Events Calendar

Winter Solstice Sunset Snowshoe

Celebrate the rebirth of the sun by snowshoeing at sunset on the shortest day of the year! Register by 12/19.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors Holiday

Polar Express Experience

Kids can enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, get a ticket to the train exhibit, a free gift, and a visit from the train conductor.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Dark Days Dance, Meditation and Sound Bath for the Solstice

Tea ceremony with homemade herbal or spiced chai, nourishing meditation with drumbeat, inspired free-flowing movement session, vibrational sound.

Banbury Place, Bella Black
Eau Claire

Wellness

Pop-up Art Market

An exciting selection of handmade goods, including fiber, ceramic, and glass works. Featuring artists Melanie Ripley, Ted Semling, and Nora Phillips (Ovli Glass).

The Nucleus Café
Eau Claire

Visual Art

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

Eau Claire Curling Club Open House

Featuring instructional classes for newbies, open ice for pick-up games or practice, and a classic broom stacking experience. Dinner and drinks will be available.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

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

Live 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

Live Music: Tyler Lustek Group

Pianist, composer, arranger, and educator from Eau Claire, and co-director of the jazz combo program at UWEC.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Reading & Cookies with Mrs. Claus

Spend time with Mrs Claus in the lobby to decorate cookies and listen to her read favorite Christmas stories.

Metropolis Resort
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Em Menz and the Sue Orfield Band Christmas Concert

Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

Dick Wolf: Special Improv Unit Christmas Edition

A completely improvised episode of the police show classic, Law & Order this time with a Christmas themed twist.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Music

CVTG: "The Holly & The Ivy"

A funny holiday play written and directed by Mike Cook benefiting the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Stage Holiday

Symphony on the Rocks with Some Holiday Spirit

17 Musicians command the stage and bring new life to The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Who, Imagine Dragons, ELO and holiday flair to enjoy the season.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Irie Sol

Live reggae music at its finest.

The Snout Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Music

Joyann Parker

Live music with soul & blues performer Joyann Parker. Santa Hat contest with prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

Ugly Sweater Contest Hosted by Joann Parker Band

Listen to great music by Joyann Parker Band and compete in an ugly sweater contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

"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

Breakfast with Santa

A special limited brunch menu, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, pictures with Mr & Mrs Claus, holiday movies & music. Reservations recommended.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

Kids Food & Drink Holiday

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

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

Meet Our Animals: Reptile Jeopardy

Enjoy a game of reptile jeopardy and then meet some of the Beaver Creek reptiles. Register by 12/20.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Animals & Pets

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

Holcombe Madrigal Court Singers

Music from the Renaissance period and contemporary composers is presented, occasionally interspersed with some hilarious “tomfoolery!”

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

The Memories

“The Boys” will be on stage together again at the Mabel Tainter to help celebrate the Holiday Season.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

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

Nightlife

The Memories

“The Boys” will be on stage together again at the Mabel Tainter to help celebrate the Holiday Season.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

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

Winter Solstice: Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath

Join Karen & Sara as they lead a soothing Sound Bath, moving through a medley of instruments to aid in the full release to Yoga Nidra meditation.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Outdoors Holiday

Tangled Lights Christmas Project

Make a unique set of Christmas ornaments at this project. Decorate 8 ornaments. Call to reserve your spot.

WhispyTKreations
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

Movin' & Groovin music class

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

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Squishmallow Painting Party

Paint your very own Squishmallow portrait on canvas. A drop-in event. All materials provided, while supplies last. Recommended for youth of all ages and their families.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Prenatal + Postpartum Yoga

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

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Fitness

Amp Quiz Trivia at Brickhouse

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

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

Christmas Eve Community Dinner

All are invited to dine for free at this community meal. Menu includes jazzy New Orleans chicken, dirty rice, corn bread, and bananas foster. Groups of 4 or more please reserve ahead.

Just-n-Tyme Cafe
Jim Falls

Food & Drink

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

Wellness

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

Nightlife

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Tomahawk Room

Get the gang together and test your Mind with trivia.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

DJ Trivia at Whispering Pines Golf Course

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Whispering Pines Golf Course
Cadott

Nightlife

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

"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

Cozy Vibes Only

Grab your flannel, fuzzy slippers, and comfy clothes for cozy vibes. Hot cocoa station, cozy reading room, stitching room, tabletop games, puzzles, and snacks.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

ASL Social

Connect with local d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign-language enthusiasts. Socialize and sign together! Their goal is voices off.

The Goat Coffee House
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

The Double Stops

Emily & Dustin perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative and vocal jazz.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

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