Events Calendar

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 29

LAKELY LIMITED: Jon Loomis & Tommy Bentz

Jon Loomis is Professor Emeritus from UWEC, and founder of The Flaming Doublewides. Singer-songwriter Tommy Bentz has performed for 25+ years in jam band shows.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 29

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

Wellness

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 29

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

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 29

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

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 29

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 29

Clear Water Comedy's Halloween Showcase: The Witching Hour

A night of spooky foolishness and stand up will leave your bones full of laughs and your bloodcurdling chuckles - local comedians perform fast-paced sets.

The Plus
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 29

Leinenkugel's Boo-ery Tours

Enjoy a spine-tingling guided tour through Leinenkugel's historic brewery after hours, a complimentary pint, creepy stories, haunted history, and spooky atmospheric fun.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Halloween

7-11pm Thursday Oct. 29

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

7pm Thursday Oct. 29

Cracking the Serial Killer Code: A Chilling Evening with Dr. Katherine Ramsland

In this gripping live experience, Dr. Ramsland takes audiences deep inside the minds of some of the most notorious killers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7pm Thursday Oct. 29

Cedar Valley Brass - Halloween Special

Cedar Valley Brass will present a special Halloween performance featuring holiday-themed selections.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music Halloween

7:15pm Thursday Oct. 29

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

7:35-9pm Thursday Oct. 29

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

8:30-9:30pm Thursday Oct. 29

Oh Claire Improv Jam

Audience members are invited to jump in and play short-form improv games. Each jam ends with a performance from the Oh Claire Improv Jam Team.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

10am-5pm Friday Oct. 30

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 30

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

10:15am-11:45pm Friday Oct. 30

Monster Bash

Bring your little ghosts and ghouls to the library for an interactive storytime, creepy crafts, spooky snacks, a prowling parade, and more. Costumes are encouraged.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

1-2pm Friday Oct. 30

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

3-5pm Friday Oct. 30

Chippewa Falls Downtown Trick or Treat

Bring the kids downtown for this annual trick or treat event! Look for posters at participating businesses.

Downtown Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls

Halloween Kids

4-8pm Friday Oct. 30

Witches Brew & Warlocks Too Beer Crawl

Start by grabbing your drinking vessel from participating businesses, then stop at each business for a beer sample as you shop.

Participating Locations in Chetek

Food & Drink Open Houses & Shopping

5:30-7:30pm Friday Oct. 30

Sloppy Joe Monster Halloween Party

Enjoy sloppy joes, salad, chips & drink. Free kids meal with paid adult. Hosted by: Sandra McKinney; all proceeds benefit Unity. Order tickets in advance by phone.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

5:45-7:15pm Friday Oct. 30

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. 30

Live Music: Matt Sayles & Friends

Matthew R. Sayles is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Philville Records, an independent label he formed in 2000 in Marquette, Michigan.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 30

Live Music: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

The Ritz on the River
Chippewa Falls

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-10pm Friday Oct. 30

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

6:30pm Friday Oct. 30

Psychic Comedian Peter Antoniou

A family-friendly show that combines mind reading, comedy and stand-up in an original and compelling act that is brilliantly successful with audiences.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Run/Walk Events Halloween

6:30pm Friday Oct. 30

hall-EAU-ween 5K

Grab your costume for a spooky evening of fun full of Halloween spirit and a festive atmosphere.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 30

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

7-11pm Friday Oct. 30

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

7:20-8:50pm Friday Oct. 30

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

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 30

The Yooper - Halloween Edition

Naive teenagers at a summer band camp in the UP who encounter a mysterious killer. Includes live practical effects like fake blood and gore.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Oct. 30

Halloween with Uncommon Denominator

Join Uncommon Denominator for a Halloween extravaganza! They will feature new arrangements, interactive games, and a costume contest.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 30

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9pm Friday Oct. 30

Halloween Karaoke Costume Contest

Celebrate Halloween a day early with DJ Adam. Gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Must arrive by 10pm to participate, and winners announced at 11pm.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Halloween Nightlife

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 31

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

9am-1pm Saturday Oct. 31

Bakers + More Fall Market

A market bringing together local cottage bakers, pastry pros, and more with a handful of more additional vendors to shop, all in one place.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Fall Fun

9am Saturday Oct. 31

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

9:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 31

Halloween Playtime with a Princess & Her Friends

It's their first Halloween Playtime with a Princess & Her Friends. Go dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, play in the sandbox and take photos with their princess and her friends.

EC Indoor Sandbox LLC
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Fall Fun

10-11am Saturday Oct. 31

Goat Yoga

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

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-noon Saturday Oct. 31

Downtown Eau Claire Trick-Or-Treating

Kids and parents are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and stroll from business to business as downtown shops and partners hand out candy and treats along the route.

North and South Barstow Streets
Eau Claire

Halloween Kids

10am-12:30pm Saturday Oct. 31

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels, offering guidance and practice in "life writing" across genres like autobiographies, blogs, memoirs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words Seniors

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 31

Fall Fun Days — Family Friendly Fun

Family daytime events with seasonal activities, gentle attractions, and kid-friendly entertainment. Great for younger guests and families who prefer non-scary activities.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 31

Pumpkin Painting Saturdays

Bring the family for pumpkin painting fun. Grab your choice of mini-pumpkin and let your creativity run wild. Drop-in event.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 31

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Schedule a time with greenhouse pros to make your own succulent pumpkin planter. Workshops scheduled every hour, on the hour. Register online, or first come first serve.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 31

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Hands-on projects that will inspire everyone! The ARTmobile connects people of all ages to the visual arts through fun and relevant art projects with an educational component. Parent/Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire