Events Calendar

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

Kids Holiday

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

Kids Holiday

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

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

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

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

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

"Miracle on 34th Street" Play

Seven-year-old Susan has been taught not to believe in Santa Claus. When her mother hires a new Santa for Macy's, his abilities force them both to question what they've always believed.

Father Dowd Auditorium
Eau Claire

Stage Holiday

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

Kids Holiday

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

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

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

Stage

Live Music: Rattlefoot

Live music playing new country, southern rock, Texas Red Dirt, classic country, classic rock and more.

The Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Music

Zakk Grandahl & The Undriveables

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

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

Music

"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

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

Kids Holiday

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

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

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

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Meet Our Animals: Owl Exploration

Learn about one of Beaver Creek's most beautiful birds, the owl. Sponsored by Scheels. Register by 12/6.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

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

50th Holiday Concert

UWEC hosts this annual holiday music concert, featured on PBS Wisconsin and voted "Best Holiday Performance" in 2023.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

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

Stage

"Miracle on 34th Street" Play

Seven-year-old Susan has been taught not to believe in Santa Claus. When her mother hires a new Santa for Macy's, his abilities force them both to question what they've always believed.

Father Dowd Auditorium
Eau Claire

Stage Holiday

Sunday Oldies at the V

Join DJ Scotty on Sundays (except during packers games) for classic rock oldies from the 50s-80s. Games, prizes, food, drinks, and more.

VFW Club 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Oaklawn Inn Classical Concert Series - Menomonie Singers

Experience the warmth and joy of the holiday season with The Menomonie Singers as they present a heartwarming selection of Christmas carols.

Oaklawn Inn LLC
Menomonie

Music

50th Holiday Concert

UWEC hosts this annual holiday music concert, featured on PBS Wisconsin and voted "Best Holiday Performance" in 2023.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Learn a variety of ballroom dances. Lessons from 6:30-8pm. Followed by a half-hour of free dance.

McPhee Dance Studio (Rm 105)
Eau Claire

Dance

Yoga @ The Library

Pause, quiet your mind, and be present.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Fitness

Movin' & Groovin music class

This class promotes language and play through instruments, scarves, songs, and playtime with friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Introduction to Folk-Art Wood Carving

Take the time to learn a new hobby or hone your wood carving skills ad you dive into the fun world of folk art wood Carving! Register by 11/30.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

Stanley Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through play, music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives one free book.

D. R. Moon Memorial Library

Kids

LEGO Club

No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

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

Prenatal + Postpartum Yoga

Build strength, find peace, and connect with your baby in a nurturing space with others.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

Cookbooks and Cards Club

Check out a cookbook, then make something from it to bring to the club to share. Then stay to play a card game with attendees.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Food & Drink

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

Great fun and prizes to challenge your mind every Monday night.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Eau Claire Trivia Night

6 rounds of trivia with 9 questions each round. Prizes for 1st place teams. Changing themes, picture round, matching round, and more.

Bloomer Brewing in Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Wizards of Winter

From rock and pop to ballads, this 12 member ensemble performs a Holiday Rock Opera "The Christmas Dream."

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

DJ Trivia at Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Cornell Play & Learn

Fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through play, music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Each family receives one free book.

Cornell Public Library

Kids

Friends Holiday Book Sale

A holiday book sale open during library hours. Find some great treasures at amazing prices. In the library meeting room.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

Little Movers Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement. Storytime is followed by play group.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Storytime

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

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

Bouncing Babies

Storytime is followed by play group. An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Medicare & You - Class

Learn about enrolling in Medicare, the parts of Medicare, the difference between an Advantage Plan, Supplements, & drug coverage options.

Location Online

Seniors

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages – including those eager to learn how to play. (Kids AND Teens)

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids Games & Hobbies

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

Acu Meridi-Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with gentle pressure along the meridians of the body to offer deep healing while bringing balance to energy flow.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness