Events Calendar

NAMI Chippewa Valley Family Support Group

A confidential, safe group for friends and family members of someone living with a mental illness or concern.

Gillette Room in Banbury Place Building #2D
Eau Claire

Community

Queen of Hearts

One lucky raffle winner will get 1 chance to turn a card. If its the Queen of Hearst, they win the pot. Pot increases weekly until someone wins.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the comfort of the L.E. Phillips planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

Holiday Movie Trivia

Reserve your spot by calling.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold

Add some sparkle to your night. An evening of glitter, glamour, and good times. Two free bingo cards per person.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Nutcracker

An international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

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

Doc Robinson

Melding eccentric lyricism, heartbreak harmonies, and dueling lead guitar synergy, the band has catapulted itself beyond genre categorization into a midwestern “gumbo” concoction.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Ellie Hino Live

Ellie is a super fun mom, a mediocre wife, and an all around delight. Her comedy is silly and honest, sometimes focusing on the naked truths of married life and motherhood.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

"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

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

Free First Aid & CPR Class for Chippewa County Communities

Learn lifesaving skills at a FREE First Aid & CPR Training Class for non-licensed healthcare workers and the public.

HWTI Chippewa Falls Education Center
Chippewa Falls

Education

Preschool STEM

Hands-on activities in each of the STEM categories (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) will be provided each week.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Legal Essentials for Startups (incl. 1-on-1 consults)

This session provides essential legal insights for startups, featuring business and legal presentations, lunch, and 1-on-1 counseling. Registration is required. Speakers include UW-Extension and Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center.

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Eau Claire

Business

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

Healthy Happy Hour

Enjoy N/A functional drinks to enjoy and sip on, yoga to cheer up your holiday spirit, and socializing time.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

St Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry

Enjoy batter fried or baked fish, french fries, or baked potato, vegetables, coleslaw and salad bar, and beverage. Carry-out available.

St Olaf Catholic Church Parish Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

Ugly Sweater + Cranberry Ginger Release Party

Dig out your holiday sweaters and enjoy live music by Uncommon Denominator, and the return of the seasonal Cranberry Ginger brew.

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

Holiday Food & Drink

Craft & Learn | DIY Holiday Cocktails in a Jar

A festive workshop where you'll create beautiful holiday cocktail kits in a jar. Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. Learn easy tips for holiday budgeting.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Meet December Artist of the Month Barbara Dunham

Barbara Dunham is a collage and mixed media artist from Chippewa Falls, WI with 24+ years of experience.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Clearwater Winter Parade

Eau Claire's annual winter parade. Warming shelter, candy from floats, fireworks, games, music, and more. This year's theme is Cosmic Wonder.

Parade Starts at 1st Ave & Grand Ave.

Holiday

Live Music: Randy Sinz & Sue Orfield

Randy Sinz and Sue Orfield take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

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

Music

"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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

Kids Holiday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

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

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

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

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

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