Events Calendar

Live Music: Sherry Lynn

Enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sherry Lynn playing folk, pop, and country covers from the 1970s to today.

The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter
Menomonie

Music

October Tree Live at Flyin' Ryan's - Eleva

Heartfelt indie-style originals and unique covers that showcase Jay's remarkable acoustic guitar skills and stunning vocals. Fresh arrangements of songs from a diverse lineup of artists.

Flyin' Ryan's Sports Bar & Grill
Eleva

Music

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the unforgettable story of a mental hospital and its patients.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

Stage

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

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

Fall 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

“Layers of (in)Queer(y)” Art Exhibition

“Layers of (in)QUEER(y)” is a student-curated queer art exhibition inspired by exploration in the HNRS 342 course, Honors Colloquium in Arts with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, during fall 2023, which focused on queering and questioning the way we interpret art. The exhibition includes 13 national and local artists, interactive art experiences, workshops and a satellite alumni show at McIntyre Library.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Visual Art

When Things Go Wrong...

Learn the base knowledge of what to do when things go wrong in the wilderness, and then build upon those skills in an outdoor setting. Register by 11/14.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Just Take Time Holiday Shopping

A unique shopping experience filled with shabby chic, one of a kind treasures at affordable prices.

Just Take Time
Elk Mound

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at The Menomonie High School

Benefitting the MHS Boys Soccer Team. Local vendors and artisans selling products at this holiday-themed market. Lunch & snacks for purchase.

Menomonie High School
Menomonie

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

Junkin' Market Days

A two-day indoor shopping market featuring vintage wares, along with boutique clothing, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Eau Claire Event District - High Country
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Kevin Martin Curling Skills Clinic

A skills clinic taught by Olympic medalist Kevin Matin. Highly personal and entertaining, he will also deliver a keynote speech during a social mixer on Saturday.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

Page Turners Book Club

A themed book talk where you choose your monthly read and participate in a lively and engaging discussion about books related to the theme.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor

Led by seasoned instructors Bruce and Patti, this course delves into the art of capturing life’s moments through various genres: autobiographies, blogs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words

Winter Market at Market on River

A winter wonderland with locally made treasures. Homemade Holiday demo at 12pm from Inga Witscher-Orth, host of Around the Farm Table.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Collective Charm's Christmas Celebration

Munch on cookies & candy canes, enjoy sales in vendor booths, enter to win drawings, and hunt for hidden elves with coupons around the store.

Collective Charm
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Spruce Up Winter Workshop - Porch Pot or Wreath

Greenhouse pros guide you and your friends in creating unique containers or wreaths for this holiday season.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery Winter Festival

Two days of food trucks, craft vendors, and small batch handcrafted wine made on-site. Live music 2-5pm on Saturday.

Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery
Cornell

Fairs & Festivals

Fall Bazaar at The Gilded Faun

In-store sales, gift raffles, and shopping at the artist bazaar featuring multiple vendors & makers. Festive light refreshments, activities, tarot, henna, and more.

The Gilded Faun Floral & Gift Boutique
Menomonie

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

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

Board Game Market

Join gamers from around the Chippewa Valley as they try to rehome new and used board games and other gaming accessories. Cash and payment apps preferred.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

Zymurgy's Six Year Anniversary + Beer Release Party

Celebrate with Zymurnator Doppelbock release, a special/rare Zymurgy beer line-up, Mug Club Appreciation deals, open mic, collectible class, brewery tours, exclusive tastings, and more.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

Food & Drink

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

Crafting & Making

Fall Creek High School: "Into the Woods"

This Broadway Musical is about growth, transformation, and the challenges we face when we step outside the comfort of the familiar.

Fall Creek High School
Fall Creek

Stage

Friendship Camp for Kids

Activities, games & crafts to encourage friendship, unity, & joy. Kids and youth are our community's most precious treasure, since they will build our future.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Room 106
Eau Claire

Kids

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

LEGO® Robotics: Autonomous Sumobots

Explore robotics as a family in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program, led by Pablo Center Leviathans FIRST Robotics Competition Team!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Eau Claire

Kids

Music in the Library

Musicians will play near the nautilus sculpture for all to enjoy. Schedule online.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Music

The Menomonie Singers: Songs from Around the World

Travel the world through song. The choir will perform a wide selection of music in various languages in Songs from Around the World.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music

2025 Wisconsin Poets' Calendar Celebration Reading

The 39th year of Wisconsin Poets' Calendar publication. Snacks served. Calendars for sale. Readings from 10+ readers.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library – Eau Claire Room
Eau Claire

Words

October Tree Live at River Bend Winery

Poignant, indie-style originals and fresh takes on covers you will hear why his arrangements of acoustic guitar and superb vocals have drawn the attention of industry professionals from CA to TN.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

Norwegian Holiday Food Baking Demonstration

Join members of the Waldemar Ager Association for a demonstration of how to prepare two traditional Norwegian foods: krumkake and lefse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Holiday Food & Drink

Live Music: Bryce Hedtke

Come watch the self-taught 17 year old singer-songwriter from Wisconsin. Enjoy cold beverages and tasteful food.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Music

Supper Club & Saloon Trolley Tour

Enjoy a classic Wisconsin culinary and cultural journey on the Chippewa River Trolley, visiting the Sheeley House, Wissota High Shores, and Wissota Chophouse.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Country Line Dancing with Kickin' Stomp

An evening of coutnry line dancing with Kickin' Stomp. Cash bar & food options available.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

Higher Ground Wrestling at The Plus: Vendetta

Featuring the "Eau Claire Street Fight", a match between The Champion Badger Briggs v The Challenger Connor Hopkins, plus many more wrestlers.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

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

Fall Creek High School: "Into the Woods"

This Broadway Musical is about growth, transformation, and the challenges we face when we step outside the comfort of the familiar.

Fall Creek High School
Fall Creek

Stage

Jazz Flux

A group comprising several of Milwaukee’s most active performing jazz musicians with a sound that mixes hip hop, R&B, pop, and jazz.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing

A dance band as well as the perfect band to sit back and relax with. Featuring Cathy Reitz on vocals, a rhythm section and 3 horns make up the group.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

The Music of John Denver - Layne Yost Group

Yost, McDowall, and Shimoda capture the simple soul of Denver's music through guitar, fiddle, and upright bass arrangements.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

Lady Power Hour

An all-female showcase that features some of Eau Claire's and the Chippewa valley's funniest women performing stand-up, solo sketch, improv, and more.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

The Potsdam Follies – An Ole, Lena, Sven and Margaret Comedy

Laughter will be plentiful as it is the men versus the women in this competitive talent show.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Stage

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the unforgettable story of a mental hospital and its patients.

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Eau Claire

Stage

Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra: Mozart's Coronation Mass

The Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra shares the stage with UWEC faculty soloists and the Symphonic Choir in Mozart's Coronation Mass, followed by his Symphony No. 40.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Live Music: The Cragar

A party band, ready to rock! From oldies to newbies, they play a healthy mix of Rock N Roll music mixed with country, hip hop, and original music.

The Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Music

Saturn’s Disappearing Rings, and Other Planet Tricks

Learn why everyone is excited by the current telescopic view of Saturn's rings, and hear other interesting planet viewing information.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

The Gilmore Family Band

An eclectic mix of music, covering various years and genres. From blues, rock and reggae to bluegrass, folk, country and jazz.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

“Layers of (in)Queer(y)” Art Exhibition

“Layers of (in)QUEER(y)” is a student-curated queer art exhibition inspired by exploration in the HNRS 342 course, Honors Colloquium in Arts with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, during fall 2023, which focused on queering and questioning the way we interpret art. The exhibition includes 13 national and local artists, interactive art experiences, workshops and a satellite alumni show at McIntyre Library.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Visual Art