Events Calendar

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, and includes programs for writers of all ages. After a very successful hybrid schedule with both in-person and virtual events…

Various Locations

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Jack-O-Lantern Lane

Carve a jack-o-lantern and enter to win $1000 in cash prizes. Your pumpkin will go on display in a whimsical courtyard with hot apple cider, fresh roasted nuts, theatrical lighting, and tons of Jack-O-Lanterns. Categories for kids and adults to enter. Pumpkin drop-off is Oct. 20-22, voting is from Oct. 23-25, and pumpkins will be on display through Oct. 31.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

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

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Heavily influenced by the Japanese aesthetic of “Wabi-Sabi” (the acceptance of imperfection), Krautbauer’s exhibition’s creates imaging alternatives from an abstract perspective and looks beyond the surface for interpretations and discovery.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Michael J Peterson

“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran. His military service opened the door to higher education and exposed him to European Masters and contemporary artists while stationed in West Germany.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Pumpkin Carving Contest - Menomonie Location

Prizes for youth and adults in two categories: "Most Spooky" and "Most Creative". Drop off your pumpkins from Oct. 20-22. Voting is from Oct. 23-26. Winners announced Oct. 28.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

Halloween

Ethics and Boundaries: Understanding Multi-Generational Differences: Ethical and Boundary Considerations in the 21st Century

This training equips human service professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate generational differences, enhance communication, and support effective interactions with clients and colleagues across all age groups.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

Lop Lop Palooza

Gather a team of friends, family, or coworkers and help clean up the trails at Beaver Creek Reserve! Register by 10/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library Book Sale

Children, Young Adult and Adult Books, Audio Visual Materials and more. Bag sale on Saturday ($5 first bag, $3 second bag, $1 additional bags)

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

American Sewing Guild October Meeting

Grand Sew ‘N Tell Members bring 1 or 2 of their favorite creations from the past year to be displayed. Prizes for viewers choice 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Scavenger Hunt

Bring the kids to complete a fun and engaging scavenger hunt in the orchard and redeem a prize. While weather permits.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

Preschool Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

View the latest work from our October Featured Artist - Jamie Rehfeld. Jamie’s warm, nostalgic subject matter reflects a gentle, pastoral view of nature, animals, and family life evoking the charm and innocence of everyday experiences. Acrylic on canvas, there is something for everyone, especially cottage core enthusiasts who yearn for a calming aesthetic.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Eau Claire Extravaganza 3 Day CARD SHOW

125 tables of collectors and dealers with sports cards, vintage & modern cards, grade cards, cheap sealed boxes, autographed memorabilia, Pokemon, coins, and more.

Best Western Plus Conference Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Playing With Books" w/ Matt Forbeck

Join New York Times-bestselling author and award-winning game designer Matt Forbeck for a discussion of the intersection of stories and games and how they interact in books.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

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Theo's Cat Bingo

Enjoy a half hour downstairs in the party room working on a craft, then a half hour in the cat lounge for storytime and cat play time. Waiver required (access online).

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets Kids

Romantic Candlelight Dinner

Celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage and reconnect with your spouse. Live music, guest speakers, social hour with hors d'oeuvres & cocktails, dinner & dessert, and more.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Spirituality

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

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"

Award-winning author Mary Roach will be joined by Michael Perry for a freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation about her newest book, her unusual research undertakings, and a look at her creative process.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

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LAKELY LIMITED! Albatross: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Delight in three-part harmonies and dueling guitars as Albatross performs Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac favorites as well as choice selections spanning the legendary group’s entire catalog.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Maple Harvest Night Corn Maze

Get lost in "Something's Amiss," Maple Harvest's twisting corn maze. Twists, dead ends, and surprises around every corner.

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Eau Claire

Fall Fun Halloween

Exploring the Unseen: An Evening of Spirits, Intuition, & Paranormal Investigation

A special evening with Audrey Van Wey, RN, Psychic Intuitive & Medium to raise startup funds for a new organization - C.R.O.W.S., Inc

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness Spirituality

Arts & Crafts Sale & Bazaar

Lunch and country store bake sale begins at 6pm. Auction of homemade craft items begins at 7pm. Themed craft basket raffles, refreshments, kids games, & child care.

Elk Creek Lutheran Church of Hale
Osseo

Crafting & Making Open Houses & Shopping

Remarkable by Shannon Camlek Book Talk

Shannon Camlek reads selections from her book, Remarkable and shares more about her journey that lead to the creation of Home4Healing.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

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Bachata Dance Workshop

Join the Latinx Student Association, UW-Eau Claire Recreation, and Multicultural Student Services for an introduction to Bachata dance with instructors from Chippewa Valley Social Dancing.

Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

Lake Holcombe Haunted Trail

This scary haunted attraction is ready to bring your biggest fears to life. All proceeds go to the Lake Holcombe Boosters Club.

Lake Holcombe School
Holcombe

Halloween

Field of Screams 2026: Camp Fear

Experience their signature haunted barn with immersive sets, actors, fog, strobe lighting, and surprises around every corner. Brave visitors are invited to venture through the barn and haunted trail to discover what lurks in the darkness.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

Halloween

Live Music: Carlton Fowler

An eclectic musician, drawing from many influences spanning over a century. He keeps things fresh, fun, and friendly.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Ski Sprites Haunted House

Every year the Ski Sprites water skiing team puts on one of the scariest, most harrowing, terrifying haunted attractions you can imagine in the Chippewa Valley.

Ski Sprites Haunted House (415 S Dewey St)
Eau Claire

Halloween

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

Two Griffins Theatre: "Houdini"

An original Two Griffins Theatre production of husband and wife duo, James and Chris Finn. Magic, mystery, and illusion combine in a shadowy, otherworldly whirlwind of passion and longing.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Halloween

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Little Shop of Horrors"

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood smash hit, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of audiences for over 40 years.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Halloween

UWEC Theatre: "Little Women"

Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

ChiVaCA - New Music at the Mason Temple

ChiVaCA (Chippewa Valley Composers Association) is group of composers who gather quarterly with the purpose of hob-knobbing, spit-balling, and generally dreaming up new musical projects and ideas.

Masonic Center
Eau Claire

Music

Owl Banding at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek’s bird banders are once again opening the owl banding station to the public—your chance to meet these tiny, charismatic nighttime travelers up close. Register by 10/22.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

LIVE at LEONA's: Michael Perry and the Long Beds

Best-selling author, humorist, singer/songwriter & voice of Eaux Claires Festival Michael Perry is playing a special intimate full band show at LEONA's.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Music

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