☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s more satisfying than crossing the first thing off your to-do list.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🎃 Looking for October fun? Look no further than Hidden Hills. Costume Contest, Grass Maze, Train Rides, Chest of Mysteries, Frogging with Crocodiles, Hanging with Frank, Jacks N Bones (Ring Toss), Spooky Scavenger Hunts, Pumpkin Carving Station, Towers & Chains and more await you at this festive hot spot. Use code Good Morning, Coulee for $1 off admission for each in your party!

🪐 A light and laser show set to the Beatles at the UW-L planetarium. That’s an interesting combination of words, right? »

🕰 We’ll turn the clock back to 1951 as we take a look at a historical photograph from right here in the Coulee Region

🍎 Bauer’s in La Crescent is hosting a Spooky Halloween Celebration—games, activities, and concessions will be available »

Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to it. 👇

🚿 This one’s for the homeowners who like to stay a step ahead.

Winter’s on its way (yep, already), and that means it’s prime time to make sure your sewer lines are ready to handle the freeze. The folks at Advanced Plumbing Systems can perform a camera inspection to catch any hidden cracks, clogs, or problem spots before they turn into a major headache.

If you’ve had issues in the past, or just want to be proactive this year, now’s the time to act—because once the ground freezes, so do your options.

💪 Prevent backups. Beat rising prices. Protect your home.
👉 Call Advanced Plumbing Systems today. Reach them at (608) 796-9978 and schedule your inspection before the first freeze hits. Or, click the link below to let them know you’re interested.

Get an Inspection ➡️

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇

You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️

Milwaukee Burger Company hosts 5th annual Burger for Boobs breast cancer fundraiser // News 8 Now »
PHOTOS: Mayo Clinic Health System breaks ground on Sparta hospital expansion // WXOW »

🏓 Pickleball for Polio // Thu, Oct 23 // 5:00–9:00 PM // The Blue Zone, 2500 Rose St., La Crosse // Event Link ➡️

Join Rotary for an evening of fun on the court—all for a cause! 💙 Participate in open play with a clinic and a free drink, or compete in the Royalty of the Court tournament. Not playing? Stop by for treats, drinks, and a good cause as Rotary continues the mission to end polio worldwide.

👻 Monster Bash at the BOO-seum! // Sat, Oct 25 // 10:00 AM–1:00 PM // Children’s Museum of La Crosse // Event Link ➡️

Join the frightful fun at the Children’s Museum for a spook-tacular family Halloween celebration! 🎃 Trick-or-treating, games, prizes, face painting, slime making, and music await—plus a downtown trick-or-treat adventure! Costumes encouraged for a monster-sized day of smiles and silliness.

🔥🐷 Great River Hog Roast // Sat, Oct 25 // 11:30 AM–4:00 PM // Great River Harley-Davidson // Event Link ➡️

It’s back! Great River Harley-Davidson’s 5th Annual Hog Roast returns for a full day of food, friends, and classic Harley vibes. 🏍️ Enjoy mouthwatering pork, live music, and that unmistakable Harley camaraderie. Come hungry, stay for the good company, and celebrate the riding season in true biker style!

🎪💦 Cirque Italia Water Circus: Metropolis Silver Edition // Oct 24–27 // Valley View Mall // Event Link ➡️

La Crosse, prepare to be amazed! 🤩 Cirque Italia brings jaw-dropping acrobatics, dancing fountains, and breathtaking light displays to Valley View Mall. 🌊✨ From gravity-defying stunts to mesmerizing water effects, it’s a one-of-a-kind performance the whole family will never forget!

🧠🍻 Trivia Night // Thu, Oct 23 // 7:00–10:00 PM // Features Holmen // Event Link ➡️

Gather your crew, grab a drink, and test your knowledge! 🎤 DJ Trivia is hosting a night full of laughs, friendly competition, and random facts you didn’t know you knew. Build your dream team and see who claims the trivia crown! 👑

ℹ️ Black and white photograph featuring a view of car racing on "Opening day, June 17, 1951" in La Crosse, WI.

📸 Murphy Digital Collection

🎃 Hidden Hills

There’s something downright magical about fall at Hidden Hills. Every October, this local gem transforms into a full-blown Halloween wonderland—complete with candy, costumes, and creative fun for the whole family.

You’ll find all kinds of autumn adventures waiting: a Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving Station, Petting Farm, and even the intriguingly named Chest of Mysteries (we’re curious too). The team behind Hidden Hills has created the perfect mix of spooky and sweet—just right for kids and grown-ups alike.

They’re open select dates through early November, and Good Morning, Coulee readers can even get $1 off admission with the coupon code “Good Morning Coulee.”

🎃 Learn more and plan your visit: hiddenhillswi.com/october-fun

Thursday, October 23

5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // Jim Knutson // FREE
6:00pm // The Charmant Lobby Bar & Lounge // Remix Duo // FREE
6:00pm // Castaway’s on the Island // Saner & Gibbons // FREE
6:30pm // Schmidty’s Bar & Restaurant // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00pm // Mary Cody’s Restaurant, 205 Main St., Onalaska // Randy Erickson’s Singalong Sideshow // FREE

Friday, October 24

3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Joe Cody // FREE
4:00pm // La Crosse Farmers Market, City Hall Parking Lot // Quenten Brown // FREE
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Allison Sky // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music // FREE
6:00pm // Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton // Andy Hughes // FREE
6:00pm // Alpine Inn // Don Harvey Duo // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // H3O Jazz Trio // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Flibbertijibbet // FREE
7:00pm // Leo & Leona’s, Bangor // Copper Box // $20
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Dylan Doyle // $7
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Dead Amsterdam, VIA, To Be Alive // $10
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Chris Kroeze Live // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // Venus DeMars & All The Pretty Horses w/ Cindy Larson // $10

Saturday, October 25

12:00pm // Ecker’s Apple Farm // Winona is Dead // FREE
1:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Andy Hughes // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Jack Norton // FREE
6:00pm // John’s Bar // Studebaker 7 // FREE
6:00pm // the Root Note // Hallows, Rig Time!, Goaliefight, and Cherri Diesel // $15
7:00pm // Features West Salem // Spooktacular Costume Party with The Dweebs // FREE
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Larry Price // FREE
7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s, Bangor // Root River Jam // $15
8:00pm // Holmen American Legion // Pulse 8 // FREE
8:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // B-Sides // FREE
8:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Redline Outlaw // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Black Widows, Cindy Lawson, and Radium Girls // $10
9:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // ember // FREE