FALL FAMILY FUN – LOCAL PLACES, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2024!
Written by Ballzer on September 18, 2024
There is so much for the family, and adults, in the Coulee Region and beyond! You find a ton of local events, year round, at AroundRiverCity.com. We also have a list of fun events at the bottom of this page! Here’s some highlights to check out:
Schwertel Family Farm
Corn maze, pumpkins, and roadside stand plus special pop-up shops and food trucks!
Jolivette Family Farms
Jolivette Family Farms is known for their homegrown fruits and vegetables which can now be enjoyed year round.
@aroundrivercity Jolivette #Family #farms #westsalem #wisconsin #smallbiz #local #fresh #produce #garden ♬ Summer day – TimTaj
Ferguson’s Orchard
Apples, jams, syrups, baked treats and gifts. Pick-your-own apple orchard and pumpkin patch!
@aroundrivercity Ready for fall at Ferguson's Orchard in Galesville. #Fall #Farm #FunForKids ♬ Thank God I'm a Country Boy (Live at the Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA – August/September 1974) – John Denver
Ecker’s Apple Farm
Beer garden & Hog’s Back Brew Farm. The orchards boast 25 varieties of apples & more!
@aroundrivercity Beautiful day at #eckers #applefarm in #trempealeau #wisconsin ? #fall #apples #pickyourown #dessert #honey #cider #maplesyrup #localfarmers #farmfresh ♬ Chill Vibes – Tollan Kim
Hidden Trails Corn Maze
Established in 1998, it’s one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest corn mazes. 4 corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, and more!
Tucker and Becky’s Pumpkin Patch
Pick your own pumpkin patch, rustic valley location, wagon rides & more!
Rainbow Ridge Farms and Pumpkin Patch
Your country farmhouse getaway bed & breakfast! Hike with the goats, goat yoga, fresh farm products & more!
Maple Ridge Orchard
Pick your own apple orchard. Bakery, gift shop, 40 ft observation tower, and barnyard.
Hoch Orchard and Gardens
Over fifty apple varieties, two acres of wine grapes, various berries tree fruits & livestock. They sell ciders, wine, jelly, jam, vinegar, and more!
Elmaro Vineyards
Enjoy food and wine in a beautiful setting, plus fall events including yoga, live music, and more.
@aroundrivercity Elmaro Vineyard is a perfect spot for wine, friends, and relaxation! #AroundRiverCity #BeLocal #BuyLocal #DiscoverYourHome #LaCrosseWI #LaCrosseWisconsin #fyp #TrempealeauWI #TrempealeauWisconsin #WineIsBestWithFriends ♬ Easy Living – Billie Holiday
Vernon Vineyards
Tasting room, party barn, and live music on Sundays!
Spooky Season Events!!
Ghosts of Historic La Crosse Walking Tour: Led by storyteller Michael Scott, tours run Wednesday- Saturday nights through October 26, on Wednesday, 10/30, and private tours are available.
Houston County Scare at the Fair Haunted House: October 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th, 2024 at Houston County Fairgrounds in Caledonia, MN
Pettibone Haunted Mile – Pettibone Park, La Crosse October 18, 2024 5-8 p.m.
Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center: Ghoulees in the Coulees Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat 10/24-26, Ghosts and Toasts 10/26
@aroundrivercity Its #SpookySeason at Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center in #coonvalley #wisconsin #halloween #trickortreat ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song – PeriTune
Enchanted Forest: family friendly, non-scary, trick-or-treat event. This year it will be Saturday, October 19th from 10 am – 2 pm at Riverside Park.
@aroundrivercity Enchanted Forest 2021 #fyp #downtownlacrosse #midwest #aroundrivercity #wisconsincheck #halloweenlook ♬ original sound – AroundRiverCity
House of Shadows in Sparta, this year teaming with Onalaska Jaycees Haunted House, October 11- November 2
@aroundrivercity Did you know the House of Shadows in Sparta Wisconsin is actually haunted? #aroundrivercity #spartawisconsin #hauntedhouse #hauntedwisconsin #halloween ♬ original sound – Around River City
Monster Bash – October 11- Halloween
Anything we missed? Email ballzer@z933.com to add to the list!
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