Events Calendar

All DayThursday Oct. 15

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

All DayThursday Oct. 15

School's Out Open Skating

School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar. When school is out, grab a friend and skate at Hobb's.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Business & Entrepreneurship

8am-4pm Thursday Oct. 15

Roadmap Conference

A marketing and communications conference chocked full of practical, expert sessions for marketing, PR, social media, and creative professionals to learn best practices across multiple disciplines.

The Lismore
Eau Claire

9:30-10:30am Thursday Oct. 15

Capitol Police Hero Harry Dunn:Defending Democracy in WI

Harry Dunn, a U.S. Capital Police Officer during the January 6th Capital Attack, will speak at this event that kicks off the No Kings: Vote Early weekend. Join Dunn for a powerful conversation about defending democracy.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

11am-1pm Thursday Oct. 15

Laser Engraving Workshop: Pet Tags

Creating your own pet tag for Fido or Fluffy? Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom pet tag.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Animals & Pets

11am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

noon-1pm Thursday Oct. 15

When Sleep takes a Step Back - Helping Babies and Parents

Practical, family-centered strategies to support healthy sleep and parental well-being.

Marshfield Medical Center
Eau Claire

Parenting

12:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 15

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

12:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne.

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

2-3pm Thursday Oct. 15

Peculiar Planters

Put the "horror" in horticulture. Sculpt an eyeball, a skull, or creepy crawly critters on a planter.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

4-6pm Thursday Oct. 15

After School Special - Beginner Acrylics

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good painting and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, color mixing and theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 15

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Animals & Pets

5-7pm Thursday Oct. 15

Laser Engraving Workshop: Pet Tags

Creating your own pet tag for Fido or Fluffy? Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom pet tag.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Two Rivers

You'll hear tunes spanning all genres and eras. Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler, and Tommy Wieseler.

The Plus
Eau Claire

6-6:50pm Thursday Oct. 15

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

No experience is needed and all activity levels are supported. First class is always free.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

Fitness

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 15

SMART Recovery Art Night

SMART Recovery is a science-informed, skill-based approach to recovery focused on practical tools, self-awareness, and creating meaningful change.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

Confidential, and safe groups open to adults who identify as living with a mental illness or mental health concern.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

Sourdough Class

Under the guidance of experienced chef John Bender, participants learn to cultivate their own sourdough starter.

Forage
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Campfire Stories: Fear is a Phoenix

Join the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild around the campfire, bring your favorite chair, and a piece of writing or a story to share. Patty See will kick off with the first reading a 6:30pm. The theme is "Fear."

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live Music: Patrick McCoy

Patrick McCoy is a seasoned singer and songwriter from Menomonie, Wisconsin.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Recreation Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Red Eye Ski & Snowboard Club

Meet fellow ski & snowboard lovers for our winter 2026-27 kick-off meeting. Find out about upcoming trips and events, enjoy appetizers and swap stories about your favorite ski/board destinations.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 15

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Suicide Loss Group of the Chippewa Valley

A group, led by two trained facilitators, is for people who have lost loved ones to death by suicide. Held in the facility Rec Room.

Dove Healthcare
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Halloween

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live. Here. Now. Live Comedy Show

Hosted by Andy Spencer, each unique and completely different show blends smart comedy, genuine guests, and live music in front of an in-person audience.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Paint-A-Pumpkin at New Heights

Use nontoxic acrylic paint to add faces, scenes, or fun colors to pumpkins. All supplies provided (including the pumpkin) and students get to take their pumpkin home.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-10pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live Music: Jim Pullman

You can expect to hear original songs from The Rattlenecks and Jim Pullman Band catalog as well as some great covers.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Halloween

7:35-9pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

8-10pm Thursday Oct. 15

Clear Water Comedy Presents: The Board Game Comedy Tour

An hour of comedy about board games followed by everyone playing games together. Featuring Grant Lyon, a comedian from Comedy Central, Dry Bar, and SyFy with over 350,000 followers on his Grant's Game Recs platform.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

All DayFriday Oct. 16

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

All DayFriday Oct. 16

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Oct. 16

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Oct. 16

School's Out Open Skating

School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar. When school is out, grab a friend and skate at Hobb's.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Seminars & Conferences

8:30am-3pm Friday Oct. 16

5th Annual The Empower Freedom Conference 2026

An annual conference on the subject of local human trafficking. Speakers will powerful insights on advocacy, survivor-centered care, prevention, sustainable justice work, and the power of community.

Holiday Inn South
Eau Claire

10am-noon Friday Oct. 16

Communication Screenings

Learn about your child's communication skills, such as sound production, language, and hearing.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10am-5pm Friday Oct. 16

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

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 16

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

11am-5pm Friday Oct. 16

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

noon-1pm Friday Oct. 16

Fall Friday Yoga at Elevate Health Collective

These classes will include mindful movement, music, optional hands on, & optional supportive props, plus extra self-care goodies.

Elevate Health Collective
Eau Claire

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

WI Science Festival: The Circus Science Spectacular

This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions, and more. Seating limited.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

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

3-5pm Friday Oct. 16

Drink Wisconsinbly Tasting

Join us in The Local Store gallery for a tasting with Drink Wisconsinbly.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5:45-7:15pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

LIVE MUSIC: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz play a rich mix of old country music and light jazz, with a little blues thrown in for flavor.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

Ethan Folkes Live

Folk musician influenced by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Hank Williams. His songs reflect movement, work, and loss, shaped by time spent traveling and a connection to land and community.

The Plus
Eau Claire