Events Calendar

Every Saturday, Sunday until Oct. 26, 10am-4pm

Field of Screams Family Fun Days

Rockin' T-R Ranch
Eau Claire

Ended: Sun. Oct. 20 noon-7pm

Valley to Valley: BBQ Fundraiser To Help the Victims of Hurricane Helene

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Ended: Sun. Oct. 20 1-3pm

Chippewa Book Festival: Young Writers Read Showcase

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

Words Kids

Mon. Oct. 21 7-8pm (click for all dates)

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing Painful Stories About the People You Love Most" w/Meg Kissinger

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Tue. Oct. 22 5:30-6:30pm (click for all dates)

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "From the Tengri Mountains to the Chippewa Valley" w/ Gulchehra Hoja

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Tue. Oct. 22 7-8:30pm (click for all dates)

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "One Book, One Community: A Council of Dolls" w/Mona Susan Power

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Wed. Oct. 23 5:30-6:30pm (click for all dates)

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Nadine St. Louis Memorial Poetry Conversation

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Sat. Oct. 26 10am-2pm (click for all dates)

Eau Claire County Medication Take-Back Day

Eau Claire County Government Center & Altoona Emergency Services Building

Community

Wed. Oct. 30 7:30am-4:30pm (click for all dates)

21st Annual Women's Business Conference

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Business

Upcoming Events

All DaySunday Oct. 20

Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2024

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, and includes programs for writers of all ages. The 2024 festival is excited to be welcoming authors across various genres and diverse…

Various Locations

9am-3pm Sunday Oct. 20

Immaculate Conception Parish Festival

Family fun & camaraderie over a two day festival. Saturday: Mass at 5pm, White Elephant Sale 9am-7pm, Sunday: Mass at 8:30am & 10:30am, silent auction 9am-3pm, bake sale 9am-3pm, face painting 11am-2pm, food served…

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals

10am-4pm Sunday Oct. 20

Beyond the Photo: Creative Design with Photographic References

Enhance your art making by giving you some ideas on how to use photographs creatively.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

10am-4pm Sunday Oct. 20

Field of Screams Family Fun Days

Games, petting zoo, corn maze, haunted trail and barn, pumpkin carving and painting, face painting and more.

Rockin' T-R Ranch
Eau Claire

Halloween Open Houses & Shopping

10am-5pm Sunday Oct. 20

Projects on the Porch (P.O.P)

Drop-in glass fusing activity most Saturdays and Sundays in the fall. See website for exact dates, times, and available projects.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Kids

11am-4:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

Food Truck: Little Red

Little Red offers an assortment of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Ham & cheese, pepperoni & cheese, bacon & cheese, and more.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

11am-5pm Sunday Oct. 20

Fall Fun at Govin's Farm

Enjoy fall fun in an 11 acre corn maze, pick out a pumpkin from the patch, shoot from the pumpkin cannon, explore the corn maze, a flashlight maze adventure, and more.

Govin’s Farm
Menomonie

Fall Fun

noon-4pm Sunday Oct. 20

BOO-tacular Vendor Market at The Brewing Projekt

Hosting local artists, shops, makers, and bakers. Enjoy shopping, a drink, and their riverside view event space.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon-5pm Sunday Oct. 20

Justorian Alpacas Farm

The farm is open for visitors. Meet the alpacas and shop at our store. They carry warm socks, hats, mittens, scarfs, yarn, roving, and more.

Justorian Alpacas
Osseo

Animals & Pets

noon-7pm Sunday Oct. 20

Valley to Valley: BBQ Fundraiser To Help the Victims of Hurricane Helene

Catering by Karl's BBQ Express. Proceeds benefit victims of the 1,000 year flood in the Swannanoa Valley, North Carolina, caused by hurricane Helene.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

1-3pm Sunday Oct. 20

Chippewa Book Festival: Young Writers Read Showcase

Selected students will read their winning entries from the stage of the Grand Theatre. Grades 3-8.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

Words Kids

1:30-4:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

Live Music: The Cathy Reitz Trio

Founded by musical duo Cathy and Jeff Reitz, both come from a deep-rooted musical background.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

2-4pm Sunday Oct. 20

Royal Flush Concert

A mix of music including country (think Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton), polkas, waltzes, and schottische along with some early rock and roll.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

2-4pm Sunday Oct. 20

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents: "Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None"

Agatha Christie's murder mystery thriller classic where ten strangers gather on a remote island and are murdered one by one.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Stage

2-5pm Sunday Oct. 20

Dr Z's Blues Jam

Monthly jam session focused on Blues music. Hosted by Dr Z and Deeper Roots. Backline provided. Event starts at 3pm if the Packers play that day.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

2:30-6:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

Sunday Oldies at the V

Join DJ Scotty on Sundays (except during packers games) for classic rock oldies from the 50s-80s. Games, prizes, food, drinks, and more.

VFW Club 305
Eau Claire

3:45-4:45pm Sunday Oct. 20

Somatic Yoga - Four Class Series

. Adaptive poses for all levels and taught by a certified yoga therapist.

Resilient Spark Yoga
Eau Claire

4-6:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

The Master Singers - Songs from the Road

Experience Brahms' powerful Schicksalslied as it grapples with destiny before soaring towards transcendence.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

6:30-8:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Learn a variety of ballroom dances. Lessons from 6:30-8pm. Followed by a half-hour of free dance.

McPhee Dance Studio (Rm 105)
Eau Claire

Dance

7pm Sunday Oct. 20

Dinner & Classic Horror Movie

Enjoy a free screening of a classic horror movie on the patio (Schedule online) and grab a meal by Chef Stacy.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

7:30pm Sunday Oct. 20

UWEC Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express

Ken Ludwig's clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of Dame Agatha's celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

All DayMonday Oct. 21

Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2024

Various Locations

9-10am Monday Oct. 21

Yoga @ The Library

Pause, quiet your mind, and be present.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9:30-10:45am Monday Oct. 21

Movin' & Groovin music class

This class promotes language and play through instruments, scarves, songs, and playtime with friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10:30-10:50am Monday Oct. 21

Toddler Tales

Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

1-2pm Monday Oct. 21

Pumpkin Paint Party

Spice up your October and decorate a pumpkin at the library! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity and imagination. Registration required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

3-7pm Monday Oct. 21

Markquart Menomonie's Trunk or Treat

Put your costumes on for a year of Halloween fun. Local organizations will decorate over a dozen vehicles, each with a stash of goodies. Feeling brave? Check out the creepy camper.

Markquart Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Menomonie
Menomonie

3:30-6pm Monday Oct. 21

Dabble Box Open Lab

Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you. Lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Crafting & Making

5-6pm Monday Oct. 21

Women's Cancer Support Group

Redefining cancer support through a community where women will be understood, feel heard, and find more joy. A safe space to process the journey.

Stephanie Miller Cancer Doula
Eau Claire

Wellness

5-6pm Monday Oct. 21

Family Nature Club: Creek Discovery

Splash around at Beaver Creek and discover what lives in the streams. Become a scientist and investigate different critters you can find in the water.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Kids

5:30-6:30pm Monday Oct. 21

Prenatal + Postpartum Yoga

Build strength, find peace, and connect with your baby in a nurturing space with others.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

5:30-7pm Monday Oct. 21

The Rights and Responsibilities of Free Speech with Judge Kent Jordan

An insightful talk on "The Rights and Responsibilities of Free Speech" featuring Judge Kent A. Jordan, hosted by the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies.

UW-Eau Claire Centennial Hall, Room 1614
Eau Claire

Forums

6-7pm Monday Oct. 21

Yoga Classes

Combination of yoga flow, poses, strengthening and relaxation. Recharge, increase your strength and flexibility AND lower your stress level. BYO yoga mat, water bottler, and warm layer.

Peace Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 21

Dark History Trolley Tour

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

6-8pm Monday Oct. 21

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

Great fun and prizes to challenge your mind every Monday night.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

6-8pm Monday Oct. 21

NAMI Chippewa Valley Hearts & Minds Class

This is a 5-week, wellness class for both peers and family members that is designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health.

Details Provided Upon Registration

Community

6:30-7:30pm Monday Oct. 21

Guided Meditation

Offers transformative guided meditation sessions that harmonize mind, body, and spirit.

Soulstice Wellness Center
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30-8pm Monday Oct. 21

Charting Your Stars: Monthly Astrology Study Group

Charting Your Stars offers monthly astrology sessions, exploring the basics and different aspects of natal charts. Open to all levels, this group provides personal insights and connection in a supportive environment.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Spirituality

7-8pm Monday Oct. 21

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing Painful Stories About the People You Love Most" w/Meg Kissinger

Learn how Kissinger wrote a memoir about some of the most humiliating and painful experiences in her family and still gets invited to Thanksgiving dinner.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7-9pm Monday Oct. 21

Eau Claire Trivia Night

6 rounds of trivia with 9 questions each round. Prizes for 1st place teams. Changing themes, picture round, matching round, and more.

Bloomer Brewing in Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire

7-9pm Monday Oct. 21

The Confluence Big Band Live

The sounds of past and present from 40s swing to modern arrangements and everything between. Live on the patio (weather permitting).

The Plus
Eau Claire

7pm Monday Oct. 21

Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities w/ Rick Kyte

An exciting new look at the essential gathering spaces in our society where friendships are formed, relationships are nurtured, and the tapestry of community is woven.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 21

DJ Trivia at Heartbreakers

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 21

Dark History Trolley Tour

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire