Events Calendar

Sat. Aug. 22 6-10pm (click for all dates)

Higher Ground Wrestling: Challenge Accepted!

The Plus
Eau Claire

Sun. Aug. 23 1-6pm (click for all dates)

Heartbreakers 3rd Annual End of Summer Vendor Fair

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Saturday, August 22, 2026

All DaySaturday Aug. 22

Learn How To Skydive

This course teaches you the skills you need to take your first skydive by yourself.

April 11th, 25th. Then May 2nd and every other sat through August 22nd (May 2nd, 16th, 30, June 13th, 27th, July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd, Sept 12th, 19th, Oct 3rd)

Skydive Wissota
Chippewa Falls

All DaySaturday Aug. 22

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Sponsored by the Valley Art Association, the SHA’s goal is to teach once commonly practiced arts, including embroidery (floss, crewel, hardanger), hand quilt piecing, cross stitch, and many other arts.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

All DaySaturday Aug. 22

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

7am Saturday Aug. 22

Coon Fork 40

A beach-to-beach, woodsy, gravel ride adventure. Pick a 28, 45, or 88 mile ride. There will be parties at the halfway point and finish line with live music, food, swimming, and more.

Coon Fork Lake County Park
Augusta

7:30am-1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

8-11am Saturday Aug. 22

Downsville Day Pancake Breakfast

Homemade buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup and fruit toppings, sausage, and beverages. Followed by a presentation at 12pm by Cindy Brown on the History of Chippewa Valley Bean.

Downsville Community Museum
Downsville

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

8am-1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Menomonie Farmers Market

Local growers, makers, and artists that bring seasonal goods and handcrafted products. Live music, demos, kids activities and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

9am-noon Saturday Aug. 22

BookBike at the Farmers Market

Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and more.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Words

9am-noon Saturday Aug. 22

Cadott Farmers Market

Expect to find fresh produce, food vendors, food trucks, crafts, and much more.

Riverview Park
Cadott

Farmers Markets

9am-1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Beauty from the Earth: An Intentional Crafting Experience

Through guided breathing and tactile art, you'll move from the "chaos" of daily life into a space of creative peace.

Blue Sky Retreat
Eleva

Crafting & Making

9am-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Summer Junk + Vintage Market

Junk, vintage, and repurposed vendors will be on hand to sell their wares. "Junk" lovingly refers to everything from fabulous vintage jewelry; antique furniture to the rusty & crusty.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Thrifting Open Houses & Shopping

9am Saturday Aug. 22

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9:10-10am Saturday Aug. 22

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

Their goal is to share with you the desire to have fun while working out. No experience, skill, coordination, rhythm, etc needed.

Lake Wissota Chiropractic & Wellness
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

10-11am Saturday Aug. 22

Goat Yoga

A relaxing yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Bloomer United Methodist Church Women's Conference

Three hours packed with praise, worship, speakers, and music. Free lunch catered by Farmhouse Store and Café and Holy Cow Cookies of Bloomer. Coffee provided by Bohemian Ovens of Bloomer.

Bloomer Fairgrounds
Bloomer

Spirituality Women

10am-2pm Saturday Aug. 22

Hot Girl Yoga Greenhouse Addiction

Start the morning by planting a seed, set a simple intention, and then flow into a basic, beginner-friendly yoga session inside the greenhouse, surrounded by plants. Refreshments and light snacks available.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Fitness Wellness Home & Garden

10am-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Gouda Daze

Celebrating 20 years of cheesemaking excellence. Live music, specialty cocktails, farmers market, food trucks, kids crafts, tours, free professional family photos, and cheese samples.

Marieke Gouda
Thorp

10am Saturday Aug. 22

Chippewa River Trolley: Family Trolley Express

Similar to the Trolley's Eau Claire Signature Tour, but shorter and geared for kids 12 and under. Plus get a chance to ring the bell!

Saturday mornings: consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids

10am Saturday Aug. 22

American Girl 40th Birthday Party

Celebrate 40 years of American Girl dolls and step back into the stories you loved. Each ticket includes themed crafts, lemonade & tea, finger foods & birthday treats,

Legacy Coffee
Eau Claire

Kids Food & Drink

10:30am-3:30pm Saturday Aug. 22

Stained Glass Garden Stake Instructor: Nancy Jackson

Learn techniques such as cutting, foiling, and soldering, all while creating a vibrant 3D Songbird Garden Stake and flower stake. Bring a lunch.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

11am-1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Creature Pottery Class (For Youth)

Students will learn basic ceramic techniques, design, construct, and clean up their own gnome and small creatures.

The Imprompt, 100 S 1st Street, Cornell,WI 54732

Kids Crafting & Making

11am-3pm Saturday Aug. 22

Corn and Brat Feed

Plates include brat, corn on the cob, potato salad, and beans.

American Legion Post 53
Eau Claire

11am-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Pepin County Heritage Center Open Hours

Check out updated exhibits, research your family history, and of course see the next door jail, all in a 150+ year old former County Courthouse.

Pepin County Heritage Center
Durand

11am-6pm Saturday Aug. 22

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

Join Big Papa at the Vineyard for wine & crowd favorite bbq.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

11am Saturday Aug. 22

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Home & Garden

noon-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Plant Market and Swap Event

Dust off your green thumb and head to Downtown Eau Claire and enjoy browsing local vendors for plants and plant-related wares.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Wilson Place Museum Guided Tour

Step inside the historic Wilson Place Museum and discover the people, stories, and changing times that shaped Menomonie.

Wilson Place Museum
Menomonie

noon-8pm Saturday Aug. 22

Food Truck Party @ Brewing Projekt

Featuring El Gancho, Smokestream, Smack Daddy's Gourmet Grub, Potato-Potahto, and Colia's Sweet Creations.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon-10pm Saturday Aug. 22

Picks & Pours Fest

It's WI's newest one-day craft beer and music festival. Features regional craft beer fair, food vendors, lawn games, and an evening concert.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

noon-10pm Saturday Aug. 22

End of Summer Cook-Out

Live music with Dave Engedal (5-7pm), Top Dog Food Truck (4-10pm), featured Smore's cocktail for this weekend only, BOGO deal on single-shot Bloody Marys, wine pour challenge, "Guess How Many Corks" game, and more.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Music

12:30-4pm Saturday Aug. 22

Slice & Dice: Social D&D One-Shot Adventures

D&D plus pizza, open to newcomers and experienced players. Experienced DMs run each session, with all materials provided, including a character roster, dice, and dice trays.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

1-2:30pm Saturday Aug. 22

The Inner Lenz Workshop

Hosted by Dustin Person, this workshop explores how beliefs and past experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness

1pm Saturday Aug. 22

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

1:30-4:30pm Saturday Aug. 22

Live Music at the Fish Farm w/ Jason Dea West

Jason Dea Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

2-5pm Saturday Aug. 22

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

Live music on the Haywagon stage. From crowd favorites to new artists you'll hear something for everyone. Full lineup online.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

3-5pm Saturday Aug. 22

Moth Mug Pottery 2-Part Class

Make and paint your own mug in this 2 part class. Learn basic ceramic techniques to construct your own mug, then return on 9/5 to learn painting and glazing techniques.

The Imprompt
Cornell

Crafting & Making

3-9pm Saturday Aug. 22

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

3pm Saturday Aug. 22

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

3pm Saturday Aug. 22

ZYMURDERFEST VII

Menomonie's Death Metal Music Festival returns for its 7th iteration this August for two days of face melting hardcore music acts.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

4-8pm Saturday Aug. 22

Cruise In Car Shows

Enjoy a look at antique cars in downtown Chippewa Falls. FREE to vehicle owners and the public.

Downtown Chippewa Falls (N. Bridge Street)
Chippewa Falls

Cars & Motorcycles

5-8:30pm Saturday Aug. 22

The Ultimate Bar Challenge @ The Growler Guys

Play a random bar skill game (beer pong, quarters, darts, or flip cup) for prizes. Sign-ups begin at 5pm, with preliminary skill games at 7pm, followed by a jackpot round.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

5pm Saturday Aug. 22

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

6-8pm Saturday Aug. 22

Three Course Improv

Join Valley Cats Improv as they host three courses of laughs with three courses of food. Food is optional but laughing is mandatory. An evening of completely unscripted, totally improvised comedy.

Forage
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

6-10pm Saturday Aug. 22

Higher Ground Wrestling: Challenge Accepted!

Light-Heavyweight Champ Devon Monroe made an open challenge to professional wrestlers nationwide: come to EC and compete for the championship. The St. Louis wrestling scene has answered!

The Plus
Eau Claire