Explore La Crescent

La Crescent Lions Luminary Walk
2022-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | La Crescent Wagon Wheel Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge, 32 S Walnut St, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
The La Crescent Lions Club is hosting a family-friendly Luminary Walk along the paved Wagon Wheel Trail. The out and back walk begins at the new Wagon Wheel Bike/Pedestrian Bridge in downtown La Crescent.
This is a NOT a haunted or scary trail. Halloween costumes and child strollers are welcome. Stroll the 2.5 miles roundtrip or turn around at the distance you choose.
The event is free – Donations Appreciated to fund future events.
Light snacks and water for sale.

La Crescent Businesses Trick-or-Treating
2022-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Visit these La Crescent businesses for some fang-tastic treats this Halloween!
Monday, October 31, 3-5pm
View/Print the list of participating businesses here La Crescent Trick or Treating

The Security Studio: Planning for the End
2022-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Have your spouse/significant other and you talked about your passing? Have you talked to your children, parents, grandparents or other significant people about your passing? Have they talked to you?
What have you considered in your Wills? Trusts? Beneficiary designations? Is your home safe to live in now? How about 10- 20 years from now? Do you have/need insurance? Annuities? Do you have a Power of Attorney (POA)? An advanced directive? What do you know about assisted living needs and facilities?
Come and participate in a preview of the process of Planning for the End. Couples are strongly encouraged to attend together. If appropriate, you might include other family.
Steve Mau, presents an overview and preview of his Planning for the End program with La Crescent-Hokah Community Education this fall. At this preview presentation on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30pm, attendees will be able to see what information the full 10-part program runs through, so they can “try before they buy” into the course, which costs only $5 and starts this January. In this preview, Mau will offer many points to think about when planning for your own end of life plans or those of a loved one. Using personal experience, a professional background in financial services, and a good sense of humor, attendees will gain a guide in Mau to help them through this transition process.

Guest Author Visit: Maggie Ginsberg for a Reading and Writing Workshop
2022-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | La Crescent Community Center, 336 S 1st. St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for a writing workshop with guest author, Maggie Ginsberg. Using your characters’ emotional arcs to drive plot. This special workshop will take place at the La Crescent Community Community Center.

Holiday Train in La Crescent
2022-12-07 20:00 - 21:00 | 215 So Chestnut St. La Crescent, in the parking lot, 215 So Chestnut St., La Crescent, MN, 55947
The Holiday Train is back!

Wednesday, December 7th, 8:oo- 9:00pm (approx. time)
Join CP and your community to celebrate the holidays by listening to great music and donating to help your local food bank. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is happy to be back for its 24th year supporting food banks and food shelves across our network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues.
The designated stop for La Crescent will be the 200 block of So Chestnut St., gather in the parking lot
Music by Alan Doyle and Kelly Prescott

Christmas in La Crescent
2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate Christmas in La Crescent!

Monday, November 28th to Thursday, December 15th Letters to Santa
Letters templates will be available at the La Crescent Library. Parents can fill out the template letters (and drop off letters) at the Library. Download the Santa letter template here.

Christmas in La Crescent Friday, December 9th – 5-7pm
Community Center 5:00 – 6:45pm – Activities and a visit with Santa
Start the evening at the Community Center with live music from Ryan Howe, activities and games for the kids, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, food truck, and hot beverages. Friends of the Library will also host their annual cookie sale from 4-6pm at the La Crescent Community Center. Then we will head over to Merchants Bank (on Main St.) to light the tree.
Merchants Bank 6:45 pm (approx.) Lighting the Tree
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the lighting the Christmas tree downtown at 6:30pm.
Santa rides through La Crescent Neighborhoods
After lighting the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the Firetruck, driving through the neighborhoods. Follow along, the route and live updates will be posted on our La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Shop La Crescent businesses Saturday, November 26th through Saturday, December 10th Shop local and get your card stamped at participating merchants for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating businesses. Winners announced Monday, December 12th.

Shop Local in La Crescent
2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Shop local November 26th – December 10th in La Crescent!

Shop local and get your card stamped for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating merchants.
The more merchants you visit, the more entries you will have in our drawings. For every merchant that you visit and get your card stamped, you will receive one entry for the drawing. Drawing will be random, and winners announced Monday, December 12th.

Be sure and follow this event on our Facebook page for updates on sales from merchants. La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Participating Merchants

Ace Hardware
Affogato Lane Coffee
Apple Valley Gifts
Anytime Fitness
Bauer’s Market
Corky’s Pizza
Impact Nutrition
Kaddy’s Kafe
Quillin’s Foods
Sport’s Hub
State Farm – Honor DiDonato
Sterling Pharmacy
Swing Bridge Pub
Thorson Graphics

Chamber Member Holiday Mixer
2022-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Please join us at the La Crescent Event Center for a Chamber Member Holiday Mixer! Our host for this event is the La Crescent Area Event Center and Swing Bridge Pub.

Beer
Wine
Appetizers
Prizes
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Pantry

Open to all La Crescent Area Chamber Members. New members welcome!
Monday, 12/12 from 4-6pm.

La Crescent Lions Frozen Apple Candlelight Hike
2023-02-04 17:30 - 20:00 | La Crescent Veterans Park, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Join us in the 2nd Frozen Apple Candlelight Hike.
Our candlelight hike to be an out and back hike along the wooded Eagle Bluff Access Trail starting at Veterans Park.
This will be a FREE event, but donations are appreciated for future events.
Updates will be posted on the La Crescent Lions Facebook Event Page

Driftless Wedding Experience
2023-02-05 11:30 - 15:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
The 2nd Annual Driftless Wedding Experience, hosted by La Crescent Area Event Center. Experience all that our local vendors have to offer for the perfect wedding experience!

Houston County Town Hall
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Houston County Childcare Town Hall Event
This Town Hall is in partnership with First Children’s Finance, a team of individuals have been assembled to champion an initiative to address child care challenges and assist in implementing solutions. Join us to learn more about the data collected and the challenges of child care locally. Help identify innovative solutions to support the local child care workforce, and the child care shortage in Houston County.This event is free and open to the public, but you must register for this event so we have an accurate count for dinner. It will include a meal and a short program, please register online by January 31st here: https://houstoncountytownhall.eventbrite.com/

Friends of the Library Valentine Chocolate and Book Sale
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Pick up chocolates for your sweetheart (or yourself) just in time for Valentine’s Day! Then, browse some books while you’re at it! Chocolates are $10/ box, books are $0.50, and puzzles are $1!

"Fall in Love with Fiction" with author Melody Taylor
2023-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join local Urban Fantasy author Melody Taylor as she talks about how she fell in love with stories & story-telling, and discusses how to get started writing a fiction story that will keep readers turning pages. Signed copies of her books will be for sale at the event. Treats will be provided.

Bluff County Collaborative Career Fair
2023-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Are you interested in raising awareness of career opportunities at your business or organization? Are you currently looking for full, part time, or seasonal workers? Represent your company at the Bluff Country Collaborative Career Fair on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the La Crescent Area Event Center.
It is free to businesses to participate, you must RSVP by contacting Allison Wagner, Houston County EDA Director. Email Allison or call 507-725-5836. Deadline to register is February 17th. Businesses can set up a booth/table between 8:00-9:00 am. A table and chairs will be provided for each participating business to use. The job fair will be advertised all over the region including in La Crosse and Winona for job seekers to come to the career fair. Students will also be attending.

Homegrown Entrepreneurship Workshop
2023-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Fours Seasons Community Center, 900 N Kingston St, Caledonia, Minnesota, 55921
The Homegrown Entrepreneurship workshop is for leaders interested in building a more supportive community and network for entrepreneurs.

Farmers Market
2023-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Outdoor Market Tuesdays throughout the Summer 4 – 7 p.m. Located in parking lot adjacent to Veteran’s Park and La Crescent Event Center. Our Motto is- Buy Local – Buy Fresh, we have a nice variety of Vendors who strive to bring you a wonderful selection of Market goods, whether grown, or produced by hand. Stop and see what we offer!

Summer Concert Series Featuring TUGG
2023-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
May 30th at 5pm at Veterans Park. This FREE concert is the first of four summer concerts hosted by the La Crescent Lions as the sponsoring organization for La Crescent Live (the group working on a La Crescent outdoor performance venue). Contact friendsoflcopv@gmail.com for more information

Rockin' the Ridge Top – A Concert for a Cause
2023-06-17 14:00 - 23:00 | The Barn on Southridge, 7442 County 25 Blvd, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
We love live outdoor music, our awesome community, and a great time with friends! We’re excited to host our 3rd Annual Rockin’ The Ridge Top – A Concert for a Cause!

T H E C A U S E
Proceeds will support a wonderful La Crescent local, Hayden Beach, in his fight against cancer.

T H E M U S I C
4:00 pm Premission – Bjerke Brothers
5:00-6:00pm – Craig Peterson
Intermission – Bjerke Brothers
6:30-8:30pm – Kyle Renfro
Intermission – Bjerke Brothers
9:00-11:00pm – The Caminos

B A G S T O U R N A M E N T
2pm – 5pm
12 Teams, $20 per person
Message Kayla Minegar or RTRT to signup,
or text Kayla at 608-780-0177

F O O D & D R I N K
Bar service provided by The Sports Hub.
Non-alcoholic beverages available
Food vendors TBA

T I C K E T S
Available at The Sports Hub and
TimeOut Tavern in La Crescent.
$45 Early Bird (before June 1st)
$55 June 1st

F R E E P A R K I N G + S H U T T L E
Park for free. We encourage all who are consuming adult beverages to find a sober ride home and leave your car overnight. In attempts to keep our community safe, we are providing evening shuttle pickups, every hour from 8-11pm, dropping off at The Sports Hub and Swing Bridge/TimeOut Tavern

“TESTIFY” EXHIBIT AT La Crescent Public Library
2023-06-20 - 2023-07-20 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
June 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[LA CRESCENT, MN] – La Crescent Public Library presents the “Testify: Americana Slavery Today” photo gallery exhibit at La Crescent Public Library from June 20th – July 20th, 2023. This event is free and open to the public during library hours. (Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm; Saturday, 10am – 2pm)

Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Justice Alan Page and his family are again presenting their exhibit “TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today.” This impactful exhibit of the Diane and Alan Page Collection of African-American art and artifacts was originally presented at the Hennepin County Library in 2018. Following the overwhelmingly positive response from the public, the exhibit has returned in 2023 with a renewed call to action and a wider reach. It is now accessible to the public in Southeast Minnesota as a large-format, high resolution photo gallery. The family hopes the exhibit will help bridge divides, deepen dialogue and encourage action on justice. “The objects in the exhibit…juxtapose artifacts from our often-painful shared history with inspiring imagery and works of art that help us rise above it,” the late Diane Sims Page said of the collection she started. She hoped that “by coming to grips with our past, we can come together in the future.” Please join us to learn and reflect on the power we each have to act for causes of justice.

The Pages produced the traveling exhibit in collaboration with local artist and designer Kurt Mueller and with the support of SELCO, Great River Regional Library, the Friends of the Hennepin County Library, and The McKnight Foundation. For more information on Library Legacy funding, and a complete schedule of Legacy-funded events in the region, visit https://legacy.selco.info/.

About SELCO
SELCO, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, is a regional library system based in Rochester, MN. Covering an 11-county region, its membership is made up of 37 public libraries. Member libraries share resources, programs, personnel and technical innovations to achieve common goals and meet the needs of individual communities. For more information, go to www.selco.info.

About Library Legacy Funding
This program is made possible by the people of Minnesota through Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). The ACHF was created in 2008 from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution. Minnesota’s 365 public libraries receive funding distributed through existing formulas to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems to provide programs and services in four areas: arts (visual, performing and media), culture, literature and Minnesota history.

POP PICNIC BOGO
2023-06-21 17:00 | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 21 N Hill St., La Crescent, MN, 55947
Help us provide 80 more meals to our hungry homeless neighbors.
5:00 Gather. 5:30 Meal.

Live Eagle Presentation wth the National Eagle Center!
2023-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join the La Crescent Public Library at the Community Building for a special presentation with the National Eagle Center, based out of Wabasha, MN! You’ll get the chance to learn all about eagles, and to see a live one in person!
Legacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and Minneosta residents like you!

Afoutayi Haitian Dance Troupe
2023-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join La Crescent Public Library for a special event at the La Crescent Community Building (Fire Station), featuring Afoutayi, Minnesota’s premier arts, culture, and dance troupe, based in Golden Valley. Participants will see a unique Haitian cultural experience through the performances, and will learn about Haitian cultural heritage through songs in Creole and French languages. This interactive performance is a vibrant educational tool filled with dance, music, drumming, storytelling, and history.
Legacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and Minneosta residents like you!

Digital Scavenger Hunt with Master Naturalist Joni Welda
2023-07-17 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Wagon Wheel Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge, 32 S Walnut St, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
Join La Crescent Public Library for a digital scavenger hunt to find local flora and fauna on our Wagon Wheel Trail. Digital cameras provided by Whitewater State Park, but personal devices may be used as well. How creative can you be with your images? Play with focus, depth, light, and more while learning about the plants and animals we come across with Master Naturalist Joni Welda!
We’ll meet at the new Red Bridge by the Bike Shoppe’s parking lot to begin our trek together! Afterward, you can send the library your photos, or we’ll download what you’ve captured and share the album from our walk online!
This program is best for ages 7+. Parent or caregiver must be present. Please wear sturdy shoes and pack water, sunscreen, and bug spray as necessary.
About our guide:
Joni is a Fine Art Nature Photographer and Minnesota Master Naturalist. She was born and raised in the Driftless area and has lived here most of her life. She has been a volunteer with the US Fish and Wildlife Service since the 1990’s and continues to volunteer and staff the overlook at Brownsville during the Tundra Swan migration. Joni has also been an avid Bluebirder for 40 years and is on the board of the Blurbird Recovery Program of Minnesota. Joni’s passion is being with Nature and enjoying the Mississippi River. You can see some of Joni’s work at: Thevariegatelens.mypixieset.com or the SEMVA Art Gallery in the Kahler Hotel in Rochester Minnesota. She lives in rural LaCrescent with her husband Jon, 2 Manx cats Ali and Nala and Border Collie Jill.

High School Reunion: a YA Book Club for Grownups Discusses Gilded
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Sports Hub, 25 N Walnut St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Do you like to read young adult novels? It’s cool; we do too! Join us for this special edition summer book club, High School Reunion! It’s YA for grownups!
Copies of the book can be checked out from the La Crescent Public Library. Just ask at the desk! Read the book, and come discuss at Sports Hub in the side room over dinner and drinks! It’ll be a fun, social, engaging chat with other readers who love YA just as much as you!
Our July selection is Gilded by Marissa Meyer. Fans of The Lunar Chronicles will love this reimagining of the tale of Rumpelstiltskin.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller’s daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue.
Or so everyone believes.
When one of Serilda’s outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to help her… for a price.
Soon Serilda realizes that there is more than one secret hidden in the castle walls, including an ancient curse that must be broken if she hopes to end the tyranny of the king and his wild hunt forever.

"First Four Classes" Reunion
2023-07-21 16:00 - 20:00
Graduating Classes of 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
Friday July 21, 2023 at Schmitty Time Out Tavern
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Old Hickory Park.
Check poster for more details.

POP PICNIC
2023-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 21 N Hill St., La Crescent, MN, 55947
July 26 @ 5:00 PM
BOGO – Buy One, Give One
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Dine In or Carry out
Help us provide 80 more meals to our hungry homeless neighbors. 5:00 Gather. 5:30 Meal.

Ice Cream Social: Dog and Cat Days of Summer
2023-08-04 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Animal Care, 204 S Walnut St,, La Crescent, MN, 54947, United States
Come and enjoy soft-serve ice cream for you and your furry pet at the La Crescent Animal Care.

La Crescent Parade of Gardens Tour
2023-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | City of La Crescent, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Healthy Community Partners of La Crescent is excited to announce the first annual
La Crescent Parade of Gardens on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 9am – 3 pm. The event will showcase gardens in
La Crescent, and will be a fun day for everyone!

Day Care Appreciation Picnic
2023-08-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Gazebo Park, Caledonia, MN, 55921, United States
Thrivent Financial is sponsoring a picnic for all Houston Country Day Care Providers. There will be a picnic dinner, yard games, and door prizes. Businesses in Houston Country and surrounding areas can donate prizes by contacting Michelle. Here information is below.
Michelle Ellingson
Assistant to City Clerk/Administrator
City of Caledonia
231 E. Main St. P.O. Box 232
Caledonia, MN 55921
mellingson@caledoniamn.gov
Office: 507-725-3450

Walnut Street Corridor Planning
2023-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Veteran’s Park
City staff and staff from the consulting firm of MSA Professional Services will be at the Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, August 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Park to provide project information and to obtain input from the public.
There will be a Public Information Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9th at the La Crescent Community Building. The La Crescent Community Building is located at 336 S. 1st Street. Enter off of Oak Street.
Note: These events occur at two different locations. Please read carefully!
Select the following link to view a slide show resulting from the June 14th Public Input Meeting: LaCrescent-Walnut St. Corridor Plan Input Meeting
If you would like to fill out a comment form please select the following link Walnut Street Corridor Plan Comment sheet once you have completed the form please drop it off at the front desk at City Hall. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please call Larry Kirch, Community Development Director at (507) 895-4096.
