We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that getting young anglers outside for quality fishing experiences isn’t just important, it’s fun! We are excited to announce the 11th annual Youth Outdoor Fest, in partnership with the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and Friends of the Upper Mississippi. Join us
Saturdays, July 13–August 17 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Stop by the Nielsen Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities and crafts your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held indoors
Summer Wine Fest (July 13) at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee is an incredibly unique Wisconsin wine tasting experience.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sundays, July 14–August 18 | Demos at 1 pm & 2 pm There are unlimited possibilities of ways to devour the delicious fruits and vegetables in the Garden! Join our chefs for a 30-minute cooking demo on Sundays and enjoy a taste of their treats. Sunday, July 14: FarmHer Donna
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ekaterina Bouyear, Healthy Living Consultant Ekaterina is certified to teach techniques in four different categories of meditation: Present Moment Awareness, Calm Focus, Energized Body & Mind, and Transcendence/Self-Discovery. Learn what these categories entail and how to practice these categories of meditation safely. This class will go over Present Moment Awareness,
9:30 am – 3:30 pm COST: $35/GBBG Member; $45/Non-Member Become a butterfly biologist at Green Bay Botanical Garden as you collect and identify caterpillars and butterflies, discover which plants they love and learn how to attract them at home. We’ll also work on a special project for our summer exhibit, Butterflies & Blooms! $35/GBBG Member;
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm COST: Free/GBBG Member Check out our summer exhibit, Butterflies & Blooms, and interact with hundreds of butterflies, watch pupae hatch and adult butterflies feed around you. Set within a colorful display of tropical plants and beautiful annuals, this experience is both captivating and educational. Reservations are required.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Free/GBBG Member; General Admission/General Public Wednesdays, July 17–August 21 Get gardening tips and tricks from our Garden Team.
Enjoy a Wisconsin tradition at the world’s largest single-day fish fry in this lakeside city.
Dig into lahmajoun, kabobs, paklava and more at this fest, which celebrates Armenian food, music and culture.