Sparta’s Kriskindlmarkt—annual outdoor traditional European style market, local artisans. Downtown Sparta. Four weekends beginning November 29 @ 2pm. Fridays, 4-8pm, Saturdays, 10am-8pm. Follow on Facebook for more info and updates.
Rotary Lights, Riverside Park in La Crosse, November 29-December 31. 5-10pm daily. Enjoy over 3 million lights for this holiday display. FREE! Donations of cash and non-perishable food items appreciated. Carriage rides available on select nights. Check Facebook and rotarylights.org for more information.
Tomah Holiday Lights, Winnebago Park, 1020 Brandon St., Tomah December 29-December 31. Free, but donations for the food pantry appreciated.
Richland Center Rotary Lights in the Park, November 27-December 31. Krouskop Park, 1050 N. Orange St., Richland Center. Park in the north parking lot off Hwy 80 and cross foot bridge lit with blue lights to enter the park for walk through only, 6-6:50pm; Drive through only is 7-9pm.
Monday, December 9, 6:50pm, Sparta, corner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street. Please bring a canned food donation. Arrive early to get a good spot. This year’s journey will include several musical acts, including The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy. Don’t miss it!
Monday, December 9, 8:30pm, La Crosse Amtrak Depot, 601 St Andrew Street. Celebrate the holidays by listening to great music and donating to help your local food bank. Donations received at the La Crosse Amtrak Depot will benefit The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse Musical Guests: Tiera Kennedy and The Lone Bellow Local Contact Information: Call Explore La Crosse at (608) 782-2366
Fridays/Saturdays, November 22-23, 29-30, December 6-7, Fri 4-8pm, Sat noon-7pm Twinkle Light Village Christmas Market, Wild West Days grounds, 925 Nelson Parkway, Viroqua German-style Christmas Market; vendors, food, wagon rides, etc.
Saturday, November 30, 10am-3pm, Hillsboro Holiday Market, hosted by Hillsboro Brewing Company, 206 E Madison St., Hillsboro Make it a fun filled day and get all of your holiday shopping done in one stop on Small Business Saturday! Donated food items for the food pantry encouraged.
Sunday, December 1, 11am-3pm, Gays Mills Christmas Market in the Mercantile, 120 Sunset Ridge Ave Indoor market. Sunday, December 1, 11am-3pm and Wednesday, December 11, 4-8pm. Shop vendors and check out the shops of the Mercantile Center.
Saturday, December 7, 9am-3pm, Holiday Craft and Vendor Event, Pedretti’s Party Barn, S3426 Peterson Lane, Viroqua Variety of local vendors, crafters and Vernon Vineyard wine specials.
Saturday, December 7, 9am-2pm, Craft/Vendor Event, Graham Central Station, 417 Fair St., Tomah Come check out what our local talented crafters have been making! We will be setting up inside and outside Graham Central Station for the day.
Saturday, December 7, 10am-4pm, Holiday Bake Sale with Baklava and Art Sale, St. Elias Orthodox Church, 716 Copeland Ave., La Crosse Looking for a thoughtful gift idea or just want to sweeten your holiday table? Come to our bake sale, featuring a variety of homemade delicacies from Europe and the Mediterranean, including our famous baklava! Our parish is culturally rich and diverse. Enjoy traditional breads, cookies and more. Artwork for sale, books, icons, craft items and ornaments.
Saturday, December 14, Cookie Sale and Holiday Bazaar, Bethel Lutheran Church, 1931 Loomis St., La Crosse Unique handmade items, quilts, ornaments, cookies, baked breads
Other December Events:
Saturday, November 30, 3-4:30pm, A Grinchy Workshop for Kids! Second Nature at Reads Creek, S7301 US 14/61, Readstown Bring the family for a workshop filled with creativity, kindness, and fun, all in our Grinchy greenhouse. Kids will go home with their very own Grinchy plants and a heart full of holiday cheer. This workshop combines the magic of Christmas with the joy of gardening! $25 per person. Sign up and more information available here: Second Nature
Sunday, December 1, 1-2:30pm, Winter Container Workshop: Songbird Symphony, Second Nature at Reads Creek, S7301 US 14/61, Readstown Create a gorgeous winter porch container that will take your outdoor decor from the holidays right through spring. The songbird symphony winter container you create will provide food and shelter for birds to enjoy during the winter and a treat for you to enjoy as you view the action from your window. $49 per person. Sign up and more info available here: Second Nature
Sunday, December 1, 3-4:30pm, Live Christmas Tree Workshop: From Porch to Planting, Second Nature at Reads Creek, S7301 US 14/61, Readstown Decorate a living 3-gallon spruce tree with natural materials. In spring you can plant your tree, enhancing your landscape for years to come. A live tree symbolizes resilience and growth, making it a thoughtful gift to a loved one or a meaningful addition to your holiday decorating.$459 per person Sign up and more information available here: Second Nature
Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8, Victorian Home for the Holidays, Villa Louis Historic Site, 521 N Villa Louis Rd., Prairie du Chien Experience the magic of a Victorian holiday celebration at Villa Louis, the stately home of one of Wisconsin’s most historic families. As you guide yourself through the house, you’ll get an up close and personal look at the traditions and customs of the Dousmans—pioneers who built their fortune from early American frontier opportunities such as land and transportation investments. The holiday tour includes parlor music played on the family Steinway concert grand as well as holiday treats and eats cooked in the historic Villa Louis kitchen. You’ll also see the Villa Louis mansion immaculately decorated in seasonal lights and furnishings. Cost: $17 per person, $12 ages 5-12
Friday, December 6, 3-7pm, Pet Pictures with Santa, Animal Tracks Veterinary Service, 1225 N Nelson Rd., Viroqua Join us for our 17th annual Pet Pictures with Santa! It’s our favorite way to ring in the holiday season! Everyone is welcome – two-legged, three-legged, four-legged, you name it! There will be holiday treats + refreshments to enjoy while you wait! Pictures will be printed that evening, and also e-mailed to you for your personal use – they make great Christmas card photos! We’ll also have take home treats + goodie bags available! Photo donations are accepted for the Driftless Humane Society.
Friday, December 6, 7pm, B2wins – Sounds of the Season Historic Temple Theater, 116 S Main St., Viroqua Tickets: Students $15, $30 adults Back by popular demand. ”Get ready to sing, dance and laugh and take your soul on a feel good vacation with fans across the country are calling the must see show of the season.”
Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 7:30pm, A Holly Jazzy Christmas Orchestra and Debbie O’Keefe, Cappella Performing Arts Center, 721 King Street, La Crosse Tickets: General admission $20, Cabaret, $30
Friday, December 6, 7pm, Ugly Christmas Sweater Party XV with Pat McCurdy, Alpine Inn, La Crosse 15th annual ugly Christmas sweater party. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater/outfit and join the fun. Pat McCurdy will hit the stage at 7pm. $5 cover charge. White elephant gift exchange ($20 max).
Friday, December 6, 6pm, Sparta’s Holiday Parade. Intersection of Franklin and Water Streets to Oak St to East Ave.
Friday, December 6, 7pm, Daily Brew Company Trivia Night, Daily Brew, 100 Washington St., Westby $10 per team of 1-6 members. Full menu available. Sign up at the coffee shop to reserve a spot.
Saturday, December 7, 3-6pm, Ugly Sweater 5K Presented by Coulee Bicycle Company, 798 Mystick Park Drive, La Crosse Family friendly, festive, holiday event. Participants will traverse beautifully lit paved trails, starting at Mystic Park and 4:15pm and end at the Riverside Park Rotary Lights display. Live music, refreshments.
Saturday, December 7, beginning at 10am, Jinglefest, village of Holmen 5th Annual. Local vendors, artisans, food trucks, warm beverages, bounce house, outdoor fire pits, music, and more.
Saturday, December 7, 2-5pm, Road to Bethlehem, A drive through advent experience, Sugar Creek Bible Camp, 13016 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Rd, Ferryville Journey through the Advent story by visiting different live-action worship stations offering carols, scripture, prayer, and the chance to visit a live nativity. After, head inside to warm up with refreshments and Advent activities. There is no cost, but we invite you to consider a free-will offering to support the ministry and mission of Sugar Creek Bible Camp
Saturday, December 7, 5pm, Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk Through the Rotary Lights, Richland Center Check-in starts at 4pm at Symons Rec Complex, 1250 Symons Cir, Richland Center $15/$20 ages 11 and up Call 608-647-8522 for more information
Saturday, December 7, 7pm, Winter on Ice Spectacular, Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska Join us for Winter On Ice Spectacular, a magical evening on ice showcasing local talent and holiday joy! Presented by Tri-State Toe Picks Figure Skating Club, Coulee Learn to Skate USA, and the City of Onalaska, this event celebrates figure skating and the festive spirit in the Coulee Region. Ticket Pricing: *Children 3 and under are free $8/Child (4-12) $12/Adult (13+)
Saturday, December 7, 8pm Doc Robinson, Historic Temple Theatre, 116 S Main St., Viroqua
Tickets $25 adults, $15 students Named for the two main influences of the original 2016 collaboration that spawned the band — Doctor Dog and Smokey Robinson — they have catapulted themselves beyond genre categorization into a midwestern gumbo concoction. Known for their captivating live performances, the band draws crowds in with their engaging stage presence and infectious energy.
Sunday, December 8, 1-3pm, Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Second Nature at Reads Creek, S7301 US Hwy 14/31, Readstown Enjoy family photo opp, hot cocoa and cookie bar, bring a letter to share with Santa, choose the perfect Christmas tree
Thursday, December 12-Sunday, December 15, A Christmas Carol, Landmark Center Theater, 500 E Jefferson St., Viroqua
Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. A Christmas Carol” is a timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who has lost his compassion and love for others. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the grim fate that awaits him if he doesn’t change his ways. Throughout the night, Scrooge is guided by three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come—who show him the impact of his actions on himself and others. A classic story adapted with a twist (Dicken’s humor). Think of “A Christmas Carol” meets Harry Potter.
Friday, December 13, 7pm, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation movie, Historic Temple Theatre, 116 S Main St., Viroqua Tickets $7
Saturday, December 14, 3-5pm, Live Container Tree Workshop, Second Nature at Reads Creek, S7301 Hwy 14, Viroqua Enriching workshop where you will decorate a living 3 gallon spruce tree with natural materials. In spring you can plant your tree. $59 Register online secondnatureatreadscreek.com/events
Saturday, December 14, 9am, Old Fashioned Christmas, Ontario Community Center, Church Street 11:30am Santa arrives; food, door prizes, pinata, cake walk, bingo, and more.
Saturday, December 21, It’s a Wonderful Life movie, Historic Temple Theatre, 116 S Main St., Viroqua Tickets $7
Tuesday, December 31, 7-11pm, Roaring 20s Murder Mystery Event, 38485 Country Club Dr, Prairie du Chien Join us for an evening of mystery and intrigue at the Prairie du Chien Country Club’s First Murder Mystery Event! Step into the role of a suspect or become a detective and help solve the crime! Doors open at 7:00 PM, check-in by 7:30 PM, and the thrilling mystery begins at 8:00 PM. With 20 scripted characters and room for 20 detectives, it’s an unforgettable night of suspense and fun. Ages 21+ only! Ticket Price: $35.00 per person Ticket Price includes an appetizer buffet and access into the event! Call the Prairie du Chien Country Club to reserve your role as a character or detective
