9-11:30am Thu. Feb. 1
Children and parents enjoy open play on the large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning which children may participate in if they choose or continue with open play. Please check their online schedule before going.
YMCA Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $4/child
9:15-10:15am Thu. Feb. 1
Movement for the body, training for the mind, sanctuary for the soul.
The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $10, drop-in
9:15-10am Thu. Feb. 1
For the littlest explorers. A special time each week with your baby as he or she discovers an engaging and rich environment. Songs and fingerplays and stations/activities. Discuss useful tips for raising young children and encourage each other with ideas and activities useful during these early months of development.
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $50/each for whole course (drop-ins welcome, but call ahead)
Age: Babies learning to move
9:15-10:15am Thu. Feb. 1
Sanctuary for the soul, mindful movement for the body, and focused attention for the mind. Relaxing into our true nature and creating personal strength brings forth love and compassion for ourselves and others. Gentle, intelligent yoga to support your personal transformation.
The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $10 drop-in
Age: All Ages
9:30-11am Thu. Feb. 1
People in the early to mid stages of memory loss, their care partners, and singing volunteers come together to share their love of music.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire
Age: Adults
10-10:30am Thu. Feb. 1
Once a week, let your fingers do the talking. Build and create using real tools of the trade. This week's activity is building a conveyor belt.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
10-10:50am Thu. Feb. 1
Is your toddler ready to get talking? This newest class aimed at exposing children to a language rich environment, where they will listen to stories, sing songs, learn finger-plays, move/dance, and do age-appropriate crafts and sensory activities.
Lily Pad Lab 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire
Cost: $50/each, drop-ins welcome but please call ahead
Age: Ages 1-2
10:15am Thu. Feb. 1
For babies who love to move. Interactive rhymes, parachute games, songs, stories, bubbles, and social time for parents and children.
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau CLaire
Cost: FREE
Age: 6-18 months
3-5pm Thu. Feb. 1
Explore the library's newest DIY, hands-on space. Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather color, paint or knit, the Dabble Box has something for you.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
4-7:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Join the Westgate Sportsman's Club on the first Thursday of the month. A salad bar and dessert are included. Drink specials will be available each night. Reservations accepted but not required. Call or e-mail for more information.
Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: Cost: $12 for adults; $10 for senior, student & military, $6 for kids (6-12), FREE for 5 and under
Age: All Ages
4:30-5pm Thu. Feb. 1
Join us in our inflatable Planetarium to explore the changing arctic landscape. Shows start promptly at listed times, with room for only 25 guests. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside Failsafe 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
5-5:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Join us in our inflatable Planetarium to explore the changing arctic landscape. Shows start promptly at listed times, with room for only 25 guests. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside Failsafe 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
5-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
Join French baker Séverine Stein to learn the secrets of baking macarons. Beer and wine cash bar available.
Forage 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire
Cost: $60
5-7pm Thu. Feb. 1
Practice your second language with us, English or Spanish. We sip coffee and help each other practice conversational English and Spanish. Bring the family, all levels and ages are welcome. Brought to you by El Centro de Conexión de Chippewa Valley.
The Goat Coffee House 336 Water St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5:30-8:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Amy Erickson, owner of Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, will be leading this informative Barre Training. Over the course of the training, we will be discussing positions and poses, class structure, cueing, harnessing your creativity, safety and alignment, and practicing Barre.
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $499
5:30-6:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Z.Vida Fitness has been bringing their passion and flair for Zumba to the Chippewa Valley for over 5 years now. Participants are eager to admit it's like dancing with family.
The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $6/drop in; $40 unlimited monthly; $25 5-class punch card
6-9pm Thu. Feb. 1
Jed Leiknes art will be on display, they have limited edition t-shirts, calendars and art prints for sale with proceeds going to benefit Jed's family. An After-Party will resume at Clancys and the Mousetrap for drink specials as we continue to honor a friend in this night of art and love.
Tangled Up in Hue 505 S. Barstow St., Suite B, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
Celebrate international Harry Potter Book Night by taking part in our Harry Potter trivia challenge. Test your ultimate fan knowledge, eat pizza, and compete for a chance to win awesome prizes! Registration is required. Build your own team or be assigned teammates at the event.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library – Eau Claire Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Grades 6-12
6-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
There will be ice skating, snow shoeing, winter kubb, a firepit, music, and hot drinks. Snowshoe and skate rentals will be available during the special event only. The warming house and restrooms will be open and supervised. Hundreds of people enjoy this unique social gathering each season. We hope you can join in on the family fun at Pinehurst this season!
Pinehurst Park 3523 Delbert Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages
6-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
Enjoy a night with runners & walkers of all abilities as you traverse the beautiful downtown area along the river on a group run ranging from ~3.5 to 6 miles. Special events held about once per month with the weekly Thursday group-runs. See website for more details on the calendar.
Blue Ox Running 417 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6-6:45pm Thu. Feb. 1
This is a 45 minute class choreographed to music using a 10lbs kettlebell.
Dragonfly Dance & Wellness 308 N Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $6
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
A talented social artist will walk you through step by step how to recreate the featured painting. Paint on canvas, wood, bags, glasses, and more! Check our Events calendar on our website thepaintshack.net for featured paintings and prices for the date.
The Paint Shack 2524 Golf Road Suite 2c, Eau Claire
Cost: $20-$35 depending on the class, see event calendar on website for specific pricing
Age: All Ages
7-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
Students will learn classic songs in a supportive environment as they work together toward a performance at Toy Car Studios. Playing in a band rapidly improves your musicality and is a fun way to build relationships with other musicians.
Pedals Music 307 S Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: $139
Age: Students grades 6 to 12
7-9pm Thu. Feb. 1
When Jim Phillips isn't practicing alchemy in his lab on campus or spending time with his family, you can find him playing bass or guitar with Davey J and friends, Jenny and the Lost Boys or sitting in with Jenny and the Jets. Jennifer Hazen is the Jenny of The Jets and The Lost Boys.
Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7-8pm Thu. Feb. 1
The Toastmasters are a mixed group of people who exercise public speaking skills through both prepared and impromptu speeches at every meeting. The mission of a Toastmaster club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills.
Mayo Health Clinic - Luther Hospital, Room 11103 1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE for Guests
Age: 18+
7:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Featuring Concert Choir, The Singing Statesmen, Women's Concert Chorale, University Symphony Orchestra, and the Jazz Program. For Dinner + Show tickets, dine in the Dulany at 5:30pm. Patrons also receive a dessert coupon. Cash bar available.
Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire Davies Center, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: $22 GA for show, $43 GA Dinner + show; $4 discount for Youth and seniors; $8 discount for UWEC student
8pm Thu. Feb. 1
A night of laughter at Eau Claire's newest nightspot Ivory as Las Vegas headliner Matt Kazam performs material from his entire career. "Back To the Jokes!" will have you laughing so hard it hurts.
Ivory Piano Bar 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $22-30
Age: 21+
8-9pm Thu. Feb. 1
Backwards Thinkers Society is a college Improv theater group at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. No scripts, no preparation, no cares in the world. Just laughs and a bunch of people having a good time. They like long walks on the beach, dinosaurs, shenanigans, and you.
The Cabin UWEC Davies Center, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
8:30pm Thu. Feb. 1
Fresh off his performance on "Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City" on Comedy Central, The Plus proudly welcomes Ali Sultan. Ali has won ACME's "Funniest Person in the Twin Cities". He was recently listed Top Five Local Comics to watch in 2017 by Growler Magazine. Doors at 8pm.
The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: $7 GA, $5 with valid student ID, includes a free domestic tap/rail drink/soda
Age: All Ages (18+ recommended)
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