Events Calendar

Enchanted Order Escape Room

Help the world's most powerful witches fix their magic circle in the basement of the historic Schlegelmilch House, and restore their powers.

Select Days until Nov. 1

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Halloween

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: A History Stretching Across Oceans and Generations

Author V.T. Bidania will give a brief overview of the history of the Hmong and their resettlement in the US, discuss her new middle grade verse novel, share inspiration for her chapter books, and talk about her process of writing a fictionalized memoir.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

Minecraft Party

A high-energy, hands-on celebration of all things Minecraft. Take on creative building challenges, craft your own pixel-inspired creations, and jump into games inspired by the books written by Matt Forbeck.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Mighty Museum Mondays: Mystery and Magic

Learn Morse Code, witness a dry ice magic show, make crafts at the Pablo ARTmobile, hunt for treasures, go on a flashlight scavenger hunt, solve museum mind bogglers, and more.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Celebration of Scholarship

Learn about recent achievements in research, scholarship, and creative activity. Enjoy light refreshments, hear from speakers, and chat with this year’s honorees.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, W.R. Davies Student Center, Ojibwe Ballroom
Eau Claire

Education

Free Speech and Incitement: Defining the Limits of the First Amendment

scholars Eric Kasper, JoAnne Sweeny, and Adam Kunz examine the First Amendment, Brandenburg v. Ohio, and modern controversies involving protests, political rhetoric, social media, and the January 6 Capitol attack.

UWEC Centennial Hall, Room 1804
Eau Claire

Forums

Teen Interactive Movie: Labyrinth

Get ready for a memorable, interactive viewing experience of the beloved 1980s classic, Labyrinth! Audience members will receive props and cues to use throughout the movie. Snacks served.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

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.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

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.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife