaoke Night | Driftless Axe & Arcade
September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Friday: join us for Karaoke @ 9pm AND Free Game Friday all day! Big or small get a free arcade...
Farmers Market | Burns Park
September 26 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Friday night farmers market is located on Main Street in La Crosse between 7th and 8th street in...
Dark La Crosse Trolley Tour | Explore La Crosse
September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dark La Crosse Trolley Experience This guided experience focuses on La Crosse’s macabre past. Trav...
LIVE MUSIC – Star 67 Band | Oktoberfest Grounds
September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate 64 years of Oktoberfest in La Crosse! Star 67 Band on Altra Federal Credit Union Festplatz...
Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade | Copeland Ave
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Maple Leaf Parade, presented by Morrie’s Auto Group, is a Coulee Region tradition, heraldi...
LIVE MUSIC – Steins, Songs & Pizza Post-Oktoberfest Party | Hatchery Riverside
September 27 @ 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hatchery Turns TWO — Oktoberfest After the Parade!Just a 3-minute walk from the parade route, keep...
64th Oktoberfest Fireworks Celebration | Oktoberfest Grounds
September 27 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
64TH OKTOBERFEST FIREWORKS CELEBRATION | Fest Grounds Oktoberfest admission wristband required to en...
Community Day – Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest Grounds
September 28 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festing fun for the whole family with FREE ADMISSION! Starting with an opening ceremony with root be...
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SEPTEMBER 29 - 30
Weekly Public Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center
September 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free meditation session open to the public, no experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you o...
Adult Bargo | Popcorn Tavern
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW START TIME @ 8 PM. Come out earlier so you can have a great time and still get enough sleep to w...
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