The La Crosse Area Planning Committee seeks community input to improve roadway safety. Take the survey by October 9 and learn more about the Regional Transportation Safety Plan at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eaa42a08ed3b43a58f5f45163928955b
Compass Now is a review of community needs in the Great Rivers Region. The survey that will inform that 2027 Compass Now Report is now live. It will take about 15-20 minutes to complete and closes on October 31. Access the survey here: https://levans.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=iFT9gLTFj4EECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D
There is a new local politics podcast available, Before Council, co-hosted by Tony Ayala, a member of the Grandview-Emerson Neighborhood Association. District 12 Council representative, Lisa Weston, was featured on one episode. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gIAbGg8c9L7chcyPCcmzQ
October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention Week. The La Crosse Fire Department is focusing on safe charging this year. For tips and more information, visit https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/News-articles/Fire-News/Fire-Prevention-Week-2026
On Monday, October 5, MTU bus fares will be FREE all day. This is part of Week Without Driving, a national event that brings attention to the challenges non-drivers have in getting to their work, school, appointments, shopping, and more. Forty percent or more city of La Crosse residents are non-drivers according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/wwdlacrosse
On Wednesday, October 7, Western Technical College is hosting an Open House from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.westerntc.edu/open-house
On October 11 and 12, the city will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. On the 11th, there will be games and events at Riverside Park and on the 12th, activities, speakers, and more at Myrick Park. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/HoChunkNation/posts/save-the-date-indigenous-peoples-day-2026la-crosse-wisconsinsunday-october-11-la/1494568199371905/
From October 14-17, the La Crosse Adventure Festival will highlight art, stories, community, and films. Learn more at https://lacrosseaf.com/event-schedule
Absentee in person (AIP) voting begins on Tuesday, October 20 and continues through October 30. Most days, you may vote at City Hall, but there are some days when AIP voting will be available at the Cleary Center (East Ave. and La Crosse Street) or the Southside Neighborhood Center. Learn more about AIP voting here: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/Your-Government/Departments/City-Clerk/Elections-and-Voting/Vote-Absentee
On Thursday, October 22, the La Crosse MTU will host a public input session about proposed route changes from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 Sixth St. S.
On October 25 at 1 p.m. at The Nature Place, Myrick Park, the La Crosse County Historical Society will host Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the UW–Madison Arboretum, for a talk about Wisconsin's native bees, their important role as pollinators, and ways to invite bees into your home garden. Learn more here: https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/222761
On October 27, Hintgen Neighborhood Association will host a zoning code update public information session at the Moose Lodge on Ward Avenue from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. It's free and open to the public. If you can't make that session, there is one on October 20 at Fire Station #4. Learn more at https://forwardlacrosse.org/
NEW! On Thursday Oct. 29 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. neighbors are invited to attend an open house at Hintgen Elementary School to provide feedback about what we want for the future of the Hintgen site after the district closes it next school year. We will have more details soon!
Here are a few city Halloween events:
On October 16, La Crosse Park & Rec is hosting the Pettibone Haunted Mile at Pettibone Park from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event that includes local vendors, kids activities/games, trick-or-treating, and more. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1563490195069752
This year's Downtown La Crosse Trick or Treat will be on Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the whole family, costumes encouraged, and pick up your trick-or-treat map at the Children's Museum, 207 Fifth Ave. S. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1111814121511490
Also on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Gateway Area Council, Scouting America will host an Enchanted Forest at Riverside Park, “filled with fun, treats, and enchanting activities at our non-scary Trick-or-Treat Trail.” Tickets are required. See https://mycouncil.gatewayscouting.org/Event/23 for more information.
On October 29, the Hmong Cultural and Community Center, Ward Ave & South Ave., will host a Halloween Community Night celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. including trunk or treat, best costume contest, haunted house, food, and more. Everyone is invited. A flyer is attached for more information. Register your trunk or treat vehicle at https://tinyurl.com/hccc-tortreg
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