Events Calendar

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

11am-1pm Sunday Dec. 1

Downsville Community Museum Kids with Santa, Open House & Silent Auction

Pictures with Santa along with open house cookies with hot chocolate or cider and a silent auction of holiday crafts, decorations, baked goodies trays and other items on display.

Downsville Community Museum
Downsville/Menomonie

Kids Holiday

11am-4pm Sunday Dec. 1

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 Sunday Dec. 1

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-1:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

Introduction to Winter Camping

In this lecture-style session, learn a variety of topics such as forms of winter travel, how to stay warm, fun recipes, winter hazards, and more! Register by 11/29.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

noon-4pm Sunday Dec. 1

Advent at the Ager

Scandinavian foods: meat balls, picked herring, cheeses, crackers, COOKIES, and more. Music, chat, and a sing-along.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

noon-4pm Sunday Dec. 1

Holiday Market and Vendor Fair at The Brewing Projekt

Hosting local artists, shops, makers, & bakers. Enjoy shopping all the best arts, crafts, food, & more with a craft beverage in your hand.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

12:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

Swap 'N' Prop at Verdant Curiosities

Swap propagations, cuttings, whole plants, and knowledge at our monthly gathering of planty people. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Verdant Curiosities
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

2-3:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra - Singing in the Holidays!

A fun, swinging night to make all of those traditional holiday classics better by making them swing. Tap your toes, clap your hands, and jingle your bells with holiday spirit.

Pablo Center at the Confluence - Jamf Theater
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

2-6pm Sunday Dec. 1

4th Annual Chili Cook-Off

The public can sample contestants chili and vote for their favorite. Cooks can enter slow cooker red chili recipes (sign up by 11/29) to win.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

Food & Drink

2pm Sunday Dec. 1

Northwinds Brass Band Annual Holiday Concert

Under the artistic direction of Anastasia Traicoff-Stratioti and featuring guest conductor Michael Larson, this annual holiday concert promises a delightful mix of festive and classical music

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

2:30-6:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

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

3-3:45pm Sunday Dec. 1

Kids Intro to Aerials Class

Students will learn the basics of aerial hammock, silks, and lyra with a trained instructor.

Moonrise Aerials Studio
Eau Claire

6pm Sunday Dec. 1

Hype Night - Snowboard Video Premier

Get ready for HYPE NIGHT with 3 new snowboarding films, some epic giveaways, and cold beers (while it lasts).

Bloomer Brewing in Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Movies

6:30-8:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

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

7-8:30pm Sunday Dec. 1

Bingo Night at The Plus

Food, beverage, and event giveaways- plus a chance to win our blackout game, with a minimum prize of $200.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

All DayMonday Dec. 2

The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Holiday

9-10am Monday Dec. 2

Yoga @ The Library

Pause, quiet your mind, and be present.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Fitness

9:30-10:45am Monday Dec. 2

Movin' & Groovin music class

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

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10:30-11am Monday Dec. 2

Get the Wiggles Out Week

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

1:30-2pm Monday Dec. 2

Get the Wiggles Out Week

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

4:30-5:30pm Monday Dec. 2

Read Me a Book Club: Animal Antics

Celebrate reading as a family in this book club for kids and their grown-ups. A monthly two-part reading session with read-aloud and hands-on activities.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5-6pm Monday Dec. 2

Women's Cancer Support Group

Redefining cancer support through a community where women will be understood, feel heard, and find more joy. A safe space to process the journey.

Stephanie Miller Cancer Doula
Eau Claire

5-9pm Monday Dec. 2

12th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival

Showcasing outdoor oriented films from all over the world. Promotes understanding and appreciation of the world's mountain places.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Movies

5:30-6:30pm Monday Dec. 2

Prenatal + Postpartum Yoga

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

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

6-8pm Monday Dec. 2

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

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

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

6-8pm Monday Dec. 2

Catholicism on Tap

Uncorking locally crafted wine and beer paired with dynamic Catholic speakers. All are welcome. Hors d'oeuvres offered, books, prizes and childcare.

Goldsmith Religious Education Center (GREC)
Chippewa Falls

Spirituality

7-9pm Monday Dec. 2

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

7:30-9pm Monday Dec. 2

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

7:30-9am Tuesday Dec. 3

Women's Giving Circle Gift of Giving Breakfast

A heartwarming event where the current year’s grant recipients are invited to receive their grant awards and connect with Women's Giving Circle members.

The Florian Gardens
Eau Claire

Galas

10-10:30am Tuesday Dec. 3

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

10:30-11am Tuesday Dec. 3

Get the Wiggles Out Week

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

1-1:30pm Tuesday Dec. 3

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

1:30-2pm Tuesday Dec. 3

Get the Wiggles Out Week

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

4-5:15pm Tuesday Dec. 3

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

5-9pm Tuesday Dec. 3

12th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival

Showcasing outdoor oriented films from all over the world. Promotes understanding and appreciation of the world's mountain places.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Movies

7-8:30pm Tuesday Dec. 3

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha

Meditate, listen to a dharma talk, and discuss. Different topics weekly. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

7-9pm Tuesday Dec. 3

Dj Bingo at Westside Bar & Grill

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

Westside Bar & Grill
Eau Claire

7-9pm Tuesday Dec. 3

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Tomahawk Room

Get the gang together and test your Mind with trivia.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Tuesday Dec. 3

Music Bingo at The Reboot Social

An exciting evening of music bingo hosted by Carlson Entertainment. Test your music knowledge with great tunes in a fun atmosphere. Win prizes as you mark off songs on your bingo card.

The Reboot Social
Eau Claire