Join us for a family-friendly evening celebrating America's 250th anniversary on August 15, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, at Hixon House. Enjoy treats, activities, and a special 1876-style fireworks demonstration at 9:00 pm presented by the La Crosse Skyrockers as we recreate the excitement of the nation's Centennial celebrations. Rain date: August 16.

Drink in the Design: La Crosse Beer Advertising raises a glass to the bold, colorful, and sometimes quirky world of local brewery marketing. This captivating exhibition explores how breweries used striking posters, eye-catching signs, memorable slogans, and creative packaging to stand out in a competitive industry. You'll discover how great design and a little bit of beer helped shape La Crosse’s reputation as a legendary brewing city.

La Crosse Area Heritage Center, 506 Main Street, La Crosse

Friday-Sunday, 12-4:30 pm, last admission at 4 pm.

Tour: Mansions and Memories

Step aboard a trolley and explore the elegant architecture of La Crosse on the Mansions and Memories guided tour. This 2½-hour experience travels through the city’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods, sharing stories of lumber barons, entrepreneurs, and families whose lives unfolded within these historic homes.

The tour includes two special stops: Hixon House and Castle La Crosse.

Tours run on Saturdays: July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2026.

Tickets are available through Explore La Crosse.