Date: September 11th – November 1st
Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances.
Date: September 21st – October 15th | Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
Location: Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event — get your tickets now! Halloween Haunts combines the make-believe, spooky fun of Halloween with the beauty of nighttime nature to create a fun event for the whole family. You’ll meet costumed characters–such as owls, frogs, and skunks — that serve as your guides to nature. The event best suits families with children age 4 to 10
Date: February 3, 2027 – February 7, 2027
Time: 11am Daily
Location: Lake Geneva Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park Downtown
Go Saturday for finished sculptures and awards-day crowds, or Thursday to watch the carving with more room. Grand Geneva’s Winter Carnival is the same Saturday, about 10 minutes away! Winterfest is the biggest winter weekend on Geneva Lake. 15 teams compete in America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational right on the lakefront, and downtown fills in around them with an ice sculpture walk, bonfires on the beach and live entertainment.
Date: January 24-31, 2027
Location: Winona MN
The art of documentary. The warmth of Winona. Celebrating 22 Years in 2027!
Our Frozen River Film Festival, a hallmark event in the Midwest’s cultural calendar, is back for its 22nd year! Taking place January 24-31, 2027, the festival will feature a dynamic lineup of 50+ documentary films that delve into themes of resilience, connection, and triumph. From engaging panel discussions to inspiring community events, FRFF offers an unforgettable experience for both seasoned cinephiles and first-time attendees. The festival’s vibrant programming, set against Winona’s stunning winter scenery, promises to captivate audiences once again.
Date: Feb 3- Feb 7, 2027
Location: Winona MN
The Winona Ice Fest an annual winter celebration now in its third year, this signature event highlights the Winona Ice Park and the region’s growing ice climbing community with a full weekend of fun, adventure, and camaraderie.
Visitors can enjoy climbing clinics, equipment demos, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere that make the Winona Ice Fest unlike any other. Whether new to ice climbing or an experienced adventurer, everyone is invited to join in celebrating winter in Winona’s scenic river valley.
Celebrate the beauty of winter, the thrill of climbing, and the spirit of community at the Winona Ice Fest!
Date: Jun 12, 2027- Jun 13, 2027
Location: Winona MN
Featuring one of Bicycling Magazine’s “Top 100 Climbs in the U.S.”
There are few places on this planet that are more perfectly suited to host a triathlon than Winona, Minnesota. With every stroke, pedal and stride during Trinona, you’ll encounter incredible views and beautiful terrain. It will begin at dawn, as you set up in transition in front of Lake Winona and look up to see Sugarloaf Bluff rising above the town below. Following the swim, you will begin your journey into the true calling card for this event, the Mississippi River Bluff Country.
But there is a price to pay for all this ambiance. The terrain that makes this race so inviting is the very same terrain that makes this event one of the most challenging triathlons in the Midwest.