Events Calendar

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Downeast Cider Tasting Event

Downeast Cider will be in town pouring some of their ciders, bringing 5+ fresh options to share. Prize drawings every 30 minutes when you drink Downeast.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

7-10pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

Nightlife

7pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Win Something Weird! A Live Game Show w/ Mackenzie Bublitz!

Compete on stage in a Jeopardy style match against your friends and fellow Eau Clairians, or just take in the stand-up, banter, music, and fun.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:35-9pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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. 15

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

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

Business & Entrepreneurship

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

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

4:30-6pm 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

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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

6-7:30pm 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

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

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

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

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

Games & Hobbies 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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Seminars & Conferences

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

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

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

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

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

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Night Maze

Bring your flashlights for some nighttime fun. Great for families, couples, and groups. Last entrance at 9pm.

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Eau Claire

6-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Alanis Morrissette's "Jagged Little Pill" Pre-Party

Join the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild to celebrate their upcoming musical, "Jagged Little Pill". Enjoy trivia, live performances from the musical, 90s outfit contest, prize giveaway, and more.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Music Stage & Screen

6pm Friday Oct. 16

Crystal Calm Sound Bath

In this sound healing class, you’ll be guided through a gentle meditation accompanied by crystal singing bowls, known for their ability to restore balance and promote deep rest.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Spirituality Stage & Screen

6:30-8:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Contour & Cabernet Live

This event is limited to only 10 tickets. Wine and live music event. The Rev is attached to The Plus via an outdoor patio; all food and beverage items available at The Plus will be available at this event.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Daniel in the Lion's Den - Live Musical Experience

A two-story biblical production welcoming audiences of all ages to ancient Babylon for dynamic stories about faith.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Field of Screams 2026: Camp Fear

Experience their signature haunted barn with immersive sets, actors, fog, strobe lighting, and surprises around every corner. Not recommended for young children.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Live Music: Melangé Trio

Mélange is a trio of kindred spirits that intends to create an intimate, wholesome, and relaxing listening environment with soulful 3-part harmony and guitar.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-11pm Friday Oct. 16

Ski Sprites Haunted House

Every year the Ski Sprites water skiing team puts on one of the scariest, most harrowing, terrifying haunted attractions you can imagine in the Chippewa Valley.

Ski Sprites Haunted House (415 S Dewey St)
Eau Claire