Freedom 250 Refuge Relay
2026-06-12 - 2026-12-31 | WI
Visit 3 locations, take a photo and earn a patch! 2026 is America’s 250th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge are inviting visitors to participate in the Refuge Relay Challenge. This special event encourages everyone to explore locations where you can enjoy unique recreation and wildlife watching opportunities!
Fish and wildlife are resources that belong to all Americans. Working with partners, we strive to ensure that the rich diversity of species found within our national wildlife refuges are sustained for generations to come.
Learn more about YOUR national wildlife refuges by exploring at least three of fifteen locations where you can find access to bank fishing opportunities, access to land or water trails, or watch wildlife through the seasons. Take a selfie or identifying photo at that location to prove that you visited. Bring your three photos to one of the identified locations to show them off and earn a FREE special patch! Full details about locations to visit and the sites where you can pick up your patch can be found on our website https://www.fws.gov/event/freedom-250-refuge-relay.

Botanical Mocktail Experience
2026-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Space is limited, so registration is required. Please follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/affZQ4HqoJTYpJs37
Together, we’ll explore the art of crafting herbal mocktails from garden to glass. You’ll learn how to thoughtfully incorporate fresh and dried herbs into beautiful, functional drinks while gaining practical knowledge you can easily recreate at home.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll:
~ Discover beginner-friendly gardening tips for growing herbs suited for teas, syrups, and infusions
~ Learn the foundations of mocktail formulation
~ Taste a variety of seasonal herbal mocktail samples
~ Leave with recipes and inspiration to bring herbal beverages into your everyday routine
This workshop blends education, storytelling, and sensory experience — perfect for groups looking to slow down, connect, and learn something new together.
This activity is funded in collaboration with Gundersen Medical Foundation and the All of Us Research Program.
Kristy Honaker is the heart behind Hona Goods, where she brings together her passion for gardening, herbal education, and hands-on learning to create meaningful, accessible experiences for her community. With a background in Public Health (MPH) and Psychology (BA), Kristy approaches her work through a lens of wellness, connection, and lifelong learning.
Your health and safety are important to us. Please take precautions if you have any known food allergies. Ingredient lists and recipes will be provided at the demonstration. The La Crescent Public Library, our class instructor, and the sponsors are not responsible for any illness or injury that may occur.

Audiobook Walk
2026-06-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Wagon Wheel Bridge Trail Head, 33 South Walnut, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Bring your headphones and your favorite walking shoes and spend some time with the audiobook of your choice as we hit the La Crescent trails together! We’ll meet at a local trailhead and walk together, then stop for refreshments at a local business afterward.
Saturday, June 13th, 8:30am at Wagon Wheel
Trail — meet at the pedestrian bridge
Parking available in the lot next to the bridge, behind
the Wieser Professional Building, 33 S. Walnut St.
Refreshments at Groovy Grounds after the hike.

Appleseed Community Theatre Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center, 1301 Lancer Blvd, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
Welcome to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee… learned, rehearsed, and performed in just 24 hours! 😅
Join us as our cast and crew race against the clock to put together this hilarious and heartfelt musical in only ONE day. From outrageous spelling words to unforgettable characters, you never know what’s going to happen at the bee!
📅 June 13
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Show Starts: 7:00 PM
📍 LaCrescent High School Fine Arts Center
🎟️ Pay what you can — suggested donation: $10
Come cheer on these spellers and witness the chaos, comedy, and magic of live theatre! 🐝✨

Community Read Book Discussion: Solito
2026-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee, 28 North Walnut Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for our Community Read Book Discussion of Solito: a Memoir by Javier Zamora. This program is for folks interested in discussing the book. We’ll meet on the patio if the weather permits, otherwise, we’ll be inside.
Food and beverage available for purchase by our host site, Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee.
This program is sponsored by Light for the World – La Crescent. Copies of the book were made available thanks to a Peace and Justice Grant from the MN United Methodist Church.

Abolitionists of Southeast Minnesota
2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
This program explores the role of abolitionists who migrated west in the decades leading up to the U.S. Civil War, including those who settled in Minnesota during the 1850s. Project Get Outdoors Coordinator and Naturalist Sara Holger shares stories gathered through oral history interviews with descendants of abolitionists who lived in southeast Minnesota, some of whom were involved in the Underground Railroad before slavery was abolished.
This program is sponsored by the MN Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Light for the World - La Crescent: Community Conversations featuring Real Stories
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
This month, we welcome guests from Puentes Bridges who will share their own personal stories about immigration and their connection to the women featured in the Chicāhuac exhibit at La Crescent Public Library. Listen and learn about the positive impact their work on farms has in our local communities and for their families in Mexico.
This program is co-hosted by Light for the World – La Crescent. We are an ecumenical group sponsored through Prince of Peace, Crucifixion, and United Methodist Churches, and the La Crescent Public Library. We invite you to come learn and grow with us through monthly conversations. The focus for 2026 will be on immigration.

Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Pollinator Pals
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Buzz, flutter, and fly along with Happy Dancing Turtle as we explore the amazing world of pollinators. Discover why pollinators are so important and go on a pollinator hunt in your local park!

Casting Lead Free Pewter with Pedal to the Metal!
2026-06-24 15:00 - 18:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Cast your own small sculpture, pendant, keychain, pin, magnet or more with Pedal to the Metal : traveling foundry! You will be able to make at least one small sculpture, finish the sculpture using basic metalworking hand tools and inks, and take it home with you. All ages are encouraged to participate however children under the age of 9 should plan to have an adult assistant.
This program is part of the library’s summer reading program, “Plant a Seed, Read!” and is sponsored by the MN Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

La Crescent Live with Double Take!
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | La Crescent Live Park, 322 South 1st Street, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
Outdoor live concert with food and beverages available for purchase. Seating is available. You can bring your own chairs if you choose to.

MatchMakers Book Club: One Golden Summer
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee, 28 North Walnut Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Like reading romance? Join the library for our summer pop-up book club featuring romance reads and craft time! Enjoy light discussion and crafts over your beverage of choice. Bring a project you’ve been working on, mending, or peruse idea books from the library and coloring pages.
ABOUT THE BOOK – One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life.
Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she’s been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it.
Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he’s all grown up—a shameless flirt, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again, when life was simpler, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice’s soul, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her, she begins to worry for her heart.
Because Alice sees people—that’s why she is so good at what she does—but she’s never met someone who looks and sees her right back.

Macrame' a Produce Hanger
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for a unique workshop where you will delve into the art of creating a one-of-a-kind macramé produce hanger, just in time for Farmer’s Market season! Let your creativity flourish as you learn foundational macramé knots to set your macramé journey into motion.
Under the expert guidance of Megan, Macramé Mama WI, all necessary supplies will be provided for you to craft your own masterpiece.
Best for ages 12+.
This program is free to attend, but registration is required as supplies are limited. Please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/pjvAa6BazfAqG2kD6

Bird and Bug Brigade Nature Hike with Author and iNaturalist Teresa Veraguth
2026-06-27 16:00 - 17:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Have you ever listened to the chirping birds and wondered which ones they were? Imagine finding a caterpillar and knowing which butterfly or moth it would will become. The book “Small Hands Can Help – Minnesota” is all about nature and adventure!
We’ll start at the Community Building to listen to a poem about how the loons change their eye color, then we’ll head over to Wagon Wheel Trail (starting at the pedestrian bridge) for the “Bird & Bug Brigade” nature hike.
Grown-ups: Bring a smartphone to learn community science apps or have your kiddos just use their eyes and ears to find the items on scavenger hunt handouts.

How a Book Is Made with Author Mary De Merle Schams
2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 | La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School, 504 S Oak St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us at the La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School Mezzanine for an interactive presentation with author Mary De Merle Schams! How A Book Is Made is all about where ideas come from. We’ll chat about the creative writing process, make mistakes, and embrace the messiness of the process. The interactive elements of this presentation include brainstorming and storyboarding exercises designed to motivate young writers to use their personal experiences and interests to help craft their own unique story.
This program is designed for ages 8-12, but anyone interetsed is welcome!

Makerspace: Beginner Knitting and Weaving Workshop
2026-07-02 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting your very own bookmark or wall hanging! No experience needed. Best for ages 7+.

Audiobook Walk
2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:00 | La Crescent Farmers Market, 595 Veteran's Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Bring your headphones and your favorite walking shoes and spend some time with the audiobook of your choice as we hit the La Crescent trails together! We’ll meet at a local trailhead and walk together, then stop for refreshments at a local business afterward.
Tuesday, July 7th, 5:30pm at Eagles Bluff Park —
meet at the library’s Farmers Market tent
Limited parking available at the Veterans Park
parking lot behind TimeOut Tavern, 595 Veterans Pkwy.
Refreshments at Swing Bridge Pub after the hike.

A Touch of Magic presents: Mixed Nuts, a Family-Friendly Comedy Show
2026-07-08 14:30 - 15:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
What is everyone laughing about? It’s the Midwest’s favorite Kid’s Comedy undercover-Clown duo, Mixed Nuts! Join us for physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation! Guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter for all ages!
This program is part of the library’s summer reading program, “Plant a Seed, Read!” and is sponsored by the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

La Crescent LIVE with Ryan Howe
2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | 322 S 1st St, La Crescent
La Crescent LIVE presents RYAN HOWE on Wednesday, July 8th! Enjoy this free family-friendly outdoor concert in the heart of downtown La Crescent that includes food and beverage vendors and a variety of family games. Seating is available but feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Makerspace: DIY Germ Friend!
2026-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us at the library for an educational and crafty afternoon! Learn about germs and hygiene while creating your own germ with the craft supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Coffee Cabaret
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee, 28 North Walnut Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join the library for Coffee Cabaret, a mix of music, poetry, and fiction to inspire, make you think, make you laugh, and more! Featuring internationally recognized singer/songwriter, debut author, and special guest Dylan Lloyd, sharing from his new book “Coffee Walk Poetry.”
We’ll also be joined by local authors Matt Cashion, Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, and Marlene De La Cruz-Guzman.
Grab some coffee from our Groovy friends, then settle in on the patio for a fun and entertaining show. Authors will have copies of their books available for purchase if interested.
ABOUT “Coffee Walk Poetry”:
During the pandemic, I began thinking of all I felt compelled to say as related to my life, COVID-19, and feeling defeated during so much sadness and death. It wasn’t long before I’d written short poems between walking to Starbucks and returning home, hence the title of my book, Coffee Walk Poetry. Each poem breathed freedom into my soul. I hope readers will grab a coffee, find a quiet space to enjoy the book, and remember why this life is so precious.
ABOUT Dylan Lloyd:
Dylan Lloyd is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter and poet whose career has spanned music, television, and now, literature. With music featured on hit shows like Love Is Blind and Temptation Island, and performances across live TV and global stages, Dylan has built a reputation for artistic depth and longevity.
A member of the Moraine Valley Hall of Fame whose songs have been distributed by major labels such as Universal Music
and Virgin Music, Dylan continues to reach new audiences… amassing over 100,000 TikTok followers, being signed to a music publishing deal with Bella Figura Music, and charting a Top 30 single on the iTunes U.S. Pop Charts.
Now, with Coffee Walk Poetry, Dylan brings his lyrical gifts to the page. His viral poems have captured hearts online, and this debut collection offers a powerful glimpse into the soul behind the songs.

Welcome to Storytelling with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us at the La Crescent Community Building for Welcome to Storytelling! presented by the Bluff Country Tale Spinners and La Crosse Storytelling Festival. Come hear wonderful tales told by expert storytellers, then enjoy craft time after the stories.
La Crosse Storytelling Festivals are the premier events in this area. For information and upcoming events, visit: thepumphouse.org, www.lacrossestoryfest.com, and www.lacrossestoryfest.com/bluff-country-tale-spinners

Winos Who Read: a Silent Book Club at the Winery
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluff Top Vineyard, 27168 Bauer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
BYOB (bring your own book) and settle in for a relaxing silent book club at the vineyard! Bring your own camp chair if you’d like to sit among the grapevines. Local wines available for purchase. Snacks provided. Book giveaways.
2pm Live jazz by Grappa Jazz Trio.

The Spitfire Grill - preview
2026-07-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
Percy, a troubled young woman on parole, yearns for a fresh start and heads to the small Wisconsin town of Gilead. She finds work at the dried-up town’s only eatery, The Spitfire Grill. As Percy discovers her own path to redemption, she awakens the town’s capacity for healing and hope. With soaring melodies and Midwestern charm, this folk musical is a celebration of kindness and community. “The country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent. What in normal times would be a joy is, in these troubled ones, sheer nourishment.”–New York Magazine

Folky Bird Painting with Willomina Art Studio
2026-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Wieser Park Pavilion, 1817 County 6, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Enjoy a bold Folk-Art inspired painting of an adorable bird on a 12×16” canvas. Pre-sketched design! No painting experience required!
Open to youth and adults. Best for ages 7+.
This program is free to attend, but registration is required as supplies are limited. Please sign up at the following link>>> https://forms.gle/MPm87VniUTPhJwSTA
This program is sponsored through the SELCO Library Legacy program and paid for through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Annual Chamber Golf Outing
2026-07-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Valley High Golf Course, 9203 T-243, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
📅 Save the Date! ⛳
Mark your calendars for the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing!
🗓 Thursday, July 16th
📍 Valley High Golf Course
Join us for a day of golf, networking, and fun with fellow Chamber members and community partners. Whether you’re looking to hit the course with a team or promote your business as a sponsor, there are great opportunities to get involved!
📣 Interested in registering a team or becoming a sponsor?
Contact the Chamber today to secure your spot!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon, we can’t wait to see you on the course! 🌞🏌️‍♂️

Makerspace: Emotional Regulation Stations
2026-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Stop by for an afternoon of calm and crafts! Learn how to manage big emotions with different strategies and create tools to help recognize your feelings. All ages welcome.

La Crescent LIVE with LP and the 45's
2026-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | 322 S 1st St, La Crescent
La Crescent LIVE presents LP and the 45’s on Friday, July 17th! Enjoy this family-friendly outdoor concert in the heart of downtown La Crescent. There will be food and beverage vendors and a variety of family games. Seating is available but feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

LA CRESCENT - HOKAH LANCER 60-YEAR ALL-SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR JULY 18, 2026
2026-07-18 08:00 - 22:00 | La Crescent Community Arena, 520 S 14th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
LA CRESCENT – HOKAH LANCER 60-YEAR ALL-SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR JULY 18, 2026
La Crescent, MN – In honor of 60 years of La Crescent – Hokah High School, a group of alumni is planning an all-school reunion for Saturday, July 18, 2026. Free registration for all alumni and guests is open at EventBrite.com (use link or search for Lancer All School Reunion.) Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting lancerallschoolreunion@gmail.com.
Reunion Schedule:
Friday 7/17 evening La Crescent Live concert (location to be announced)
Saturday 7/18 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Trail hikes: Get some steps in while you catch up with fellow alumni and enjoy our beautiful area’s hiking trails. Specific routes to be announced.
Saturday 7/18 9:00 AM 9-Hole Golf Outing: Enjoy a friendly competition with fellow Lancer alumni at La Crescent’s Pine Creek Golf Course.
Saturday 7/18 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM School tours: See how the Elementary and Middle/High School buildings have changed. Stop by between 9 and noon for a tour and a chance to greet some past and current teachers/staff.
Saturday 7/18 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Trolley to Overlook Park: Have you missed the beautiful view from La Crescent’s north ridge? Hop on a trolley (leaving the High School every half hour) to check it out (don’t forget your camera!)
Saturday 7/18 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Alumni Band Performance: Do you remember pep fests? Do you remember the “We are the Lancers” song (there are actually two versions)? Stop by the High School track field to get a boost of school spirit!
Saturday 7/18 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Main Event: Don’t miss the main reunion event in the Community Arena, to include opportunities to re-connect with and meet alumni from all 60 years of La Crescent-Hokah High School, as well as food and beverages for sale, live music, cornhole and other games, Lancer memorabilia and photos, reunion shirts/merchandise for sale, plus lots of laughs and memories.
Interested individuals are encouraged to follow the Lancer All-School Reunion group on Facebook for up-to-date announcements.
Lancer alumni who register before May 15, 2026 will get a keepsake nametag with your graduation yearbook photo at event check-in.
OUR MISSION: To host an event that will bring people together, elevate school and community pride, and create the building blocks for an active, vibrant alumni association designed to give back to the La Crescent-Hokah schools.

Musical Storytime with the Larkspur Reed Trio featuring "Isabel and Her Colores Go To School"
2026-07-18 12:30 - 13:30 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Come hear the story brought to life through music! Larkspur Reed Trio seeks to engage participants through active listening activities and theme recognition. Their storytime programs are enjoyed by all ages, from babies to kids at heart. The pairing of music and stories is exciting for anyone and creates a memory that will last!
Featuring Stephanie Carlson, oboe; Susan Miranda, English horn; and Amy McCann, clarinet: the trio has a strong passion for music education working to reach youth around the world through live performance and educational videos. With a grant from the Minnesota Regional Arts Council the trio collaborated with author Alexandra Alessandri and composer Alejandra Odgers to create a brand new musical story with the children’s story Isabel and Her Colores Go To School.
About the Book: Isabel is trying to find her place in a class where
she does not speak the same language as the rest of the children.
Although she cannot communicate through words, she finds a friend in Sarah, another girl in the class.
Join us outside at the city lot behind the library. In the case of rain, the program will move indoors at the library.
This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.

The Spitfire Grill
2026-07-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
