Events Calendar

4:30-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

The Good Wives 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu, part of Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2026

A culinary journey through featured Chippewa Valley Book Festival titles. The Good Wives presents five courses inspired by the books, with brief presentations from festival organizers during the meal. No festival authors present.

The Good Wives
Eau Claire

5:30-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Chocolate 101 Class by Sweet Driver Chocolates

In this interactive class, you'll learn a little history, how to temper chocolate, infuse flavors, decorate, and create your own truffles. Plus you'll leave with your own box of truffles.

Forage
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

'Inside Wisconsin Politics' Live in Eau Claire

Bring your questions about Wisconsin politics and the 2026 election for an evening with the journalists of WPR's “Inside Wisconsin Politics.”

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

6-8pm Tuesday Oct. 20

TUNE-IN TUESDAYS w/ Aaron

Aaron Schye is a multi-instrumental, folk-rock musician from Eau Claire, WI known for his eclectic sets, high-energy performances, and charismatic stage presence.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

7-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Meditation & Buddhism: Weekly Gathering

Join the Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha for three 30-minute segments: silent meditation, a talk on the Buddha’s teachings, and group discussion.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

DJ Bingo @ Seymour Swigs

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

Seymour Swigs
Eau Claire

7-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Music, comedy, and spoken word performances. Musicians perform two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign-up list goes out at 6pm; 8 slots for musicians/poets, 16 for comedians.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Open Mic Night ft Seany Cope

Musician Seany Cope hosts our an Open Mic. Step up to the mic to play your song with a live backing band.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music Nightlife

7:30-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Kevin D. Richardson presented by the Forum Series

Richardson is one of the Exonerated Five. He and the other four young men were wrongfully accused, tried, and convicted after a jogger was brutally assaulted in Central Park in 1989. Their convictions were later overturned in 2002.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Forums

7:35-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

8pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

9pm-1am Tuesday Oct. 20

Karaoke @ Big T's

Hosted by DJ Kramer.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Big T's
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Halloween

All DayWednesday Oct. 21

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 DayWednesday Oct. 21

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

All DayWednesday Oct. 21

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

7:30am-1pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

10:15-10:45am Wednesday Oct. 21

Toddler Storytime

Geared for 2-3 year olds and their caregivers. 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 Wednesday Oct. 21

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

12:10-12:50pm Wednesday Oct. 21

ORSP Scholarly Spotlight Series Fall 2026: Alyssa Trad

A presentation by Dr. Alyssa Trad from UWEC's Kinesiology Department, which will explore the social and emotional development of college students and give practical approaches for supporting students.

Centennial Hall, UWEC
Eau Claire

Forums

4-6pm Wednesday Oct. 21

After School Special - Drawing 101

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

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

5-7pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Breathwork Sessions

The sessions combine intentional breathing techniques with immersive music, guided visualization, affirmations, and somatic practices.

Everest Collective
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Drink Beer. Win Meat.

Drink any of the hosted craft beer options available and win those beers. And win meat! Drink any sponsored beer to win prizes every 30 minutes.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

6pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing in Your Own Backyard: Local Columnists On Writing the Chippewa Valley"

Join Leader-Telegram Sawdust Stories columnists of the past and present–Patti See, John Hildebrand, and Nickolas Butler–for a conversation and mini workshop on how to write the stories closest to home.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words

6pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Eau Claire Wine Meetup

Good wine, great people, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring a bottle to share in a friendly, low-key setting.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Eau Claire Match Game

Clear Water Comedy panelists take the stage in a fast-paced show based on the ridiculous 1970s game show.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

7:35-9pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

Games & Hobbies Halloween

All DayThursday Oct. 22

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 DayThursday Oct. 22

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

All DayThursday Oct. 22

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

11am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

12:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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

4-6pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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

4:30pm Thursday Oct. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "The Geography of Two Worlds" w/ Anika Fajardo

In Anika Fajardo’s debut novel, the main character, a map maker, travels both physically and metaphorically. Learn more about her geographic destination of Colombia, as well as the literary choices surrounding place, family, and identity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

5-6pm Thursday Oct. 22

Book Scouts Book Club (Grades 5-7)

Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Participants vote for their book selection each month, and will explore a variety of genres (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction, etc.).

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6-6:50pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Sharing a Hmong American Experience" w/ Pao Lor

Dr. Pao Lor shares insights about how the Hmong went from an intricate, sophisticated, and vulnerable tribal culture in isolated regions of Laos in the 1960s and ‘70s to becoming a part of the American and global landscape.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words Cultures

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 22

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