Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
There’s no stopping time. And when the holiday season begins, it feels like time goes by in a blur.
So fast.
It’s already December. Christmas is practically here. Next thing you know, taxes will be due.
Thankfully, there’s no shortage of things to do in our area, regardless of how quickly time zooms by. There’s Rotary Lights, holiday markets, concerts, opportunities to give back to the community & so much more!
Here’s a list of some things happening in our area this weekend that you might want to check out:
FRIDAY – UGLY XMAS SWEATER PARTY WITH PAT MCCURDY @ THE ALPINE INN
After a few years off from the Alpine Inn, it’s time to get our duff up the bluff on Friday, December 2nd for an Ugly Xmas Sweater Party featuring Wisconsin legend, Pat McCurdy! Get there early, because Pat starts PROMPTLY at 7:30pm!!!!!!!
There’s a $5 cover charge, and if you’re interested, a white-elephant gift exchange($20 max, please!).
Plus, ALL the ugly sweaters!!!!!
Have some Sex & Beer with Pat McCurdy at the Alpine Inn! Find all the info here.
SATURDAY – PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA @ THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 51 IN WEST SALEM
The big man himself is stopping at the American Legion Post 51 in West Salem on Saturday, December 3rd to have some pancakes and he is inviting you to join him!
This event is open to kids of all ages. Pancakes and sausage will be served, all he asks in return is a free-will donation which will be going to help fund the K-9 program for the La Crosse County Sherriff’s department.
Find more info here.
SATURDAY – 2ND ANNUAL FROTHBITE BEER & BITES FESTIVAL @ THE LA CROSSE CENTER
There’s snow place to fest like Between The Bluffs! This epic festival with feature unique winter elixirs, craft beverages and delicious holiday bites.
Saturday, December 3rd from 2-6pm, enjoy beers & bites from dozens of vendors at the La Crosse Center, along with live music from 1AChord, games, giveaways, & more!
General admission tickets are just $40 and include:
- Admission from 3pm-6pm
- Souvenir sampling glass
- Unlimited beer samples
- Limited Bite samples
- Live music, games, and entertainment
VIP tickets cost $80 and include:
- ALL GENERAL ADMISSION PERKS, PLUS:
- $5 off Apparel (online only, automatically applied at ticket checkout)
- Coat Check
- Provided VIP Meal
- Frothbite VIP gift
- Private access from 2PM – 3PM before the general admission entry at 3PM
- Specialty VIP exclusives from sponsors
You can buy tickets online here, or purchase them at the door on the day of the event(ticket prices increase $5 on the day of the event).
Find all the info here.
SUNDAY – CHILI COOK-OFF @ TIMMER’S 10 MILE PUB
It’s cold, it’s Sunday, there’s football on TV, ice cold beers, and a chili cook-off is JUST what the doctor ordered!
Get to Timmer’s 10 Mile Pub on Sunday at 11:30 for their chili cook-off! Bring your batch of chili & enter to win!!! Prizes for the top three.
Find more info here.
As always, there’s a bunch of other events happening in our area this weekend & you can find many of them at AroundRiverCity.com
And you’ve got an event coming up that you’d like to see featured on AroundRiverCity.com, you can submit it for free here.
