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40 ideas near “La Crosse, WI”
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A world of magic awaits you at our Enchanted Library! Explore a fantastical castle, solve a thrilling mystery, and turn the page on exciting new story adventures. We’ll play, craft, and explore together. Best for children of all ages.
Calling all young builders and adventurers! Join our Library Minecraft Club to explore exciting challenges, work together on creative builds, and make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're a master architect or just starting your Minecraft journey, there's a place for everyone to play, create, and imagine! Best for ages 6-12
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.
Calling all young builders and adventurers! Join our Library Minecraft Club to explore exciting challenges, work together on creative builds, and make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're a master architect or just starting your Minecraft journey, there's a place for everyone to play, create, and imagine! Best for ages 6-12
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join Pokémon Club at the library to trade cards, battle friends, enjoy Pokémon-themed activities, and meet other fans in a fun and welcoming space for kids of all experience levels. Best for ages 6-12.
Raising Rainbows in an inclusive playgroup for LGBTQIA+ families. Join us at The Center for storytime and a craft, then walk with us to Cameron Park for Muscles in Motion and playtime!. All are welcome. Best for Ages 3-7. Please note, first-time families will be asked to sign a general waiver at The Center upon their first time to the group. This is a partnership between The Center, the La Crosse Public Library, The La Crescent Public Library, and The Parenting Place. Schedule (Please note, times may very slightly based on group attendance and interest) - 9:00 – 9:30: Storytime (@ The Center) - 9:30 – 10:00: Craft (@ The Center) - 10:00 – 10:30: Muscles in Motion and Park Time (@ Cameron Park) Weather Policy: Outdoor activities are rain or shine and will be cancelled in the event of a heat index exceeding 95°F, temperatures below 20°F, or if there are reports of lightning in the area.
Calling all young builders and adventurers! Join our Library Minecraft Club to explore exciting challenges, work together on creative builds, and make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're a master architect or just starting your Minecraft journey, there's a place for everyone to play, create, and imagine! Best for ages 6-12
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Calling all young builders and adventurers! Join our Library Minecraft Club to explore exciting challenges, work together on creative builds, and make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're a master architect or just starting your Minecraft journey, there's a place for everyone to play, create, and imagine! Best for ages 6-12
The Teen Advisory Council is made up of teens from local middle and high schools who advise the Youth Services staff on all things teen at the library. This group is always looking for new members so please join us for food and fun on the first Tuesday of every month (September through May) at 4:30pm at the Main Library.
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.
If you need a break from winter break prep, school stress, or just the cold, come practice the art of hygge (the Danish word for ultimate coziness). We’ll have warm drinks flowing, crafting, games, and more! Come on in and get cozy! For Grades 6-12
Calling all young builders and adventurers! Join our Library Minecraft Club to explore exciting challenges, work together on creative builds, and make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're a master architect or just starting your Minecraft journey, there's a place for everyone to play, create, and imagine! Best for ages 6-12
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.
Join us for a morning of sweet engineering! We will build and decorate gingerbread houses made of graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Best for ages 5-11. Staff cannot guarantee that food handled at this program is free of common food allergens (eggs, wheat, peanuts, etc.).
Get ready to move, sing, and play in this energetic 30-minute storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Perfect for curious minds and busy bodies. Best for ages 10–24 months.
Get ready for stories, songs, movement, and plenty of play in this fun-filled 30-minute storytime. Expect lots of laughter and energy. For all ages.
Enjoy a cozy 20-minute storytime with simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun. Stick around after for playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers. Best for ages 0–1.
Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join Pokémon Club at the library to trade cards, battle friends, enjoy Pokémon-themed activities, and meet other fans in a fun and welcoming space for kids of all experience levels. Best for ages 6-12.
La Crosse sits on the Mississippi beneath Grandad Bluff, which looks across three states from the top. The Children's Museum of La Crosse, Riverside Park and Myrick Park's Hixon Forest trails are the family fixtures, and Oktoberfest is the city's signature. La Crosse Public Library's main branch is downtown.
Holiday events for kids in La Crosse, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
7 children’s events are on in La Crosse in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of La Crosse Public Library (2 branches, 40 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
34 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in La Crosse’s own time zone.
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