Radisson Hotel La Crosse

Easily one of the state's largest fall festivals, La Crosse's Oktoberfest is a grand affair -- so grand, in fact, that...

Easily one of the state's largest fall festivals, La Crosse's Oktoberfest is a grand affair -- so grand, in fact, that organizers use two designated areas (north side and south side venues) for the weeklong celebration. Thanks to bratwurst, live music, carnival games and rides, boat rides, sporting events, and Bavarian Grenadiers, Oktoberfest USA generates "gemutlichkeit" for the entire family. Most of the events center at the La Crosse Center, and at the Southside and Northside Fest Grounds, or Copeland Park and Riverside Park.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Sep 28, 2012 Sat, Sep 29, 2012 Sun, Sep 30, 2012 Mon, Oct 1, 2012 Tue, Oct 2, 2012 Wed, Oct 3, 2012 Thu, Oct 4, 2012 Fri, Oct 5, 2012 Sat, Oct 6, 2012

Celebrate the nation's birthday on the banks of the mighty Mississippi -- in beautiful Riverside Park to be exact, just...

Celebrate the nation's birthday on the banks of the mighty Mississippi -- in beautiful Riverside Park to be exact, just a stone's throw from the downtown historic district. With kid-friendly games and rides, terrific live music, and world-class water skiers, Riverfest is entertainment for the entire family. The five-day event also includes fun 5-K and 10-K road races, and spectacular fireworks displays always draw plenty of "oohs and aahs."

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Wed, Jul 4, 2012 Thu, Jul 5, 2012 Fri, Jul 6, 2012 Sat, Jul 7, 2012

During the month of December, La Crosse's Riverside Park is ablaze with lights and Christmas spirit. The region's...

During the month of December, La Crosse's Riverside Park is ablaze with lights and Christmas spirit. The region's various Rotary Clubs cooperate to illuminate the park with more than 800,000 strands of lights, all arranged around a towering 140-foot Christmas tree. Jolly Old St. Nick himself even makes appearances prior to Christmas Eve, when he has other matters to attend to. Holiday music, cocoa and cider, and a live nativity presentation round out the Yuletide celebration.

Hours: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 Sun, Dec 2, 2012 Mon, Dec 3, 2012 Tue, Dec 4, 2012 Wed, Dec 5, 2012 Thu, Dec 6, 2012 Fri, Dec 7, 2012 Sat, Dec 8, 2012 Sun, Dec 9, 2012 Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Tue, Dec 11, 2012 Wed, Dec 12, 2012 Thu, Dec 13, 2012 Fri, Dec 14, 2012 Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Sun, Dec 16, 2012 Mon, Dec 17, 2012 Tue, Dec 18, 2012 Wed, Dec 19, 2012 Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Fri, Dec 21, 2012 Sat, Dec 22, 2012 Sun, Dec 23, 2012 Mon, Dec 24, 2012 Tue, Dec 25, 2012 Wed, Dec 26, 2012 Thu, Dec 27, 2012 Fri, Dec 28, 2012 Sat, Dec 29, 2012 Sun, Dec 30, 2012 Mon, Dec 31, 2012

One of the best ways to introduce yourself to this friendly town is by attending La Crosse Days, a festival that...

One of the best ways to introduce yourself to this friendly town is by attending La Crosse Days, a festival that celebrates life in the downtown district with live music, guided walking tours, and free trolley rides. The event allows the town and its citizens to show visitors why La Crosse has received numerous awards for a revitalized downtown area, including being recognized as a "Great American Main Street" and "Best Revitalized Downtown in Wisconsin."

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Oct 13, 2012

The Loggers, who enjoyed their inaugural season in 2003, are part of the Northwoods League, an amateur summer baseball...

The Loggers, who enjoyed their inaugural season in 2003, are part of the Northwoods League, an amateur summer baseball league with teams in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. The league provides collegiate players a chance to hone their skills on the diamond against top-quality competition (like the Cape Cod League). The season runs from June to August, offering local folks no better way to spend a summer Sunday than with an afternoon game at the old ballpark.

Hours: Wed, May 30, 2012: 7pm Thu, May 31, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jun 1, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jun 2, 2012: 6pm Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jun 4, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jun 5, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Jun 6, 2012: 6:30pm Thu, Jun 7, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jun 8, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jun 9, 2012: 7pm Sun, Jun 10, 2012: 1pm Mon, Jun 11, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jun 12, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Jun 13, 2012: 7pm Thu, Jun 14, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, Jun 15, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jun 16, 2012: 6pm Sun, Jun 17, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jun 18, 2012: 6pm Tue, Jun 19, 2012: 6pm Wed, Jun 20, 2012: 6pm Thu, Jun 21, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jun 22, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jun 23, 2012: 6pm Mon, Jun 25, 2012: 7pm Tue, Jun 26, 2012: 7pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 7pm Thu, Jun 28, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jun 29, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jun 30, 2012: 5pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jul 2, 2012: 7pm Tue, Jul 3, 2012: 6pm Wed, Jul 4, 2012: 6pm Thu, Jul 5, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, Jul 6, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jul 7, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Jul 8, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jul 9, 2012: 7pm Wed, Jul 11, 2012: 7pm Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jul 16, 2012: 7pm Tue, Jul 17, 2012: 7pm Wed, Jul 18, 2012: 6:30pm Thu, Jul 19, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jul 20, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jul 21, 2012: 6pm Sun, Jul 22, 2012: 5pm Tue, Jul 24, 2012 Thu, Jul 26, 2012: 7pm Fri, Jul 27, 2012: 7pm Sat, Jul 28, 2012: 6pm Sun, Jul 29, 2012: 5pm Mon, Jul 30, 2012: 7pm Tue, Jul 31, 2012: 7pm Wed, Aug 1, 2012: 7pm Thu, Aug 2, 2012: 7pm Fri, Aug 3, 2012: 7pm Sat, Aug 4, 2012: 6pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: 3pm Mon, Aug 6, 2012: 7pm Tue, Aug 7, 2012: 7pm Wed, Aug 8, 2012: 7pm Thu, Aug 9, 2012: 7pm Fri, Aug 10, 2012: 7pm Sat, Aug 11, 2012: 7pm Sun, Aug 12, 2012: 1pm Mon, Aug 13, 2012 Tue, Aug 14, 2012 Wed, Aug 15, 2012 Thu, Aug 16, 2012 Fri, Aug 17, 2012 Sat, Aug 18, 2012