Events Calendar

11am-noon Saturday Dec. 14

Pictures with Santa at Metropolis

Santa will stop by Action City and visit guests and the community to learn every wish on kids' Christmas lists.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 14

Winter Solstice Holiday Market

A day of in-store sales, raffle prizes, tons of vendors to shop from, ornament making, festive snacks and refreshments, and more.

The Gilded Faun Floral & Gift Boutique
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 14

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

11:15am-12:15pm Saturday Dec. 14

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

Kids

noon-2:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire December Meeting

Sara Thielen is a registered nurse and she will discuss the history of disease names and descriptions found on death certificates.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

noon-6pm Saturday Dec. 14

VSA's 3rd Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament

Proceeds benefit the Children's Museum. Teams must be 6-8 players and have at least one woman per team. Afterparty at Hearbreakers bar. Prizes TBD.

Valley Sports Academy
Lake Hallie

Recreation

1-2:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

The Master Singers - Lessons & Carols: Be Still, My Soul

This enchanting concert blends timeless carols and poignant readings, inviting you to embrace the quiet beauty of the season

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Chippewa Falls

1-3pm Saturday Dec. 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 Dec. 14

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

1-4pm Saturday Dec. 14

FREE Wine & Spirits Saturday Samplings at Helix!

Featuring wine varietals for pairing with meals, plus whiskeys, tequilas and more from Fortaleza, Heaven's Door, Penfolds, Lingua Franca, Postmark, and more.

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
Altoona

Food & Drink

1pm Saturday Dec. 14

Holiday Candle Making Class

Create a soy, fall scented candle perfect for the holiday season. Trivia games, glass of wine, fragrance of your choice, and more.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

1:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

Presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family; a story of healing that celebrates family ties during the holiday season.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

1:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

2-4pm Saturday Dec. 14

CVSO Presents: A Christmas Jubilee: Celebrating 50 Years of Music

Ring in the 50th holiday season with this delightful performance for the whole family, including a trio of sleighride pieces by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Anderson.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

2pm Saturday Dec. 14

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

2:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

3:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

4-6pm Saturday Dec. 14

Eau Claire Traditional Irish Session

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

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

5pm Saturday Dec. 14

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Toffee Trolly Tour

Embark on a festive tour and enjoy expertly crafted holiday-style cocktails at Helix and The Lakely and savor decadent chocolates, from Just a Toffee, all included.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

6-9pm Saturday Dec. 14

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. 14

4th Annual Christmas Parade in Bloomer

This year’s Holiday Theme is “Gingerbread." Parade will start at 6:00 PM and will be held on Main Street in Bloomer.

Downtown Bloomer

6:30-7:15pm Saturday Dec. 14

Glass Snowflake or Wreath Class

Create a glass snowflake, wreath, or both. Additional projects per person are only $15.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Kids

7-9pm Saturday Dec. 14

Written/Spoken, Open mic at the Chippewa Valley Museum

The theme for this program is winter tales. CVM will be hosting no-admission quarterly open mic nights.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday Dec. 14

Evan + Dale Walton’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday

Get ready to rock this season with a one night only holiday spectacular featuring Evan and Dale Walton, along with some very special guests.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Saturday Dec. 14

Reading & Cookies with Mrs. Claus

Spend time with Mrs Claus in the lobby to decorate cookies and listen to her read favorite Christmas stories.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

7:30-9pm Saturday Dec. 14

Found Footage Fest: 20th Anniversary Show

Live comedy with VHS tapes! Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show) will serve up their all-time greatest finds.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

7:30-9:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

A Rockin' Blue Christmas w/ the Johnny Rogers Show

Will transport you back to the days of Sleigh Bells Ringing and Carolers Singing by paying tribute to some of the biggest musical legends of all time.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

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. 14

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

7:45-8:30pm Saturday Dec. 14

Glass Holiday Scene or Tree Class

Create a glass holiday scene, tree, or both. Additional projects per person are only $15.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Kids Crafting & Making

8pm Saturday Dec. 14

Live Music: Kanebrake

Live music bringing 80's heavy metal back to life.

The Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

8-11pm Saturday Dec. 14

Brother Jon Band

Rooted in Classic rock and blues with a jam style all of our own. Promoting their first release Open Jam, the band is getting some airplay with the song Bobby’s.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

8pm Saturday Dec. 14

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Trevor Anderson

Quick wit and clean, quirky takes on everyday observations and family life make Trevor’s comedy widely accessible, yet completely one of a kind.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DaySunday Dec. 15

"Clause for Concern" Escape Room

A holiday themed escape room that raises money for the Chippewa Valley Museum. Hosted by Tactical Escape 101 at the historic Schlegelmilch house.

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Holiday

All DaySunday Dec. 15

The Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express

Ride through the heart of festive downtown Eau Claire, visit with Santa & Mrs Claus at the Carson Park one-room schoolhouse. Cookies, music, and activities, interactive kids stories & music as you ride the vintage red trolley, a chance for each kid to ring the trolley bell, coloring pages and family photos and more.

Dec. 7-21, Saturday & Sunday (Times on Website)

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

10am-noon Sunday Dec. 15

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more.

St. Olaf Church
Eau Claire

Causes

11am-5pm Sunday Dec. 15

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

noon-4pm Sunday Dec. 15

Holiday Bakers Pop Up

Seasonal baked goods, gluten free treats, European style pretzels, artisan sourdough bread, challah bread, bagels, mini bundt cakes, and more.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 15

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

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 15

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

Presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family; a story of healing that celebrates family ties during the holiday season.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

2-5pm Sunday Dec. 15

Dr Z's Blues Jam

Monthly jam session focused on Blues music. Hosted by Dr Z and Deeper Roots. Backline provided. Event starts at 3pm if the Packers play that day.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

2pm Sunday Dec. 15

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