Events Calendar

"Clause for Concern" Escape Room

A holiday themed escape room that raises money for the Chippewa Valley Museum. Hosted by Tactical Escape 101 at the historic Schlegelmilch house.

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Holiday

The Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express

Ride through the heart of festive downtown Eau Claire, visit with Santa & Mrs Claus at the Carson Park one-room schoolhouse. Cookies, music, and activities, interactive kids stories & music as you ride the vintage red trolley, a chance for each kid to ring the trolley bell, coloring pages and family photos and more.

Dec. 7-21, Saturday & Sunday (Times on Website)

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Christmas Bird Count - Holcombe

Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. Register by 12/06.

Rise and Shine Coffee House
Cornell

Outdoors

Holiday Cookie Walk

Enjoy delicious holiday cookies made by senior center members. Includes a holiday craft sale, quilt raffle, and vendors. New this year is a french toast breakfast.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center
Eau Claire

Holiday Food & Drink

Downtown Winter Farmers Market

Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high-quality local products direct from producers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

Positive Vector Marathon & Half Marathon

This annual, winter running event started in honor of UWEC alum, Corey James Hilber, who died by suicide in December of 2012.

Starts at Harvest Moon Pub & Eatery
Augusta

Run/Walk Events

Friends Holiday Book Sale

A holiday book sale open during library hours. Find some great treasures at amazing prices. In the library meeting room.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop

Make a gorgeous, fresh centerpiece for the holidays to keep or gift.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

ho h-EAU ho 5K & Kids' Run

Holiday themed 5k & Kids Run in your favorite festive attire to spread holiday cheer. Say hello to Mr & Mrs Claus after your run.

Carson Park
Eau Claire

Kids Run/Walk Events

The Written Page Writer's Group

Turn your blank page into The Written Page with encouragement and, when needed, constructive criticism from other local writers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more.

St. Olaf Church
Eau Claire

Causes

Ager Open House

Open house at the Ager Museum. A docent will be present to assist in finding items in the library or viewing items in the museum.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Fiber Arts Group

Great for a spinner, knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

Waldemar Ager Open House

Discover the legacy of journalist, business man, novelist Norwegian immigrant Waldemar Ager and browse a library of 1,600+ volumes of Scandinavian literature.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Santa's House

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus each Saturday and tell them your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

Ager Open House

Includes Waldemar Ager's study, the newspapers he edited for nearly 50 years, and a 1,600 volume library of materials on Scandinavian history.

The Waldemar Ager Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op's Holiday Hoopla

Free photos with Santa from 10-11am. Food samples, gift ideas, gift card BOGO, 10% off alcohol sale, and more.

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

Food & Drink Holiday

Brunch with Santa

Bring a camera to capture holiday memories while enjoying a brunch buffet, live reindeer, activities, and more. Tickets available venue website.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Pajama Party

Featuring games, trains, crafts, bingo, cookies, hot chocolate, a reader's theatre presentation of The Polar Express, a visit from Santa, and more.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Flow for a Future: Yoga + Wine Tasting Charity Event

A donation-based yoga class where proceeds benefit the Teen Center at Evolving Wellness. Free wine tasting to follow.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

A Very Special Story Time with Eliza Wheeler

Eliza will be reading her newest book, A Cozy Winter Day, teaching you how to draw one of her favorite characters, answering your questions, and signing your books.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

Words Kids

Pictures with Santa at Metropolis

Santa will stop by Action City and visit guests and the community to learn every wish on kids' Christmas lists.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Library on the Loose

During the winter months while SHIFT's bike shop is closed, the space will partner with the library to become a mini-branch. Open an account, do crafts, check out books, and more.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Kids Words

Handmade Holiday Markets at Wheatfield

Old-fashioned holiday shopping on a 5th generation farm. Organic grazing boards, guest artisans, complimentary gift packing, real hot chocolate, and more.

Wheatfield Hill Organics
Durand

Farmers Markets

Winter Solstice Holiday Market

A day of in-store sales, raffle prizes, tons of vendors to shop from, ornament making, festive snacks and refreshments, and more.

The Gilded Faun Floral & Gift Boutique
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

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

Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire December Meeting

Sara Thielen is a registered nurse and she will discuss the history of disease names and descriptions found on death certificates.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Memorial High School Orchestra Cookie Walk

Check out a great way to stock up on sweets for your holidays. Nearly all sold will be homemade treats.

South Middle School
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

VSA's 3rd Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament

Proceeds benefit the Children's Museum. Teams must be 6-8 players and have at least one woman per team. Afterparty at Hearbreakers bar. Prizes TBD.

Valley Sports Academy
Lake Hallie

Recreation

The Master Singers - Lessons & Carols: Be Still, My Soul

This enchanting concert blends timeless carols and poignant readings, inviting you to embrace the quiet beauty of the season

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Chippewa Falls

Music

LEGO Club

Join fellow LEGO® brick fans for free building. They supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Live Music & Holidays at Leinie Lodge

Head to the Leinie Lodge for Live Music, a brewery wonderland, where you can holiday shop with a beer in hand.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Music

Free Wine & Spirits Saturday Samplings at Helix

Featuring wine varietals for pairing with meals, plus whiskeys, tequilas and more from Fortaleza, Heaven's Door, Penfolds, Lingua Franca, Postmark, and more.

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
Altoona

Food & Drink

Wakanda Wonderland

Decorated holiday trees arranged in a forest throughout Rassbach Museum. Food & beverage, hay rides, crafts & activities, photo ops, sweets, and more. Tree display 12/10 - 1/4.

Rassbach Heritage Museum
Menomonie

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

Holiday Candle Making Class

Create a soy, fall scented candle perfect for the holiday season. Trivia games, glass of wine, fragrance of your choice, and more.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

Presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family; a story of healing that celebrates family ties during the holiday season.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

CVSO Presents: A Christmas Jubilee: Celebrating 50 Years of Music

Ring in the 50th holiday season with this delightful performance for the whole family, including a trio of sleighride pieces by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Anderson.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents Annie

The beloved classic Annie comes to Menomonie, just in time to create special family memories at the holidays.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Stage

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Eau Claire Traditional Irish Session

Sing along, clap, dance or enjoy conversation with your neighbors.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Music

Anthony Acres School Annual Holiday Hike

A festive evening in the woods with a peaceful hike, bonfire, refreshments, socializing, Christmas tree shopping, and live music. Proceeds support student projects.

Anthony Acres
Mondovi

Outdoors

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Toffee Trolly Tour

Embark on a festive tour and enjoy expertly crafted holiday-style cocktails at Helix and The Lakely and savor decadent chocolates, from Just a Toffee, all included.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Eau Claire Curling Club Open House

Featuring instructional classes for newbies, open ice for pick-up games or practice, and a classic broom stacking experience. Dinner and drinks will be available.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

4th Annual Christmas Parade in Bloomer

This year’s Holiday Theme is “Gingerbread." Parade will start at 6:00 PM and will be held on Main Street in Bloomer.

Downtown Bloomer

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

Glass Snowflake or Wreath Class

Create a glass snowflake, wreath, or both. Additional projects per person are only $15.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Kids

Written/Spoken, Open mic at the Chippewa Valley Museum

The theme for this program is winter tales. CVM will be hosting no-admission quarterly open mic nights.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Evan + Dale Walton’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday

Get ready to rock this season with a one night only holiday spectacular featuring Evan and Dale Walton, along with some very special guests.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music