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Upcoming Events

6-8pm Tuesday Feb. 10

Chippewa Valley Village – Monthly Handbook Walk-Through Series

A monthly support group for home-based child care providers. This year-long series walks through all aspects of provider handbooks, covering regulatory requirements and optional policies—empowering providers to make choices that fit their programs.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

All DayWednesday Feb. 11

Wildlands Middle and High School Tour for Prospective Students

Schedule a student-led tour of this public charter school. It's a project-based, student-centered, teacher-powered learning experience.

Citizen Science Center - Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9:30am Wednesday Feb. 11

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Caregivers and their birth - 3 year olds join library staff for 15-25 minutes of fingerplays, stories, songs and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

4:30-5pm Wednesday Feb. 11

Youth Cardio Drumming- Session 2

Beat to the rhythms of modern music on large stability balls. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation. No class February 4.

The Fish House
Altoona

5-6pm Wednesday Feb. 11

Building Strong Families Class

Learn about your family strengths and build on your confidence, resilience, and connection with your family. There are 5 different sessions, a different topic each week

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

5-6:30pm Wednesday Feb. 11

Make a Retro Video Game for Teens

The tech has changed, but the principles are the same. Attend one, two, or all three sessions to get started on video game development. Sessions are beginner-friendly and focuses on a different element of the Game Boy Studio software. Registration is required. Register separately online for each session. 2/11: Backgrounds/Game Worlds 2/18: Characters 2/25: Gameplay

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Games & Hobbies

9:30-10:15am Thursday Feb. 12

Preschool Storytime

Stories, music, movement and more. Storytime is sometimes followed by an optional activity. Caregivers must remain in the library or attend storytime with their child.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-10:45am Thursday Feb. 12

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

4-5pm Thursday Feb. 12

Learn How to Play the Ukulele! - 5-week Multi-Generational Course for Students

Join Nicole Cook, a local teacher and performer, for this fun introduction to the Ukulele. This is a laid-back, fun learning experience. This 5-week class will start with basic chords, strumming, and tuning. Get that ukulele out of the closet and bring it along. If you don't have an instrument, they'll provide one for the first 12 people who sign up for the class.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Music Education Kids

5-7pm Thursday Feb. 12

Sensory Night

Designed for individuals with sensory needs to create an inclusive play environment. Sponsored by Jamf Nation Global Foundation.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

9:30-10am Friday Feb. 13

Family Storytime

Kids of all ages and their caregivers can join library staff for 30 minutes of stories, music, movement and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

4-5pm Friday Feb. 13

Ping Pong and Pizza

Meets the 2nd Fridays of the month. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

5:30pm Friday Feb. 13

Candy Hearts Gala

A sweet night with dancing, food, and cake. Sweet beats, sweet treats, and sweet memories.

Chippewa Falls YMCA
Chippewa Falls

10am-noon Saturday Feb. 14

JAM - Jesus And Me

Playgroup with Bible Story, Music, Snacks, Books, Sensory Play, Dramatic Play, Play Dough and more. Hosted by Altoona Lutheran Ministry - WELS.

The Fish House at Altoona City Park
Altoona

Kids Spirituality

11am-1pm Saturday Feb. 14

Kids Klub Ice Fishing with the Lake Wissota Lions

Ice fish with the Lake Wissota Lions and Boy Scouts in Conjunction with Jigs Up. Free bag lunch to all participants.

The View on Lake Wissota
Chippewa Falls

1-3pm Sunday Feb. 15

St John's Christian Preschool Open House

See what St John's Christian Preschool is all about. Come meet the teachers and tour the classrooms.

St John's Christian Preschool
Eau Claire

2-5pm Monday Feb. 16

Mixed Media Painting

Use oil pastels, a wide assortment of paints, collage materials, and more to make your own mixed media art on canvases, ceramics, and cloth bags.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

2-5pm Monday Feb. 16

Button Bonanza

Get creative with art supplies, then turn your creation into a custom button or two.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

5:30-7:30pm Monday Feb. 16

E-Sports League: Super Smash Bros

Come play Mario Kart for socialization and competition. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

10-10:45am Tuesday Feb. 17

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

10-11am Tuesday Feb. 17

Loose Parts Playdate

Open-ended sensory play, exploration and creativity featuring stations stocked with a rotating choice of materials. Adult supervision required.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

4:30-6pm Tuesday Feb. 17

Youth Art Spring Series with Paper Palette Company

Each session features different mediums and tiered projects designed to challenge beginners and advanced young artists alike.

Paper Palette Company
Eau Claire

9:30am Wednesday Feb. 18

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Caregivers and their birth - 3 year olds join library staff for 15-25 minutes of fingerplays, stories, songs and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10:30-11:30am Wednesday Feb. 18

Itty Bitty Playtime

Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, and child development activities for your little ones. Watch them learn and grow as they play.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

4:30-5pm Wednesday Feb. 18

Youth Cardio Drumming- Session 2

Beat to the rhythms of modern music on large stability balls. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation. No class February 4.

The Fish House
Altoona

5-6pm Wednesday Feb. 18

Book Scouts Book Club: Story Seekers

Recommended for newer independent readers who enjoy illustrated and shorter chapter books. Online registration required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5pm Wednesday Feb. 18

Make a Retro Video Game for Teens

The tech has changed, but the principles are the same. Attend one, two, or all three sessions to get started on video game development. Sessions are beginner-friendly and focuses on a different element of the Game Boy Studio software. Registration is required. Register separately online for each session. 2/11: Backgrounds/Game Worlds 2/18: Characters 2/25: Gameplay

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Games & Hobbies

9:30-10:15am Thursday Feb. 19

Preschool Storytime

Stories, music, movement and more. Storytime is sometimes followed by an optional activity. Caregivers must remain in the library or attend storytime with their child.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-10:45am Thursday Feb. 19

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

4-5pm Thursday Feb. 19

Learn How to Play the Ukulele! - 5-week Multi-Generational Course for Students

Join Nicole Cook, a local teacher and performer, for this fun introduction to the Ukulele. This is a laid-back, fun learning experience. This 5-week class will start with basic chords, strumming, and tuning. Get that ukulele out of the closet and bring it along. If you don't have an instrument, they'll provide one for the first 12 people who sign up for the class.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Music Education Kids

9:30-10am Friday Feb. 20

Family Storytime

Kids of all ages and their caregivers can join library staff for 30 minutes of stories, music, movement and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

6:30-8:30pm Friday Feb. 20

Candy Bar Bingo

Play bingo and win a candy bar. Each family member will be required to bring a full size candy bar the night of bingo. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation.

The Fish House
Altoona

2pm Saturday Feb. 21

Jelly Bean Hill Challenge

Weather and hill conditions permitting- an obstacle style race in which participants will run up and then sled down Jelly Bean Hill. Racers must bring their own sleds.

Jelly Bean Hill
Altoona

5:30-7:30pm Monday Feb. 23

E-Sports League: Super Smash Bros

Come play Mario Kart for socialization and competition. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

10-10:45am Tuesday Feb. 24

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

10-11am Tuesday Feb. 24

Loose Parts Playdate

Open-ended sensory play, exploration and creativity featuring stations stocked with a rotating choice of materials. Adult supervision required.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

9:30am Wednesday Feb. 25

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Caregivers and their birth - 3 year olds join library staff for 15-25 minutes of fingerplays, stories, songs and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

4:30-5pm Wednesday Feb. 25

Youth Cardio Drumming- Session 2

Beat to the rhythms of modern music on large stability balls. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation. No class February 4.

The Fish House
Altoona

5pm Wednesday Feb. 25

Make a Retro Video Game for Teens

The tech has changed, but the principles are the same. Attend one, two, or all three sessions to get started on video game development. Sessions are beginner-friendly and focuses on a different element of the Game Boy Studio software. Registration is required. Register separately online for each session. 2/11: Backgrounds/Game Worlds 2/18: Characters 2/25: Gameplay

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Games & Hobbies

9:30-10:15am Thursday Feb. 26

Preschool Storytime

Stories, music, movement and more. Storytime is sometimes followed by an optional activity. Caregivers must remain in the library or attend storytime with their child.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-10:45am Thursday Feb. 26

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

5-6pm Thursday Feb. 26

Book Scouts Book Club: Page Turners

Recommended for more experienced independent readers who enjoy longer chapter books. Online registration required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Feb. 27

Wildlands Middle and High School Tour for Prospective Students

Schedule a student-led tour of this public charter school. It's a project-based, student-centered, teacher-powered learning experience.

Citizen Science Center - Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9:30-10am Friday Feb. 27

Family Storytime

Kids of all ages and their caregivers can join library staff for 30 minutes of stories, music, movement and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-11:30am Friday Feb. 27

Crafting with Critters: Busy Bees

Craft a bee from recycled toilet paper rolls and learn about beekeeping! Register by 02/25.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

7-11pm Friday Feb. 27

Teen Night

A themed Teen Night filled with activities, treats and more! For specific themes check the Altoona Parks & Recreation Fall/Winter Brochure.

The Fish House
Altoona

10:30-11:30am Saturday Feb. 28

CVSO Presents: Peter and the Wolf - Relaxed Concert

A short performance welcoming to patrons of all ages and sensory sensitivities, young children, and others lokoing for a more informal experience.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7am-4pm Monday Mar. 2

School's Out Day Camp at Wildlands School

Wildlands School is hosting a School's Out Day Camp for families of a ECASD or home school student in 1st-5th grade looking for a great opportunity for learning, exploration, and play.

Citizen Science Center - Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

5:30-7:30pm Monday Mar. 2

E-Sports League: Super Smash Bros

Come play Mario Kart for socialization and competition. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

10-10:45am Tuesday Mar. 3

Toddler Storytime

Listen to exciting stories, meet new friends, and engage in fun games and activities for toddlers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

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Recurring Events

Every Day until Jan. 22

Altoona Frosty Fun Series- Snowman Building Contest

Virtual Event

Every Day until Jan. 31

Winter Reading Challenge

Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Feb. 12, 9:30-10:45am

Playgroup @ Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center Inc., Eau Claire

Every Monday until Mar. 9, 4-5pm

First Chapter Book Club

Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie

Every Tuesday, Wednesday until Mar. 11, 10:15-10:45am

On My Own Winter Storytime

Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until Mar. 12, 9:30-10am

Winter Storytimes - Learning Together

Menomonie Public Library, Menomonie

Monday Jan. 26 10:30-10:50am

Toddler Tales

Altoona Public Library, Altoona

Wednesday Jan. 28 10:30-11am

Preschool Story Time

Altoona Public Library, Altoona

Every Monday until Apr. 13, 9-11am

Family/Community Open Gym

Menomonie Alliance Church, Menomonie

Every Thursday until May. 28, 9:30-11am

Play & Learn

River Source Family Center, Chippewa Falls

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Saturday Jan. 24 10am-noon

Box of Chocolate Wreath DIY

Allegedly Collectible (inside Banbury Place), Eau Claire

Thursday Jan. 22 7:30pm

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Riley Cosgrove [3 Shows]

The Plus, Eau Claire

Saturday Jan. 24 6pm

WPR Presents: A Pint-Sized Concert, featuring Rusty Cello & Yellow Chair

The Plus, Eau Claire

Saturday Jan. 24 7:30pm

Improvised Game Show

Oh Claire Improv, Eau Claire

Saturday Jan. 24 9pm

LIVE at LEONA's: J.E. Sunde with Seje

Leona's Pizzeria, Eau Claire

Wednesday Jan. 28 7:30pm

Analog Improv: An Unscripted Comedy Show

The Plus, Eau Claire

Friday Jan. 30 6pm

Line Dance with Laura

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls

Saturday Jan. 31 7:30-9pm

The Glass Funion

Oh Claire Improv, Eau Claire

Thursday Jan. 29 7pm

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Jason Schommer Live [3 Shows]

The Plus, Eau Claire

Saturday Jan. 31 1pm

Sip & Create: Chunky Blanket Class

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls

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