10-11am Thu. Dec. 13
This beginner-friendly class eases you into the body with breathing exercises and relaxing poses for joint flexibility. Gradually move into standing poses, increasing strength, balance and awareness in all major muscle groups.
The Yoga Room 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: $10
Age: Seniors
11am-7pm Thu. Dec. 13
Pour Painted Ornament Workshops. Make some unique one of a kind Christmas Ornaments while having Hot Cocoa and other goodies and treats. Please email Jeanine at Jeanine@artsetc1.com to schedule the fun! We will be available every day until Christmas.
Arts, Etc 930 Galloway St, Box #4, Suite #16, Eau Claire
Cost: $25
Age: All Ages
11am-7pm Thu. Dec. 13
Create a unique scarf, table runner, window or wall hanging, or home decor.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $25-35
Age: All Ages
noon-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Reaching as far out as we can go, Stars in a New Constellation has on display star inspired art with astronomical art, meditational art, seasonal art, jewelry art--with a good dose of Holiday cheer.
Galaudet Gallery LLC 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
noon-3pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make a reversible "welcome" porch sign with a fall theme on one side and a winter theme on the other. All supplies are provided along with a light snack and you are welcome to bring whatever type beverages you would like.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $60
Age: All Ages
noon-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Taking photos with Santa is the perfect way to create lasting memories for the holidays. Skip the line and make reservations online, and save $5 on your photo package. Packages are prices $35-45 for professional videos, photos, and digital downloads.
Santa's Workshop at Oakwood Mall 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire
Cost: Pricing packages online
12:30-3pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make a set of 3 little snowmen craft. All supplies are provided, along with a light snack. You are welcome to bring your own beverages in. Cost for the entire session is $40 please e-mail or call Jeanine.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $40
Age: All Ages welcome
1-3pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make this beautiful farmhouse jar/wooden box Christmas decoration. All supplies, jars, wooden box, evergreens/decorations are provided along with a light snack, you are welcome to bring your beverages. To sign up and ensure your spot for this event contact Jeanine.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $45
Age: All Ages
3-5pm Thu. Dec. 13
Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. Self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
4-5pm Thu. Dec. 13
Prenatal Yoga is designed to strengthen and support your changing body throughout your pregnancy as well as prepare the mind for the process ahead. Breath and movement are utilized to foster the mind-body connection. Come expecting to find your inner strength.
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: Included for members; Or Drop-In for $15.
Age: Women in all stages of pregnancy
4-7pm Thu. Dec. 13
Thanks to Group Health Cooperative Eau Claire, everybody gets FREE admission to the Children’s Museum. Explore the exhibits, make a project in the Art Café and of course, play.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
4:30-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Artisan & Organic Wares, Jewelry, Handmade Items, Holiday Gifts & Crafts, and Networking. Thursdays starting the week after Thanksgiving and ending the week before Christmas. Items will vary weekly.
Porter Place 914 Porter Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make this beautiful farmhouse jar/wooden box Christmas decoration. All supplies, jars, wooden box, evergreens/decorations are provided along with a light snack, you are welcome to bring your beverages. To sign up and ensure your spot for this event contact Jeanine.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $45
Age: All Ages
5-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
This Chippewa Valley holiday tradition features standard gauge trains running on almost 400 square feet of track. Layout includes local buildings, winter scenes, lights, and sounds. Lighted night trains run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Crafts, coloring, and floor trains. Gingerbread house contest display, and Santa will visit regularly.
Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: $9 Adults, $6 for ages 5-17, $2 for Museum Members, and FREE for ages 0-4
Age: All Ages
5:30-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make a set of 3 little snowmen craft. All supplies are provided, along with a light snack. You are welcome to bring your own beverages in. Cost for the entire session is $40 please e-mail or call Jeanine.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $40
Age: All Ages welcome
6-7pm Thu. Dec. 13
This workshop is designed for those new to yoga that are looking to set solid groundwork to grow their practice. Covers an array of topics such as: what to expect in a yoga class, typical class structure, types of yoga, breathing, and meditation. Practice yoga poses and flow for a portion of the class.
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $10
Age: 16+
6-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
A special five course wine dinner as we welcome Jenna from Wetherby Cranberries in Warrens, WI. Each course will feature their fresh cranberries.
The Coffee Grounds 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire
Cost: $44
Age: 21+
6-7pm Thu. Dec. 13
“Writers Read,” a monthly library program organized by Eau Claire’s Writer in Residence, Karen Loeb, will hold an open mic in December for poets and writers. You are invited to share your original poetry or short prose (5 minutes or less). Sign-up starts at 5:30. Listeners are welcome.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library – Eau Claire Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Leave all the game night organizing to the library.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6-9pm Thu. Dec. 13
Make a reversible "welcome" porch sign with a fall theme on one side and a winter theme on the other. All supplies are provided along with a light snack and you are welcome to bring whatever type beverages you would like.
Arts, Etc. 930 Galloway Street, Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 27, Eau Claire
Cost: $60
Age: All Ages
6-8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Enjoy a night with runners & walkers of all abilities as you traverse the beautiful downtown area along the river on a group run ranging from ~3.5 to 6 miles. Special events held about once per month with the weekly Thursday group-runs. See website for more details on the calendar.
Blue Ox Running 417 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6:15-7:15pm Thu. Dec. 13
The teen version of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where students are able to choose their own word count goals and write with reckless abandon. The group will help each other through the process by providing ideas while completing fun and challenging writing activities.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Member $20, Community $30
Age: Ages 11-16
6:15-7:15pm Thu. Dec. 13
In this program, students will get a hands-on fundamental kitchen experience, learning skills such as reading and referencing recipes, ingredient identification, proper measuring technique and more.
Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Member $42, Community $52
Age: Ages 7-10
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
A chance to "Meet the Makers" of goods offered at The Local Store and beyond. Mingle with local woodworkers, craftspeople, and creators that call the Chippewa Valley home. Complimentary cocoa and cider available. 15% OFF storewide from 630-830pm.
The Volume One Gallery Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE admission
Age: All ages
6:30-7:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
Discuss the various types of psychic gifts and how to work with them. This course will include a short lecture, a reflection/experience segment, and a short discussion.
Unitarian Hall 421 S Farwell St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
7-9pm Thu. Dec. 13
Features Cathy on vocals and 2 of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Emily Watkins on guitar and vocals. The 3 have been performing together for over 2 years. Their entertaining song list starts in the 1920’s and travels to 2017.
Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
7:30-11:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
Eve To Adam takes over The Playhouse for a intense night of Rock-N-Roll with Special Guests Super Bob and For Once. Eve To Adam is known for their hit songs Immortal, Straitjacket Supermodel and more. 21+ Show, Doors open at 5pm and Music Starts at 7:30pm.
The Playhouse s7650 State Hwy 37, Eau Claire
Cost: $10 advance or $15 day of show
Age: 21+
7:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she reconnects with her sister, Tilly, through a Dungeons & Dragons notebook.
Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $16 kids, $22 adults
7:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve, a motley group of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. But to have a happy holiday, they're going to need a miracle--or seven to be exact. A spirited and heartwarming comedy with a dash of Christmas magic.
The Grand Theatre 102 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: Ticket Price TBA
7:30pm Thu. Dec. 13
Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. Tonic Sol-fa continues to tour, record, and conscientiously run their business in the only way familiar to them – differently.
Pablo Center at the Confluence 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: Tickets starting at $29 for adults and $10 for students
Age: All Ages
8-10pm Thu. Dec. 13
Get into the holiday spirit. The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely will be holding free movie screenings in the Gallery space every Thursday in December. Join them for The Grinch on 12/6, Christmas Vacation on 12/13, Home Alone on 12/20, and It's a Wonderful Life on 12/27.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
8pm Thu. Dec. 13
Devohn Bland was was a semi-finalist in the Funniest Person With A Day Job contest held at The House of Comedy this year, and Comrade Tripp was a finalist in Sisyphus Brewing’s Funniest Person in Minneapolis 2017 Contest and The House of Comedy’s Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest 2018.
The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: $5 GA, $3 with student ID
Age: All Ages (18+ recommended)
8:30-11pm Thu. Dec. 13
Enjoy craft cocktails, regional beers and wines, and order from the popular late-night menu while featured local musicians, collectors, and tastemakers play classic and new vinyl record live on stage.
The Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
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