Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!

Summer is FINALLY over. The heat is takin’ it’s ass back to Arizona or hell or wherever it goes in the fall.

But there’s still PLENTY of things going on in our area this time of year as we get ready for Oktoberfest & the cooler temps.

Wife already put all the fall decorations out, and I’ve been packing away all the summer stuff in the backyard to get ready for winter. The NFL kicks off this week, and I know I’ll be watching my Patriots on #SundayFunday! Probably enjoy a few Festbiers during the game. And we’re looking forward to our vacation to Iron River in October.

If you’re looking for something to do in our area this weekend, here’s a few suggestions:

FRIDAY – RIVER CITY CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING’S “RIVER RUMBLE 8” @ THE ROY L. VINGERS AMERICAN LEGION POST #52

Live, local wrestling right in our backyard thanks to River City Championship Wrestling! It’s their 8th Annual River Rumble at the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post #52 in La Crosse. Doors open at 6pm and the ‘rasslin’ gets started at 7pm. Tickets are available online in advance(click here), or get them at the door if there’s any left!

This event features a 30-man, over-the-top battle royal, with the winner getting the first guaranteed shot at the RCCW Heavyweight strap in 2024. Also on the card, Warwick Stephans taking on 2Guns, Jack Spade vs. Nathan Sensation, Brock Hall vs. Hartenbower, and more!

Card is subject to change and you can find more info on this event here!

SATURDAY – STEPPIN’ OUT IN PINK @ RIVERSIDE PARK IN LA CROSSE

A little bit brisk in the morning on Saturday, but warming up to 82° with plenty of sunshine!

So, bring a hoodie for the start of the 17th Annual “Steppin’ Out in Pink” event at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse, and when it warms up, you’ll be able to transition to your pink t-shirt!

“Steppin’ Out in Pink” is a non-competitive fundraising walk for all ages and abilities that raises money to support breast cancer research and patient support programs at the Gundersen Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care.

You can register online here, or in the morning at Riverside Park.

There will be some live music from Tom Conrad, Kal Schimmers, & Double Take on the Gillette Pepsi stage(the bandshell), along with the Honor Guard from the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post #52, and the National Anthem sung by Kristina Gross.

More live music along the route from Brian Beard & Sue Mitchell, DJ Brettly, & Cut Thyme!

Enjoy performances from Misty’s Dance Unlimited, the La Crosse Dance Centre, ClogJam, Amanda’s Academy of Dance, and the Hmong Dance Team on the Festival stage.

There will also be food, a vendor market, and the Roaming Ambassadors of Love Pet Therapy group from the Coulee Region Humane Society will be on-site with therapy dogs!!

For a full list of the entertainment, please click here.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON – THE END OF SUMMER BASH @ FEATURES IN HOLMEN

I say it every year.

Blink, and you’ll miss the 95 Days of Summer.

From June 1st until September 1st, you follow us all over the Coulee Region, hoping to win the bike. This year, we’ve got a brand-new, 2023 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic with the S&S exhaust and the Stealth Air Stinger intake!

On Saturday at Features in Holmen, you’ll have two more chances to qualify for the bike, and by 6pm(ish), someone will win the Harley!

Registration/check-in starts at 3pm in the parking lot at Features, and we’ll qualify two more people before we start the giveaway at 4:30pm. There will be food & beverages available, and if you’re lucky enough, you could be the last man standing!

Find more info on this event here.

SUNDAY – SPECIAL FESTER BALL @ ALL STAR LANES

Sunday afternoon, come to the Southside of La Crosse to All Star Lanes & Banquets for the 2023 Special Fester Ball!

There will be food, drinks, music, & dancing for everyone! It’s a community dance for people with special needs along with their friends, family, & the general public.

Plus, this year’s Special Fester will be announced at 4:30pm!

Find more info on this event here.

As always, there’s a bunch of other events happening in our area this weekend & you can find many of them online at AroundRiverCity.com

And if you’ve got an event coming up that you’d like to see featured on AroundRiverCity.com, you can submit it for free here.