Events Calendar

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

It's time to relive the epic booby-trap battles and the heartwarming moments of the Home Alone movies. A night of questions, laughs, and surprises that even the Wet Bandits would approve of. See you there, ya filthy animal!

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold

Add some sparkle to your night. An evening of glitter, glamour, and good times. Two free bingo cards per person.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Dec. 5

Nutcracker

An international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Dec. 5

Free Bingo

Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

7:30pm Thursday Dec. 5

Doc Robinson

Melding eccentric lyricism, heartbreak harmonies, and dueling lead guitar synergy, the band has catapulted itself beyond genre categorization into a midwestern “gumbo” concoction.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7:30pm Thursday Dec. 5

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Ellie Hino Live

Ellie is a super fun mom, a mediocre wife, and an all around delight. Her comedy is silly and honest, sometimes focusing on the naked truths of married life and motherhood.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

9:30-10am Friday Dec. 6

Family Storytime

Families and library staff will share 30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and games together.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

10-11am Friday Dec. 6

Preschool STEM

Hands-on activities in each of the STEM categories (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) will be provided each week.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Friday Dec. 6

Legal Essentials for Startups (incl. 1-on-1 consults)

This session provides essential legal insights for startups, featuring business and legal presentations, lunch, and 1-on-1 counseling. Registration is required. Speakers include UW-Extension and Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center.

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Eau Claire

Business

4-7pm Friday Dec. 6

St Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry

Enjoy batter fried or baked fish, french fries, or baked potato, vegetables, coleslaw and salad bar, and beverage. Carry-out available.

St Olaf Catholic Church Parish Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

4-9pm Friday Dec. 6

Holiday Open House WIMM Style

The grand reveal of WIMM's holiday style. Lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured hours every 2.5 hours.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

6:30pm Friday Dec. 6

Clearwater Winter Parade

Eau Claire's annual winter parade. Warming shelter, candy from floats, fireworks, games, music, and more. This year's theme is Cosmic Wonder.

Parade Starts at 1st Ave & Grand Ave.

Holiday

7-9pm Friday Dec. 6

Live Music: Randy Sinz & Sue Orfield

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

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Dec. 6

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "A Christmas Story"

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940's follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Dec. 6

FIRST FRIDAYS: Ricky Ian Gordon's Orpheus and Euridice

Orpheus and Euridice is a song cycle in two acts, and tells this familiar story in more contemporary terms.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Dec. 6

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents Annie

The beloved classic Annie comes to Menomonie, just in time to create special family memories at the holidays.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

9pm Friday Dec. 6

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

Karaoke DJ dance party with T&A Entertainment. Todd and Adam. Happy hour prices from 9pm-midnight.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

9pm Friday Dec. 6

Karaoke is Back at VFW Post 305

Karaoke is back at VFW Post 305, so come on out and enjoy some great drink specials, and get a free drink for your first song.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

32nd Annual Cookie Walk

Get your holiday baking done the easy way. You will find a beautiful and delicious assortment of holiday cookies and other baked goods for sale.

Christ Church Cathedral
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

Menomonie Farmers Market - Winter Market

Featuring a variety of products including seasonal produce, meat, eggs & dairy, baked goods, preserves, mushrooms, and handmade items.

Raw Deal
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

9am-5pm Saturday Dec. 7

Pine Harbor Studio Holiday Open House

Holiday open house featuring locally made pottery, soap, stained glass, jewelry, fused glass, ice dyed clothing, and artwork by Chippewa valley artisans.

Pine Harbor Studio
Chippewa Falls

10am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

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

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 7

Santa's House

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus each Saturday and tell them your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

10am-9pm Saturday Dec. 7

Holiday Open House WIMM Style

The grand reveal of WIMM's holiday style. Lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured hours every 2.5 hours.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

10:30-11am Saturday Dec. 7

Family Storytime

Age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop language and early literacy skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10:30am-12:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Dabble Box Open Lab

Stop down to the Dabble Box and see where your creativity takes you. Lots of equipment and supplies available for all ages.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, RCU Dabble Box Makerspace

Crafting & Making

11:15am-12:15pm Saturday Dec. 7

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Connects people of all ages to the visual arts with fun, inspiring, and relevant art projects that have an educational component.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

1-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Live Music & Holidays at Leinie Lodge

Head to the Leinie Lodge for Live Music, a brewery wonderland, where you can holiday shop with a beer in hand.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

1:30-3pm Saturday Dec. 7

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. An example of each craft will be available prior to each month's program.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

2-3pm Saturday Dec. 7

Music in the Library

Musicians will play near the nautilus sculpture for all to enjoy. Schedule online.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

2pm Saturday Dec. 7

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents Annie

The beloved classic Annie comes to Menomonie, just in time to create special family memories at the holidays.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

5:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Tinsel and Tidings Gala

This annual fundraiser concludes with a gala dinner, featuring entertainment, food, beverages, and live auction on decorated trees valued at over $500+

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Holiday Galas

6-9pm Saturday Dec. 7

Eau Claire Curling Club Open House

Featuring instructional classes for newbies, open ice for pick-up games or practice, and a classic broom stacking experience. Dinner and drinks will be available.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

6pm Saturday Dec. 7

Wonderland Parade & Afterparty

50+ illuminated musical floats, walking units and animal entries light up the winter skies. Head down to Riverfront Park after the parade for an afterparty.

Downtown Chippewa Falls

6pm Saturday Dec. 7

Wonderland Parade & After-Party

Enjoy illuminated and musical floats, walking units, and animal entries at this beloved Chippewa Falls tradition. Head to Riverfront Park afterward for fun for the whole family.

Downtown Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

6:20-6:40pm Saturday Dec. 7

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

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "A Christmas Story"

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940's follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Jar of Pain

An improv comedy experience where comedians Matt Hasenmueller and Ben Malachowski answer your questions; from the thoughtful to the absurd.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents Annie

The beloved classic Annie comes to Menomonie, just in time to create special family memories at the holidays.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

8-11pm Saturday Dec. 7

Zakk Grandahl & The Undriveables

A traditional country band for lovers of honky tonk, Merle Haggard, and George Jones.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

10pm Saturday Dec. 7

Karaoke Contest at The Plus

Swing through and belt out a tune. Sign up starts at 10pm. Contest starts at midnight. Prizes for top performers.

The Plus
Eau Claire

10-11:30am Sunday Dec. 8

Community Grief Circle

A community grief circle hosted by Earthways Healing. Share and process grief in a supportive environment.

Soulstice Wellness Center
Eau Claire

Wellness

10am-5pm Sunday Dec. 8

Holiday Open House WIMM Style

The grand reveal of WIMM's holiday style. Lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured hours every 2.5 hours.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 8

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "A Christmas Story"

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940's follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire