Mon. Feb. 25

The Pen Project Multi-Media Exhibit

Paintings, drawings, poetry and testimonies submitted to The Pen Project magazine will be on display during this month-long exhibit, showcasing the talent that lives inside America's correctional system.

The Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

9-11:30am Mon. Feb. 25

Family Fun Zone

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. 25

Art at the County Court House

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

9am-3pm Mon. Feb. 25

Middle School School's Out Days

Drop off your kids at the Y for a fun, enriching, and productive day. Leadership & team-building activities, games, volunteer work, and more. Lunch provided. Weather permitting, group my leave the Y for field trips. Child receive's a full day pass for Y facilities for early/late dropoff/pickup.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire

Cost: Member $45, Community $60

9:30-10:45am Mon. Feb. 25

Movin' & Groovin'

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

10-11:30am Mon. Feb. 25

Stanley Playgroup

This parent & child playgroup offers fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Plus, each family receives one free book each month.

D.R. Moon Memorial Library 154 Fourth Avenue, Stanley

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 0-5

10am-1pm Mon. Feb. 25

Dabble Box Makerspace Lab

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

10am-5pm Mon. Feb. 25

Art Exhibit, The Art of Play, Ryan Foose, Eliza Wheeler

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. 25

Lap Tots Storytime

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. 25

Toddler Tales

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

1:30-3:30pm Mon. Feb. 25

Eau Claire Area Memory Café

The café offers a comfortable way for you and your care partner to have fun and socialize with others who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, early to moderate Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, and those who worry about memory problems.

Cost: FREE

3-5pm Mon. Feb. 25

Dabble Box Makerspace Lab

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. 25

Weekly Gentle Yoga

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. 25

Sport Tykes ABCs

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. 25

Butts and Guts

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. 25

Invention Convention

An advanced STEM program. 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 $42, Community $52

Age: Ages 9-14

5:45-7:15pm Mon. Feb. 25

World of Art

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. 25

Invention Convention

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

6-7:30pm Mon. Feb. 25

CollECtive Choir Rehearsal Run Invite

The CollECtive Choir invites you to join for 7 Monday rehearsals and a big spring concert at the Metro in downtown Eau Claire on April 14th. Come see why this growing Gospel/Hip Hop community is so contagious. Asking a minimum commitment of 5 of the rehearsals for rappers/singers.

Lighthouse Youth Center 310 E. Madison Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-7:15pm Mon. Feb. 25

Gentle Yoga

Provides all the benefits of the yoga experience at a slower and steadier pace. It helps you reduce stress, feel strong yet flexible in your body and increase positive energy. Participants can purchase 10 classes at a time, which they can use during the fall, winter and spring yoga class sessions.

Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek

Cost: 10-class Pack Friends, $80, Nonmembers $100; At the door $10 Friends, $12 Nonmembers

6:05-6:50pm Mon. Feb. 25

Sport Tykes Soccer

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. 25

Ebb & Slow Flow Yoga - Session 5

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

7-9pm Mon. Feb. 25

Amp Quiz Trivia at River Inn Bar

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+

7-9pm Mon. Feb. 25

Thyroid Expert Panel

Hear a national author on Thyroid, and three local Functional Medicine practitioners discuss why Thyroid inflammation and disorders are on the rise, what you can do to learn more, and how you can work with your physician to be your best. Speakers and their bios listed online.

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, River Prairie Room 1000 Oakleaf Way, Altoona

Cost: FREE; Registration required

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Mon. Feb. 25

Experience the Sound of Soul:

HU is for all people, regardless of your faith. Experience the sacred sound of HU and the benefits of singing HU. Open Spiritual Discussion follows. Spiritual Discussion Follows the Sound of Soul Event.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library - Chippewa Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau CLaire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Adults

7:30-9:30pm Mon. Feb. 25

Bingo Night

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. 25

Eau Claire - Area Game Developers

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. 25

Monday Jazz Jam

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

8pm Mon. Feb. 25

Chris Killian

Hailing from Nashville, TN, Chris Killian brings and “edgy & smart” style of comedy. Chris has always thought of himself as a small guy with big dreams, but since recently none of those dreams materialized & decided to pursue stand-up comedy for your viewing pleasure.

UW-Stout Memorial Student Center, Great Hall 302 10th Ave E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+