Events Calendar

Sat. Sep. 14 10am-4pm (click for all dates)

DECI Fall Festival

Downtown Eau Claire

Sat. Sep. 14 6pm (click for all dates)

Pablo Center Fundraiser: A Night at the Bazaar

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Galas

Saturday, October 5, 2024

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

Menomonie Market Food Co-op 50th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating 50 years of community, education, local food, and more. Learn about the Co-op's growth over 50 years. Anniversary merch for sale, and free cake while supplies last.

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

Reflected Light | The Plein Air Art of GO Paint

Artists have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic riverbanks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of the surrounding counties.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

Falling Leaves Quilt Shop Hop

Collect quilt block patterns from each participating shop; all combine to make an entire quilt. Complete your passport and receive a 20% off reward card, and be eligible for prizes.

Six participating shops

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

Public Telescope Viewing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society at Hobbs Observatory to view the night sky through telescopes.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

2024-25 School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition

This exhibition will showcase the talented artists and designers that make up the School of Art & Design, bringing a wide range of work together for a compelling exhibition.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

6:15am-10pm Saturday Oct. 5

Dinner & Comedy Night with Mike Marvell

Dinner served at 6:45. Show start at 7:30. Headliner: Mike Marvell. Featuring: Kevin Cahak. Dinner included with show.

Club TEN
Durand

Comedy

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Artist Market of Eau Claire

Celebrates and promotes the local creative community by offering a place to showcase and display original, handmade arts & crafts.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

8-9:15am Saturday Oct. 5

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

8-10:30am Saturday Oct. 5

Greater Chippewa Valley Chess Club

Casual chess club for all skill levels. Social engagement and having fun are the primary objectives. They also like coffee and blunders.

Check Facebook page for Weekly Location

Games & Hobbies

8am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

9am-2pm Saturday Oct. 5

Chapel Heights UMC Fall Festival

Homemade crafts, holiday decor, gifts, floral arrangements, gift baskets, bake sale, homemade baked goods, jelly & candy, fruitcakes, silent action, and lunch served 10am-1:30pm.

Chapel Heights United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

9am-4pm Saturday Oct. 5

Chippewa Valley Quilt Show

Over 200 quilts displayed. Boutique, Vendors, Scissor sharpening (Sat. only). Food, raffles, free classes, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

9am-6pm Saturday Oct. 5

What Does It Even Mean? Art Show

Eau Claire abstract painter Jamie Bowers explores the thoughts of art viewers. Sometimes profound and introspective. Other times, not so much.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

9am Saturday Oct. 5

Goldstar Tech Marketplace Warehouse Sale

Warehouse + mixed media sale with discounts up to 85% off retail prices. Free cookies, coffee, and lemonade, and weekly giveaways.

Goldstar Tech Marketplace
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

9am Saturday Oct. 5

Princeton Valley Oktoberfest

Beer, bags tournament, keg toss, hammerschlagen, food, prizes, and games.

Princeton Valley Golf Course
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Recreation

10-11:15am Saturday Oct. 5

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-noon Saturday Oct. 5

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects and they’ll have coffee, company and a selection of knitting and crocheting books for you to browse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 5

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

Kids Halloween

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 5

Fresh Art Tour

Self-guided meander to the finest art studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Find map online.

Stockholm, Lake Pepin and Surrounding Countryside

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 5

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

10am-7pm Saturday Oct. 5

Eau Claire Dog Fest

First ever Eau Claire Dog Fest for all dog lovers and their furry friends to come and enjoy interactive contests, good food and live entertainment.

Silvermine Ski Jump
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets

10am-11pm Saturday Oct. 5

Mondovi Oktoberfest

Market, car show, petting zoo, kids activities, dunk tank, photo booth, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, food, beer tent olympics, duck races, and live music.

Downtown Mondovi
Mondovi

10:30-11am Saturday Oct. 5

Family Storytime

Age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

10:30am-noon Saturday Oct. 5

Family Fungi Foray

A family friendly mushroom foray at Kemper's Woods. Short mushroom storytime, then explore the woods to find mushrooms.

Kemper’s Woods
Lake Hallie

Outdoors Kids

10:30am-12:30pm Saturday Oct. 5

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

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 5

Food Truck: Frybread Factory

Serving up their famous frybread, Indian tacos, blanket dogs, pulled pork on frybread, walking tacos, homemade beans with frybread and more.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

11am-8pm Saturday Oct. 5

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery Fall Fest

Food trucks, live music, kids activities, trademark champagne apples, petting zoo, wagon rides, and more. Schedule online.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

11am Saturday Oct. 5

ECCT - Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical

This Halloween themed musical is based on the popular kids books and animated special.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage Halloween

11:45am-12:15pm Saturday Oct. 5

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Connects people of all ages to the visual arts with fun, inspiring, and relevant art projects that have an educational component.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

noon-7pm Saturday Oct. 5

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks

Leinie's Lodge hosts food trucks every weekend May through early October.

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

noon-9pm Saturday Oct. 5

Burger Night at Together Farms

A regional tradition; food made to order on a small Wisconsin family farm.

Together Farms
Mondovi

noon-9pm Saturday Oct. 5

Mystery at the Schlegelmilch House Escape Room

Where are You? Doo you have a CLUE? Help those darn kids figure out what's haunting the Schleglemilch House. Teams of 4-12 with 1 adult min. for this family-friendly mystery escape room operated by Tactical Escape 101. Escape Room fundraiser benefits Chippewa Valley Museums

September 28 - October 27. Every Wednesday - Friday, 4-8:30, Saturday 12-9, Sunday 12-6

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Kids

12:15-2:15pm Saturday Oct. 5

No Glow: A Mom’s Mental Health Writing Meetup

A creative outlet for mothers to meet, write it out, and connect. This group is free to attend. Moms of all kinds are welcome.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Wellness

1-3pm Saturday Oct. 5

The Red Fern Cafe One Year Anniversary

Treats and refreshments served to celebrate their one year aninversary.

The Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

1-3pm Saturday Oct. 5

Holistic Wellness Workshop

Build confidence, create support networks, and provide you with the techniques to boost your energy, manage your stress, and foster compassion for yourself.

UW Stout Vocational Rehabilitation building
Menomonie

Wellness

1-4pm Saturday Oct. 5

The Other Brothers Band

Sporting a classic rock format, tight vocal harmonies & outstanding musicianship, the Other Brothers are a “listeners band” to which you can dance.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

1:30pm Saturday Oct. 5

ECCT - Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical

This Halloween themed musical is based on the popular kids books and animated special.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage Halloween

2-3pm Saturday Oct. 5

Classic Monster Mash Film Talks

Presented by Marquee Film Talks. Learn about The Universal monster movies of yore, and how Halloween was celebrated a century ago.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Movies Halloween

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 5

Live Music: Jeff James - Live Looper

A fascination with acoustic and electric guitar, pedals, folk, blues, rock, country, gospel, and a hunger for the written word.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

2pm Saturday Oct. 5

Dear Evan Hansen

From the Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe-winning songwriting team Ben Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land).

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

4-6pm Saturday Oct. 5

St. Mary's Fall Festival Altoona

Children's carnival (great for ages 2-10) with cotton candy, games, and face painting. Silent auction, bucket raffles, cake walk, country store, mass, and chicken dinner.

St. Mary's Catholic Church
Altoona

6-10pm Saturday Oct. 5

Night at the Mabel

A 1960s Vegas themed casino fundraiser night. Sip on martinis, enjoy a speakeasy bar, cocktail lessons, photobooth, auction, casino games, and more.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Galas

6:20-6:40pm Saturday Oct. 5

Community "Drop Off A Dish" Potluck

Drop off a homemade or store bought dish, combined with others, for the adults staying that night at the Soujourner Shelter. Sign up online.

The Sojourner House
Eau Claire

Community

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 5

Kat Sherman & Paul Hecht

Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7:30-9pm Saturday Oct. 5

Are you Afraid of the Improv?

A completely improvised episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark" a horror show on Nickelodeon in the 90s.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

8pm Saturday Oct. 5

Bear Creek Band

Join the Bear Creek band as they play is an "extreme variety" of your favorite popular hits.

VFW Club 305
Eau Claire

8pm Saturday Oct. 5

Dear Evan Hansen

From the Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe-winning songwriting team Ben Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land).

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

8pm Saturday Oct. 5

Underground Death Metal Legends Night Feat. DETERIOROT

Faithless Entertainment presents a night of death metal, featuring DETERIOROT, with special guests Maniacal (MN), Solarend (MN), and Dead Soul Symphony (WI). Doors 7pm.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire