Events Calendar

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Sale will be held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room during regular library hours. Cash only.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

Widows of Western Wisconsin Morning Social

Widows & widowers of all ages are invited to join for a morning social. Coffee & sweets will be provided with menu items available for purchase.

The French Press
Eau Claire

Community

Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners

recommended for more experienced independent readers who enjoy longer chapter books.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Cookie Decorating Class

Includes a complimentary wine tasting. Learn how to glaze 4 different sugar cookie designs, and take your creations home.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Holiday

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Toffee Trolly Tour

Embark on a festive tour and enjoy expertly crafted holiday-style cocktails at Helix and The Lakely and savor decadent chocolates, from Just a Toffee, all included.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

Community

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

Community

Carving with Kids: Introduction to Carving Skills

Meant as a beginner class for those who are interested in wood carving, this course will offer a safe introduction to the hobby by starting out carving soap. Register by 12/18.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Kids

Chippewa Valley Toastmasters Club Meeting

A learning club for people interested in learning speaking and leadership skills. Club meetings are free and welcome to visitors.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Education

Compassionate Friends Support Group

Families who have suffered the death of child, sibling, grandchild or friend and grief has entered your world are welcome to attend.

Dove Health Care, South Building
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Home Alone Trivia

Reserve your spot by calling.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold

Add some sparkle to your night. An evening of glitter, glamour, and good times. Two free bingo cards per person.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Live Music: Sherry Friedel Holiday Music

Enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sherry Lynn as a single act playing folk, pop and country tunes from the 70s and beyond.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Free Bingo

Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Sound & Stories: Joy the World

The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild annual tradition that brings together musicians and writers to charm and delight with winter songs & stories.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

An Evening with Mary Mondlock

A night of celebration with some beloved tunes. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Mary Mondlock returns to the Mabel stage where her career began.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music Holiday

Clear Water Comedy Presents: The Roast of 2024

It's been a hell of a year, and it's Clear Water Comedy's final show of the year. Fast paced jokes and numerous sets from your friends at Clear Water Comedy.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Sale will be held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room during regular library hours. Cash only.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

Death Cafe

Gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death. Not a grief group. Bring your own beverages, snacks provided.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Community

Women's Fat Bike Ride Hosted by the Valley Girls

The Valley Girls Cycling Organization is advancing women's engagement in cycling through education, opportunity and support in the Chippewa Valley.

Lowes Creek, Expo Center Side
Eau Claire

Recreation

Milestone's Christmas Party

Live music, food, gingerbread house making, hot cocoa, and photo booth.

Milestone Senior Living
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Toffee Trolly Tour

Embark on a festive tour and enjoy expertly crafted holiday-style cocktails at Helix and The Lakely and savor decadent chocolates, from Just a Toffee, all included.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Qigong in the Salt Cave

Join certified Qigong Instructor, Sandra for deep breathing in the healing salt air and mindful movement. A gentle warmup, 30-40 min of gentle Qigong standing postures and movement, mindful focus, and deep breathing in the Salt Cave, ending in a restorative meditation.

The Healing Agenda
Eau Claire

Wellness

Live Music: The Double Stops

Performing a set of Christmas music. Emily & Dustin perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative and vocal jazz.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Little Way Music

A duo composed of husband and wife Braedon and Kayla Hoecherl. They play a mix of well-known country songs, new and classics.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

The Jim Phillips Project Live

A four piece folk rock & blues band. A mix of upbeat classic, and country rock, blues, and original songs.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Student Showcase: Level 2 Improv, Level 2 Standup and Sketch Writing

Come see the level 2 improv, level 2 stand-up and sketch comedy writing students in their class showcase.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

Em Menz and the Sue Orfield Band Christmas Concert

Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

Chris Kroeze

Local favorite and The Voice alumnus, Chris Kroeze returns to Pablo Center for an amazing night of music.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

Presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family; a story of healing that celebrates family ties during the holiday season.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage

Oliver's Christmas Party w/ Crimson Theory

Get ready to jingle and mingle at Oliver's Christmas party with music from Crimson Theory.

Oliver's Tavern
Eau Claire

Music

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

Karaoke DJ dance party with T&A Entertainment. Todd and Adam. Happy hour prices from 9pm-midnight.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Karaoke is Back at VFW Post 305

Karaoke is back at VFW Post 305, so come on out and enjoy some great drink specials, and get a free drink for your first song.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

Menomonie Farmers Market - Winter Market

Featuring a variety of products including seasonal produce, meat, eggs & dairy, baked goods, preserves, mushrooms, and handmade items.

Raw Deal
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

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

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

DIY Soy Candle Workshop

Choose your own scent, decorate it to your liking, and make a 4oz or 6oz jars to choose from, then wait a bit for the wax to set. Drop-in event.

Tangled Up in Hue
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Market on River Holiday Market

You're invited to the Market on River Holiday Market. Find last-minute holiday gifts, baked goods, and crafts, all from local vendors.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

Temperance Herbals Winter Solstice Pop Up

A showcase of herbal products, tinctures, bath teas, bath salts, essential oils, hair rinses and more, plus chocolate and wine samples all day.

Together Farms
Mondovi

Wellness

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

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism.

Banbury Place, Building 2, Gillette Room

Community

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

Meet the Author: Patricia Albrecht

Meet Patricia Albrecht, she’ll have books for sale and signing.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

Handmade Holiday Markets at Wheatfield

Old-fashioned holiday shopping on a 5th generation farm. Organic grazing boards, guest artisans, complimentary gift packing, real hot chocolate, and more.

Wheatfield Hill Organics
Durand

Farmers Markets

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery - Last Day Bash

Shop local vendors from noon-4pm. Enjoy bottle discounts, and wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater for a chance to win a gift basket.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Meet the Author: Christine Varnavas

Meet author Christine Varnavas, she’ll have books for sale and signing. Her Book is "Heal Your Sh!t And Find Your Happy"

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt

Join The Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt. Local artists, shops, makers, & bakers.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets