Events Calendar

11am-5pm Saturday Sep. 14

Big Papa BBQ at Riverbend Winery

Big Papa BBQ will be serving up your favorites.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

11am-5pm Saturday Sep. 14

The Gilded Faun's Back to School Sidewalk Sale

Pop-up artisans, in-store specials, and a sale from 10+ UW-Stout alumni artists and makers.

The Gilded Faun Floral & Gift Boutique
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

noon-7pm Saturday Sep. 14

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks

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

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

noon-9pm Saturday Sep. 14

Burger Night at Together Farms

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

Together Farms
Mondovi

noon Saturday Sep. 14

Modicum Oktoberfest Release Party

Steins of Oktoberfest brew, German-inspired menu of foods, Stein Holding Competitions and Gemütlichkeit. They'll tap the ceremonial Holzfass at Noon.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

1-3pm Saturday Sep. 14

Paint your Pet

Pick a picture of your pet or pets, bring to class, pick your style, and bring it to life. Partial proceeds support the Chippewa Humane Society.

S&K Boutique
Cornell

Crafting & Making

1-3pm Saturday Sep. 14

LEGO Club

Join fellow LEGO® brick fans for free building. They supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

1-4pm Saturday Sep. 14

Altoona Historical Society Museum Open House & Ice Cream Social

Enjoy free ice cream, historical photos & displays. Learn about Altoona's Railroad history and view original railroad items.

Altoona Historical Society Museum
Altoona

Museums & History Kids

1-4:30pm Saturday Sep. 14

Foster Gallery art exhibition featuring national and international artists. From the amorphous and the linear to the political and the frenetic, this selection of contemporary artists working in a variety of two-dimensional mediums explore ways to conceptualize, define, or deepen our associations with space.

Foster Gallery
Eau Claire

1-5pm Saturday Sep. 14

Dunn County Humane Society: 10th Annual Fur-kin Fest Fundraiser

This pet-friendly event features specialty beer & wine from regional vendors paired with original dishes. Live music by Cutaways.

Jake's Supper Club
Menomonie

Galas

2-4pm Saturday Sep. 14

Projects in the Orchard- Fused Glass Dragonfly

Use transparent and dichroic glass to create this limited time fused glass Dragonfly that is sure to shimmer. Register online.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

2-5pm Saturday Sep. 14

Live Music: Kyle Koliha

Kyle is a talented guitarist and singer. You will hear him play anything from Rockin’ folk, to country, to the blues.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

2-6pm Saturday Sep. 14

Blue Sky Art Adventure - Eco-Printed Silk Scarf

Eco-printing/dyeing one silk scarf using eco eco dyes and printing with flowers and/or leaves.

Blue Sky Retreat
Eleva

Crafting & Making

2-8pm Saturday Sep. 14

Oktoberfest at Phoenix Taproom

Limited-edition cocktails, imported & local Oktoberfest beers on tap, live music, face painting, games, and festive Bier Garden.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

3-7:30pm Saturday Sep. 14

Norge Harvest Dinner

Traditional Norwegian meal including meatballs, ham, potatoes, vegetables, soup, rommegrot, sweets and lefsa. Drive-thru or outdoor only. Cash/check.

Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church
Elk Mound

4-6pm Saturday Sep. 14

Eau Claire Traditional Irish Session

Sing along, clap, dance or enjoy conversation with your neighbors.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

All DayFriday Sep. 20

Oktoberfest 2024

Enjoy four stages, over 30 entertainers, vendors, authentic foods, plenty of dancing and Gemutlichkeit. New kids activities and Glockenspiel acts.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Fairs & Festivals

8am-10pm Friday Sep. 20

Fall-Out #9

Car show, swap meet, nitro cackle cars, burn out contest, and pre-67 vintage drag racing. Watch 200 vehicles battle it out on the 1/4 mile.

Rock Falls Raceway
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

8am-10pm Friday Sep. 20

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

9am-6pm Friday Sep. 20

What Does It Even Mean? Art Show

Eau Claire abstract painter Jamie Bowers explores the thoughts of art viewers. Sometimes profound and introspective. Other times, not so much.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10-10:30am Friday Sep. 20

Preschool 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

Kids

10am-4:30pm Friday Sep. 20

Evolving Site

Foster Gallery
Eau Claire

10am-6pm Friday Sep. 20

The Attic Vintage Marketplace 10th Anniversary

Fun, food, prizes, and sales to celebrate the love of vintage treasure hunting at The Attic's 10 year anniversary.

The Attic Home Goods & Consignment
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

11am-2pm Friday Sep. 20

Food Trucks @ Chippewa Valley Mazda

Hosting food trucks for lunch from April through September. Check out the full schedule online.

Chippewa Valley Mazda
Chippewa Falls

11am-2pm Friday Sep. 20

Food Trucks @ Eau Claire Chrysler Jeep Dodge & Ram

Hosting food trucks for lunch from April through September. Check out the full schedule online.

Eau Claire CDJR
Eau Claire

11:15am Friday Sep. 20

"What Was Uniroyal?" Documentary Film Showing

Take a tour through the history of the Uniroyal Tire Factory with three different films.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Movies

noon-7pm Friday Sep. 20

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks

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

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

1-2:30pm Friday Sep. 20

Death Cafe

An informal, open, and straightforward discussion about death. Attendees decide what they want to talk about.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

3-7pm Friday Sep. 20

Welcome Quilt - Sewn Together in Unity Exhibit

View compelling quilts from Arizona made of migrant drawings of what they left behind, plus quilts with messages of welcome from US residents, then learn the stories behind their creation.

First Congregational UCC
Eau Claire

3-8pm Friday Sep. 20

AAUW Used Book Sale

Stocking 40+ categories of books. Proceeds help support local & national scholarships, and AAUW activities.

Eau Claire Expo Center
Eau Claire

Words

4-9pm Friday Sep. 20

Burger Night at Together Farms

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

Together Farms
Mondovi

5:30-7:30pm Friday Sep. 20

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

5:30-8:30pm Friday Sep. 20

Two Rivers at Northwoods Brew Pub

Old country and swing by veteran musicians Randy Sinz, Sue Orfield, Gregg Wheeler, and Tommy Wiseler.

Northwoods Brew Pub
Osseo

6:30-7:45pm Friday Sep. 20

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

6:30pm Friday Sep. 20

Duskmourn Prerelease

Three rounds of Wizards of the Coast sanctioned prerelease play for the new Duskmourn set. Three rounds, with a pack per win release, with a bonus pack.

D20 Gaming LLC
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

7-10pm Friday Sep. 20

Live Music: Jeremy Boettcher Trio

Renowned bassist Jeremy Boetcher swiftly rose to prominence, captivating audiences nationwide with his remarkable versatility and musical prowess.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Sep. 20

Jennifer Hazen

Classic Timeless Singer Songwriter.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7pm Friday Sep. 20

Drag & Dessert

Complimentary desserts, cash bar, and local drag performers. Friday is Disney night.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7:30pm Friday Sep. 20

DedArt Fest Live

A night of music featuring Wasp Doctor, Diver Ida, Pull Tapes, Clever Trev, Nice Van, Detective Slobbery, and more.

The Plus
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Sep. 20

Karaoke @ Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

9pm Friday Sep. 20

Once More, Autumn | Drive-A-Tron | Sir Joshua Robert

Once More Autumn fuses indie folk elements with alternative textures. Drive-a-Tron is a rock-based dance band mixing together heavy grooves, and poly-rhythmic lyrics.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Sep. 21

Menomonie Market Food Co-op 50th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating 50 years of community, education, local food, and more. Learn about the Co-op's growth over 50 years. Anniversary merch for sale, and free cake while supplies last.

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

All DaySaturday Sep. 21

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