Events Calendar

9:30-10:10am Thursday Oct. 17

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, games and movement activities. Children may attend independently as they are able, but caregivers must remain in the library.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

9:30-11am Thursday Oct. 17

Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through play, music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives one free book.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10:30-11am Thursday Oct. 17

Preschool Story Time

Registration required. Children must be able to sit independently.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

10:30-11:15am Thursday Oct. 17

Storytime

The theme changes weekly. Kids & caregivers are invited to join for weekly storytimes during the school year.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Open Houses & Shopping Halloween

noon-5pm Thursday Oct. 17

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

noon-6pm Thursday Oct. 17

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, prepared foodstuffs, ready-to-eat lunch from nearby vendors, and more.

Allen Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

noon-6pm Thursday Oct. 17

Reducing Stress with ‘Atmosphere’

Learn about biophilia and the benefits of relaxation, the Atmosphere platform, and its 4k film libraries.

MacMan
Eau Claire

Outdoors

3-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

Locals' Night Out – Witches & Warlocks

A Halloween-themed downtown event. Shop for vintage clothes and decor, locally made gifts, and delicious food & drink. Stop by participating businesses to win prizes.

Downtown Menomonie
Menomonie

3-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

Ne-Ne's Food Truck

Pair some amazing local wines with Mexican cuisine from Ne-Ne's food truck.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

3:30-5:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Professional Advisor Event: Donor Advised Funds vs. Private Foundations

A social and educational event for professional advisors, donors, and community members. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Causes

3:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 17

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

5-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

Sensory Friendly Night at the Museum

CMEC partners with UWEC to present a sensory-friendly night, sponsored by JAMF. Dimmed lights, sensory-friendly maker projects,

Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

5-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Dabble on the Patio Autumn Edition

Explore the lab and make an optional make-and-take project. Kick back on the Dabble Box patio with some chill tunes and mocktails.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

5:30-6:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "True North" w/ Andrew J. Graff

Graff will discuss the metaphors of wilderness, whitewater rivers, and relationships, and how nature can inform us about ourselves.

Schofield Hall UWEC
Eau Claire

Words

5:30-6:45pm Thursday Oct. 17

High Bridge Howl

Start at Phoenix Park for a guided meditation, then walk to High Bridge for a countdown to a collective scream down the river at 6:30pm.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Wellness Halloween

5:30-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training Workshop

Learn about opioids, fentanyl, test strips, how to respond to overdoses, how to safely store medication, and use Narcan to reverse an overdose.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

ASL Social

Connect with local d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign-language enthusiasts. Socialize and sign together! Their goal is voices off.

The Goat Coffee House
Eau Claire

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 17

Peace of Mind: Mindful Journaling with Aromatherapy

Learn mindfulness practices and restorative writing tips, with the aid of therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Wellness

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

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

Halloween

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Intro to Analog Collage Art Workshop

Immerse yourself in the hands-on art of analog collage making. Learn the techniques behind this unique art form while creating your own masterpiece.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Amp Quiz Trivia @ VFW Post 305

Extended food hours, great staff, food, prices, and the best view in town.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Amp Quiz Triva @ VFW Post 305

Play trivia while you enjoy great food, great drinks, an awesome view, and you may even catch a glimpse oftheir resident Osprey's and their new arrivals.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

6:15-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Chippewa Valley Toastmasters Club Meeting

A learning club for people interested in learning speaking and leadership skills. Club meetings are free and welcome to visitors.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Education

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Compassionate Friends Support Group

Families who have suffered the death of child, sibling, grandchild or friend and grief has entered your world are welcome to attend.

Dove Health Care, South Building
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

6:30-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6:45-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga involves holding poses for extended periods of time to release tension. Reiki promotes healing and balance.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:45-8:30pm Thursday Oct. 17

Beer Church

An approachable space to talk about faith without losing your mind or sense of humor.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Spirituality

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Chippewa Valley book Festival: "Safe And Sound: Reclaiming Your Life" w/ Mercury Stardust

Mercury specializes in DIY and home maintenance. She'll also share her life story as a trans woman and growing up in a rural WI farming town.

Schofield Hall UWEC
Eau Claire

Words

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 17

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the comfort of the L.E. Phillips planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

Vampire Trivia at The Lakely

Call to reserve your spot.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

DJ Bingo at On The Rocks

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

On the Rocks Bar
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

DJ Trivia at VFW Post 7232 Folsom

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

VFW Post 7232
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

Amp Quiz Trivia

Fun, free, and top 3 teams win bar cash.

The Old Barn Bar & Grill
Jim Falls

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

TRIVIA NIGHT: Vampires!

From the dark legends of Dracula to the sparkly secrets of modern-day vampires, test your knowledge of the undead through the ages.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 17

Sam Shovel, Private Eye: Love is Blind

A parody of old timey radio detective dramas. You are the studio audience as Sam tries to crack the case. Special music provided by Sue Orfield & Jordan Cox.

Valleybrook Church
Eau Claire

7-10pm Thursday Oct. 17

Field of Screams Haunted Trail and Barn

Experience their most frightening Halloween event yet. Proceeds benefit Feed My People Food bank, and youth organizations. Cash, Paypal, and Venmo.

Rockin' T-R Ranch
Eau Claire

Halloween Kids

7pm Thursday Oct. 17

Free Bingo

Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire