Sat. Apr. 21
West Central Wisconsin's upscale children's consignment event. The place to find bargains on quality, name brand clothes, great toys, books, videos, baby equipment, and nursery furniture. Make some extra cash by consigning your child's/teens things or purchasing some great things for your child/teen at can't-be-beat prices.
Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE to attend
8-10am Sat. Apr. 21
All abilities and ages are welcome at the EC Marathon Build Up Runs. Each week join community runners and students from the UWEC Distance Running class as they extend their mileage, training for the half or full marathon. Longer runs have support on the course, and weekly distance can be tailored to your needs.
Zorn Arena UWEC, Garfield Avenue 121, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
8:15-9:15am Sat. Apr. 21
Zumba fitness with PS-Get Fit, LLC. No experience needed and we can modify for all fitness levels and abilities. Join a great group of women who support one another, have fun, and sweat to burn a lot of calories.
Excite! Wellness Studio 107 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: Ffirst 3 classes for $5; drop-ins just $5 and punch cards are available
Age: All Ages
8:30am-4:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
Calling all stepcouples, single parents, and couples planning on creating a stepfamily. Important information regarding co-parenting, smart phones, teen anxiety/depression, and more. Call for more information.
Peace Church 501 E. Fillmore, Eau Claire
Cost: $40/Couple (includes breaks and lunch); $20/Single; Free childcare up to 5th grade (register early, limited space)
Age: Adults
9am-1pm Sat. Apr. 21
A typical Winter market day is presented by 15-20 farmers and artists selling everything from vegetables to fruits, eggs, breads, meats and handmade crafts. Friendly atmosphere, fresh coffee, hot prepared foods and live music every week. All welcome!
Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9am Sat. Apr. 21
Puddle Jump proceeds will help fund Longfellow's After-School 21st Century Community Learning Center (C.L.C.) and student scholarships for community programs. Groups can register as a team and receive t-shirts with their team name printed on it. Registration begins at 7:30, with the Wheel Chair Division beginning at 8:50. Register online or pick up a registration form.
Phoenix Park 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire
Cost: Pre-registration: $15 adults, $5 child, $20 team member, $30 per Longfellow family // Day-Of Registration: $20 adults, $10 children
Age: All Ages
9am-1pm Sat. Apr. 21
Create a Hmong needlework piece with traditional textile artist Mai Xee Xiong. All materials and egg roll snack provided. Advance registration is required as space is limited.
Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: $25/person, +$5 for each additional kit
9am-noon Sat. Apr. 21
Join Chippewa Falls Main Street to clean up downtown. All supplies will be provided for the cleanup. Register at the event or preregister on our website. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. Central Lutheran Church also provides a free breakfast before the cleanup at 28 E. Columbia Street.
Harmony Courtyard 219 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
9am-1pm Sat. Apr. 21
Sign-up day for garden plots at Menomonie Community Garden located on 9th Street East just past 24th Avenue. $30 for 20 x 25 ft plot, $15 for 1/2 plot. Water & tools provided.
Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie
9-9:30am Sat. Apr. 21
30 minutes heart pounding HIIT circuit training with personal Trainer Emily Balow. Always fun music! Get your sweat on!
Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire
Cost: $8
Age: 12+
9am-9pm Sat. Apr. 21
Celebrate Record Store Day with sales on our CDs and Vinyls and storewide. Receive 15% off your entire purchase when you buy any music and up to 30% off select vinyl. Stop by the gallery as well to catch some local music going on throughout the day from locals: Eduardo Rafael, Savanna Smith, Micah Ryan, Andy Hanson, Nick Foytik, and Dan Colburn.
The Volume One Gallery Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire
9am-2pm Sat. Apr. 21
The sale will feature gently used clothing for all ages, outerwear, shoes, jewelry, household goods, small appliances, bedding, furniture, books, tools, sporting goods and lots of miscellaneous items. The proceeds will be divided between local church activities and local, national and international missions.
First Presbyterian Church 2112 Rudolph Rd., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9am-9pm Sat. Apr. 21
Bring your squirt guns for a day of fun with your friends at our Sprinkler Party. All Day daily admission is $12/person and kids under 36" are $6 each.
Chaos Water Park 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire
Cost: $12/person; kids under 36" are $6 each
Age: All Ages
10am-4pm Sat. Apr. 21
The ARTmobile connects children to the visual arts with fun and relevant art projects that have an educational aspect to them.
Oakwood Mall 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-noon Sat. Apr. 21
A simple introduction to herbal recipes from tinctures to infused oils, teas, decoctions, & how to make them at home. You'll learn basics for putting together a family herbal book in this discussion style class. Instructor: Jan Szalai.
Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie
Cost: FREE (Registration required)
Age: All Ages
10-11:30am Sat. Apr. 21
Enhance your creativity and arts ability at the YMCA. Each month, a guest artist will lead a small group of students in a project of their own design. An exclusive opportunity to work one-on-one with a talented local creator.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Member $30, Community $42
Age: All Ages
10-10:30am Sat. Apr. 21
Museum Playologists could pop up anywhere with a fun new challenge for you and your family to enjoy. Exercise your brains and bodies with a variety of action-packed activities.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
10am-2pm Sat. Apr. 21
Failsafe will convert into a fort-building space, full of cardboard, MakeDo kits and all of the necessary items to create some huge structures. Feel free to stop in anytime to join in the architectural fun.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
10am-5pm Sat. Apr. 21
Local Scheels experts and vendor representatives will be on site to show you the latest in camping, watersports, fishing, yard games, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, GPS systems, fitness trackers and more. Also offering delicious food samples cooked on Traeger Grills and Bradley Smokers.
Scheels All Sports 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-2pm Sat. Apr. 21
Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity, The King's Closet, First Choice Recycling, Eau Claire County Humane Association and St. Francis Food Pantry will be collecting donations. Drive by, Drop off your donations and enjoy Earth Day. Contact any of the participating organizations with questions.
Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore 145 N. Clairemont Avenune, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10am-noon Sat. Apr. 21
Create your one of a kind annual container garden for your porch, patio, or garden spot. Bring your own containers, or purchase one there.
Green Oasis Garden Center 1403 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: Purchase plant and container (or byo)
Age: All Ages
11am-2pm Sat. Apr. 21
Learn to embroider with Katie L. from Merfolk. You'll get to know some basic stitches and make a cute fabric pin. Make from a pattern or design your own. All materials are included. Space is Limited.
Blue Boxer Arts 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire
Cost: $30
Age: Ages 16+
noon-7pm Sat. Apr. 21
Red Tail is offering riding lessons for beginners. More information on Red Tails Lesson Community on Facebook.
Red Tail Arabians, LLC N6093 84-th St, Elk Mound
Cost: $30 for the trial lesson
Age: Ages 5+
noon-2pm Sat. Apr. 21
Three sessions for each age group.Class will explore both drawing and painting, gaining experience with different types of mark making. Real art materials will be provided. Pleas wear clothing that can get messy in the process of our creative fun. Instructor Tracy Lea Landis.
Arts Coming Together: School of the Arts 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie
Cost: $15
Age: Apr.5-8 Sprouts; May 9-16 Twigs
noon Sat. Apr. 21
Celebrate Earth Week with some good tunes by local and regional artists. Jam It For The Planet will also feature a variety of workshops throughout the afternoon as well as “Fun For Everyone” activities including a free kid’s creation station and an afternoon kids music show with audience.
The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE; $5 after 7pm
Age: All Ages
noon Sat. Apr. 21
Leafless is a maple steam beer/cream ale hybrid made with real, local maple syrup. It's that time of year in this neck of the woods when the maple trees start to run and countless Wisconsinites start boiling the sweet sap to make delicious maple syrup. Leafless is a golden lager fermented at ale temperatures with an addition of syrup.
Modicum Brewing Company 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
12:30-1:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
K-5 students are invited to the Second Floor of the UW-Stout Library on Saturday afternoons to learn the basics of using a variety of media and materials in creative projects taught by UW-Stout pre-service teachers.
University of Wisconsin Stout Library - Second Floor 315 10th Ave E, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 5-12 years old
1-4:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
Join Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Kristie Gering and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach Kris Greener as they share with you how to reduce or eliminate toxins in your home, food and body care products. Visit with local "clean product" vendors, enjoy light refreshments, handouts and door prizes.
Dove Wissota Health North Building - Community Room County Highway I, Chippewa Falls
Cost: $10 (registration is required as seats are limited)
Age: Teen through adult
1-3pm Sat. Apr. 21
Create your one of a kind annual container garden for your porch, patio, or garden spot. Bring your own containers, or purchase one there.
Green Oasis Garden Center 1403 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: Purchase plant and container (or byo)
Age: All Ages
1:45-2:45pm Sat. Apr. 21
K-5 students are invited to the Second Floor of the UW-Stout Library on Saturday afternoons to learn the basics of using a variety of media and materials in creative projects taught by UW-Stout pre-service teachers.
University of Wisconsin Stout Library - Second Floor 315 10th Ave E, Menomonie
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 5-12 years old
2pm Sat. Apr. 21
A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children.
Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: Individual film series memberships are $7; a family membership is $14.
Age: Rated R
2:30-3pm Sat. Apr. 21
Museum Playologists could pop up anywhere with a fun new challenge for you and your family to enjoy. Exercise your brains and bodies with a variety of action-packed activities.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
4-6pm Sat. Apr. 21
A 2 to 2.5-hour workshop with friends, a canvas and wine. An instructor will guide you through the painting of your very own masterpiece.
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: $35; supplies, wine and light munchies
4:30-7pm Sat. Apr. 21
From March 5-April 11, the Eau Claire YMCA Togetherhood group will be collecting new and gently used athletic equipment. On Saturday, they'll give it all back. You don’t need to donate gear to pick up gear. All donated equipment will be cleaned and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
4:30-7pm Sat. Apr. 21
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s largest national initiative. Play games, do activities, and learn about fun summer opportunities. All of the Y's programs will be highlighted throughout the evening, and they will be giving away prizes all night long.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5:30-9pm Sat. Apr. 21
Join other Democrats and Progressives for a fun evening of art, inspiration and fun. Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, will speak about "Citizen Activism and Cultural Transformation in Creating Thriving Communities." The work of over 15 recognized local artists will be featured in our Silent Auction, where bids may be placed online and at the event.
Clarion Inn Campus Area 2703 Craig Rd., Eau Claire
Cost: $35
Age: All Ages
5:30-9:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
Two bouts for the price of one! Chippewa Valley Roller Derby takes on the Mad Wreckin' Dolls, then CVRD All-Stars will take on the Reservoir Dolls, both from Madison WI. This is guaranteed to be a Smashin' Good Time for the final home bout of CVRD's Season 8.
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $8 presale, $10 at the door
Age: All Ages
7-9:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
The legendary Kevin Kling will grace WideSpot with his hilarious and often poignant story telling. Simone Perrin accompanies him with her sultry voice and soulful accordion.
Widespot Performing Arts Center N2030 Spring St., Stockholm
Cost: $20 Reserved, $23 At the Door (availability not guaranteed)
Age: All Ages
7-10pm Sat. Apr. 21
Larry Past performs completely acoustic at The Ivory Piano Bar, performing songs by artists such as Leonard Cohen, the Beatles or Death Cab For Cutie, or his own songs off of his Calling CD, LP3 EP.
Ivory Piano Bar 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
7pm Sat. Apr. 21
The Chippewa Falls High School Theater department is proud to announce their annual Spring play production based on the children's book "Miss Nelson is Missing!"by Harry Allard.
Chippewa Falls High School 735 Terrill Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for Students/Children
Age: All Ages
7pm Sat. Apr. 21
A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children.
Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: Individual film series memberships are $7; a family membership is $14.
Age: Rated R
7-10pm Sat. Apr. 21
Dress-up in your best 80's costumes to win prizes all night long. Free Jukebox and Happy Hour Specials all night long as well.
Princeton Valley Golf Course 2300 W. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7pm Sat. Apr. 21
An evening of local, regional, national, and international videos that celebrates the art of the short film. Organized into several programs with questions and answers with he attending filmmakers. Doors at 6pm.
Micon Downtown Cinema 315 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: $6 Adults, $3 youth under 13
7-9pm Sat. Apr. 21
Unsung Heroes are comprised of Michael Kac, John Seymour and Neal Dimick. Each performer will rotate half hour sets throughout the night.
Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7:30-10pm Sat. Apr. 21
A fun, entertaining evening of drag performances by the most talented and beautiful Queens in Eau Claire. Gather a group at The Grand to see some amazing costumes and a show to remember.
The Grand Theatre 102 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Age: Ages 18+
7:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
Dance to a variety of Latin American music and help the local nonprofit El Centro de Conexion de Chippewa Valley raise money for student scholarships.
Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire
Cost: $10 Presale/ $15 Day of +sm fee
Age: All Ages
7:30-10pm Sat. Apr. 21
Classical music including Florence Price Symphony No. 3, Jesse Montgomery's Starburst, Brahms Serenade #2 and Dvorak Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 and 72.
Grace Lutheran Church 202 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $23 Adult, $20 Senior, $8 Student
Age: 12+
7:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
Grammy-nominated Bobby Sanabria is an American drummer and percussionist who specializes in Latin jazz. He teaches Latin jazz at the Manhattan School of Music and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Bob Mintzer is a LA-based saxophonist that has toured with popular jazz fusion quartet, The Yellowjackets. They'll be joined by the grammy-winning talent of the UWEC Jazz I.
The State Theatre 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: $25 GA, $10 students
8pm-1am Sat. Apr. 21
One of Minneapolis best cover bands. Playing yesterday and todays hits. If you like to dance, this is the band for you.
VFW Club 305 1300 Starr Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
8-9pm Sat. Apr. 21
Programs on various astronomical related topics are presented CVAS members and invited guests. Programs run 45-60 minutes in length. Check the website for upcoming topics. Observing follows programs if skies are clear.
Hobbs Observatory In Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Hwy K, Fall Creek
Cost: Free. Dontations accepted
8pm Sat. Apr. 21
John Splitoff is a multi-talented songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist imbued with the vital and eclectic spirit of his Chicago roots and his newfound New York City urban soul. His style is a pop-soul-dance-urban experience with a smoky, soulful, breezy croon.
The Cabin UWEC Davies Center, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
8:30-11:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
eHeroes is a micro-helping of Eggplant Heroes. Duffy Duyfhuizen and Dan Zerr combine to play tunes from their Eggplant Heroes repertoire and from their solo repertoires. Expect some sweet originals and some tasty covers from the likes of John Prine, Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett, and Paul Simon.
Sheeley House Saloon 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
8:30pm Sat. Apr. 21
The Thundermen return to Sammy's playing your favorites tunes from the 50's 60's and 70's. Stop in and enjoy a famous Sammy's pizza and dance the night away. Dave Engedal will be joining the band.
Sammy's Pizza 2812 London Rd, Eau Claire
Cost: $2
Age: 21+
9pm-1am Sat. Apr. 21
All four members of DH come from years of rocking smoke-filled taverns and possesses a sincere love for entertaining their fans. All four contribute to the band with amazing vocal performances with a backdrop of mind-blowing guitar, bass, keyboard and drum.
O'Leary's Pub 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
9pm-2am Sat. Apr. 21
Chamber Noise plays psychedelic R&B, One Match Fire plays upbeat, up front rock, and the Odd Daughters is an eclectic rock outfit from Minneapolis.
The Mousetrap 311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
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