This weekend in La Crosse, WI

The Jackson Plaza Summer Farmers Market returns with seasonal produce, local fare, artisan-made goods, and music performed live. Visitors can also explore and support the small businesses around the Plaza.

An Open Barn welcomes the public to the farm. Visitors can meet the animals, walk through the garden, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. Canvasback Coffee and Taco Town will be on site serving.

A women's workshop and healing circle facilitated by Nadine Machkovech. Attendance is limited to 20 participants.

Bring a printed draft and a pen to Study Room 1 for a supportive critique session. Participants will read one another's work and share feedback when it is requested. Please keep material appropriate for a PG-13 audience and limit submissions to 2,500 words.

A relaxed weekly walk for moms begins at Groovy Grounds Bistro and offers an easy way to get out of the house, move a little, and connect with other moms. Children are welcome in strollers, on bikes or scooters, or walking alongside. The walk is self-guided and set at your own pace, creating a welcoming, low pressure experience. After the walk, participants can stay for coffee, breakfast, or conversation at the bistro. No sign up is required.

At Fox Hollow Golf Course, golfers take the course for a four person best ball scramble with a shotgun start and cash payouts. Registration is open and only 12 spots remain. A game within a game awaits on a dozen holes, and the day features hole prizes, on course contests, and raffle drawings. Entry is $75 per golfer or $300 per team. Proceeds support a youth association by helping keep participation fees low. Those not playing can still get involved by sponsoring a hole or donating a raffle basket. For details on registering, sponsorships, or donations, contact WSHA’s golf outing coordinator, Tim Best.

The 9th Annual Holmen Summer Splash is an all-ages logrolling tournament that welcomes brand-new logrollers along with experienced competitors. Registration and admission are free, with pre-registration required. The novice divisions compete in the morning, and the advanced divisions compete in the evening, with warm-ups beginning at 9:00 AM. After the pool events, participants are invited to dinner and awards outside of the pool area.

This narrated trolley tour explores La Crosse’s most significant homes and the stories connected to them. The experience includes two stops where participants step off the trolley. At Hixon House, there is a guided look at the ground floor followed by coffee and morning pastries in the Visitors Center, access to restrooms, and time to wander the gardens. At Castle La Crosse, a guided stop offers another perspective on local architecture. These two properties are not accessible. The rest of the journey takes place on the trolley while traveling through the downtown area, highlighting notable and unusually interesting residences. Tickets are $60 per person and the tour is for ages 13 and older.

Local creators from the La Crosse area gather at an outdoor market to sell their work and offer demonstrations to the public. Taking place along the Civic Center Park walkway that connects to Riverside Park, the event includes live local music and food vendors. Presented as part of a recurring second Saturday series that has operated for four years, it offers chances to meet artists and discover original pieces in a lively community setting.

Ages 5 and up are invited to a martial arts tournament at the Houser YMCA that matches participants with others of comparable age and rank. The environment is welcoming for those entering their first competition as well as seasoned students, and proceeds support the YMCA Annual Campaign. Competitors can take part in forms, weapons forms, sparring, a judo game, and board breaking. New for this edition, group forms are available for teams of 2 to 8, and group weapons forms are open to teams of 2 to 4, with routines lasting 2 to 3 minutes. The day begins with a meeting for black belts, followed by lineup and the national anthem, then competition gets underway. A parent or legal guardian must complete a waiver for every student participant. Students who spar must wear the required protective equipment, including foot and hand pads, headgear with a face shield, a mouthguard, and a cup for males. Chest protectors are required by the YMCA, with a limited number available for use. Concessions and lunch will be on-site. For questions, contact Grace Vangyija, Arts & Humanities Director, at 608-519-5514 or gvangyija@laxymca.org.

Scythian is performing at Irishfest La Crosse. The show is scheduled to start at noon.

Tap into the spirit of Irish favorites such as U2, Enya, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, Hozier, Ed Sheeran, The Cranberries, and Rory Gallagher, then step up to deliver your best Irish rock performance. Singers will be evaluated on vocal quality including pitch and tone, stage presence and confidence, how well the song suits the performer, and the ability to engage the audience, with each category marked as Great, Good, or Fair. Aim for vocals as sweet as tupelo honey as you compete to be named the top Irish rock singer. Prizes are on the line for standout performances.

Three Rivers Performace Baseball is launching a 9U team for the fall season, with plans to add more teams in the future. Tryouts take place at Glen Fox Baseball Field and are intended to build a highly competitive roster of young men from the Coulee region. If you cannot attend the scheduled session, the organizers may offer alternate dates and times upon request. Catchers should bring their own gear.

At Coulee Golf Bowl, the third annual fundraiser benefiting The Mission, a local nonprofit that supports community projects, features a kickoff golf tournament and live music. Event proceeds will support Darkhorse Lodge, a retreat for combat veterans in Tennessee, along with The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neilsville, WI. Golf tournament registration is available via the QR code on the event poster.

Promoted as the largest farmers market in Onalaska, this weekly Sunday market features local growers, bakers, and artisan makers offering fresh goods and handmade items. It operates primarily as a cash market. Some vendors can accept credit cards, but most cannot, so visitors should plan to bring cash.

Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins take the stage at Irishfest La Crosse in Wisconsin with performances that are free for festival attendees. After each set, they will meet fans for photos and autographs, and CDs along with other merchandise will be available. Expect a welcoming, family friendly experience.

At Sunday Market, ViaroFit leads a free movement class offered in two sessions. The class welcomes participants of all ages and ability levels. The market also includes activities, music, and vendors.

Enjoy an LGBTQ game night at River City Hobbies. Bring a favorite game to share, or choose from the selection available on site.