Things to Do in The Seven Rivers Region: March 20–22, 2026 Weekend Guide
If your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers include green beer and questionable decisions, don’t worry—this weekend is your redemption arc. The Seven Rivers Region is serving up everything from live music and theater to hands-on learning and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re wrangling kids, planning a date night, or just trying to leave your house after winter, here’s what’s worth your time.
Friday, March 20: Rock Shows, Relaxation, and Big Ideas
WARRANT & FireHouse
The La Crosse Center
7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Break out the leather jacket you swear still fits. WARRANT and FireHouse hit the La Crosse Center Friday night at 7 p.m. for a full dose of ‘80s rock nostalgia.
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Climate Change and Freshwater: The Past, Present and Future of the Midwest
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum – Winona MN
Day 1 of 2: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
If you’re feeling intellectually ambitious, this event dives into the past, present, and future of freshwater in the Midwest. It’s a timely topic, especially for a region defined by its rivers.
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Radiance and Relaxation
Lion’s Club – Bangor WI
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Need to recover from… life? Radiance Relaxation offers a calmer option for your Friday. Think guided relaxation, reset-your-brain energy, and a break from your notifications.
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Live Music at Grounded Patio Café
La Crosse WI
5-8 p.m.
Keep things local with live music from Chad Cagle AKA Musically Inclined.
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Habitat for Humanity: Women Build
La Crosse WI
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Give your Friday some purpose. Volunteer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. helping build homes in the La Crosse area. Yes, it counts as your workout.
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Saturday, March 21: Markets, Mindfulness, and the Arts
Winter Farmers Market
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Still winter, still worth it. Head to the La Crosse Center from 9 a.m. to noon for local goods, baked treats, and the strong possibility of impulse buying bread.
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Breakfast with the Bunny
Dahl Family YMCA – La Crosse WI
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
A guaranteed hit for the families at the Dahl Family YMCA. Expect photos, a bounce house, and KidZone open play time.
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Forest Bathing & Sound Healing
Justin Trails Resort
5 – 8 p.m.
More wine. Because March. Step into Hatchery for a relaxed evening of wine, conversation, and the charm of our historic Riverfront space. Taste 9-12 carefully selected wines as we explore what might be featured on our upcoming Spring menu – your feedback will help guide our choices!
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Original One Acts by Theatre du Mississippi
The ARC Winona: Historic Masonic Temple
Friday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Head over toward Winona for an evening of original performances—fresh scripts, local talent, and a great excuse to support community theater.
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Sunday, March 22: Music, Theatre, and Easter Energy
Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt
American Legion – Holmen WI
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Holmen American Legion hosts a classic community favorite. Breakfast starts at 8 am. Registration for the egg hunt is at 11 a.m. Kids run wild. Coffee is essential. You know the drill.
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Stomp: Celebrating 30 Years
The Viterbo Fine Arts Center – La Crosse WI
Saturday 8 p.m. | Sunday 2 p.m.
If you want something high-energy and wildly entertaining, STOMP delivers. This internationally known performance combines rhythm, movement, and everyday objects into something surprisingly cool.
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Fayme Rochelle & The Waxings
The Trempealeau Hotel – Trempealeau WI
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fayme Rochelle & The Waxings deliver a sound that’s part Americana, part country-rock, with a touch of vintage soul. Great views, great music, and scratch cooking using local and sustainably resourced ingredients.
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Final Take
This weekend hits all the categories: music, markets, meaningful volunteering, and just enough culture to make you feel like you have your life together. Pick one thing, pick five things—just don’t sit around complaining there’s nothing to do. Because this weekend? That excuse isn’t going to fly.
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