Events Calendar

Live Music: Hailey James

A talented singer/songwriter/performer/recording artist who hails from Cottage Grove, MN. She has garnered recognition as a 4-time AWARD WINNER from the Midwest Country Music Organization, receiving prestigious titles such as 2022 Female Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year, as well as the 2021 Midwest CMO New Artist and Song of the Year for her track "Wide Awake."

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

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

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

WSF Mainstage Talkbacks

Stay after the 1:30 showings of the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival shows for a free talkback Q&A session with the casts of the shows.

Pablo Center at the Confluence - Jamf Theater
Eau Claire

Stage

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

Summertime Southern Ball

Enjoy the dances of the Civil War era. Live music and dance caller. No experience necessary. See attire requirements online.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

Pizza Night

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

Farm to Fork Pizza
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Tusenbeiner

Fun run/walk that helps support the Waldemart Ager Association continue its mission to celebrate Scandanavian heritage and history in the Chippewa Valley.

Race Begins and Ends at Mayo Clinic Health System Parking Lot
Eau Claire

Run/Walk Events

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

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

Kids From Wisconsin: Larger Than Life

The 56th Kids From Wisconsin troupe showcase these "larger than life" performing artists in their highly energized and highly anticipated 2024 summer production.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

World Flute Society Evening Concerts

Featuring the music of many cultures, such as Native American, Japanese, Carnatic Indian, Middle Eastern, Australian, Irish, American Southwest, and more.

UWEC - Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Hindsight

A multi-faceted collective created by five individuals who aspire to add a new perspective to the name of modern jazz and live music.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Emily Watkins & Dustin Degolier

Emily & Dustin perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative and vocal jazz.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Fiddler on the Roof

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. Starring a local cast directed by Nancy Scobie.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Stage

Clear Water Comedy: Louis Katz

Louis Katz’s comedy deftly combines the highbrow and the lowbrow, creating a truly unique style that has been described as “cerebral filth.” He has been featured on NBC, HBO, and on Comedy Central's storytelling show This Is Not Happening.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

Last Open Road

Together since 2009, LOR plays Classic Rock and Rockin' Blues with a unique set-list.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

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

Chippewa Valley Theatre Industry Night

Folks with any connection to theatremaking at any level are invited to mingle with each other and the cast/team of WI Shakespeare Festival.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

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

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

The Dink Minor League Pickleball

The Dink Minor League Pickleball presents a fun and social amateur event. Team of 4 (2 men & 2 women) compete with twists on traditional match-ups.

Lake Hallie Pickleball @ Gower Park
Lake Hallie

Recreation

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

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

Indianhead Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dogshow

Including Conformation, Obedience Trials, Rally, and Barn Hunt. Over 700 top dogs of 165 breeds entered from all over the country.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Animals & Pets

Retreat, Refresh, Refill

Calming yoga in the meadow, learn about gut health, enjoy fermenting food demos, recipes, and tastings, and create an herbal body scrub.

Blue Sky Retreat
Eleva

Wellness

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

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

"Ol-One Eye" Annual Golf Tournament

A 9 hole, 4-man best ball scramble tournament. Bring a team, or be sorted into one. Held in remembrance of Ky Anderson. Funds support a scholarship in Ky's name.

Princeton Valley Golf Course
Eau Claire

Recreation

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

Crafting with Pressed Plants & Flowers

Preserve the beauty of nature by creating a nature inspired craft such as a bookmark, card, or luminary using pressed plants found at Beaver Creek. Register by 08/14

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

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

2024 Terry Biddle Memorial Convoy and Nuss Touch-A-Truck Event

Inflatable bounce houses, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, multiple types of trucks for kids of all ages, and more. Truck convoy leaves at 7:45pm.

Nuss Truck & Equipment
Eau Claire

Kids Car Show

Summer Vendor Markets

An outdoor vendors market. Handmade vendors, food, and fun.

Superior Choice Credit Union

Open Houses & Shopping

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

Vendors in the Vines: Artist and Maker Market

Sip and shop with local artists & makers. Listen to music from Emm K from 2-5pm, and Smackdaddy's food truck from 11am-5pm.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Mekong Night Festival

A vibrant and colorful celebration of Southeast Asian culture, complete with live music, delicious food, fun activities, and live performance.

River Prairie Park
Altoona

Fairs & Festivals

Publisher Pop-Up – The Cathars

Catharism 21 is an international non profit publishing house based in Illinois. Main book subjects include mysticism, history, spirituality and culture.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

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

Sweet Corn Fest

Stop out at the farm to get delicious Outlaw Sweet Corn and see their animals and shop vendors.

Outlaw Farms
Fall Creek

Food & Drink

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

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: Emm K

During this informal event we will gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

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

Shrimp Boil at Club Ten

An interactive chef presentation, communal dining, live music on an outdoor stage, and of course delicious shrimp & fixings.

Club TEN
Durand

Food & Drink

Pizza Night

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

Farm to Fork Pizza
Mondovi

Food & Drink