Events Calendar

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

US National Kubb Tournament

Watch 144 teams including world class Kubb Talent compete in the Kubb capitol of the U.S.

Eau Claire Soccer Park
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

Northern Wisconsin State Fair

Carnival rides, national live entertainment, free attractions, new and traditional fair foods, talent show, beer gardens, animal racing, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Fairs & Festivals

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

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

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

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

WSF Craft Talk - Merely Players

Get a peek behind the curtain! Join us on select Sunday mornings at local area coffeeshops for informal chats with various folks whose creative spirits drive the action behind WSF. Hear from the artists who are part of our traveling young artists’ troupe. All WSF Craft Talks are free and open to the public - though we encourage you to bring some questions and get yourself a delicious cup of joe!

The Coffee Grounds
Eau Claire

Stage

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

Food Truck: Ne-Ne's Tacos

Ne-Ne's Tacos will be at Infinity serving up delicious Mexican Cuisine alongside refreshing cocktails and smooth glasses of wine.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

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

Riverside Yoga & Drinks at The Phoenix Taproom

Yoga at the Midwest's largest self-pour taproom with a view of the Chippewa River. Price includes your beverage. Tickets online.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Fitness

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

Burger Night at Together Farms

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

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

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

WI Shakespeare Festival: Romeo & Juliet

Set on a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, and featuring a cast of professional and local actors. A tragic tale told and retold throughout the ages.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

Live Music: Bear Creek Band

An "extreme variety" entertainment group performing a huge variety of musical styles from Hank Williams to Z. Z. Top, from Patsy Cline to Pink.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Dj Trivia at the Brass Lantern

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

The Brass Lantern Pub and Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Music at the Riverfront

Live bands, food trucks and kid's activities.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Music

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

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

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

Beekeeping 103

Your bees made it through the summer, now you need to get the bees ready for winter. Register by 07/31.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

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

SCHEELS Hunt Expo and Dockdogs Competition

Food, $5,000 in prize giveaways, kids giveaways. Biggest hunting sale of the season paired with the family friendly dockdogs competition.

Scheels
Eau Claire

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

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

An annual celebration of chainsaw art with live carving, exhibitor fair, sculpture auction, live music, food trucks, kids day, and more.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals

Engineering Lab

Design, build, and tinker with a variety of engineering materials at this drop-in program.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

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

Food Truck: Tasty Trolley

Serving up their pulled pork super nachos, walking tacos, ice cream sandwiches & drumsticks, lemonade slushies, 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

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: Anna & The Big Boys

2023 Country Fest Performers, Anna & The Big Boys, are here to excite. Playing folk, pop, and country covers from the 1970’s and beyond.

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

Pizza Night

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

Farm to Fork Pizza
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Jackson Taylor Live Music

Live music courtesy of Morgan Music. Gates at 4:35pm, music at 5pm. More music from Jackson Taylor after the ball game.

Carson Park
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

Three Dog Night

Now in its 5th decade, this legendary band has an eclectic, distinctive, appealing style that's led to some astonishing fame and statistics in popular music.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Hildur Höglind

Hildur Höglind, musician and songwriter from Blekinge, Sweden, with melodies that are ethereal, serene, intense, and fierce.

The Plus
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

Northwoods Starfest

A gathering of stargazers and amateur astronomers. Registration fee includes camping, invited speakers, a dinner, midnight snacks, and breakfasts.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors