Events Calendar

9pm Sunday Oct. 18

Northwood Game Haven Presents: Sunday Funday - Late-Night Board Games

Board game & card game library for groups of all ages and interests. Game demos, prizes, promos, play from a selection pulling from 2,500+ games.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

All DayMonday Oct. 19

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

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

11am Monday Oct. 19

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: A History Stretching Across Oceans and Generations

Author V.T. Bidania will give a brief overview of the history of the Hmong and their resettlement in the US, discuss her new middle grade verse novel, share inspiration for her chapter books, and talk about her process of writing a fictionalized memoir.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

1-3pm Monday Oct. 19

Minecraft Party

A high-energy, hands-on celebration of all things Minecraft. Take on creative building challenges, craft your own pixel-inspired creations, and jump into games inspired by the books written by Matt Forbeck.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

4-7pm Monday Oct. 19

Mighty Museum Mondays: Mystery and Magic

Learn Morse Code, witness a dry ice magic show, make crafts at the Pablo ARTmobile, hunt for treasures, go on a flashlight scavenger hunt, solve museum mind bogglers, and more.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

4:30-6pm Monday Oct. 19

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Celebration of Scholarship

Learn about recent achievements in research, scholarship, and creative activity. Enjoy light refreshments, hear from speakers, and chat with this year’s honorees.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, W.R. Davies Student Center, Ojibwe Ballroom
Eau Claire

Education

5:30-7pm Monday Oct. 19

Free Speech and Incitement: Defining the Limits of the First Amendment

scholars Eric Kasper, JoAnne Sweeny, and Adam Kunz examine the First Amendment, Brandenburg v. Ohio, and modern controversies involving protests, political rhetoric, social media, and the January 6 Capitol attack.

UWEC Centennial Hall, Room 1804
Eau Claire

Forums

5:30-7:15pm Monday Oct. 19

Teen Interactive Movie: Labyrinth

Get ready for a memorable, interactive viewing experience of the beloved 1980s classic, Labyrinth! Audience members will receive props and cues to use throughout the movie. Snacks served.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 19

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 19

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

6:30-8:30pm Monday Oct. 19

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

7:35-9pm Monday Oct. 19

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

9pm Monday Oct. 19

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DayTuesday Oct. 20

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

8-9am Tuesday Oct. 20

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

10am Tuesday Oct. 20

Micon Oakwood Mall: Silver Screen Senior Series

Join Micon on Tuesday morning with for different classic movie every week. Full schedule available online.

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Seniors

11-11:50am Tuesday Oct. 20

Women's Sober Strong Support Meetings

This welcoming and supportive gathering provides a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences, and find encouragement along their recovery journey.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Women

11am-noon Tuesday Oct. 20

New Parent (and new addition) Caregiving Support Group

A group for new parents. Connect with other caregivers, get support, and learn new skills & tools. Bring your baby to play or sleep. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

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

Food & Drink

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

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

Wellness

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
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

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

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

Kids

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

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

Wellness

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

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

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

Wellness

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

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