May Family Events Calendar

Apple Blossom Drive • early May • Apple Blossom Drive, La Crescent
• A 17-mile loop off Hwy 61 featuring great views of apple orchards in full bloom; two miles outside La Crescent, a pull-off overlooks the Mississippi River. More info: La Crescent CVB, 800-926-9480 or www.lacrescent.com

Circus • Thu, May 3, 4:30 & 7:30pm • National Guard Armory, 1303 Homer Road, Winona
• Elephants, white tigers, camels, acrobatic dogs, liberty ponies, horses, plus aerial, juggling and clown acts. $12 per adult; 2 free kids (14 and under) tickets with a paying adult; $2 each additional child; More info: www.circuspages.com

Arabian Youth Show • Sat, May 12 & Sun May 13 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west 1 mile)
• More info: (608) 435-6405 or www.minnesotaequestrian.com

Riverside Family Fun Day • Sat, May 12 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• Celebrate See America Week by attendiing this fun event for the whole family. Games, activities, food and much more. Free. More info: La Crosse CVB, 800-658-9424 or www.explorelacrosse.com

Deke Slayton Airfest • Shows at noon Sat, May 19 & Sun, May 20 • La Crosse Municipal Airport, La Crosse, WI
• 10th Anniversary Air Show featuring the Blue Angels and other air performers. Many ground displays. Advance tickets: adults $11 ($15 at the gate); children (5-16) $9 ($10 at the gate); under 5 are free; Tickets available at La Crosse Area Kwik Trip Stores, Quillins IGA Stores, Festival Foods/Skogen's IGA Stores & Onalaska Tourism Office or online at www.airfest.com. More info: 608-779-9994

Whalan Stand-Still Parade • Sat, May 19 10am – 3pm • Whalan, Minn. (5 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16)
• In the nationally famous Whalan Stand-Still parade, the parade doesn’t move—the spectators do! Stroll along the parade route to enjoy food, music, games and more. More info: (800) 944-2670

Pedal and Play Community Carnival • Sat, May 19, 10 am – 1 pm • Lake Park Lodge
• This fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center includes music, food and games. Bring your bikes and trikes and celebrate family fun for all ages. Registration fee: $15 individual or $35 family; registration begins at 9:30. More info: Women’s Resource Center 452-4440.

Minnesota City Day • Sat, May 19, 9:30am – 5:15pm • City Park, Minnesota City
• Events includes a craft fair; an antique tractor and small steam engine display; day long musical entertainment; the Winona Steam Calliope; children's activities; llamas; food court; the "Oaks" open house; 8 am pancake breakfast; supper and evening entertainment at the school. Free. More info: 689-4103

Wiggles and Giggles Day • Sat, May 19, 10:00-5:00 • Children’s Museum of La Crosse
• Explore three floors of hands-on exhibits including the NEW Wiggles & Giggles exhibit for kids ages 0-4; 20 DVDs will be given as door prizes to Museum visitors on May 19 and 20 while more will be awarded by random drawing of all memberships purchased/renewed in May. Each visitor on May 19 will also receive a FREE Fox Kids coloring/sticker book (while supplies last). More info: www.childmuseumlax.org or call (608) 784-2652

Sunfish Days • 5 pm Thur, May 24 – 9pm Sun, May 27 • 201 Rider's Club Road, Onalaska
• Kids’ fishing tournament, carnival, music, petting zoo, pet contest, pony rides, food vendors, and more. Parade Sat. at 12 noon (from Quincy and Sandlake Road to City Hall). More info: www.onalaskasunfishdays.com