Events Calendar

8th Annual Chippewa Valley Brewery Battle

16 Local Breweries Battle it out to see who has Chippewa Valley's Favorite Craft Beer. Each week they will arrange 4 beers in a flight, which you can get for $6. You'll vote for your favorite, knowing only the style of each brew.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Schlegelmilch Escape Room Fundraiser: Merry Christmas CLUE!

In this Clue-inspired, escape room–style adventure, you’ll claim your Christmas character and work together to solve riddles, unwrap clues, and crack the case before time runs out.

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Holiday

Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions: A Lace, Lumber & Legacy Tour

A traditional tea service at the historic (and beautifully decorated) Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne, complete with classic memorabilia and refreshments.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Holiday

St Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry

All you can feat fish fry. Two types of battered fish, plus baked fish, French fries or baked potato, vegetables, cole slaw, salad bar & beverage. Carry-out available.

Father Agnew Parish Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Winter Wonder Jam Fundraiser for Local Charities

A festive team-building event where businesses, non-profits, families, and friends light up the Summer Jam and Country Jam campground with creativity and cheer to support local charities. Register to participate, or enjoy public viewing & voting.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Causes Holiday

LIVE MUSIC: Garden Party

Folk, pop and American are some of the genres you will hear from this warm acoustic combo.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Sip & Slay: Holiday Edition

A jolly night of drag, drinks, and daubers where fierce performances meet festive bingo and holiday cheer.

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

Nightlife Food & Drink

Wyatt Thomson | Matt Sayles | Jake Jendusa

Wyatt Thomson possesses a voice that echos the soundscapes of the dance halls, supper clubs, and road houses that still litter the landscape of his home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Eau Claire Male Chorus Annual Christmas Concert [2 Shows]

The Eau Claire Male Chorus will present its annual Christmas Concerts. 2 Shows, with guests Memorial High School Madrigals and the Elk Mound High School Choirs.

Delong Middle School
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Christmas Present by Community Theater at Regis

The Wise Guys (the 3 CEO’s) travel to Bethlehem, Indiana, to meet the One, whom they’ve read about in Star Magazine. On their search for power, they find out that nothing is like they thought it would be.

Regis High School Auditorium
Eau Claire

Performance Art Holiday

The Flaming Doublewides Last Ride

Last chance to rock out with the Flaming Doublewides—the Chippewa Valley’s deep fried, fit to be tied, large and in charge and bad to the bone cover band from a planet of bourbon, barbecue and tube amp distortion.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

CVTG: "Winter Wonderettes"

Featuring great holiday classics such as "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Run, Rudolph, Run," and "Winter Wonderland," the result is, of course, a holiday treat.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Performance Art Holiday

UWEC Faculty Recital Series: Remembrances

Highlights the talent and versatility of the UW-Eau Claire voice, piano, wind, brass, percussion, and string faculty.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour

A truly prolific actor, comedian, and writer whose latest comedy special can be streamed on HBO Max. He recently starred alongside Will Ferrel & Reese Witherspoon in "You're Cordially Invited", and a long list of other credits.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

Christmas with Kenni Holmen & Friends

Experience Grammy nominated and DownBeat winning ensembles, the University of Wisconsin-Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2. Get in the Christmas spirit the old-fashioned like you used to see on a TV special.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour

A truly prolific actor, comedian, and writer whose latest comedy special can be streamed on HBO Max. He recently starred alongside Will Ferrel & Reese Witherspoon in "You're Cordially Invited", and a long list of other credits.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

8th Annual Chippewa Valley Brewery Battle

16 Local Breweries Battle it out to see who has Chippewa Valley's Favorite Craft Beer. Each week they will arrange 4 beers in a flight, which you can get for $6. You'll vote for your favorite, knowing only the style of each brew.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Schlegelmilch Escape Room Fundraiser: Merry Christmas CLUE!

In this Clue-inspired, escape room–style adventure, you’ll claim your Christmas character and work together to solve riddles, unwrap clues, and crack the case before time runs out.

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Holiday

Visit Santa at Festival Foods

Bring the kids to Festival Foods for a special visit with Santa Claus! Little ones can share their wish lists, snap a photo, and enjoy a bit of holiday magic.

Festival Foods - South
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

33rd Annual Cookie Walk

Get your holiday baking done the easy way. You will find a beautiful and delicious assortment of holiday cookies and other baked goods for sale.

Christ Church Cathedral
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

Banbury Place Holiday Market

Explore three years of really decked out halls. 40+ open studios, 25 visiting local makers, discover art, eclectic gifts, and handmade treasures while enjoying live music, food, and more.

Banbury Place, Building 13
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025

GEEKcon is a family-friendly event open to all community members, designed for geeks and fans alike to showcase, entertain, and uplift a wide range of talents, hobbies, and creative passions.

Davies Center UWEC
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

IV Nutrition Educational Open House

Learn about IV therapy and how it supplies your body with essential vitamins and minerals so it can repair itself naturally.

IV Nutrition
Eau Claire

Wellness

Wishing and Hoping - The Sears Wishbook: A Mirror of Our Times

Take a trip down memory lane with CVM Editor Diana Peterson as she delves into the history of the Sears Christmas Wishbook and 7 decades of catalogs to get a glimpse of pop culture at the time.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

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

Book Talk : Rick Schemm, local author

Rick Schemm will be discussing the story lines of each of his three novels that focus on unique life adventures of friends and family that have surprising occurrences and outcomes.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Words

Meet the Grinch – Free Photos & Holiday Fun

Bring the whole family to Legacy Coffee for a festive visit with The Grinch and his pup, Max. Snap your own photos, enjoy a delicious lunch, and cozy up with a holiday drink—mischief and cheer guaranteed.

Legacy Coffee
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Saturday Morning Markets

Discover Local vendors with beautiful handmade goods, soaps, pottery, home decor, Jewelry, macrame, maple syrup, and other necessities.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Pablo Center ARTmobile at the Library

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

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Mini Aerial Classes & Open House

Offering 20-minute beginner classes for new clients, or just come to see the studio and ask questions. Max 4 people per session. Pay the day of with cash or Venmo.

Moonrise Aerials Studio
Eau Claire

Fitness

Boozy Book Fair Holiday Edition

Sip on drinks while you explore and shop with local authors + bookish vendors.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Words Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Christkindlemarkt at Lazy Monk Brewing

Bringing the German Christkindlmarkt tradition to Eau Claire with an outdoor, European-style market.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Haymarket Holiday

Join Santa at Haymarket Holiday for free photos, hot chocolate, and trolly rides through downtown.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Holiday

Saturday Sparks: Engineering Lab

Ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges. No registration.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library

Displaying toy trains from 1906 to 1940 in a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season.

Dec. 6-27, Tue & Thu 4:30-7pm; Sat 1-5pm

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Friends of the Symphony: Christmas Stroll

Tour five beautifully decorated homes—including waterfront and later-in-life living spaces—and visit the Lazy Monk Christmas Market for shopping, treats, and holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Holiday

Eau Claire Santa Cycle Rampage

A holiday social ride, at a casual & friendly "slow roll" pace. Come in festive fashions, like Santa costumes, holiday sweaters, elf outfits, Christmas tree costumes, jingle bell jammies, or anything else holiday themed.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Holiday Recreation

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Bourbon Tasting Benefitting the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

This special event raises funds for the CVFC. Your ticket gets you seven half-ounce pours, entry into a raffle, the opportunity to bid on special silent auction items, and more.

The Coffee Grounds
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Causes

NEW Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Official Release Party

Check out the brand new Whiskey & Bourbon Bar at Growler Guys. Get ready for rare sprits releases, giveaways, and more.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

CollECtive Arts Presents: "Come" - A Christmas Concert

Join CollECtive Choir, CollECtive Dance and CollECtive Jam for a family-friendly concert with dance and dramatic elements.

Calvary Baptist Church
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Community Drum Circle

Find community and good vibes by playing drums and other percussion instruments with others. Children welcome! Instruments provided, or bring your own.

First Presbyterian Church
Eau Claire

Community

Winter Wonder Jam Fundraiser for Local Charities

A festive team-building event where businesses, non-profits, families, and friends light up the Summer Jam and Country Jam campground with creativity and cheer to support local charities. Register to participate, or enjoy public viewing & voting.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Causes Holiday

Tinsel and Tidings Gala

Features a dinner, live entertainment, and the opportunity to participate in a live auction of 4 exclusively decorated trees valued at $500+. This annual gala raises funds to aid children battling cancer.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Holiday Galas

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Tour

Explore via a decorated trolley with stops at River Bend Winery & Distillery (where you’ll also sample some amazing Sweet Driver Chocolate), Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe, and concluding at The Lakely.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Eau Claire Curling Club Open House

For those brand-new to curling and experienced players alike. Instruction from 6-7pm, open ice from 7-9pm. Bring a clean pair of shoes.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

Glass Crystal Tree Ornament

Despite their icy colors, these cute little ornaments are sure to brighten up your space.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday