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Your Weekly Lineup

YOUR WEEKLY LINEUP

There’s something for families to do every day of the week!

Live Owl Program
MON, FRI, SAT, SUN
International Owl Center, 126 E Cedar St., Houston, MN
11am & 2pm, 896-OWLS (6957), internationalowlcenter.org
Adults: $7, children 4-17: $4, members and children 3 & under: FREE. 

MONDAY

Play Shoppe
La Crosse Public Library North, 1552 Kane St.
9:30–11am, 789-7102, lacrosselibrary.org
Join the Parenting Place for open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!

Tales for Twos (Through Nov 11)
Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska
10-10:25am, 781-9568, lacrossecountylibrary.org
A special lap-sit story time program for two-year-olds and accompanying caregivers. One child per caregiver; sign-up is required.
 
Family Night @ Jump Start Adventure Park
Jump Start Adventure Park, 3939 County Rd. B
4-9pm, 615-1212, jumpstartadventurepark.com
Special deals for families to come and get active. 

TUESDAY

Free Student Tuesday @ MMAM
Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN
10am-5pm, 507-474-6626, mmam.org
Students preschool to graduate school are welcome to enjoy the museum at no cost every Tuesday thanks to support from Ronald McDonald House Charities.
 
Little Movers (Except Oct 22, 29)
La Crosse Public Library South, 1307 16th Street S.
10:30-11:15am, 789-7103, lacrosselibrary.org
Books, rhymes, and songs! Geared toward ages 10–23 months.
 
Tinker Tuesdays (through Nov 19)
Children's Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Ave. S.
11–11:30am, 784-2652, funmuseum.org
Try simple tools, make, think, create with themed goals each week. Free with admission and membership. Sponsored by Trane - Ingersoll Rand Graduate Training Program.
 
Preschool Storytime
Winona Public Library, 151 W. 5th St., Winona, MN
10:30-11am, 507-452-4592, winona.lib.mn.us
Stories, songs, activities, and crafts with Miss Tricia. Geared toward 2-5-year-olds and their caregivers.
 
Student Night @ Jump Start Adventure Park
Jump Start Adventure Park, 3939 County Rd. B
7-9pm, 615-1212, jumpstartadventurepark.com
Special deals for students; must show ID. 
 
WEDNESDAY
 
Parent-Tot Time
Jump Start Adventure Park, 3939 County Rd. B
10-am-12pm, 615-1212, jumpstartadventurepark.com
Special deals for little jumpers and their adults.
 
Reptile Roundup with Matt Heeler
Myrick Park Center, 789 Myrick Park Dr.
10am-1pm, 782-2494, wiscorps.org/environmental-education/public-programs
Join Matt as he cleans tanks, feed critters, and shares knowledge about reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
 
Little Movers (Except Oct 23, 30)
La Crosse Public Library Main, 800 Main St.
9:30–10:15am, 789-7128, lacrosselibrary.org
Books, rhymes, and songs! Geared toward ages 10–23 months.
 
Family Storytime (Except Oct 23, 30)
La Crosse Public Library South, 1307 16th Street S.
10:30-11:15am, 789-7103, lacrosselibrary.org
Join us for stories, rhymes, and silly songs at this storytime for all ages.    
 
Bouncing Babies (Except Oct 23, 30)
La Crosse Public Library Main, 800 Main St.
12–12:45pm, 789-7128, lacrosselibrary.org
Join us for fun books, rhymes, and songs in this storytime geared toward ages 0–9 months.
 
Kid’s Bake Camp by Laura’s Baking Delights (Oct 9- Nov 6)
Halfway Creek Park West Shelter, 400 Walnut Dr., Holmen
4:30-6pm, laurasbakingdelights.com/classes
Fun, four-session exploration of baking fundamentals, including cookies, cake pops, cupcake decorating, and cake icing. All tools and supplies included with registration purchase. Ages 8-13.
 
THURSDAY
 
Family Storytime (Except Oct 24, 31)
La Crosse Public Library Main, 800 Main St.
9:30–10:15am, 789-7128, lacrosselibrary.org
Join us for stories, rhymes, and silly songs at this storytime for all ages.    
 
Muscles in Motion 
Powell Park,1002 West Ave. S.
10–11am, 784-8125, theparentingplace.net
Running, tossing, balancing, and bouncing are combined with a guided activity to promote large motor development. Get ready to move together!
 
Terrific Twos (Except Oct 24, 31)
La Crosse Public Library Main, 800 Main St.
10:30–11:15am, 789-7128, lacrosselibrary.org
Join us for stories, rhymes, and silly songs at this storytime geared toward two-year-olds.
 
Little Learners (Through Nov 21)
Children's Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Ave. S.
11–11:30am, 784-2652, funmuseum.org
Wiggle and giggle, learn and play! Have fun the toddler way with stories, crafts, games, themes, and snack! For ages 1-5 with adult.
 
FRIDAY
 
Play Shoppe 
The Parenting Place, 1500 Green Bay St.
9:30–11am, 784-8125, theparentingplace.net
Open-ended playtime, a simple art activity, circle and storytime, and a snack. Come and share the power of playing with your child!
 
Preschool Storytime
Winona Public Library, 151 W. 5th St., Winona, MN
10:30-11am, 507-452-4592, winona.lib.mn.us
Stories, songs, activities, and crafts with Miss Tricia. Geared toward 2-5-year-olds and their caregivers.
 
Wee Move (Through Nov 22)
Children’s Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Ave. S.
10:30-11am, 784-2652, funmuseum.org
Join instructors from Nicole’s School of Dance for play that focuses on a variety of fitness disciplines, including balance, coordination, strength, and cardio. For ages 1–5 with an adult.
 
SATURDAY
 
Parent-Tot Time
Jump Start Adventure Park, 3939 County Rd. B
8-10am, 615-1212, jumpstartadventurepark.com
Special deals for little jumpers and their adults.
 
Family Storytime (Except Oct 26, Nov 2)
La Crosse Public Library Main, 800 Main St.
10:30–11:15am, 789-7128, lacrosselibrary.org
Join us for stories, rhymes, and silly songs at this storytime for all ages.
 
Children’s Storytime
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3800 WI-16
11am, 785-1330, bn.com
Enjoy your favorite picture book stories and discover new ones!
 
Creative Connections 
Children’s Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Ave. S.
2–3pm, 784-2652, funmuseum.org
Get creative with games, crafts, and more fun!
 
Saturday Evening Pottery
Creative Canvas and Board, 313 Pearl St.
4-6pm, 784-0737, creativecanvasandboard.com
Create your very own pottery. Dress appropriately for clay.
 
SUNDAY
 
Omni Center Open Skate (Through Feb 24, except Feb 2)
Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska
5-8pm, 781-9566, cityofonalaska.com/omnicenter

 
Story Time at La Crosse County Library
lacrossecountylibrary.org
Ages 3–6, filled with books, songs, fingerplays, dramatics, simple crafts, and snacks. Each week is a new theme. Sign up is encouraged.
 
MON
10:15–10:45am, John Bosshard Memorial Library, 1720 Henry Johns Blvd., Bangor
6:30–7pm, Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska
 
TUE
6:30–7pm, Holmen Public Library, 121 W. Legion St., Holmen
6:30–7pm, Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library, 201 Neshonoc Rd., West Salem
 
WED
10:15–10:45am, Holmen Public Library, 121 W Legion St., Holmen
10:15–10:45am, Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library, 201 Neshonoc Rd., West Salem
 
THU
10–10:30am, Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska
 
FRI
10–10:30am, Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. S., Onalaska