Special Recreation Programs

2 Special Olympics athletes at a St Patrick's Day party. both wearing green and green hats.

Our Special Recreation program offers year-round clubs, monthly events and trips. The Special Recreation programs are for all ages and all abilities.

 

Day on the River

August 21, 2026
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Airport Beach
Min: 10 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $7 | **Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026
Enjoy a day on the beach, picnicking, swimming, and boating!

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Nature Walks

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
FREE | Min: 5 Max: 25

See what La Crosse has to offer as we walk together around local parks. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather (including proper shoes) and bring a water bottle.

August: Chad Erickson Park Pavillion

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Bingo

Thursdays; September 3, October 1, & November 5, 2026

Black River Beach Neighborhood Center   |    6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 

Min: 5   |   Max: 75
Registration Fee: FREE   |   **Registration Deadline: Monday prior to event**
Come and play bingo and win free prizes! 

A collage of images showing a group of people participating in a bingo game. One image shows a person holding bingo cards and markers. Another image shows a person holding a colorful artwork. Several images show groups of people sitting at tables, playing bingo. Two individuals are smiling at the camera in the foreground of one image.

Camping Party

Friday, August 28, 2026

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.   |   Black River Beach Neighborhood Center

Min: 20   |   Max: 100
Registration Fee: $7   |   **Registration Deadline: One week prior to party**
Grab a friend and get ready to party. There will be fun activities, games, trivia, and food!
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Night at the Races

Saturday, September 5, 2026
5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. | N4985 County Rd M, West Salem, WI 54669
Min: 5 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $12 | **Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026**

START YOUR ENGINES! Sign up for this evening of fun and entertainment! Enjoy the beautiful summer air while watching race cars zoom around the speedway. Concessions will be provided at the beginning of the race but bring money if you wish to purchase souvenirs. Meet the Special Rec staff at the entrance between 5:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Staff will go into the game at 5:45 p.m. If you have not made prior arrangements, you may not be able to get your ticket.

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Hidden Trails Corn Maze

Saturday, October 3, 2026

1 p.m.-4 p.m. | W4704 WI-16, West Salem, WI 54669

Min: 8 | Max: 25

Registration Fee: $12 | **Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026**

Spend the day navigating the corn maze and hanging out with friends! Meet by the pumpkins. We will enter the mazes by 1:10 p.m., so don’t be late!

 

Dinner and a Movie

Friday, September 11, 2026

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center

Min: 20 | Max: 100

Registration Fee: $7 | **Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026**

It is time to get those detective skills out as we solve the mystery of who murdered the beloved farmer. Solve the mystery with the flock while watching The Sheep Detectives. Clue pads and magnifying glasses provided.

 

Monster Mash Dance Party

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center

Min: 20 | Max: 100

Registration Fee: $7 | **Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026**

It is time to dress up and dance the night away. Come in your best costume or as yourself ready to eat monster foods and DJ T-Dogg and Russ will be back to spin their best monster tunes!

 

Lunch and a Movie

Sunday, November 22, 2026

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center

Min: 20 | Max: 100

Registration Fee: $7 | **Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026**

Watch Kevin save his home from conmen Harry and Marv in the hilarious Home Alone. No aftershave required!

 

Holiday Potluck Party

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center

Min: 20 | Max: 100

Registration Fee: $5 | **Registration Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026**

So many people have asked so here it is...a potluck. Main dish and fun will be provided. Don’t forget your ugly sweater and be ready to sing your part of the 12 Days of Christmas. **Bringing a dish is not required; however, if you would like, bring a salad, side, or dessert. Please let Aimee know if you are bringing a dish, what it is, and the recipe by Monday, December 7, 2026.**

 

UWL Football Game

Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Stadium (400 East Ave N, La Crosse, WI 54601)

Min: 10 | Max: 20

Registration Fee: $8 | **Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 8, 2026**

Come cheer on the UWL football team as they play against UW-Stevens Point. Bring money for concessions if you want. Meet by the eagle in front of the ticket office. We will enter the gates at 12:15pm, so don’t be late!

 

A collage of images showing a group of people participating in a bingo game. One image shows a person holding bingo cards and markers. Another image shows a person holding a colorful artwork. Several images show groups of people sitting at tables, playing bingo. Two individuals are smiling at the camera in the foreground of one image.

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A collage of photos from a corn maze and farm stand. One photo shows a person holding a clue card in a corn maze. Another shows a group of people walking through a corn maze. The largest photo shows a farm stand with pumpkins and mums, a barn, and a silo under a cloudy sky.

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A collage of three images showing people enjoying water activities and relaxing on the shore. The top image shows people on a MasterCraft boat. The bottom left image shows people tubing behind a boat. The bottom right image shows people sitting in chairs on a sandy beach.

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A collage of people enjoying a swimming pool on a sunny day. The top section shows several individuals, including a woman in a patterned swimsuit smiling at the camera. The bottom section is split into three smaller images, featuring more people interacting in the water, one person floating on their back.

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A group of people, some in wheelchairs, pose for a photo outdoors with trees and foliage in the background.

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A collage of five images showing people fishing in a park-like setting. One image shows a person holding up a small fish, another shows two people fishing from a wooden pier, a third shows a person fishing from a bridge, a fourth shows a person reeling in a fish, and the fifth shows a person examining a small fish.

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A collage of images showing groups of people on a nature walk or trail. Some images show individuals walking on a path, while others show groups posing for photos in wooded or park-like settings. One image includes a baby in a stroller.

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A collage of images showing people watching a car race at a stadium. The images show spectators in the stands, people seated at picnic tables, and race cars on the track. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the scene.

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A collage of images showing people enjoying various activities, including a group meal, dancing, crafting, and a costume event with someone dressed as a mummy.

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