Events Calendar

The Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express

Ride through the heart of festive downtown Eau Claire, visit with Santa & Mrs Claus at the Carson Park one-room schoolhouse. Cookies, music, and activities, interactive kids stories & music as you ride the vintage red trolley, a chance for each kid to ring the trolley bell, coloring pages and family photos and more.

Dec. 7-21, Saturday & Sunday (Times on Website)

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Santa At the Mall

Schedule your Santa photo shoot online and head to the mall to see Santa's workshop. Pet nights and autism-friendly nights available. See full schedule online.

Oakwood Mall
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Santa's House

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus each Saturday and tell them your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Pajama Party

Featuring games, trains, crafts, bingo, cookies, hot chocolate, a reader's theatre presentation of The Polar Express, a visit from Santa, and more.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Pictures with Santa at Metropolis

Santa will stop by Action City and visit guests and the community to learn every wish on kids' Christmas lists.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Seasonal Train Exhibit

Toy trains from 1906 to 1940 (original & reproduction), 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, night trains with lighted cars on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Three trains running at all times.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Reading & Cookies with Mrs. Claus

Spend time with Mrs Claus in the lobby to decorate cookies and listen to her read favorite Christmas stories.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Santa At the Mall

Schedule your Santa photo shoot online and head to the mall to see Santa's workshop. Pet nights and autism-friendly nights available. See full schedule online.

Oakwood Mall
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Breakfast with Santa

A special limited brunch menu, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, pictures with Mr & Mrs Claus, holiday movies & music. Reservations recommended.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

Kids Food & Drink Holiday

Santa At the Mall

Schedule your Santa photo shoot online and head to the mall to see Santa's workshop. Pet nights and autism-friendly nights available. See full schedule online.

Oakwood Mall
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Movin' & Groovin music class

This class promotes language and play through instruments, scarves, songs, and playtime with friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Squishmallow Painting Party

Paint your very own Squishmallow portrait on canvas. A drop-in event. All materials provided, while supplies last. Recommended for youth of all ages and their families.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Santa At the Mall

Schedule your Santa photo shoot online and head to the mall to see Santa's workshop. Pet nights and autism-friendly nights available. See full schedule online.

Oakwood Mall
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Cozy Vibes Only

Grab your flannel, fuzzy slippers, and comfy clothes for cozy vibes. Hot cocoa station, cozy reading room, stitching room, tabletop games, puzzles, and snacks.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Seasonal Train Exhibit

Toy trains from 1906 to 1940 (original & reproduction), 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, night trains with lighted cars on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Three trains running at all times.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Do You Wanna Build a Snow Globe?

Celebrate the season by making your very own snow globe; whether it's weird or wonderful, using miniature landscape objects, toys, figures, etc. You may bring your own if you wish.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Eau Claire

Kids

Family Fort Night

After hours, build a cozy fort to read in. Stories, snacks, and games provided. Recommended for children of all ages and their families.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Seasonal Train Exhibit

Toy trains from 1906 to 1940 (original & reproduction), 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, night trains with lighted cars on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Three trains running at all times.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Noon Year’s Eve Crafternoon Party

Ring in the New Year with dancing, crafts, face painting, snacks, and a countdown to a balloon drop at noon.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday