9-11:30am Mon. Feb. 18
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.
YMCA Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $3 member; $5 community
Age: Ages 0-6
9am-5pm Mon. Feb. 18
The Eau Claire County Court House features art from various local artists on all the floors including the ground floor.
Eau Claire County Court House 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
9:30-10:45am Mon. Feb. 18
Each Movin' & Groovin' class is filled with laughter and fun. It promotes language & play through the use of music, song & dance.
River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: Birth to age 5
9:30-11:30am Mon. Feb. 18
Offers peer support to lactating parents and any parent who wants to feed their baby human milk. A typical meeting includes informal topical discussion led by a leader, as well as lots of time for sharing questions or concerns and encouraging one another. Children are welcome.
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County 4800 Golf Rd., Suite 450, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-5pm Mon. Feb. 18
Ryan Foose and Eliza Wheeler are both UW-Stout School of Art & Design alum. Wheeler, (North space) has written and illustrated several children’s books (Miss Maple’s Seeds). Foose, (south space) is the current Head of Brand Development for minor league baseball.
Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10:15am Mon. Feb. 18
For one and two-year-olds who are transitioning from baby to toddler. All storytimes features stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement. All are welcome and no registration is required. Also includes parachute games.
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Baby-Toddler
10:30-10:50am Mon. Feb. 18
20 minutes of songs, stories, and play time for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register for story times at the library.
Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona
Cost: FREE
Age: For children 18 months – 2 years
3-5pm Mon. Feb. 18
Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. Self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5-6pm Mon. Feb. 18
This class is for anyone looking for a slower gentle yoga class. The focus will be on mind, body, and breath connection. Great for stress reduction and melting away tension. Some relaxation poses are held for several breaths to invite release of muscle tension. Very beginner friendly.
Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie
Cost: $10
Age: 18+
5:15-6pm Mon. Feb. 18
Every week has a different theme which emphasizes learning new athletic and motor skills along with following directions and learning rules to basic games. Parents may participate with children in this program, but it is not required.
YMCA Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $75members, $80 community
Age: Ages 3-4
5:30-6pm Mon. Feb. 18
Jump-start your fitness with a full body workout. Extra focus on legs and abs. Pre-Register online or by stopping by the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.
River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona
Cost: $20
Age: 16+
5:45-7:15pm Mon. Feb. 18
In this art class, students will explore a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpting and textile arts, with the chance to work on more advanced projects. Participants will experience freedom to develop and work on more complex pieces over the span of several class periods.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Member $56, Community $68
Age: Ages 9-14
5:45-7:15pm Mon. Feb. 18
Throughout this course, participants will be presented with a variety of topics in the STEM field. They will have the opportunity to explore these topics in a hands-on way as they design and carry out their own experiments.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Member $56, Community $68
Age: Ages 9-14
6:05-6:50pm Mon. Feb. 18
Come join in the fun and learn skills specific to dribbling, kicking, and blocking the ball. Children will get a chance to participate with others along with learning the basic rules of the game in a group setting. (Shin guards are optional).
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $70 members, $80 non-members
Age: Ages 4-5
6:30-7:30pm Mon. Feb. 18
This practice of asana and breathing exercises help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body to build flexibility and strength while minimizing the chance of injury. Pre-Register online or at the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.
River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona
Cost: $25
Age: Adults
6:30-8pm Mon. Feb. 18
Walter Rhein has been a featured speaker at the Chippewa Valley Book Festival and the Fox Cities Book Festival. Dan Woll was a featured speaker at the Sterling North Book Festival.
Chippewa Falls Public Library 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
6:45-7:45pm Mon. Feb. 18
Join Eau Claire Parks & Recreation for water fitness fun. Drop-ins for this program are welcome but admission must be paid with a City Pass. Purchase them at our Parks and Recreation Administrative Office Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Passes are $40.
Eau Claire North High School 1801 Piedmont Rd., Eau Claire
Cost: $58 or $48 for City Residents
Age: Ages 16+
7-9pm Mon. Feb. 18
A great way to exercise and meet other individuals in the community.
Delong Middle School 2000 Vine St., Eau Claire
Cost: $4 or City Pass
Age: Ages 18+
7-9pm Mon. Feb. 18
Welcoming teams of any size. Prizes for the top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit the AMP Quiz Facebook page for a picture hint. Enjoy dinner/drinks with family and friends during the game.
River Inn Bar 10418 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
7:30-9:30pm Mon. Feb. 18
The Growler Guys is hosting Bingo every Monday night.
The Growler Guys 2832 London Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
7:30-10pm Mon. Feb. 18
Join local game developers in playtesting each other's digital and analog games while discussing game design and development. Open to everyone regardless of background or experience.
D20 Gaming LLC 2158 EastRidge Center, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
8-10pm Mon. Feb. 18
All are welcome to this Monday evening student jazz jam session hosted by Aaron Hedenstrom, a new member of the UWEC jazz faculty.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
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