Events Calendar

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.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

7:30-9:30pm Thursday Oct. 3

Musician Wade Fernandez Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew

A “deeply authentic” multi-award-winning international touring artist and educator from the Menominee Nation.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

7:30pm Thursday Oct. 3

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Brad Wenzel Live

Brad Wenzel’s offbeat one-liners, dry delivery, and unassuming presence are what set him apart from other comedians.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

8-11pm Thursday Oct. 3

Thursday Night Karaoke

Karaoke singers are entered in a drawing to win a $50 Growler Guys gift card.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

All DayFriday Oct. 4

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

Food & Drink

All DayFriday Oct. 4

Falling Leaves Quilt Shop Hop

Collect quilt block patterns from each participating shop; all combine to make an entire quilt. Complete your passport and receive a 20% off reward card, and be eligible for prizes.

Six participating shops

Crafting & Making

All DayFriday Oct. 4

2024-25 School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition

This exhibition will showcase the talented artists and designers that make up the School of Art & Design, bringing a wide range of work together for a compelling exhibition.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

7:15am-3:30pm Friday Oct. 4

CVTC Safety Day

Learn how to minimize worksite incidents, meet OSHA standards, and strengthen your organization's safety culture.

CVTC Energy Education Center
Eau Claire

Business

8:30am-noon Friday Oct. 4

Building Resilient Teams

Learn what you can do to help reduce burnout and build a stronger, adaptable team.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Business

9:30-10am Friday Oct. 4

Family Storytime

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

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10-11am Friday Oct. 4

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

Kids

10am-5pm Friday Oct. 4

Fresh Art Tour

Self-guided meander to the finest art studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Find map online.

Stockholm, Lake Pepin and Surrounding Countryside

Visual Art

11am-8pm Friday Oct. 4

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery Fall Fest

Food trucks, live music, kids activities, trademark champagne apples, petting zoo, wagon rides, and more. Schedule online.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

noon-7pm Friday Oct. 4

Leinie Lodge Food Trucks

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

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

4-7pm Friday Oct. 4

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 Oct. 4

Burger Night at Together Farms

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

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

5-8pm Friday Oct. 4

Hailey James

Voice of the Chippewa Valley winner, Adi Eckwright will open for Hailey James at 5pm. Hailey James is a 4 time award winning singer/songwriter from Eagan, MN.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Music

5-8pm Friday Oct. 4

Harvest Patch Shandy Release Party

Live music, surprise beers, crowlers, giveaways, and more. Bubbles BBQ food truck, prizes & giveaways, and more. Ticker includes 3 pints.

The Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

5:30-11pm Friday Oct. 4

Barn Dance & Charcoal Chicken Dinner

Hosted by the Osseo-Fairchild FFA. Menu includes charcoal chicken, potato salad, roll, dessert, and beverage. DJ all night. Meal 5:30-8pm, barn dance 8-11pm. Bucket raffles & 50/50 raffles all night.

Castle Rock Barn, LLC
Osseo

Galas

6-7:30pm Friday Oct. 4

Dark History Trolley Tour

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.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

6pm Friday Oct. 4

Art For Dinner: Gourmet Food with Flair

An interactive dining experience with contemporary designed plating displays and locally foraged, raised, and harvested ingredients.

Forage
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30-7:45pm Friday Oct. 4

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

7-10pm Friday Oct. 4

Live Music: Hindsight

The 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

7-10pm Friday Oct. 4

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Teen Late Night

Join fellow teens in after hours library fun. Expect themed games and silly challenges, revolving around the Ghost with the Most. Snacks served. It’s showtime! Registration and Parent Permission Slip required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 4

Dark History Trolley Tour

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.

6pm and 7:30pm. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Sept 27 thru Nov 2

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

7:30pm Friday Oct. 4

ECCT - Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical

This Halloween themed musical is based on the popular kids books and animated special.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage Halloween

7:30pm Friday Oct. 4

UWEC Faculty Recital Series: Schumann(s): Music by Robert & Clara

The program will feature Robert’s Violin Sonata No.2, and Three Fantasiestücke for cello, as well as a set of 6 Lieder and 3 Romances by Clara.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

8pm Friday Oct. 4

Dear Evan Hansen

From the Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe-winning songwriting team Ben Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land).

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

9pm Friday Oct. 4

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 Oct. 4

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

Nightlife

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

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

Food & Drink

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

Falling Leaves Quilt Shop Hop

Collect quilt block patterns from each participating shop; all combine to make an entire quilt. Complete your passport and receive a 20% off reward card, and be eligible for prizes.

Six participating shops

Crafting & Making

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

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

All DaySaturday Oct. 5

2024-25 School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition

This exhibition will showcase the talented artists and designers that make up the School of Art & Design, bringing a wide range of work together for a compelling exhibition.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

Visual Art

6:15am-10pm Saturday Oct. 5

Dinner & Comedy Night with Mike Marvell

Dinner served at 6:45. Show start at 7:30. Headliner: Mike Marvell. Featuring: Kevin Cahak. Dinner included with show.

Club TEN
Durand

Comedy

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Artist Market of Eau Claire

Celebrates and promotes the local creative community by offering a place to showcase and display original, handmade arts & crafts.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Local musicians and artist markets every Saturday.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

8-9:15am Saturday Oct. 5

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

8am-1pm Saturday Oct. 5

Menomonie Farmers Market

Fresh local produces, lunches, vendors, and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

9am-2pm Saturday Oct. 5

Chapel Heights UMC Fall Festival

Homemade crafts, holiday decor, gifts, floral arrangements, gift baskets, bake sale, homemade baked goods, jelly & candy, fruitcakes, silent action, and lunch served 10am-1:30pm.

Chapel Heights United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals

9am-4pm Saturday Oct. 5

Chippewa Valley Quilt Show

Over 200 quilts displayed. Boutique, Vendors, Scissor sharpening (Sat. only). Food, raffles, free classes, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

9am-4pm Saturday Oct. 5

Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Menomonie Public Library host a public book sale in the basement.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

9am Saturday Oct. 5

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

9am Saturday Oct. 5

Princeton Valley Oktoberfest

Beer, bags tournament, keg toss, hammerschlagen, food, prizes, and games.

Princeton Valley Golf Course
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Recreation

Local Legends T-Shirt Poll

The Local Store is adding vintage-style tees featuring the logos of famous former businesses we all know and love. We call the series Local Legends, and we want YOU to pick the tees we’ll make this year.

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contest ends Sun. Sep. 29