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Chippewa Valley Trick-or-Treat Times Include a Big Change for 2024

Attention goblins: Saturday, Oct. 26, is the day to gather candy in downtown E.C.

Alright ghosts and goblins, now that you’ve got your costume ready, it’s time to make your ghoulish plans for how to haunt the Chippewa Valley, see some spooky sights, and scoop up the most candy. We’ve got you covered with a list of all the major local ...

Spice Up Your Spooky Season With These Events

typical dress-up Halloween parties are fun, but these five local events are serving up something different

Local breweries and eateries often welcome folks dressed their best for the spooky season with a Halloween shindig of sorts, and while those are still fun to hit with friends, if you’re looking for ...

HIGH BRIDGE HOWL: Scream Your Stress Away at Inaugural Event

sometimes, you just need a good cry – other times, you need a group scream

“One person screaming off a bridge is a cry for help; a group of people screaming off a bridge is a cathartic experience that is sure to be a howl!” Sold yet? (I am!) For the first time, an organized group scream will be occurring at one of Eau Claire’s historic landmarks ...

CREEP IT REAL: Halloween Displays Contest Returns to Eau Claire

participate in the ’Spooktacular Displays’ contest and enjoy the 30+ homes already displaying their spooky decor

For the second year in a row, lovers of the macabre, spooky, and autumnal can participate in the Chippewa Valley Spooktacular Displays contest by dressing up their lawns and home exteriors. You may be surprised at the sheer number of participants over the years, and the incredible creativity many put into their spooky season lawn scenes and decorations ...

GET YOUR HAUNT ON: 4 Haunted Trails and Houses to Check Out

it’s that time of year when the air starts to chill and folks look for a spooky thrill

Thanks to the local farms and area organizations who enjoy getting into the Halloween spirit of tricks, treats, and scares, there are quite a few opportunities for folks who seek out spooky events. Here are a handful of local haunted houses and trails put on through the month of October...

RIDE INTO DARKNESS: Latest Trolley Tours Will Delve Into Dark History

Chippewa Valley Trolley Co. set to explore Eau Claire tales of crime, scandal, and the paranormal

While the Signature Eau Claire Tour offers a sunnier view of Eau Claire’s story, the Dark History Tour will take passengers deep into the city’s seedy side. There will be stories of crime and mayhem, from events ripped from recent headlines that made national news ...

Welcome to the Slaughterhouse: The Fire House is Ready for Halloween

The Fire House bar is reanimating as the “Slaughterhouse” this spooky season with events all October long

While this will be the third year of the Monster Mash Party and costume contest, The Fire House Bar (202 Gibson St., Eau Claire), is getting its Halloween spirit on with new events this year as well...

Inaugural Screamin’ Hollow Haunted Trail Coming to Spook Chippewa Valley

music fest grounds in Cadott host new haunted attraction

This event features a thrilling half-mile haunted woods trail that promises spine-tingling surprises. Attendees can also expect live music, food trucks, tractor rides, and a bonfire...

THE GREATEST SHOW UNEARTHED: Halloween-Inspired Show to Premiere at Masonic Temple

enjoy some themed music and learn about the history of Halloween on Oct. 21

You’ve likely heard harrowing tales of creatures like werewolves, vampires, and mummies, but a brand new Halloween-themed show in Eau Claire will be exploring lesser-known mythical beings at the Masonic Temple...

CALLING ALL GHOULS: Family-Friendly 'Fear the Farm' Event Promises Wicked Fun

Dancing Yarrow + Farm to Fork Pizza's 4th annual 'Fear the Farm' features costume contest, dancing, and more

On Saturday, Oct. 28 at 5pm, ghosts, ghouls, and characters of all ages are welcome to celebrate together and participate in an eerily fun time with a costume contest, scary-okie, and more, at Dancing Yarrow in Mondovi...