Events Calendar

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas

Join this award-winning classical crossover artist as they present a candlelit night with 500+ candles.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Free Bingo

Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Trivia Night: Home Alone

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

Nightlife

Farewell Transmission Presents: Luray + Quiet Takes

An unforgettable evening of intimate music and heartfelt storytelling with Luray, and Quiet Takes for a special performance.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Music

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Linda Aarons

Her knowledge of pop culture, keen insights into human nature and dry-as-dust delivery makes her a favorite with all groups.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

Open Mic Night @ The Reboot Social

Get there early for a great seat.

The Reboot Social
Eau Claire

Nightlife

"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

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

A Rockin' Blue Christmas w/ the Johnny Rogers Show

Will transport you back to the days of Sleigh Bells Ringing and Carolers Singing by paying tribute to some of the biggest musical legends of all time.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

Friday the 13th Spooky Hike to Big Falls

Bundle up, this hike is approximately 3 miles round trip from BCR to Big Falls and chat about noxious plants that can be found in Wisconsin. Register by 12/11.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Haas Fine Arts Lobby Holiday Concert

A decades-long tradition of a free holiday music concert around a giant Christmas tree in the lobby with featured student groups & ensembles.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Music

Women's Fat Bike Ride Hosted by the Valley Girls

The Valley Girls Cycling Organization is advancing women's engagement in cycling through education, opportunity and support in the Chippewa Valley.

Lowes Creek, Expo Center Side
Eau Claire

Recreation

Ping Pong & Pizza

No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Death Cafe hosted by Kaleidoscope Soul

A casual conversation about death (often a room full of strangers). Homemade cake will be provided. Not a grief group.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Wellness

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

Holiday Glow Hike

Get in the holiday spirit and explore the BCR trails at night as candles, moonlight, and glowsticks illuminate the way. Register by 12/12.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Holiday Outdoors

The Return of the Krismas Kookies!

Krismas Kookies feature original music in four-part harmony with a light-hearted and humorous look at the holiday season and winter in Wisconsin.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Great Big Family Christmas - Sidewalk Prophets Christmas Concert

Join Dove Award winning band Sidewalk Prophet's as they welcome you out from the cold of winter, and into the warmth of the Great Big Family Room.

Calvary Baptist Church
Eau Claire

Music

The Master Singers - Lessons & Carols: Be Still, My Soul

This enchanting concert blends timeless carols and poignant readings, inviting you to embrace the quiet beauty of the season.

First Congregational United Church of Christ
Menomonie

Music

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

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

Presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family; a story of healing that celebrates family ties during the holiday season.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage

Public Meltdown | 9th & Vine | Zipper Live

Public Meltdown is an eclectic four piece rock band with energetic live performances. Zipper goes from soaring psychedelic heights to the grotesque depths of metal. 9th & Vine is an upcoming metalcore outfit.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

"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

Christmas Bird Count - Holcombe

Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. Register by 12/06.

Rise and Shine Coffee House
Cornell

Outdoors

Holiday Cookie Walk

Enjoy delicious holiday cookies made by senior center members. Includes a holiday craft sale, quilt raffle, and vendors. New this year is a french toast breakfast.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center
Eau Claire

Holiday Food & Drink

Downtown Winter Farmers Market

Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high-quality local products direct from producers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

Positive Vector Marathon & Half Marathon

This annual, winter running event started in honor of UWEC alum, Corey James Hilber, who died by suicide in December of 2012.

Starts at Harvest Moon Pub & Eatery
Augusta

Run/Walk Events

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

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop

Make a gorgeous, fresh centerpiece for the holidays to keep or gift.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

ho h-EAU ho 5K & Kids' Run

Holiday themed 5k & Kids Run in your favorite festive attire to spread holiday cheer. Say hello to Mr & Mrs Claus after your run.

Carson Park
Eau Claire

Kids Run/Walk Events

The Written Page Writer's Group

Turn your blank page into The Written Page with encouragement and, when needed, constructive criticism from other local writers.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more.

St. Olaf Church
Eau Claire

Causes

Ager Open House

Open house at the Ager Museum. A docent will be present to assist in finding items in the library or viewing items in the museum.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Fiber Arts Group

Great for a spinner, knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

Waldemar Ager Open House

Discover the legacy of journalist, business man, novelist Norwegian immigrant Waldemar Ager and browse a library of 1,600+ volumes of Scandinavian literature.

Ager House
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Santa's House

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus each Saturday and tell them your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

Ager Open House

Includes Waldemar Ager's study, the newspapers he edited for nearly 50 years, and a 1,600 volume library of materials on Scandinavian history.

The Waldemar Ager Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

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 (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Brunch with Santa

Bring a camera to capture holiday memories while enjoying a brunch buffet, live reindeer, activities, and more. Tickets available venue website.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

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

Kids Holiday

Flow for a Future: Yoga + Wine Tasting Charity Event

A donation-based yoga class where proceeds benefit the Teen Center at Evolving Wellness. Free wine tasting to follow.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

A Very Special Story Time with Eliza Wheeler

Eliza will be reading her newest book, A Cozy Winter Day, teaching you how to draw one of her favorite characters, answering your questions, and signing your books.

Dotters Books
Eau Claire

Words Kids

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

Kids Holiday

Library on the Loose

During the winter months while SHIFT's bike shop is closed, the space will partner with the library to become a mini-branch. Open an account, do crafts, check out books, and more.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Eau Claire

Kids Words

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

Winter Solstice Holiday Market

A day of in-store sales, raffle prizes, tons of vendors to shop from, ornament making, festive snacks and refreshments, and more.

The Gilded Faun Floral & Gift Boutique
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping