Things to Do in the Coulee Region This Week:
Feb. 23—March 1
LA CROSSE, Wis. — If February has you questioning your life choices and your vitamin D levels, good news. The Coulee Region is packed with things to do this week. From family-friendly activities to live music, workshops and low-key date nights, there is no shortage of reasons to leave the house.
Here is your curated guide to events happening in La Crosse and the surrounding Coulee Region from February 23rd through March 1st!. We’ve hand-picked these events for a mix of family-friendly things to do, all the way to enriching your life with workshops, live music, and a whole lot more!
Monday Events in La Crosse and the Coulee Region | Feb. 23
Looking for things to do in La Crosse on Monday? Start the week with movement, learning, or a little mental reset.
Family Open Gym at the Dash Center
Let the kids burn off cabin fever at open gym. Indoor play space, structured equipment, and zero wind chill.
More info: Open Gym Details
Broken Mary: A Journey of Hope – Aquinas High School
The Kevin Matthews Story: Kevin has been traveling with his broken Mary statue, bringing healing to our broken world. Come and hear his story.
More info: Get Details on the Talk
Euchre Night at HD Tavern
Enjoy a fun and relaxing night playing Euchre. Beginner or pro, all levels are welcome!
More info: Game night details
Tuesday Things to Do in the Coulee Region | Feb. 24
Tuesday brings creative workshops and community connection events across La Crosse.
Open Art Space at Franciscan Spirituality Center
Drop in for an open creative session. No experience required. Just show up and make something.
More info: Get Artsy Details
Out in Print Book Club at Pearl Street Books
A welcoming book discussion focused on LGBTQ+ literature. Cozy, thoughtful, and very community-centered.
More info: Book Club Details
Public Meditation: Buddhist Center
Join us for an introductory talk on Buddhism, followed by a short, guided meditation with explanation.
More info: Meditation Details
Wednesday Workshops, Live Music, and Community Events | Feb. 25
Midweek events in the Coulee Region include hands-on classes, regional discussions, and live entertainment.
Queer Crafting Collective at The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
Join the LGBTQ2+ friendly crafting group! Bring your own or create with what’s available.
More info: Location and time
Intermediate Stained Glass Class at artPOP
Build on your stained glass skills in this guided class. You leave with art and possibly a new hobby.
More info: Details and registration
Driftless Area Symposium at Stoney Creek Hotel
Regional experts discuss sustainability, ecology, and issues impacting the Driftless Area. Informative and locally relevant.
More info: Details, agenda, and registration
Thursday Night Date Night and Cultural Events in La Crosse | Feb. 26
Planning everything from family-friendly events to a Thursday date night? Or are you looking for something social to do? Here are top local picks.
Children’s Author Visit: Angela Dominguez – La Crosse Public Library X
Angela Dominguez, author and illustrator of the popular children’s book series Lolo and Birdie, Stella Diaz, and Gabby Torres, will be visiting. Members of the public are invited to join a conversation about Dominguez’s books, writing, and illustration processes.
More Info: Time, location and room
Public Meditation in La Crosse X
Diamond Way Buddhist Center hosts a guided meditation open to the public. This occurs every Thursday at 7 pm
More info: Program overview
Live Traditional Jazz at Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge
Live jazz in an intimate downtown La Crosse setting. This week, featuring Mark and Janette Hanson. Pair this performance with dessert and call it cultural enrichment.
More info: Performance time and musician details
Friday Night Entertainment in the Coulee Region | Feb. 27
Searching for live music, nightlife, or Friday events in La Crosse? Here is where the action is.
38th Annual Big Band Cabaret and Dance Party at UWL
Live big band music and dancing at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Union. A longtime local favorite.
More info: Time, price, and details
Live Music with Luke Thering at Sweet Beats
Kick off the weekend with live music in a relaxed downtown venue.
More info: Location, musician details, and start time
Stack’d Spelling Bee at Turtle Stack Brewery
Test your vocabulary while enjoying local craft beer. Competitive spelling pairs surprisingly well with hops.
More info: Sign up time and details
Family-Friendly Events in La Crosse This Saturday | Feb. 28
Looking for things to do with kids in La Crosse this weekend? Saturday delivers.
Children’s Museum Birthday Bash
Celebrate another year at the Children’s Museum of La Crosse with hands-on activities and family fun.
More info: Learn all about the fun activities
Children’s Concert with DUO
A kid-focused performance designed to keep little ones engaged and moving.
More info: Start time and details
Winter in the Woods Storytime at La Crosse Public Library
A cozy winter-themed story time perfect for young readers and their families.
More info: Featured story and start time
Black History Month Tribute Performance – Milwaukee R&B LIVE at the La Crosse Center
Join us for a FREE Black History Month celebration featuring live R&B music that brings the community together. Special guest R&B NEO Soul Royalty, Swayvo Twain performs.
More Info: Start time and music line up
Sunday Events in La Crosse and the Coulee Region | March 1
If you are looking for things to do in La Crosse on Sunday, March 1, the weekend is not done yet. From brunch vibes to live music and family programming, here are ways to end the week on a high note.
Bangor Lions Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausages at the Bangor Elementary School in Bangor, WI.
More info: Breakfast details — bring the family
Charity Bingo – Drugan’s
Join us today from 2:30 to 4:30 pm for Charity Bingo supporting the Holmen Senior Class Send Off.
More info: Full details here
Sunday Afternoon Dance – Concordia Dance Hall
Join us for dancing or just come to enjoy the tunes from Barefoot Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen.
More info: Details on dancing
MACHINAL by Sophie Treadwell
Machinal is a powerful expressionist play about the status of women in an increasingly mechanized society and the torture of a loveless marriage.
More info: Tickets and performance time
Sunday Supper at The Charmant Hotel
Tucked away in our charming corner of La Crosse, where rustic French-inspired cuisine meets the freshest local ingredients, we invite you to make a new Sunday tradition.
More info: Menu details
Looking for more events in La Crosse WI and the greater Coulee Region?
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