Events Calendar

9:30-10:10am Thursday Dec. 5

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, games and movement activities. Children may attend independently as they are able, but caregivers must remain in the library.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

9:30-11am Thursday Dec. 5

Play & Learn

Fun and playful family connection opportunities through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives a free book.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

9:45-11am Thursday Dec. 5

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Chirstmas Carol Sing-Along

A casual Christmas Carol Sing-Along, complete with singing, holiday trivia and prizes.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

10:30-11am Thursday Dec. 5

Get the Wiggles Out Week

Gross motor play for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

10:30-11:15am Thursday Dec. 5

Storytime

The theme changes weekly. Kids & caregivers are invited to join for weekly storytimes during the school year.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

1:30-2pm Thursday Dec. 5

Get the Wiggles Out Week

Gross motor play for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

3:30-6pm Thursday Dec. 5

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

6-7pm Thursday Dec. 5

Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are invited to this informational session.

Hosted by Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center

Business

6-7pm Thursday Dec. 5

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

Community

6-7pm Thursday Dec. 5

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

A confidential and safe support group open to adults living with a mental illness or concern

Banbury Place Building #2D, Suite 301
Eau Claire

Community

6-7pm Thursday Dec. 5

An Evening of Books and Original Music

Authors/musicians Debra Ray King & Thomas Wayne King share readings from their newest books and new songs from their original studio albums.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

6-8pm Thursday Dec. 5

Amp Quiz Trivia @ VFW Post 305

Extended food hours, great staff, food, prices, and the best view in town.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

6-8pm Thursday Dec. 5

Amp Quiz Triva @ VFW Post 305

Play trivia while you enjoy great food, great drinks, an awesome view, and you may even catch a glimpse oftheir resident Osprey's and their new arrivals.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

6:15-7:30pm Thursday Dec. 5

Chippewa Valley Toastmasters Club Meeting

A learning club for people interested in learning speaking and leadership skills. Club meetings are free and welcome to visitors.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Education

6:30-8pm Thursday Dec. 5

NAMI Chippewa Valley Family Support Group

A confidential, safe group for friends and family members of someone living with a mental illness or concern.

Gillette Room in Banbury Place Building #2D
Eau Claire

Community

6:30-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

6:45-8pm Thursday Dec. 5

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga involves holding poses for extended periods of time to release tension. Reiki promotes healing and balance.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

7-8pm Thursday Dec. 5

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the comfort of the L.E. Phillips planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

Holiday Movie Trivia

Reserve your spot by calling.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

DJ Bingo at On The Rocks

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

On the Rocks Bar
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

DJ Trivia at VFW Post 7232 Folsom

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

VFW Post 7232
Eau Claire

7-9pm Thursday Dec. 5

Amp Quiz Trivia

Fun, free, and top 3 teams win bar cash.

The Old Barn Bar & Grill
Jim Falls

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

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

Stage

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

Open Houses & Shopping

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

Stage

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

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

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

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

Open Houses & Shopping

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

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

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