Events Calendar

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words Seniors

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only. Sale is open during library business hours.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

Holiday Marketing Without the Panic: A Strategic Head Start (Claire Lauer)

Claire Lauer's webinar will be focused on planning promotions early, choosing the right offers, and using SEO and AI to reduce last-minute stress.

Business & Entrepreneurship Virtual

FREE Professional Headshot

Get your professional photo up to date with a free headshot session, open to the public. Great lighting and friendly photographers. Space is limited. reservation encouraged.

The Coven
Eau Claire

Career & Professional Development

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

Museums & History

Friends Donation Drive

Clean off your shelves and donate to this drive hosted by the Friends of Menomonie Public Library, who will donate all of the proceeds to the library.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Causes & Charities

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

Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne.

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

The Renaissance Round Table: A FREE Renaissance Revival Event

Mini presentations followed by casual conversation over coffee and sweets with local renaissance experts. Part of the Renaissance Revival Event.

Forage
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Dunn County Clean Sweep Waste Collection

This event provides residents of Dunn County a safe way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals. Accepted items include automotive fluids, small batteries, fluorescent and LED bulbs, concrete and pool cleaners, aerosol cans, oil and lead‑based paints, solvents and pesticides.

Dunn County Fairgrounds - Small Animal Building
Menomonie

Green & Sustainability

Nuc at Nite: Tikka Masala Pop-Up

This made-from-scratch comfort food features creamy, spiced tomato sauce, tender chicken, and basmati rice with a side of fresh-baked naan. Served in a casual, walk-up service.

Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

Red Cedar Film Festival

50 films over 4 days. Free Community Film on Thursday evening. Feature film: Broken English (the Marianne Faithfull story) Saturday at 7pm.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Movies Fairs & Festivals Stage & Screen

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Eau Claire Community Foundation: The Autumn Social

The premier event for the Eau Claire Community Foundation to celebrate the year's grant-making. Includes presentations, powerful stories, awards, and highlights from the year.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

Book Scouts Book Club (Grades 5-7)

Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Participants vote for their book selection each month, and will explore a variety of genres (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction, etc.).

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Leinenkugel's Last Paws & Pints on the Patio

This special night will celebrate Leo, the Chippewa Falls Police Dept. K9, retiring after 287+ deployments in the region. Adoptable animals will be on-site, and $10 nail dog nail trimmings offered.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Animals & Pets

Live Music: Jim "Doc" Miller

Doc returns to the deck for an autumn round of folk rock flavored originals and classics from the Woodstock era, now with extra added John Prine and, as always, no yodeling.

Tanglewood Greens
Menomonie

Kids

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

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

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

Give Yourself Permission to Create Your Forward Story

Join Certified Art Medicine™ Practitioner Cory Jean as she takes you on a journey of discovery from what no longer serves to embracing your Forward Story.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Carnegie Room

Wellness

Pilot Night

Try new innovation test brews or savor hibernated favorites. Ticket includes 4 samples, 1 pint, snacks, and a gift. Learn how to taste beer like an official Leinie's taster.

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Bruce Siebold – Photographs and Memories

Bruce’s fourth book, "Photographs and Memories", captures stories from his family’s photo albums. Pictures frozen in time come alive as Bruce shares his short stories.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

Constructive Dialogue Workshop Series: Constructive Dialogue in Action

This faculty-led workshop series, explores free speech, democratic values, emotional awareness, and constructive dialogue.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Harvey Hall
Menomonie

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Drop Spindle Spinning

Learn the basics of spinning fibers with a drop spindle with instructor Kathy Stockton-Behnke.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

All Ages Open Mic Night

CollECtive Arts' teen music program is hosting an open mic for area musicians and artists. Bring whatever talent you can share on a small stage.

CollECtive Arts

Music

Unplugged and On Tap Feat. Denny Menter

Live music with Denny Menter, who will play and sing some classic rock favorites. Look for a rare beer release every Thursday.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Music

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Skye Consort & Emma Björling

Rooted in Scandinavian, Québecois, and Celtic folk traditions, their original songs and arrangements blend with baroque influences, sung in Swedish, French, and English.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Music

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold

Khloe Wold is back to take over game night. Free bingo, killer prizes, and food and drink. Roll in at 7pm and get ready to shout BINGO like you mean it.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Natasha Pearl Hansen

Natasha has appeared on Hulu, Fox, Comedy Central, and NBC/Peacock, performs live. Her comedy special "I Was Supposed to Get Married Today"; her newest show debuted at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Live Music: Duffy Duyfhuizen & Lucas Fischer

Catch Duffy & Lucas of Eggplant Heroes for a rare duo show.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Haut Hosted Hijinks- Karaoke

Grab a drink and pick a song for a night of karaoke, bar room sing-a-longs, and chaos.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

King's Court: A Renaissance Revival Event

Ren Faire-inspired improv show in collaboration with Oh Claire Improv. Part of the Renaissance Revival event series.

Forage
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Oh Claire Improv Jam

Audience members are invited to jump in and play short-form improv games. Each jam ends with a performance from the Oh Claire Improv Jam Team.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv