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Fall Fun For Families: πŸŽƒ Pumpkins,🍎 Apples & πŸ‘» Halloween Delights

Explore the best of fall in the Driftless Region with apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and more!

By Melissa Kampling | Author - Macaroni Kids - La Crosse Ferryville September 29, 2024
πŸπŸƒπŸ‚ Fall in the Driftless Region is nothing short of magical! As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, there's no better time to explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of the La Crosse area. Whether you're looking for family-friendly hikes, pumpkin patches, or cozy spots to enjoy a warm apple cider, this guide will help you make the most of the season. Get ready for unforgettable autumn adventures right here in our local community!

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πŸ•ΈπŸ‘» Driftless Region Area Events πŸ‘»πŸ•Έ


Oct 3rd, 2024: Pumpkin Pipe Cleaner Craft Event

Oct 3rd, 2024: Give The Rake A Break: Leaf It!

Oct 5th, 2024: St. Pat's 5K/1 Mile Family Fun Run

Oct 5th, 2024: Harvest Magickal Market

Oct 5th, 2024: Pumpkin and a Pint

Oct 5th, 2024: Driftless Region’s Día de Muertos Celebration: A Mexican Cultural and Educational Event

Oct 11th, 2024: Spider Craft

Oct 12th - 19th, 2024: Great Pumpkin Hunt

Oct 12th, 2024: Sparta Fall Fest 2024

Oct 12th, 2024: Fall Open House - People's Co-op

Oct 12th, 2024: Halloween Spooktacular @ Clearwater Farms

Oct 12th, 2024: Friendly Ghosts @ All Glazed Up

Oct 13th, 2024: Coulee Region Hunger Walk/Run - 5K

Oct 13th, 2024: Great GROW Get-Together

Oct 14th, 2024: La Crosse Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 15th, 2024: Burns Park Fall Celebration

Oct 18th, 2024: Annual Not So Scary Trick or Treat Trail

Oct 18th, 2024: Halloween Costume Carnival @ Misty's Dance

Oct 18th, 2024: IMPACT Halloween Bash

Oct 18th, 2024: Pettibone Haunted Mile 

Oct 19th, 2024: Pumpkin Fest

Oct 19th, 2024: Enchanted Forest

Oct 19th, 2024: Downtown Galesville Trick-or-Treat

Oct 19th, 2024: The Walk of Terror | Chaseburg Village Park

Oct 20th, 2024: Boo Bash Halloween Kids Party

Oct 24th, 2024: Ghoulees in the Coulees Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat @ Norskedalen

Oct 25th, 2024: 5th Annual Pumpkin Bash

Oct 25th, 2024: Vintage Ghoulees in the Coulees @ Norskedalen

Oct 26th, 2024: La Crosse Downtown Trick or Treat

Oct 26th, 2024: Trick or Treat at The Museum 

Oct 26th, 2024: Trunk or Treat at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church

Oct 26th, 2024: Trunk or Treat @ BBPS

Oct 26th, 2024: Holmen Community Trunk or Treat

Oct 26th, 2024: St. Pauls Trunk or Treat

Oct 26th, 2024: Halloween Bash 

Oct 27th, 2024: Mall-O-Ween

Oct 27th, 2024: Halloween Kids Party @ High Rollers

Oct 29th, 2024: Spooky Stroll

Oct 30th, 2024: Trick or Treat - Holmen Library


πŸŽƒ Oct 31, 2024: Halloween Trick or Treating πŸŽƒ


🍎 Apple and Pumpkin Patches 🍎


πŸŽπŸŽƒπŸ {READER FAVORITE} Fergusons Orchard- Galesville, WI

https://www.fergusonsorchard.com/

🍎🐐 {READER FAVORITE} Maple Ridge Apple Orchard- Cashton , WI

https://www.mapleridgeorchard.com/

🍎🍺🎢 Eckers Apple Farm- Trempelau, WI

http://www.eckersapplefarm.com/

πŸŽπŸŽƒπŸ Schwertel Family Farms- Trempelau, WI

https://m.facebook.com/Schwertel-Family-Farms-1435492930046713/

🍎 Sacia Orchards- Galesville, WI

http://www.saciaorchards.com/

πŸŽƒπŸ Rainbow Ridge Farms- Onalaska, WI

https://www.rainbowridgefarms.com/tours--yoga--and-pumpkins.html

πŸŒ½πŸŽƒ Hidden Trails Corn Maze- West Salem, WI

http://ww.hiddentrailscornmaze.com/

πŸŽπŸŽƒ Jolivettes- West Salem, WI

https://www.jolivettefamilyfarms.net/

πŸŽƒ Tucker and Becky’s Pumpkin Patch- Cashton, WI- 

https://m.facebook.com/TuckerAndBeckysPumpkinPatch/?rf=398604343512199

πŸŽπŸŽƒ Shefelbine Orchard- Holmen, WI

https://m.facebook.com/ShefelbineOrchard/

πŸŽƒ Pickle Ranch Pumpkins- Onalaska, WI

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pickle-Ranch-Pumpkins/293582130849912

πŸŽπŸŽƒ Van Lin Orchards- La Crescent, MN

https://www.facebook.com/Van-Lin-Orchards-640234079407433/

🍎 Hoch Orchard and Gardens- La Crescent, MN 

https://www.hochorchard.com/

🍎 Leidel's Apples- La Crescent, MN 

http://www.leidelsapples.com/

🍎  {READER FAVORITE} Sunrise Orchards- Gays Mills, WI

https://www.sunriseapples.com/

🍎Fleming Orchards- Gays Mills, WI

http://www.flemingorchards.com/

πŸŽπŸŽƒπŸ“πŸŽ„Hillcrest Orchard and Christmas Tree Farm- Gays Mills, WI

http://hillcrestorchardwisconsin.com/

🍎 Kickapoo Orchard- Gays Mills, WI

http://www.kickapoo-orchard.com/

πŸŽπŸŽƒ  {READER FAVORITE} Shihata Orchards- Prairie du Chien, WI

http://www.shihataorchard.com/

πŸŒ½πŸŽƒ {READER FAVORITE} Pinters Gardens & Pumpkins- Decorah, IA

https://www.pintersgardensandpumpkins.com/

🌽 Waukon Feed Ranch Corn Maze- Waukon, IA

https://m.facebook.com/waukonfeed.ranch/

πŸŒ½πŸŽƒ {READER FAVORITE} Vesperman Farms- Lancaster, WI

https://www.vespermanfarms.com/


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