Events Calendar

7pm Friday Dec. 6

Eau Claire Male Chorus - 78th Annual Christmas Concerts

The ECMC presents its annual holiday concerts with special guest performers the Memorial High School Madrigal Singers.

Dec. 6 @ Trinity Lutheran Church | Dec. 7 @ Lake Street United Methodist

7pm Friday Dec. 6

"Miracle on 34th Street the 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

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

7:30pm Friday Dec. 6

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

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

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

All DaySaturday Dec. 7

"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 DaySaturday Dec. 7

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

All DaySaturday Dec. 7

"My Neighbor Totoro"

My Neighbor Totoro is the last Studio Ghibli Fest movie for 2024. It's a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family that's available in subbed and dubbed versions.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

All DaySaturday Dec. 7

for King + Coountry's: A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE-Event

Filmed during their latest "A Drummer Boy Christmas" tour to date in front of a high energy, sold out crowd of 12,000+ in Houston, TX, the festive phenomenon features host of original music as well as dazzling, never-before-seen live performance footage and breathtaking views from A Drummer Boy Christmas. Experience the magic of the season in cinemas this winter.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

8-11am Saturday Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa

A morning with a complimentary breakfast feast for adults and children. Children can make cherished memories and photo opportunities with Santa.

Village of Lake Hallie Town Hall
Chippewa Falls

9-10am Saturday Dec. 7

Morning Nature Walk

During a busy time of the year, slow it down and take a morning walk through the trails at Beaver Creek. Register by 12/5.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

9-10am Saturday Dec. 7

Transformational Breathwork

Experience different breathing sequences intentionally chosen for specific physiologic responses including breath retentions, guided imagery, and meditative visuals.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Wellness

9-11am Saturday Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and milk. Crafts and holiday fun all ages with our special visitor, Santa.

McDonell High School
Chippewa Falls

Holiday Kids

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

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar

Featuring baked goods with lots of Christmas cookies, white elephant table, crafts, homemade noodles and lefse.

Faith Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

9am-5pm Saturday Dec. 7

Pine Harbor Studio Holiday Open House

Holiday open house featuring locally made pottery, soap, stained glass, jewelry, fused glass, ice dyed clothing, and artwork by Chippewa valley artisans.

Pine Harbor Studio
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

9am Saturday Dec. 7

Christmas Cookie Walk

Choose from a large selection of Christmas Cookies and candies. Candy priced separately. Come early for best selection; they sell out quickly.

Trinity United Methodist Church
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

9:30am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

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

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

Crafting & Making

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

Crafting & Making Holiday

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 7

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op's Holiday Hoopla

Free photos with Santa from 10-11am. Food samples, gift ideas, gift card BOGO, 10% off alcohol sale, and more.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

Food & Drink Holiday

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

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

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Banbury Place Holiday Market

Explore a Holiday Market with three floors featuring 30+ guest makers & artists, open studios, unique local goods, live music, and delicious food.

Banbury Place, Building 13
Eau Claire

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

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

10am Saturday Dec. 7

Polar Express Pajama Party

Featuring games, trains, crafts, bingo, cookies, hot chocolate, a reader's theatre presentation of The Polar Express, a visit from Santa, and more.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

10am Saturday Dec. 7

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism.

Banbury Place, Building 2, Fourth Floor, Gillette Room

Community

11am-noon Saturday Dec. 7

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

11am-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Handmade Holiday Markets at Wheatfield

Old-fashioned holiday shopping on a 5th generation farm. Organic grazing boards, guest artisans, complimentary gift packing, real hot chocolate, and more.

Wheatfield Hill Organics
Durand

Farmers Markets

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 7

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. 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

Kids

11:30am-3pm Saturday Dec. 7

Mini Aerial Classes

Try a 20 minute aerial class on 12/7. Bonus: browse the holiday market happening in Banbury Building 13 from 10am-4pm.

Moonrise Aerials Studio
Eau Claire

Fitness

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Christkindlemarkt at Lazy Monk Brewing

Bringing the German Christkindlmarkt tradition to Eau Claire with an outdoor, European-style market.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt

Join The Chippewa Valley's Farmer's Market at The Brewing Projekt. Local artists, shops, makers, & bakers.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 7

Holiday Decor Fundraiser - Unity of Eau Claire

Purchase finished porch pots, door swags, table arrangements, etc., or buy the materials to make your own, or like-new holiday decor.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

noon-4:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

4th Annual The Winterlude Market

Explore the decorated brewery yard, peruse talented artists, makers, and small businesses. Campfires, live music, food from Chef Stacy, and festive Yule Goats from EB Ranch.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

Museums & History Holiday

1-2:30pm Saturday Dec. 7

Under the Christmastree of Yesteryear: An Exploration of Antique and Vintage Christmas Toys

Learn about the history of Christmas toys, using examples from the Museum's collection,. Attendees are encouraged to bring toys from past Christmases.

Chippewa Area History Center
Chippewa Falls

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