November Events

Halloween Fun Night • Mon, Oct. 30, 6-8 pm • Saint Mary’s U. Toner Center
• Face-painting, coloring contest, games, and trick-or-treating in the residence halls. Stop at the guard booth at the main entrance for parking directions.

WSU Trick-or-Treating • Tue, Oct. 31, 6-8 pm • WSU residence halls
• Winona State University Housing and Residence Life invite Winona community members and their children into the WSU Residence Halls for trick-or-treating. The following halls are participating: Prentiss-Lucas, 265 W. King St.; Sheehan, 264 W. Mark St.; Morey, 256 W. King St.; and Lourdes, 457 Gould St. More info: Prentiss-Lucas Hall Director Mic Nauman, 457-5320

Fall Harvest Festival • Tue, Oct. 31, 5-7 pm • Rock Solid, 75 W. 3rd St., Winona
• Activities for children up to grade five from 5-7 pm, including inflatable bouncing and climbing equipment, costume contest, games, rock climbing, airbrush tattoos, and hot apple cider. Carmel apples for $3 and hot dog, chips, and pop for $1. More info: 452-2125

Mississippi Queen docking • Mon, Nov. 2, 1 pm - 5 pm • Levee Park

EagleWatch Opener • Sat., Nov. 4, 10 am - 4 pm • 152 Main St., Wabasha
• The National Eagle Center’s observation deck opens for the fall bald eagle and tundra swan migration; volunteers on hand to assist with scopes. Special events include Eagles in the Flags of our Nation at 11 am and Native American powwow at 2 pm. More info: www.nationaleaglecenter.org or 877-332-4537

Flippin’ for Books: Family Fitness, Flapjacks & Fables • Sat, Nov 11, 9 am - noon • Winona Senior High School
• Come join us for a free pancake breakfast (9 – 10:30), plus dramatic storytelling, free books, fun activities, and family resources from many local organizations. This event was planned especially for families with children age 5 and under. Sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Initiative, Early Childhood Family Education PTA, Winona Family YMCA, and the Kiwanis Sunrisers.

Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World • Thu, Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 pm • Jefferson Elementary
• Dr. William Doherty will be speaking to parents on the topic of "Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World." $5 suggested donation. Limited on-site childcare available (reserve in advance). To register, call Glenda at 494-0913

Old World Christmas • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sat, Nov. 25 • downtown Winona
• Wagon rides and visits with Santa, strolling carolers, Christmas decorations and lighting, sales. More info: 452-3722

Rotary Holiday Lights • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sun, Dec. 31 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• More than one million lights illuminate Riverside Park from 5-10 pm daily (5-9 pm on Dec. 24 & 25), including a 140-foot Christmas tree, drive-through tunnel of lights, live entertainment on select nights, hayrides, carriage rides, animated light displays, live Nativity scene, and Santa. More info: (800) 658-9424 or www.rotarylights.org

Holiday Lighted Parade • Sat, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm • Third St. between Main and Franklin
• Numerous lighted Christmas floats, elves, and Santa. More info: 452-0735 or www.visitwinona.com

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