Events Calendar

Sat. May. 30 11am (click for all dates)

79th Annual Kid's Doll & Pet Parade

Owen Park
Eau Claire

Kids Fairs & Festivals

Upcoming Events

All DaySaturday May. 16

BBQ Fest

Enjoy bold flavors, diverse cooking techniques, and regional styles in this mouthwatering showcase of barbecue craftsmanship

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making Home & Garden

All DaySaturday May. 16

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

Recreation

All DaySaturday May. 16

Plant Your Own Porch Pot

Get your porch ready for the season. Design and plant a beautiful seasonal container perfect for your front porch, patio, or entryway.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

All DaySaturday May. 16

KINGS OF KUBB follows four elite competitors, each willing to risk everything for a shot at the U.S. National Kubb Championship, held in the Kubb Capital of North America (Eau Claire, WI). The documentary takes you inside each persons journey, looks…

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Movies

8am-noon Saturday May. 16

Transitioning to Native Plants - Enrich Your Garden's Biodiversity

Expert-led presentations on how native plants restore biodiversity, support pollinators, and enhance your landscape. Learn practical strategies to create a thriving ecosystem.

Chippewa Valley Technical College, Room 103A
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

8am-1pm Saturday May. 16

Menomonie Farmers Market

A producers‑only market where local growers, makers, and artists bring fresh, seasonal goods and local handcrafted products to the community - plus, live music, kids activities, demonstrations, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

8am-4pm Saturday May. 16

Eastside Hill Annual Thrift Sales

A day of great Thrift Sales throughout the Eastside Hill neighborhood in Eau Claire.

Eastside Hill Neighborhood
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

9am-noon Saturday May. 16

Amish Country Tours

An experienced guide will share stories of this local community and their way of life while guiding you through stops and features around the community.

Location Provided Upon Registration
Augusta

Cultures

9am-1pm Saturday May. 16

Sunbow Farm Market

Shop organically grown produce throughout the season at this full service market.

Sunbow Farm
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

9:10-10am Saturday May. 16

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

Zumba combines cardio and dance (some songs use weights for toning). All fitness levels welcome, no experience is needed.

Lake Wissota Chiropractic & Wellness
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

9:30-10:30am Saturday May. 16

Rest & Restore: Sound Bath for Inner Healing

An immersive sound healing experience is designed to calm the nervous system and invite deep relaxation.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

9:30am Saturday May. 16

Chippewa River Trolley: The Urban Nature Adventure Tour

Guides will escort you off the trolley on short hikes into three hidden urban forests, wetlands, and prairies filled with plant life, rock formations, birds, butterflies, mammals, and more.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Outdoors

10-11am Saturday May. 16

Goat Yoga

Enjoy 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

10-11am Saturday May. 16

Native Gardening 101

A discussion on why we plant native plants and how we can attract a variety of pollinators with plant diversity in gardens.

Tin Roof Garden
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

10-11:30am Saturday May. 16

Huntington's Disease Support Group

For anyone with Huntington's Disease and/or their family members , friends, colleagues, and support persons.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Wellness Community

10-11:30am Saturday May. 16

Page Turners Book Club

A themed book talk where you choose your monthly read and participate in a lively and engaging discussion about books related to the theme.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

10am-2pm Saturday May. 16

Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair

A wealth of resources related to substance use disorder recovery and mental health. Engage with demonstrations and activities that showcase different services.

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Community

10am-5pm Saturday May. 16

Card Buffet (Rubber Stamping)

20 different card kits to pick from. Class fee covers up to 8 cards with envelopes. BYO scissors, adhesive, coloring medium, and a clear block.

Makers’ Studio
Eau Claire

10am Saturday May. 16

Spring Combination Planting Class

Build your own beautiful custom planter for any space. Learn about new varieties and get assistance picking plants that will thrive in your location.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

10am Saturday May. 16

Pet Painting Class

Paint your pet in a stylized, guided, step by step painting class. A beginner friendly class with supplies included. Registration required.

Etc Studios
Eau Claire

11am-noon Saturday May. 16

Refine & Receive: A Slow Flow with Hands-On Assists

Slow Flow + hands-on assists. Not to fix—just to feel. Refine alignment, deepen breath, and reconnect to your body in this grounded Saturday morning experience.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Wellness

11am-2pm Saturday May. 16

Plant, Pie and Ice Cream Social Event

A variety of homemade pies for sale. Make it a lunch with a sloppy joe meal, and explore homegrown Hosta starters, garden-ready annuals, and perennial plants.

Christ Church Cathedral
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Open Houses & Shopping

11am-3pm Saturday May. 16

Makers Supply Swap & Sell - Wisconsin Makers Market

Swap and/or sell your excess, unused, or unneeded crafting materials. Materials, supplies, and equipment welcome.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

11am-5pm Saturday May. 16

Lori Bischoff May Featured Artist

May’s Featured Artist is Lori Bischoff from LB Design - Art for What Matters. Her art focuses on what is important to you. Lori creates originals filled with details from your memories! Her work includes locational references, seasonal images, and delicate brushwork.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

11am-5pm Saturday May. 16

Vendors in the Vines at River Bend

A boutique style market in the vineyard. Shop local makers, artists, and boutiques. Enjoy live music, grab food from a food truck, and enjoy wine or a cocktail.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

11am-6pm Saturday May. 16

CardNerdZ Card Show

The ultimate gathering for trading card enthusiasts, collectors, sports cards, and hobby fans.

L.E. Phillips YMCA Sports Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

11am-6pm Saturday May. 16

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

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

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

noon-3pm Saturday May. 16

Wilson Place Museum Tour

Discover Menomonie’s past inside the Wilson Place. Guided tours highlight the home’s architecture, the families who lived here, and life in the lumber era.

Wilson Place Museum
MENOMONIE

Museums & History

noon-11pm Saturday May. 16

Grad Paaarty! At the Brewing Projekt

It's a party! Food Trucks, Specialty Cocktails, Group style seating, patio games and more.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon Saturday May. 16

16th AMVET Snout About Bike & Classic Bike & Classic Car Run Raffle & Fundraiser

Drive your bike, classic car, or anything on wheels on this AMVET run to support veterans. Includes ride, food, and a hand of poker. Raffles all day. 100% of proceeds benefit local veterans programs.

Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Causes Car Show

12:30-3:30pm Saturday May. 16

Amish Country Tours

An experienced guide will share stories of this local community and their way of life while guiding you through stops and features around the community.

Location Provided Upon Registration
Augusta

Cultures

1-3pm Saturday May. 16

Menomonie Practical Philosophy

A weekly-in person group for rational, respectful discussions of various philosophical traditions and how they can help us to live better lives.

Raw Deal
Menomonie

Community

1-3pm Saturday May. 16

Kinusaiga Fabric Art Workshop

Learn a traditional Japanese craft where fabric pieces are carefully tucked into foam to create beautiful textured designs.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

1:30-3pm Saturday May. 16

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. Description of each month's craft will be posted online before the event.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

1:30-4:30pm Saturday May. 16

Live Music from Quinton and Micah Kase

Quinton and Micah are a father-son duo that play mostly acoustic covers and arrangements of pop, rock, and country primarily from the 70s-00s.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

2-5pm Saturday May. 16

18th Annual Northwest Beer & Wine Fest

Support the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association with a yearly tradition; great beers, pizza, and camaraderie.

Chippewa Area Ice Arena
Chippewa Falls

2-5pm Saturday May. 16

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

A summer full of 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

3-9pm Saturday May. 16

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

4-7pm Saturday May. 16

8th Annual Veterans in Need Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

Supports Sofas for Service, Inc. a local non-profit helping veterans-in-need furnish their homes. Enjoy delicious food & bid on silent auction items. Takeout available.

Saving Grace Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Causes

4:30-8pm Saturday May. 16

Chippewa Valley Roller Derby - Spring Thaw

Watch Chippewa Valley Roller Derby's home teams duke it out! The Bad Axe Brawlers take on the Sawdust City Rollers live at Hobbs Ice Arena.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

5-7pm Saturday May. 16

Lezbeanhonest: A Monthly Lesbian Meetup

Cozy, comfy vibes in a safe, sapphic space. Meet new friends, chat, be seen, and be you.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Community

5-8pm Saturday May. 16

Live Music: Crimson Theory

A full band set with rock, country, and pop favorites. Rich harmonies, dynamic energy, and refreshing sound.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

5-8pm Saturday May. 16

Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz at Princeton Valley Golf

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

Princeton Valley Golf Course
Eau Claire

5-9pm Saturday May. 16

HMoob American Day Celebration

A celebration of Hmong history, culture, and heritage. Enjoy cultural performances, a youth talent show, food trucks, Hmong arts & crafts vendors, local organizations & businesses, and more.

Phoenix Park Pavillion
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals

5:30-10pm Saturday May. 16

Spring Swing

A night of live jazz with the Menomonie High School Jazz Ensemble, district jazz bands, and an alumni band. Swing dance lessons at 6pm, dance floor at 7pm. Beverages, silent auction, desserts.

Menomonie High School
Menomonie

6-8pm Saturday May. 16

Big Band Bash

A series of performances by award-winning North High School jazz students. Live music, food, snacks, and fun.

Eau Claire North High School
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday May. 16

Uncommon Denominator

The 8-piece high-energy professional party is a seminal favorite in Volume One's Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader's Poll. They keep the vibes high with funk, jazz, soul, pop hits, and more.

The Plus
Eau Claire