8am-8pm Sat. Dec. 14
In this training, we dive into yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, anatomy & physiology, practice teaching, effective hands-on assists, cueing to the physical and spiritual level to deepen the students' experience, and ethics surrounding yoga and truthfulness. This is a vinyasa based teacher training that empowers trainees to find their own voice while upholding respected yogic traditions.
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $2,800 (paid in full)
8-11am Sat. Dec. 14
Bring your camera and take your picture with Santa after enjoying a delicious pancake breakfast
Hallie Town Hall 13033 30th Avenue, Hallie
Cost: Adults $6, Kids 12 and under free
Age: All Ages
9am-9pm Sat. Dec. 14
Taking photos with Santa is the perfect way to create lasting memories for the holidays. Skip the line and make reservations online. Packages are prices $35-45 for professional videos, photos, and digital downloads.
Santa's Workshop at Oakwood Mall 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: Pricing packages online
9am-noon Sat. Dec. 14
Kids - bring your parents, grandparents or caregivers in and spend some quality time being creative, imaginative and just plain having fun and making memories!
Tiny Tots Playhouse 320 S. Wisconsin St., Fall Creek
Cost: $5/child, free for adults and infants under 12 months
Age: All Ages
9-10am Sat. Dec. 14
Local Yogi Jelina Howard will lead the group in a class that welcomes all skill levels. Mats are provided or bring your own! Pre-registration is not required, but space is limited, so show up a few minutes early to ensure a spot. Stick around after the class and enjoy brunch from The Lakely.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9am-1pm Sat. Dec. 14
Local producers only farmer's market featuring Menomonie area farmers, bakeries, food producers and artists. Free parking.
Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 14
Holiday shopping with local vendors and crafters with the proceeds going to the Cadott Food Pantry.
Frog Hop 23027 County Highway X, Cadott
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-noon Sat. Dec. 14
Families will enjoy theme based stories, crafts and a snack as well as tips and tricks for successful parenting and growing literacy skills. Children will be able to pick a free book to take home each month.
Chippewa Falls Public Library 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: Family
10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 14
From hand blown glass ornaments to drinkware and decor - the Glass Orchard creates one-of-a-kind pieces out of their southside orchard + glass studio. Made in Eau Claire, they're heirlooms to pass through generations + the holidays.
Red's Mercantile 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire
10am Sat. Dec. 14
Kids can hang out in their PJs, watch the Polar Express movie, and do related activities. Check ECCT's website for more.
The Oxford 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $10
10am-4pm Sat. Dec. 14
A special Christmas shopping experience in the Greenhouse. Local artists and makers will be selling their handmade wares, with holiday music in the air. The Five & Two Café will also be featuring lunch and drink specials.
Down To Earth Garden Center 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
10am-noon Sat. Dec. 14
Christmas Cookies/Candies, Raffles & Silent Auction.
St Olaf Church 2407 North Lane, Eau Claire
Cost: $7 per lb plus individually priced specialities
Age: All Ages
10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 14
Melanie Ripley of Lunatique will be popping up at Dotters Books, selling simple, hand bound books and journals - the perfect gift for the writers, list makers, musicians, poets, dreamers, and artists in your life. Melanie makes each book from scratch, lovingly trimming the pages and sewing the spines.
Dotters Books 1602 Hogeboom Ave., Eau Claire
10am-1pm Sat. Dec. 14
A farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Leonard 10am-1pm. The kitchen offers an array of midwestern and other brunch classics. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10:15-10:35am Sat. Dec. 14
For ages two to six, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. All storytimes feature stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement. All are welcome and no registration is required.
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10:30-11am Sat. Dec. 14
Guest readers will share two picture books with kids of all ages. Donuts from Roadside Bakery and fresh brewed coffee for you to enjoy (donations for treats are welcome, but not necessary.)
Dotters Books 1602 Hogeboom Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
11am-12:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Dazzle all of your holiday guests this year when you tell them your delightful centerpiece was made by yours truly. Learn how to incorporate oranges studded with cloves and fragrant cinnamon sticks to bring your merry blooms to their full potential.
Lakeview Floral and Gifts 1802A Stout Road, Menomonie
Cost: $39.95
Age: 21+
11-11:45am Sat. Dec. 14
Help your toddler move through the developmental stages of movement and increase their capacity for learning. The class will tire their bodies and allow them to move creatively. For Ages 5 and under with a participating adult.
Anandaworks Wellness Education Center 320 Putnam St Ste 123, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 5 and under with parent
11am-3pm Sat. Dec. 14
Visit with Santa at his beautifully decorated house. Santa's House is open every Saturday after his arrival until Christmas.
Rutledge Charity Building 404 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
11-11:15am Sat. Dec. 14
If you are new to meditation and want to get some pointers, or if you are a seasoned “professional” and want to bask in the glow of other like-minded creatures, come to this always free session.
Inner Peace University 505 S. Dewey St., Suite 108, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
11:30am-1:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Hope Gospel Mission is hosting a free Christmas Community Dinner, all are welcome. Shuttle service will be provided starting at 11am from SoJourner House, 618 S Barstow St.
Hope Gospel Mission 2650 Mercantile Dr, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
noon-4pm Sat. Dec. 14
Delight your senses with the feel of a European market. Vendors include local potters, cheese makers, handcrafted wooden gifts, handcrafted soaps, bakers, and other locally made products.
Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire
Age: All Ages
noon-2:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Homemade cookies sold by the pound, beverages, music by the orchestra, kids arts and crafts carnival, and Santa from 12:45-2:30
Memorial High School 2225 Keith St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
noon-4pm Sat. Dec. 14
The Holly King is making a special stop to visit children young and old and well-behaved dogs. Stop in to take photos with him (BYO camera/smart phone) for the cost of a nonperishable food item (or small cash donation). All donations collected will go the Feed My People Food Bank.
The Broom & Crow 106 E. Grand Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Non-perishable food item
Age: All ages & Well-behaved pups!
1pm Sat. Dec. 14
Sign up starts at 11am. Game starts at 1pm. Best 2 out of 3 will advance to a single elimination tournament. With prizes for 1st - 4th place winners.
The Growler Guys 2832 London Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
1-5pm Sat. Dec. 14
This Chippewa Valley holiday tradition features standard gauge trains running on almost 400 square feet of track. Layout includes local buildings, winter scenes, lights, and sounds. Lighted night trains run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Crafts, coloring, and floor trains. Gingerbread house contest display, and Santa will visit regularly.
Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: $9 Adults, $6 for ages 5-17, $2 for Museum Members, and FREE for ages 0-4 | $2 on Tuesdays
Age: All Ages
1-4pm Sat. Dec. 14
Children can learn the biblical story of Jesus while parents have an afternoon to do some Christmas shopping or chores. Register your child online or by phone before attending.
Messiah Lutheran Church 2015 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 4-13
1:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
This musical tale follows two great friends, the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four, fun-filled seasons. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, A Year with Frog and Toad is part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm.
The Oxford 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Admission Information Online
1:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait by a lonely tree to meet up with Mr. Godot, an enigmatic figure in a world where time, place, and memory are blurred, and meaning is where you find it. The results are both funny and dangerous in this existential masterpiece.
Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire 121 Water Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $20 GA, $16 youth, $10 UWEC students, faculty & staff
2pm Sat. Dec. 14
Holiday classics from Frozen, Mannheim Steamroller, the Transiberian Orchestra, and more. Selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker performed by the Diamond School of Dance means you don't want to miss this holiday concert.
Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $25 adults, $10 students & youth
2pm Sat. Dec. 14
Based on Hans Christian Anderson's original story, Gerda, a little girl, searches for her friend Kai when he is bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen in her ice palace. Gerda must overcome many obstacles to save her friend.
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie
Cost: Ticket information available online
3-5pm Sat. Dec. 14
Kids can pose for a picture with Santa, have some pizza, decorate cookies, create their own special hot chocolate at the hot chocolate bar and make and take an ornament home, all while the adults sip on some hot mulled wine.
Dive Bar 333 Gibson St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages (1-10)
4pm-1am Sat. Dec. 14
$600 in prizes will be awarded for the best and the ugliest of the ugliest sweaters. Your sweaters will be judged by crowd reaction, so bring your crew and get your holiday season started. Participating bars: Wigwam, Scooters, Mousetrap, FIrehouse, Clancy's, The Plus, District Pub, My Office.
My Office Bar 408 Galloway St., Eau Claire
4:30-7pm Sat. Dec. 14
Enjoy a four course Renaissance feast and wonderful musical entertainment at the Lake Holcombe UMC. Tickets sell out early every year.
Holcombe United Methodist Church 27841 Co Hwy M, Holcombe
Cost: $30 Dollars per person
Age: All Ages
6-8pm Sat. Dec. 14
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Micon Cinemas Downtown Budget Cinema. Showings at 6pm & 8:15pm and Sunday Showing at Noon.
Micon Downtown Cinema 315 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: $4
6-11pm Sat. Dec. 14
Singles and Couples welcome! Dance lessons at 6 pm. Live Music by 40 Fingers Band 7-11pm
Brickhouse Pub & Grub - Bar & Banquet Hall 2233 Birch St, Eau Claire
Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non members
Age: adults
6:30-8:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Enjoy the musical talent of Sara Ohr of Harp Entertainment.
Bye the Willow 501 N. High St, Chippewa Falls
Cost: $15
7-8pm Sat. Dec. 14
Under the instruction of Troy Ingli, a new high school-level class was added to the curriculum at Pepin Schools. WideSpot is happy to encourage performing arts for youth and couldn't think of a better way to support them than donating our…
Widespot Performing Arts Center N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $2
Age: All Ages
7-9pm Sat. Dec. 14
Davey J & Friends brings a rotating cast to the stage, performing originals, rock, Americana, and folk like no one else can. Stop by for rollin' rhythms, good times, and songs to remember. 20 years of performing brings a uniquely freewheeling but tight performance style of the combo.
Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
7-9pm Sat. Dec. 14
An Irish Jam Session with some talented musicians. A little Christmas flair will be added to the mix this month.
Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
7-9pm Sat. Dec. 14
The holiday season is for gathering, friends, and music! Once again, Ken, John and Randy will entertain with their amazing musical and singing skills.
200 Main - Art and Wine 200 Main St., Eau Claire
7-10pm Sat. Dec. 14
One of Eau Claire's hottest bands will rock The Red Mixer tonight. Presented by Caffe Tempo right next door.
The Red Mixer 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
7:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Will Lena make it home in time to save Ole from dual Holiday Party disasters? See for yourself in this wonderfully funny family holiday musical. Sweet Clarisse Catering will create an amazing spread of Scandinavian favorites from pickled herring to lefse to Swedish meatballs.
The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: Dinner + Show: $34 adults, $33 seniors, $26 youth | Show Only: $15 adults, $14 seniors, $7 youth
7:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Based on Hans Christian Anderson's original story, Gerda, a little girl, searches for her friend Kai when he is bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen in her ice palace. Gerda must overcome many obstacles to save her friend.
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie
Cost: Ticket information available online
7:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
A guardian angel shows up to save George Bailey - the quintessential everyman from the small town of Bedford Hills - from his despair on Christmas Eve. "It's a Wonderful Life" is the classic story that reminds us how important the love and support of family, friends, and community is.
The Grand Theatre 102 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $25 GA, $12 youth/student
7:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait by a lonely tree to meet up with Mr. Godot, an enigmatic figure in a world where time, place, and memory are blurred, and meaning is where you find it. The results are both funny and dangerous in this existential masterpiece.
Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire 121 Water Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $20 GA, $16 youth, $10 UWEC students, faculty & staff
7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 14
Finals of ECCT’s annual vocal competition. Young performers compete in two age categories. 12 and under and 13-18- before a panel of judges for cash prizes.
The Oxford 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $14 Adults & seniors, $8 youth & students
8pm Sat. Dec. 14
Evernoir is a Female-fronted Alternative Metal/Rock band from Eau Claire. Cold Kingdom is a full-out, juggernaut hard rock band that dispenses a lethal combination of fury and sentiment, delivering emotional lyrics wrapped in an unbreakable hard rock casing.
Every Buddy's Bar 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: $12
8:15-10:15pm Sat. Dec. 14
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Micon Cinemas Downtown Budget Cinema. Showings at 6pm & 8:15pm and Sunday Showing at Noon.
Micon Downtown Cinema 315 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: $4
8:30-11:30pm Sat. Dec. 14
Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley. Her playing is informed by blues, joy, bluegrass, sadness, jazz, crazy, rock, and everything else she’s ever heard.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9pm-2am Sat. Dec. 14
Come out and sing! Great sounding audio system and professional hosts make this an awesome place for a night out.
Hallie Bar & Grill 1713 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
9pm Sat. Dec. 14
A breakthrough night of deep soul, old time blues, finger picking, and euphoric classic rock. Juice fixes will be satisfied as these new outlaws pull the meat off the bone and cut to the marrow. 9:30 Wyatt Thomson, 10:05 Wildcat Hawkins, 10:45 Justin Jay Arnold, 11:30 The Loose Juices.
The Mousetrap 311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: Age 21+
10pm Sat. Dec. 14
Dance the night away every Saturday night at Cowboy Jack's! Live DJ, dancing, karaoke, and happy hour all begin at 10pm.
Cowboy Jack's 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona
Cost: FREE
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