Storytime for Adults: Trivial Pursuit
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Saxon Hall, 702 Main St., Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States
Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Trivial Pursuit, featuring fun facts and rabbit holes to go down in.
Food and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase.
For ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised.

La Crescent Live 2026 Kick Off Event
2026-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Wieser Park Pavilion, 1817 County 6, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
You are invited to the La Crescent Live 2026 Kick Off Event on Friday, April 10th at Wieser Park Pavilion. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night of live music, snacks and beverages. We will also reveal our exciting 2026 summer concert lineup.

No Wake
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
With determination (and a bullhorn), retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a generational divide, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with a poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart.

Community Conversations: a Faith Look at Immigration
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
This month, we welcome the faith leaders of our community churches for a roundtable discussion on the intersections of immigration and Christianity. What are we called to do by the Lord?

"The Librarians" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Panel
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center, 1301 Lancer Blvd, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
Join us for a free screening of the documentary, “The Librarians,” from director Kim A. Snyder. A professional panel and Q&A session will follow the screening. Film run time is 88 minutes.
ABOUT THE FILM:
Once upon a now, in today’s America, political polarization finds librarians under siege as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond. As the crisis escalates, they join forces as unlikely defenders on the frontlines of democracy.
In October 2021, Texas House Representative Matt Krause issued a list of 850 books for schools to review for obscene and race-related content, urging officials to develop standards to ensure “pornography” and anything that may make students feel “discomfort, guilt or anguish” be removed. The majority of content flagged had racial or LGBTQia+ themes. Parental Rights groups like Moms for Liberty dug in nationwide and book challenges escalated exponentially and became more coordinated. Vulnerable librarians were, and continue to be, targeted.
With unique access to a new movement in the making, librarians take us on an odyssey across America to tell their story to resist censorship efforts. We meet a US Army veteran who was fired for refusing to remove books with racial content — and whose County Commissioners, in the wake of a lawsuit filed by local community members alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment Rights infringements, attempted to close the public library itself. A librarian in New Jersey investigates coordinated efforts between Parental Rights organizations and a national effort to undermine public education that landed in her own school district with direct attacks, calling her a “pornographer, pedophile, and groomer of children”. A nationally lauded librarian is besieged with death threats in her native Louisiana parish where she lost 12 students to suicide because to feeling “othered.” Tensions escalate as legislation spreads proposing to criminalize librarians for distributing alleged pornographic materials to minors.
In a dystopian saga akin to a real-lifeFahrenheit451 sequel, director KIM A. SNYDER’s gripping documentary THE LIBRARIANS traverses small-town U.S.A. with riveting interviews and troves of archival material to reveal the story of the country’s heroic librarians, everyday Americans who have become unlikely defenders of democracy, risking everything to uphold our most fundamental of rights.

21st Annual La Crescent's Neighbors Day - Saturday, April 18th, 2026
2026-04-18 | WI
Spring is nearly here, and La Crescent will be hosting its 21st annual Neighbors Day on Saturday, April 18. This annual one-day event serves older adults and other individuals who need assistance with spring yard work. Volunteer teams include families, businesses, service organizations and church and school groups . Through their tremendous support, community teams have served hundreds of households since the event started in 2006, and supported the vision of building a sense of belonging and pride in our neighborhoods.
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success – please register by April 4th so that we can match volunteers with neighbors that need assistance. If you can help, email the Neighbors Day Committee at lacrescentneighborsday2006@gmail.com
La Crescent Neighbors day is a partner program of La Crescent Area Healthy Community Partnership, cosponsored by the City of La Crescent and La Crescent Applefest, and partners with ISD#300 Community Education.

St Peters Catholic School 34th Extravaganza
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Brownsville Community Center, 104 N 6th Street, Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States
Let’s Get Groovy!
St Peters Catholic School 34th Extravaganza
Saturday April 18th, 2026
5:00pm Music, Appetizers, Silent Auction, Raffles
6:00pm Dinner by Rosie’s
7:00pm Live Auction
Where: Brownsville Community Center
104 N 6th Street, Brownsville, MN
Please RSVP to 507-894-4375 by March 30th
Tickets are $55 per person ($45 for 65+) and can be paid to the school secretary, by mail, or via our Website at: stpetershokah.org

Boggle Poetry
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
April is National Poetry Month, so come get creative in this collaborative and fun workshop with H. Murray Valentine.
We’ll listen to music, enjoy snacks, and write poems together in this generative workshop.
H. Murray Valentine is a writer, diviner, and zinemaker who facilitates generative and playful poetry workshops. He co-owns and operates the forthcoming pottery studio and art space, Railroad Avenue Community Kiln, in Viroqua, WI. Find him online at hmurrayvalentine.net.

Happy Dancing Turtle presents: The Water Cycle
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Explore the wonders of water and how we can help keep it clean. Become a water droplet and take a journey through the water cycle!

It Takes a Village: Supporting Youth, Families, and Schools in a Digital Age
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Our kids are growing up in a world we never imagined—where friendships, play, and even self-worth are shaped by a screen. Anxiety, depression, and disconnection are rising, and it’s not by accident. The digital world is designed to consume their time, their attention, and sometimes… their childhood. But we don’t have to let it. Join us as we unpack The Anxious Generation and learn how we, as a community, can reclaim what matters most.
No pre-reading is required to attend.
4 Door Prize Winners will receive a book!
Sponsored by the La Crescent Public Library
This program is sponsored by Winona State University COUNSELOR Education, La Crescent Public Library, La Crescent Emotional Wellness Connection, and Hiawatha Valley Education District.

Jazz Combos Concert & Jam Session
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | UWLAX Student Union, 521 East Avenue N, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Jazz Combos Concert & Jam Session
ArtsFest Signature Event
Join us for this ArtsFest kickoff celebration, featuring two jazz combos followed by a public jam session – bring your instrument! Performance at 6:30 p.m., jam session begins at 7:30 p.m. Free & open to the public. All guests are invited to a reception following the Jam Session to celebrate the kickoff of ArtsFest weekend!

Run For The One 5k
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Old Hickory Park, 1135 Johnathan Lane, La Crescent, MN
Join us for the Run For The One 5K, an awareness event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month that is also a fundraiser to support Bluff Country Family Resources and vital services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Houston County.
Date: April 25th, 2026
Location: Old Hickory Park, La Crescent, MN
Run/Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Walkers & Runners Welcome!
Registration: $25
Grab your sneakers, bring a friend, stroller, pet, or whoever helps you move & take steps to make a difference in the lives of survivors. Every step counts!

UWL Symphonic Band: "Into the Storm"
2026-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Symphonic Band: “Into the Storm”
An ArtsFest Signature Event
Join UWL’s Symphonic Band for their ArtsFest concert. Details forthcoming.
Free & open to the public.

Wind Ensemble: American Dreams
2026-04-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Join us for our premiere instrumental ensemble in this special ArtsFest concert. Free & open to the public.
PROGRAM
Serenade for Nonet (20xx) Katahj Copley (b.1998)
I. Slow
II. Moderate
III. Waltz
IV. Dance
Variations on “America” Charles Ives (1874-1954), orch. W. Schuman, trans. W. Rhoads
Gavin Dillie, guest conductor
California (2013) David Maslanka (1943-2017)
Sounds, Voices, and Dreams of Ukraine (2025) Kevin Poelking (b.1988)
I. Sounds: The Beaten Path
II. Voices: Cherez Pole Shyrokeye
III. Dreams
***Consortium Premiere***

UWL Treble Chorus: Songs that Cannot be Silenced
2026-04-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
UWL Treble Chorus
Songs that Cannot be Silenced
Join us for UWL’s Treble Chorus under the direction of Dr. Kourtney Austin for their final concert of the year. Visit event page for details. Free & open to the public.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Shelly's TimeOut Catering
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Shelly’s TimeOut Catering, 211 A Main Street, Hokah, MN, 55941, United States
🎉 Ribbon Cutting Celebration – New Date! 🎉
Join the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for Shelly’s TimeOut Catering at her new storefront, now with a new date!
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 211 A Main St., Hokah, MN
After the ribbon cutting, stick around for an Open House featuring snacks and refreshments! Shelly will also have her new meals-to-go available for purchase, along with branded merchandise, so be sure to come ready to shop.
Shelly’s TimeOut Catering offers fully customizable catering for any occasion, big or small, making every event delicious and stress-free.
🎀 Come help us celebrate Shelly and check out her new storefront!
We’d love to see you there as we officially welcome her business to the community!

UWL Symphony Orchestra: American Impressions
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Symphony Orchestra
“American Impressions”
Join us for the final symphony orchestra concert of the season. Details forthcoming. Free & open to the public.
Program
Fanfares and Riffs for Tiny Despots Jess Langston Turner (b.1983)
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
An Outdoor Overture
Down a Country Lane
Hoe-Down from Rodeo
Symphony No. 1, “Nordic” Howard Hanson (1896-1981)

Dramatic Delights: Music Scenes from the Stage
2026-05-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Join students under the direction of Dr. Kourtney Austin for a delightful evening of musical selections from the stage. Free and open to the public.

City of La Crescent Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Trails, Chargers & DriftCycle
2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Frank J. Kistler Park, 608 South 7th Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
✂️🎉 Join us in celebrating some exciting improvements happening around our community! The City of La Crescent will be hosting THREE ribbon cutting events on Monday, May 11 to highlight several projects aimed at improving connectivity, sustainability, recreation, and public health in La Crescent! 🚴⚡🌿
The ribbon cuttings will celebrate:
✅ The completion of the South 6th Street project
✅ New Electric Vehicle Chargers near South 1st Street
✅ The opening of La Crescent’s first DriftCycle shared-use bike station
📍 The first ceremony begins at 4:00 PM at Frank J. Kistler Park, with additional ribbon cuttings following at:
📍 339 South 1st Street
📍 Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge
These projects were made possible through partnerships with many great organizations and agencies working together to make La Crescent an even better place to live, work, and visit.
We encourage the community to come out, celebrate, and see these exciting new additions firsthand! 👏🚲⚡🌎

2026 Root River Triathlon
2026-05-16 06:30 - 13:30 | Houston Nature Center Park, 215 W Plum Street, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
Get Ready for the 2026 Root River Triathlon!
The Root River Triathlon returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 — and we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or trying your first multi-sport event, this unique, non-swimming triathlon along the scenic Root River is the perfect challenge and adventure.
Register now and save!
Registration prices will increase on Saturday, November 1st, so don’t wait to lock in your spot at the best rate.
Join the fun, the fitness, and the community spirit that make the Root River Triathlon one of the Midwest’s favorite events!
Sign up today and start training for an unforgettable race day.
http://rootrivertriathlon.org
Hosted by: Houston, MN Lions

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help - preview
2026-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees”. But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee, 28 North Walnut Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
🎉 Ribbon Cutting Celebration – You’re Invited! 🎉
Join the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee!
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 La Crescent, MN
Help us welcome this exciting new spot to the community! After the ribbon cutting, enjoy light snacks and beverages while you check out the space.
☕ Don’t forget to browse their branded merchandise available for purchase!
🎀 Come show your support and help us celebrate Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee!
We hope to see you there!

Pints for a Purpose: La Crescent Animal Rescue
2026-05-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Turtle Stack Brewery, 125 2nd St. S, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Turtle Stack Brewery’s monthly Pints for a Purpose is benefiting La Crescent Animal Rescue for May! 10% of all beverage sales and 100% cash tips go directly to our animal rescue!

La Crescent Chamber Lunch & Learn: Energy Savings for your Business
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Corky’s Pizza, 25 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Lunch & Learn
Energy Savings for Your Business
Thursday, May 21 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Corky’s Pizza – Event Room | La Crescent, MN
If interested, a Lunch Buffet will be offered at $10 per person
Join the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism for an informative Lunch & Learn focused on helping local businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency.
In partnership with the City of La Crescent and Xcel Energy, this session will highlight valuable energy-saving opportunities available through utility and state rebate programs. Representatives will share how businesses can take advantage of programs offered by Xcel Energy and the Energy Smart program through the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Energy is one of the most significant operating expenses for many businesses; this event will provide practical ways to lower utility bills, reduce ongoing costs, and enhance your operations. Learn how upgrades like LED lighting and improved HVAC systems can not only boost efficiency but also decrease maintenance needs over time.
We hope to see you there!

Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Frogs
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Leap into spring by celebrating frogs! Learn about special frog adaptations, what types of frogs we have in our region, and try your hand at being a frog. How many insects can you catch in our Frog Frenzy game?

Fore Pete's Sake Golf Tournament
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Pine Creek Golf Course, 3815 N Pine Creek Rd, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Fore Pete’s Sake Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 23rd
9am Shotgun Start
Pine Creek Golf Course, La Crescent, MN
4 Person Scramble
Lunch Included
9 Holes & Cart
$50 per person
Presented by: The La Crescent Rotary & Congdon Family
https://givebutter.com/fore-petes-sake-golf-tournament-2026
The Story of “Fore Pete’s Sake”
A Legacy of Service and Smiles The “Fore Pete’s Sake” Golf Outing is more than just a day on the greens; it is a tribute to the late Pete Congdon, a man whose life was defined by his commitment to others and his infectious positive attitude. Pete served as the President of the La Crescent Rotary from 2014 to 2015, a time during which he championed the club’s mission to be “impactful both in La Crescent and internationally”.
Pete’s Spirit Known for his humor and resilience, Pete faced significant health challenges with the same grace he brought to his leadership roles. Even while battling brain tumors, he remained an active and high-spirited member of the community, planning for events like Oktoberfest and sharing his excitement for life with everyone he met. He was a man who believed that “every meal was the best meal” and that every stranger was just a friend he hadn’t met yet. Pete passed on in 2023, but his passion and energy lives in all who knew him.
Why We Play Established through a partnership between the La Crescent Rotary and the Congdon Family, this tournament carries forward Pete’s “story of why”.

For Participants: It’s an opportunity to honor a beloved community member while enjoying a game Pete loved—the same game where he once celebrated a hole-in-one at Pine Creek Golf Course.
For Sponsors: It is a way to invest in the very community service projects Pete held dear. From supporting local students through scholarships to funding life-saving equipment like AEDs and robotics programs, your sponsorship directly fuels the “Service Above Self” legacy Pete lived by.

Join the Mission By joining us as a participant or sponsor, you aren’t just supporting an event; you are becoming part of a story that values family, service, and the “mighty” impact of a dedicated community.
Sponsorship Levels
Your support helps us continue Pete’s work across various community initiatives:

$500 Lunch Sponsor
$300 Swag Sponsor
$200 Ball Sponsor
$100 Hole Sponsor

Sponsors can get more information, submit their payment, or commit to send a check at https://givebutter.com/fore-petes-sake-sponsorship-2026
Join us at the Pine Creek Golf Course to play “Fore Pete’s Sake” and help us keep his spirit of service alive

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2026-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States

Driftless Dash
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | La Crescent Veterans Park, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
The Driftless Dash 5K is a unique “color dash” event where participants run through color stations along the beautiful bluff country route. At each station, you’ll be showered with vibrant, safe, non-toxic powder in rainbow colors.
It’s not about speed—it’s about fun, community, and supporting a great cause! Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace.
By the end, you’ll be covered in colors representing the vibrancy and energy of our community’s support for women’s athletics.

La Crescent Apple Jacks Baseball Home Baseball Game
2026-05-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Old Hickory Park, 1135 Johnathan Lane, La Crescent, MN
La Crescent Apple Jacks Vintage Base Ball – 2026 Season
Step back in time and experience America’s pastime as it was played in the 1860s! The La Crescent Apple Jacks Base Ball Club is a vintage base ball team playing by 1860 rules, offering a fun, family-friendly look at the history of the game.
Established in 2004 as a community outreach program of the La Crescent Area Historical Society, the Apple Jacks bring together men and women to celebrate history, sportsmanship, and community. The team is proudly affiliated with the Vintage Base Ball Association of America (VBBA).
🎩 What to Expect
Authentic 1860s base ball rules and traditions
Period-style uniforms and equipment
Friendly competition and historical interpretation
Educational and entertaining for all ages
⚾ Interested in Playing?
Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. For safety reasons, players should be high school age or older. Contact the team to get more information.
📍 Home Field
Old Hickory Park
1200 Jonathon Lane
La Crescent, MN 55947
🗓️ 2026 Season Schedule
May 16 (Saturday) – East Bethel, MN
May 30 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
June 5 (Friday) – Wykoff, MN
June 20 (Saturday) – Menomonie, WI
June 28 (Sunday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
July 18 (Saturday) – Stillwater, MN
July 26 (Sunday) – Highland Prairie, MN
August 8 (Saturday) – Rochester, MN
August 15 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
September 13 (Sunday) – Highland Prairie, MN
September 19 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
(Home games in La Crescent)
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, cheer on the Apple Jacks, and enjoy a truly vintage baseball experience during the 2026 season! Check out future updates on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LaCrescentAppleJacks

La Crescent Chamber Lunch & Learn with Tommy O'Neil from Amazon Hub Delivery Program
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Corky’s Pizza, 25 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
📦💼 Local Businesses – Want to learn more about Amazon’s Hub Delivery Program?
Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn with Tommy O’Neil from Amazon’s Hub Delivery Program! Learn how local businesses can partner with Amazon to deliver packages right here in their local communities.
Tommy will explain how the program works, what daily operations look like, earning potential, and answer your questions about whether this program could be a fit for your business.
📅 Wednesday, June 3rd
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Corky’s Pizza Event Room
🍕 Lunch will be available for $10 per person and includes the pizza buffet.
Come gather information, ask questions, and connect with other local businesses! Registration details coming soon.
