Events Calendar

All DaySaturday Dec. 6

Ticket to Adventure

Uncover clues and race against time to find your missing ticket information so you can board the train! This adventure is made up of different clues and puzzles that can only be decoded by visiting the City of Altoona Parks! Register online through…

The Yard
Altoona

Kids

8am-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

The Blossom Bar

Drop in anytime to design your own custom floral creation such as a bouquet, mini arrangement, or something totally new.

Wildflower Boutique
Chippewa Falls

9-11am Saturday Dec. 6

Christmas Cookie Walk

Choose from a large selection of decorated Christmas Cookies and candies. Come early for best choices.

Trinity United Methodist Church
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Holiday

9-11am Saturday Dec. 6

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy breakfast and visit with Santa. Children can also make an ornament, and families can donate non-perishable food item(s) to a local food pantry. All guests required to register. Register online through Altoona Parks & Recreation by Dec. 1.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

9-11am Saturday Dec. 6

Visit Santa at Festival Foods

Bring the kids to Festival Foods for a special visit with Santa Claus! Little ones can share their wish lists, snap a photo, and enjoy a bit of holiday magic.

Festival Foods - South
Eau Claire

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

33rd Annual Cookie Walk

Get your holiday baking done the easy way. You will find a beautiful and delicious assortment of holiday cookies and other baked goods for sale.

Christ Church Cathedral
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar

Featuring baked goods with lots of Christmas cookies, white elephant table, crafts, homemade noodles & lefse.

Faith Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

9am-1pm Saturday Dec. 6

Christmas Bazaar

Annual Christmas Bazaar, Christmas Cookie Walk and Baked Goods. All-You-Can-Eat Turkey and Biscuits Meal with dessert.

Bloomer United Methodist Church
Bloomer

9am-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

Birchbark Basketry (For Beginners)

Youth are invited to use tools like awls, scissors, knives, campfires, boiling water, and birchbark to weave baskets with birchbark.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Kids Crafting & Making

9am-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

Quilt Fabric Exchange

On Dec. 2, drop off pieces of fabric (measured, pre-cut) you no longer want/need, then from Dec. 3-6, come and shop for new fabric.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9am-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

10th Annual Christmas in the Barn Sale

A restored rustic 1914 barn will be filled with a Christmas Wonderland of gifts, one-of-a-kind creations, decor, crafts, vintage finds, and more. Food truck on 11/16, 11/22, and 11/23.

Schultz’s Wedding Barn
Eleva

10am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects and we’ll have coffee, company and a selection of knitting and crocheting books for you to browse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Food & Drink Open Houses & Shopping

10am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Author Open House

Pick up books signed by local authors, enjoy free cookies, coffee, cocoa, and door prizes, photo op with Santa from 10:15-11:15am, and authors reading excerpts from 10:30-11:30am.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

10am-1pm Saturday Dec. 6

Holiday Hoopla at MMFC Menomonie

Sample local products, shop great gifts, take FREE photos with Santa, get 10% off select local products, fun kids activities and a BOGO gift card sale.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 6

Santa's House

Come tell Santa and Mrs. Claus all of your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 6

Brunch with Santa

Bring a camera to capture holiday memories while enjoying a brunch buffet, live reindeer, activities, and more. Tickets available venue website.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 6

Tour of Homes: "An Old Fashioned Christmas"

Features several unique locations including the Rassbach Museum and a home that showcases treasured antiques to celebrate the holiday season.

First Congregational UCC
Menomonie

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

Banbury Place Holiday Market

Explore three years of really decked out halls. 40+ open studios, 25 visiting local makers, discover art, eclectic gifts, and handmade treasures while enjoying live music, food, and more.

Banbury Place, Building 13
Eau Claire

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025

GEEKcon is a family-friendly event open to all community members, designed for geeks and fans alike to showcase, entertain, and uplift a wide range of talents, hobbies, and creative passions.

Davies Center UWEC
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

Christmas Market

Holiday cheer with photos with Santa and live reindeer, porch pot workshop, shopping, cookie decorating, seasonal decor, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making Holiday

10am-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

IV Nutrition Educational Open House

Learn about IV therapy and how it supplies your body with essential vitamins and minerals so it can repair itself naturally.

IV Nutrition
Eau Claire

Wellness

10am-6pm Saturday Dec. 6

Holiday Porch Pot Creations

In this hands-on class, you’ll design and build your very own holiday porch pot filled with fresh winter greens, berries, pinecones, and seasonal accents.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

10:30am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Wishing and Hoping - The Sears Wishbook: A Mirror of Our Times

Take a trip down memory lane with CVM Editor Diana Peterson as she delves into the history of the Sears Christmas Wishbook and 7 decades of catalogs to get a glimpse of pop culture at the time.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

11am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Pictures with Santa at Metropolis

Santa will stop by Action City and visit guests and the community to learn every wish on kids' Christmas lists.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

11am-noon Saturday Dec. 6

Book Talk : Rick Schemm, local author

Rick Schemm will be discussing the story lines of each of his three novels that focus on unique life adventures of friends and family that have surprising occurrences and outcomes.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Words

11am-2pm Saturday Dec. 6

Meet the Grinch – Free Photos & Holiday Fun

Bring the whole family to Legacy Coffee for a festive visit with The Grinch and his pup, Max. Snap your own photos, enjoy a delicious lunch, and cozy up with a holiday drink—mischief and cheer guaranteed.

Legacy Coffee
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

11am-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

Saturday Morning Markets

Discover Local vendors with beautiful handmade goods, soaps, pottery, home decor, Jewelry, macrame, maple syrup, and other necessities.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

11am-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

Handmade Holiday Markets at Wheatfield

An old-fashioned holiday shopping experience. Enjoy complimentary gift packaging, graze the charcuterie table, enjoy jingle juice & hot chocolate, guild artisans, and live music on Sat/Sun. Don't forget the organic toffee!

Wheatfield Hill Organics
Durand

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Words Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

11am-7pm Saturday Dec. 6

The Blossom Bar

Whether it's a bouquet, a mini arrangement, or something totally unique, their flower bar is fully stocked and ready for you to get hands-on with blooms of all kinds.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

11:15am-12:15pm Saturday Dec. 6

Pablo Center ARTmobile at the Library

Connects people of all ages to the visual arts with fun and relevant art projects that have an educational component. Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

11:30am-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

Mini Aerial Classes & Open House

Offering 20-minute beginner classes for new clients, or just come to see the studio and ask questions. Max 4 people per session. Pay the day of with cash or Venmo.

Moonrise Aerials Studio
Eau Claire

Fitness

noon-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

An Acoustic Christmas with Danville

Enjoy an afternoon of harmony to celebrate the holidays. Join Tim and Kathy Danielson, along with their son Joe and niece Elizabeth Kulus, as they entertain with songs of the season

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music Holiday

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

Boozy Book Fair Holiday Edition

Sip on drinks while you explore and shop with local authors + bookish vendors.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

Christkindlemarkt at Lazy Monk Brewing

Bringing the German Christkindlmarkt tradition to Eau Claire with an outdoor, European-style market.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 6

Haymarket Holiday

Join Santa at Haymarket Holiday for free photos, hot chocolate, and trolly rides through downtown.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

1-3pm Saturday Dec. 6

Saturday Sparks: Engineering Lab

Ignite curiosity with play-based activities and hands-on engineering challenges. No registration.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

1-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library

Displaying toy trains from 1906 to 1940 in a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season.

Dec. 6-27, Tue & Thu 4:30-7pm; Sat 1-5pm

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

1-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

Friends of the Symphony: Christmas Stroll

Tour five beautifully decorated homes—including waterfront and later-in-life living spaces—and visit the Lazy Monk Christmas Market for shopping, treats, and holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

1pm Saturday Dec. 6

Eau Claire Santa Cycle Rampage

A holiday social ride, at a casual & friendly "slow roll" pace. Come in festive fashions, like Santa costumes, holiday sweaters, elf outfits, Christmas tree costumes, jingle bell jammies, or anything else holiday themed.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Holiday Recreation

1pm Saturday Dec. 6

Sip & Create: Wooden Sled

Paint and decorate your own 24" wooden sled using acrylics, floral picks, ribbon, and snowy accents. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, crafting, and camaraderie.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

1:30pm Saturday Dec. 6

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

2-5pm Saturday Dec. 6

Live Music: Sherry Fridel

Empowering workshops, speakers, rejuvenating activities focused on women's health, healthy food, giveaways, DIYs, experts, top holistic vendors, and more.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

2-6pm Saturday Dec. 6

Bourbon Tasting Benefitting the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

This special event raises funds for the CVFC. Your ticket gets you seven half-ounce pours, entry into a raffle, the opportunity to bid on special silent auction items, and more.

The Coffee Grounds
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Causes

2-8pm Saturday Dec. 6

NEW Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Official Release Party

Check out the brand new Whiskey & Bourbon Bar at Growler Guys. Get ready for rare sprits releases, giveaways, and more.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

2:30pm Saturday Dec. 6

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire

3:30pm Saturday Dec. 6

The Polar Express Experience

Enjoy a reading of the Polar Express, a free gift, and a visit from our train conductor prior to visiting the exhibit. Reservations required, space limited. Readings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Level 3
Eau Claire