Events Calendar

Jar of Pain

An improvised comedy experience where comedians answer questions (provided by the audience) live on stage.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "The Spongebob Musical"

Based on the beloved animated series, plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

North of Dixie

Upbeat electric bluegrass & country music. A mix of guitar, fiddle, and banjo will keep your foot tapping.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

Polka Night!

An authentic 1950s style Polka Party. A fun filled night of dance and song with music by Eau! Polka! (the members of Klezmazel.)

The 410 Bar
Eau Claire

Music

Public Telescope Viewing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society at Hobbs Observatory to view the night sky through telescopes.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Stargazing and telescopes - Beaver Creek Reserve

Stargazing and telescope viewing is offered at Hobbs Observatory almost every clear Saturday night from May through October (not July 20).

Hobbs Observatory at Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

MOTHERLY | James Hansen Gallery

Features the artwork of Tim Brudnicki, Joseph Maurer, and Ross Nordquist. An ode to the power of love from mother to child.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Reflected Light | The Plein Air Art of GO Paint

Artists have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic riverbanks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of the surrounding counties.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Laurie Bieze Gallery: Recent Acquisitions

Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection on display.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Sunday Brunch at Menomonie Market Food Co-op

Brunch hosted in the upstairs event venue. Enjoy options like egg bake, rosemary potatoes, parfait station, French toast bake, meat options, tofu scramble, cash bar, and more.

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

9th Annual CTech Manufacturing Badger Classic

Drag racing, car show auction, and raffle benefitting Joshua's Camp.

Rock Falls Raceway
Eau Claire

Car Show

Weekend Brunch at Menomonie Market Food Co-op

Hot bar will offer a selection of brunch foods like egg bake, rosemary potatoes, parfait station, french toast bake, meat options, tofu scramble, and more.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

Food & Drink

WSF Craft Talk - Directors

Get a peek behind the curtain of the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival and hear from the artists who directed the performances.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Stage

Food Truck: Big Ash Pizza

Serving fresh, flavorful wood-fired pizza - using the best ingredients and the most delicious flavor combinations.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Rooftop Yoga

Habitual Yoga Space teams with with TBP for a fun, all-levels yoga session held rain or shine.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Fitness

U-Pick Lavender

They provide instructions and tools needed. Enjoy lavender lemonade or baked treats and shop in the small retail shop.

Pondview Lavender Farm
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors

Burger Night at Together Farms

A regional tradition; food made to order on a small Wisconsin family farm.

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Carson Park Train Rides

Enjoy a scenic, half-mile train ride located in Eau Claire's premier Carson Park presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association.

Carson Park
Eau Claire

Kids Outdoors

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

Greater Chippewa Valley Chess Club

Casual chess club for all skill levels. Social engagement and having fun are the primary objectives. They also like coffee and blunders.

Check Facebook page for Weekly Location

Games & Hobbies

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

Goldstar Tech Marketplace Warehouse Sale

Warehouse + mixed media sale with discounts up to 85% off retail prices. Free cookies, coffee, and lemonade, and weekly giveaways.

Goldstar Tech Marketplace
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Family Trolley Express

Similar to the Trolley's Eau Claire Signature Tour, but shorter and geared for kids 12 and under. Plus get a chance to ring the bell!

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism.

Banbury Place, Building 2, Fourth Floor, Gillette Room

Spirituality

Knit & Crochet Club

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

LEGO Club

A family drop-in event. Join fellow LEGO® fans this summer for free building. They supply the bricks, you supply the imagination.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Goat Yoga

A relaxing all levels yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

Know Before you Go: Twelfth Night

While anyone is welcome, these discussions about the plots of our two Shakespeare-written mainstage shows are framed specifically for audiences who may feel uncomfortable with or intimidated by Shakespeare. Our speaker will discuss the major plot points, themes, characters, and messages of the play in an accessible manner. This specific discussion will cover "Twelfth Night."

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Stage

Food Truck: Smackdaddy's

Their menu includes the blackened chicken alfredo, pan bagnat, crepes, gumbo, beignets, croque monsieur, and more.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Local Sports Legends Trolley Tour

Hop on board the vintage-inspired trolley for a look at the Chippewa Valley's rich history of athletic achievement and storied competition.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

Merely Players at Haymarket Plaza

A family friendly, all ages bringing Shakespeare-inspired art to the Chippewa Valley to introduce theatre to young audiences.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Stage

U-Pick Lavender

They provide instructions and tools needed. Enjoy lavender lemonade or baked treats and shop in the small retail shop.

Pondview Lavender Farm
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors

Burger Night at Together Farms

A regional tradition; food made to order on a small Wisconsin family farm.

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks

Leinie's Lodge hosts food trucks every weekend May through early October.

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Wisconsin Warrior Natural Classic Pro/Am

See some of the best in natural bodybuilding. This event is for amateurs as well as pros, competing for the title of Wisconsin Warrior Champ.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Live Music at Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm

Fishing, food, and fun from 12-6pm. Music from 1:30-4:30pm.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

Music

Live Music: Shane Weather Duo

The stylistic bond of Kelly Schoenfeld and Chad Brecke make The Shane Weather Duo a can’t miss event at River Bend.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

Chippewa Valley Phoenix Football vs Buffalo Ridge Wildcats

Food Truck, full concessions, and beer tent. Prizes and Giveaways during the Game.

Carson Park - Football Stadium
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Brewery Trolley Tour - Northern Valley Edition

Ride on a vintage-inspired trolley to tour the scenic countryside and visit Leinenkugel's Brewer & Brewster Brothers in Chippewa Falls, and Lazy Monk in Eau Claire.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Pizza Night

Chill evening of wood-fired pizzas, creative cocktails, and incredible live music.

Farm to Fork Pizza
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Live Music On The Lawn At Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music experience on Vino's beautiful lawn. Enjoy local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

The Beat Concert feat. Uncommon Denominator

Bring chairs and/or a blanket for a night of food, drinks, fireworks, and music to celebrate the good work being done at Stepping Stones

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Music

Community "Drop Off A Dish" Potluck

Drop off a homemade or store bought dish, combined with others, for the adults staying that night at the Soujourner Shelter. Sign up online.

The Sojourner House
Eau Claire

Community

Eau Claire Express Baseball

Nothing says summer like an Eau Claire Express baseball game. Tons of seating options, including the Fan Deck with unlimited soda and food.

Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports