Sat. Jul. 1
A full weekend of events, including fireworks and a car show. Charcoal chicken and more food options available Friday through Sunday.
Thursday: Miss Augusta Pageant.
Friday: Softball tournament, burnout competition, dance, and…
Lions Field, Augusta
Sat. Jul. 1
Saturday features a run/walk, softball tournament, car show, craft fair, quilt show, volleyball tournament, kids activities, helicopter rides, ski show, block party with inflatables and live music, horse pull, family night with outdoor movies and s'mores, golf tourney, pancake breakfast, parade, beach party, fireworks, and more.
, Chetek
6-7am Sat. Jul. 1
If you're a morning person, then this 60 minute paddle only class is for you. Imagine starting your Saturday floating on the water with Mother Nature as the backdrop, and only the sound of your paddle entering the water.
Dells Pond Boat Launch - Mt. Simon Park 1100 Addison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $10
Age: 16+
7am-1pm Sat. Jul. 1
A farm-focused brunch and music by Nick Seeger form 10am-1pm. Brunch includes an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. A variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys and more.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7:30am-1pm Sat. Jul. 1
Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more. An art market featuring local artists appears most Saturdays throughout the season.
Phoenix Park Pavilions Riverfront Terr., Eau Claire
Age: All ages
8am-1pm Sat. Jul. 1
Since 2000, this market has seen a remarkable growth in participation and sales. Farmer participation has increased from an average of 3-4 vendors in past seasons to 20 vendors at the peak of the summer harvest. A typical market day this past season had 15-20 farmers selling everything from vegetables to fruit, eggs, meats and handmade crafts.
Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie
Age: all ages
8-9am Sat. Jul. 1
This 60 minute class will introduce you to Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga. The first 20 minutes will focus on safety and basic paddling techniques, followed by 20 minutes of gentle yoga stretches/poses and ending with a 20 minute paddle back to shore.
Dells Pond Boat Launch - Mt. Simon Park 1100 Addison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $15
Age: 16+
8:30-10:30am Sat. Jul. 1
Universal Yoga is an authentic system of yoga. Goals of practice include increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, will power, energy level, and finding stillness of the mind. Classes are appropriate for beginners to seasoned practitioners.
PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $15; or punch card
Age: 16+
9am-10pm Sat. Jul. 1
Sample a free class at Swan Lake Ballet.
Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste 122, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 3-9
9am-2pm Sat. Jul. 1
Used books and food for sale.
Augusta Senior and Community Center 616 West Washington St., Augusta
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9:30-11:30am Sat. Jul. 1
The BookBike is a very small library branch on wheels. You will be able to check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to your reference questions, learn how to download digital content and so much more.
Phoenix Park 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: all ages
9:30-11am Sat. Jul. 1
This 90 minute class consists of 20 minutes of water safety, use of a paddle board/paddling techniques and getting anchored in the water, plus 50 minutes of stretch, vinyasa flow/yoga poses and ending with a 20 minute paddle back to shore.
Dells Pond Boat Launch - Mt. Simon Park 1100 Addison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $30
Age: 16+
10am-4pm Sat. Jul. 1
Each 4-hours wellness days includes an exercise class, healthy lunch, health-related presentations, and unstructured social time. The goal is to enhance Hmong elders' quality of life by providing programming that reduces social isolation, increases physical and mental health literacy, and improve English proficiency.
Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Mary Marquart Center 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
10am-4:30pm Sat. Jul. 1
Marigold Cafe is a local food truck that specializes in Italian fare. They offer delicious grilled paninis and decadent gelato. It's recommended to bring your own seating in case the patio is full.
River Bend Vineyard & Winery 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls
10am Sat. Jul. 1
Selected artists were invited to create art that relates to their personal concept of building bridges. The work displayed in this show will reflect each of the artist’s interpretation of that theme. The group summer show may be viewed during regular library hours.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-5pm Sat. Jul. 1
The art exhibit features sculptural containers of architectural form that reflect their function, to hold specific collections of tiny treasures mined from history.
Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE to members / $7 entry to museum
Age: All Ages
10-11am Sat. Jul. 1
It's winter in July thanks to this month's Artist-in-Residence, Amy Hahn. Several times this month your little ones will be able to craft their own, unique snow globe
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
11am-4:30pm Sat. Jul. 1
Marigold Cafe is a local food truck that specializes in Italian fare. They offer delicious grilled paninis and decadent gelato. Sit back with a paired riverbend wine or cocktail. Bringing your own seating is not necessary, but recommended.
River Bend Vineyard & Winery 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls
Age: 21+
11-11:45am Sat. Jul. 1
Sample a free class at Swan Lake Ballet.
Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste 122, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 3-9
noon-5pm Sat. Jul. 1
Gallery and Studios in downtown Eau Claire. Featuring artwork for purchase by Jo Burke, Jody Balow and home decor by Lissa Siedow, we also host local visiting artists and frequent receptions to celebrate the arts in our community.
200 Main - Art and Wine 200 Main St., Eau Claire
noon-8pm Sat. Jul. 1
Enjoy paintings, drawings, watercolors, crystals, jewelry, prints, photography, sculptures and music from 50 juried artists influenced by Eastern and Western healing modalities inspiring fun and health by seeing beyond what exists and into what could exist.
Galaudet Gallery LLC 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
1-4pm Sat. Jul. 1
In this period of instruction you will learn trauma related situational awareness, basic human anatomy as it relates to trauma injuries, and techniques to identify and treat bleeding, airway blockage, and specific types of shock. This course will be a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on practice with a qualified instructor that has extensive real world experience.
Marc-On Shooting LLC 4089 124th Street, Chippewa Falls
1:30-4pm Sat. Jul. 1
Head to Cheers Pablo for one of many painting events, or a DIY sign class. No painting experience necessary, just come ready to have fun. More information about available classes online.
Cheers Pablo 2839 Mall Drive, Suite 3A, Eau Claire
Cost: $35 per person, $25 for Kids Under 12
Age: All Ages
1:30-11:58pm Sat. Jul. 1
This year's festival features performances by Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Albert Cummins, Bernard Allison, Left Wing Bourbon w/ Sue Orfield, Sena Ehrhardt, Duke Robillard, and Tinsley Ellis, and many more. VIP tickets include food. Arena and bleacher seating available. Camping options can be purchased.
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: 1 day: $15-30 | 2 day: $30-60 | VIP Tickets: $175-195
2-5:30pm Sat. Jul. 1
An afternoon of live music by Randy Adams. Wine, cheese and snacks available for purchase. Feel free to bring a chair for this outdoor event. The event will be moved indoors in the case of rain. No beverage carry-in allowed.
Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
4pm Sat. Jul. 1
Concessions and live music from the Jim Pullman Band and Steele River Band. Four person team sign up at Wagner's Complex. Obstacles include Pit Stop Challenge, Hoop Dunk, Keg Carry, Dumpster Diving, Volley Pong, Soccer Dribble, Tire Roll, and more. Part of the Altoona City Independence Day Celebration.
The Complexx (at Wagner's Lanes) 2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE Admission; $40 per 4 person team
4pm Sat. Jul. 1
The City of Altoona will kick off Independence Day weekend with a Saturday full of fun, including a kids’ zone inflatable park, games, face painting, live music, local food vendors, concessions, knockerball, obstacle challenges, and a huge fireworks display sponsored by Woodman’s Markets.
Cinder City Park Spooner Ave and 10th St., Altoona
5:30-8:30pm Sat. Jul. 1
Liscio is a professional combo from Western Wisconsin. Although their specialty is New Orleans style jazz their repertoire includes straight ahead jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, delta blues and vocal standards.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6:30-9pm Sat. Jul. 1
Head to Cheers Pablo for one of many painting events, or a DIY sign class. No painting experience necessary, just come ready to have fun. More information about available classes online.
Cheers Pablo 2839 Mall Drive, Suite 3A, Eau Claire
Cost: $35 per person, $25 for Kids Under 12
Age: All Ages
6:30-9pm Sat. Jul. 1
Painting made easy and fun as a trained instructor walks the class through the process. Also paint on wood, bags, glasses and more. Check the website for more information on scheduled events and classes.
The Paint Shack 2524 Golf Road Suite 2c, Eau Claire
Cost: Ranges from $10-45 depending on class
7pm Sat. Jul. 1
The River Valley Jazz Quintet consists of top jazz students from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. Their goal is to provide top quality music and to represent the university for its world renowned jazz program.
Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
9pm Sat. Jul. 1
Drink, sing, and be merry. Music, music videos, and karaoke go until close. Happy Hour prices start at midnight. Fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Hallie Bar & Grill 1713 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls
9pm Sat. Jul. 1
A hip hop show featuring performances by Cudlino and Dee Bomb. Hosted by DJ Moses. Doors open at 8pm.
Every Buddy's Bar 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: $5
Age: 21+
9-11pm Sat. Jul. 1
Play yard games or lounge in an Adirondack chair with your favorite cocktail or beer prior to the fireworks show. Leashed dogs and children welcome. Boat launch on site & 15 docks. Wide variety of craft and import beers, specialty and signature drinks and pick your own mint handcrafted flavored Mojitos. Please bring a chair or blanket. No Coolers.
Mallard Bar 11939 170th St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9pm Sat. Jul. 1
Tim's musical journey has taken him around the world. Living in Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City, he has been fortunate to work with a wide array of artists, ranging from Aretha Franklin to the Marsalis Family to nearly a dozen NEA Jazz Masters. Tim will take the stage with local pianist, Christine Hitt, for some jazz standards.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9:30pm Sat. Jul. 1
Head to O'Leary's for some drinks and late night music provided by local band Class of 97.
O'Leary's Pub 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
10pm Sat. Jul. 1
Enjoy a view of the night sky not possible from the city. Look through telescopes and see galaxies, nebula, star clusters, colorful double stars, and much more. Public observing starts about an hour after sunset for about two hours.
Hobbs Observatory In Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Hwy K, Fall Creek
Cost: FREE, donations accepted
Age: All ages
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