FAMILY FALL FUN – LOCAL PLACES, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES
Written by Ballzer on October 8, 2023
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. Here’s some highlights to check out:
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!
Rainbow Ridge Farms and Pumpkin Patch
Your country farmhouse getaway bed & breakfast! Hike with the goats, goat yoga, fresh farm products & more!
Tucker and Becky’s Pumpkin Patch
Pick your own pumpkin patch, rustic valley location, wagon rides & more!
Schwertel Family Farm
Corn maze, pumpkins, and roadside stand plus special pop-up shops and food trucks!
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, outdoor movies and Flannel Fridays in October.
@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 Friday and Saturday nights in October
Onalaska Jaycees Haunted House: October 13-28 at Clearwater Farm in Onalaska (Spooktacular Kids Day RESCHEDULED TO 10/21)
Houston County Scare at the Fair Haunted House: October 20, 21, 27, 28 at Houston County Fairgrounds in Caledonia, MN
Spooktacular Haunted House: October 20, 21, 27, 28 at Bauer’s Market in La Crescent, MN (All Abilities Day is Thursday, October 26th from 11a-2p; Kid’s Day is Saturday, October 28 @ 11am-2pm)
Pettibone Haunted Mile – Pettibone Park, La Crosse October 20
Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center: 10/21 – Pumpkin Carving, 10/26 -Ghoulees in the Coulees Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat, 10/27 – Vintage Ghoulees in the Coulees, 10/28 – Ghosts & Toasts Tasting Fundraiser (advance tickets only)
@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 28th from 10 am – 2 pm at Riverside Park.
@aroundrivercity Enchanted Forest 2021 #fyp #downtownlacrosse #midwest #aroundrivercity #wisconsincheck #halloweenlook ♬ original sound – AroundRiverCity
House of Shadows – October 6th – 28th
@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 13- Halloween
Anything we missed? Email ballzer@z933.com to add to the list!
