Events Calendar

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Sponsored by the Valley Art Association, the SHA’s goal is to teach once commonly practiced arts, including embroidery (floss, crewel, hardanger), hand quilt piecing, cross stitch, and many other arts.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Cloverleaf Critters: Those Crazy Pets!

Head to the new Cadott Library to learn about some unique pets including a Bearded Dragon, hedgehog, rabbit, and more.

Cadott Community Library
Cadott

Kids

Chippewa Valley Grief Support Group

For individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one: spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, relative, colleague. Share feelings, thoughts and concerns.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

Sports Camp

Bible lessons & songs are paralleled with spiritual lessons that are reinforced in sports.

Menomonie Alliance Church
Menomonie

Kids

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

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Explore the Outdoors at Camp Brunswick

Each week features a different theme: outdoor skills, nature, crafts, cooking, target sports, guest speakers, and more.

Camp Brunswick
Eau Claire

Outdoors Kids

The Confluence Big Band

From 40s swing to modern arrangements, and everything in between. Playing outside on the patio, weather permitting.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Chippewa River Trolley: The Uff Da! Scandinavian History Trolley Tour

Guided by local historian Frank Smoot, you’ll visit key sites from Eau Claire’s Nordic history and see historic photos from the museum’s collection.

One Monday per month, June-Sept. Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Kids Got Talent Show

A talent show performed by kids in the summer ready program. Sign up for talent show by 7/6.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

WELCOMING EVENT: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate

The UUC Rainbow Circle will be hosting Nico Lang who wrote “American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era,” a national bestseller and 2025 Stonewall Book Award Honoree.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Kick'n it Country Music Series

Country music in the Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park. Plenty of room to get your hoedown on.

River Prairie Park
Altoona

Music

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife Trivia, Bingo, etc.

Eau Claire Municipal Band

Enjoy family-friendly concerts with EC's longest-performing community concert band, now in its 124th season. Marches, show tunes, classical favorites, and more.

Owen Park Bandshell
Eau Claire

Music

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Sponsored by the Valley Art Association, the SHA’s goal is to teach once commonly practiced arts, including embroidery (floss, crewel, hardanger), hand quilt piecing, cross stitch, and many other arts.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Kids' Clay Camp: Age 7 - 10

Fun projects sure to keep your junior artist engaged. They'll learn about working with lay, how to connect with their creative selves, and grow confidence in their imaginations.

Banbury Place, Building 13
Eau Claire

Kids

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

Chippewa River Trolley: Berries, Bouquets, & Breezes: A Fresh-Picked Summer Farm Tour

Enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations: Eder’s Acres Strawberry Farm, Maiv Flower Farm, and Pondview Lavender Farm.

Tuesday mornings. Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Rural Story Times in Bloomer

Join River Source Family Center staff at the park for a Bloomer Story Time this summer. Enjoy snacks, activities and take home a book each month.

North City Park Pavilion
Bloomer

Kids

Bubble Fun on the Cornell Public Library Lawn

Bubble Professional will make hundreds of bubbles, bubble blobs, and fantastically huge bubbles. There will be wands and solution available for kids to play, and there will be an opportunity to meet Sudz the Snake and Chrystal the Caterpillar.

Cornell Public Library
Cornell

Kids

Field Trip: Mussels

Hop in the water and find out how to look for these hidden creatures and learn about their incredible life cycle. Register by 07/07.

Register for Location Information

Outdoors

Call for Artists - "Celebrating Fiber Arts"

Experience a relaxed, nature‑inspired watercolor session at the Pine Grove Shelter in beautiful Irvine Park (Chippewa Falls)—an environment Karen Bejin has long used to guide artists of all skill levels. Bring a sack lunch.

Irvine Park
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Poetry and Painting in the Park w/Karen Bejin

Experience a relaxed, nature‑inspired watercolor session at the Pine Grove Shelter in beautiful Irvine Park—an environment Karen Bejin has long used to guide artists of all skill levels.

Irvine Park
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Chippewa County Veterans Service Office Outreach

Chippewa County Veterans Service conducts monthly outreach at the Bloomer Public Library. Peter Johnston will be available to answer your questions about Veterans' Benefits.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Lake Street Farmers Market

The Lake Street Farmers Market brings together local farmers, artisans, and makers offering fresh produce, homemade goods, and handcrafted products.

Eau Claire County Government Center

Farmers Markets

Bouncing Babies Storytime

All storytimes feature an assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills. Storytime is followed by playgroup.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Teen IRL: DIY Dirty Soda Station

Hang out in the Teen Lounge this summer! Stop by and customize a delicious drink with sodas, creamers, and flavored syrups.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

The In-Betweens: A Mythical Matinee

A special showing of the live-action version of "How to Train Your Dragon." Expect dragon-themed crafts, popcorn and a fire-breathing good time. Registration required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Movies Kids

"Big Kids" Clay Camp (age 11 - 14)

This camp is designed for pre-teens and early teenagers who want a little extra time discovering and developing their creative selves. They'll learn new artistic techniques (including a 2 days devoted to wheel-throwing). Each day they'll also dive into different aspects of pottery - from firing atmospheres, to different ceramic styles around the world.

Banbury Place, Building 13
Eau Claire

Kids

Chippewa Valley Irish Dance

Kick up your heels and feel the rhythm with lively steps, upbeat music, and a bit of Irish flair to tap your feet to.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Dance

Drop In Days - Berry Fun

Taste-test various flavors of jams and jellies then smash berries and other ingredients to create your own topping to enjoy on ice cream. Dairy-free and dairy ice cream will both be available, while supplies last.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Chess Club

Summer Reading Program Event. No sign up.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Summer Youth Yoga Camp

A 3-day series designed to help kids explore breathing, movement, mindfulness, and fun.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Cosmic Collective Connection

Join and discuss your mystical experiences with nature, the Divine, ET's, and other loving energies.

The Everest Collectivie
Eau Claire

Spirituality

Ping Pong Club

Summer Reading Program event.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Real Conversations: Live & In Person

A guided conversation centered on identity, values, politics, ethics, human rights, spirituality, relationships, community, grief, purpose, change, and more.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Leo's Cat Trivia

Enjoy cat-themed trivia in the cafe, just pick up treats and beverages worth $3+. Prizes include free passes to the cat lounge.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe & Boutique
Eau Claire

Teen Workshop: Introduction to Electricity

Summer Reading Program event. Hands-on experiments! Separate sign up. with science teachers Joe Phillips and Frans Carlstrom

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Chicken Dinner

Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, fluff, bread, milk and coffee.

American Legion Post 53
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Citizen Journalism

Build the skills to tell your community’s stories in this six-session Citizen Journalism workshop at UW-Stout.

UW-Stout - Harvey Hall Room 140
Menomonie

Education

Breathwork Session

9D Breathwork is the next level in somatic healing—working through the whole body instead of just the mind.

Earthways Healing
Eau Claire

Wellness

9D Breathwork

Combinesbreathing with cutting-edge sound technology, guided coaching, and nervous system regulation techniques to create an immersive healing experience.

Earthways Healing, LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness

Sports Camp

Bible lessons & songs are paralleled with spiritual lessons that are reinforced in sports.

Menomonie Alliance Church
Menomonie

Kids

Chippewa River Trolley: The Urban Nature Adventure Tour

Guides will escort you off the trolley on short hikes into three hidden urban forests, wetlands, and prairies filled with plant life, rock formations, birds, butterflies, mammals, and more.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Outdoors