Youth Outdoor Fest 2025

Are you looking for a fun, free kid's event with plenty of opportunities to try something new?
Join us for the Annual Youth Outdoor Fest at Pettibone Park, La Crosse, WI, on July 12, 2025

Kids will have the opportunity to try fly fishing, shoot a bow, cast a fly rod, learn how to identify furs, fish and birds, play games, kayak, interact with live animals, and much more, all in one day for FREE! Log Rolling Demonstrations at 11:00AM and 1:00PM

The event is free, equipment will be provided, and children will receive many hands-on experiences for the whole family. 

Age range
Pre-K, Elementary (Grades K-5), Middle/Junior High (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12) (1 - 17)

Recreational activities:

Archery
Biking
Birding
Boating - non-motorized
Camping
Earthcaching
Fish viewing
Fishing
Fly fishing
Hiking
Hunting