Events Calendar

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

Sound & Stories: Joy the World

The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild annual tradition that brings together musicians and writers to charm and delight with winter songs & stories.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

An Evening with Mary Mondlock

A night of celebration with some beloved tunes. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Mary Mondlock returns to the Mabel stage where her career began.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music Holiday

Clear Water Comedy Presents: The Roast of 2024

It's been a hell of a year, and it's Clear Water Comedy's final show of the year. Fast paced jokes and numerous sets from your friends at Clear Water Comedy.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy

Chamber Luncheon

Discover innovative childcare solutions, learn how it impacts your employees, and explore stipend options.

Bill's Distributing
MENOMONIE

Business

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Sale will be held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room during regular library hours. Cash only.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

Death Cafe

Gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death. Not a grief group. Bring your own beverages, snacks provided.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Community

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

Milestone's Christmas Party

Live music, food, gingerbread house making, hot cocoa, and photo booth.

Milestone Senior Living
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

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

Qigong in the Salt Cave

Join certified Qigong Instructor, Sandra for deep breathing in the healing salt air and mindful movement. A gentle warmup, 30-40 min of gentle Qigong standing postures and movement, mindful focus, and deep breathing in the Salt Cave, ending in a restorative meditation.

The Healing Agenda
Eau Claire

Wellness

Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas

From the producers of the box office smash Girls Night: The Musical comes the new must-see holiday show!

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage

Live Music: The Double Stops

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

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Little Way Music

A duo composed of husband and wife Braedon and Kayla Hoecherl. They play a mix of well-known country songs, new and classics.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

The Jim Phillips Project Live

A four piece folk rock & blues band. A mix of upbeat classic, and country rock, blues, and original songs.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Student Showcase: Level 2 Improv, Level 2 Standup and Sketch Writing

Come see the level 2 improv, level 2 stand-up and sketch comedy writing students in their class showcase.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy

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

Chris Kroeze

Local favorite and The Voice alumnus, Chris Kroeze returns to Pablo Center for an amazing night of music.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

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

Oliver's Christmas Party w/ Crimson Theory

Get ready to jingle and mingle at Oliver's Christmas party with music from Crimson Theory.

Oliver's Tavern
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

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

Page Turners Book Club

A themed book talk where you choose your monthly read and participate in a lively and engaging discussion about books related to the theme.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

DIY Soy Candle Workshop

Choose your own scent, decorate it to your liking, and make a 4oz or 6oz jars to choose from, then wait a bit for the wax to set. Drop-in event.

Tangled Up in Hue
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Market on River Holiday Market

You're invited to the Market on River Holiday Market. Find last-minute holiday gifts, baked goods, and crafts, all from local vendors.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Holiday 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

Chippewa Valley Humanists

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

Banbury Place, Building 2, Gillette Room

Community

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

Meet the Author: Patricia Albrecht

Meet Patricia Albrecht, she’ll have books for sale and signing.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

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

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 the Author: Christine Varnavas

Meet author Christine Varnavas, she’ll have books for sale and signing. Her Book is "Heal Your Sh!t And Find Your Happy"

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

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

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

Music

Free Wine & Spirits Saturday Samplings at Helix

Featuring wine varietals for pairing with meals, plus whiskeys, tequilas and more from Fortaleza, Heaven's Door, Penfolds, Lingua Franca, Postmark, and more.

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
Altoona

Food & Drink

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

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

Jim Miller's A Child's Christmas in Wales

A beloved Menomonie Christmas tradition returns as Jim Miller performs Dylan Thomas' delightful holiday story "A Child's Christmas in Wales."

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Stage

Dough Bowl Candle Workshop

Create a fun 10oz Wooden Dough Bowl Candle. Step by step guide, candle trivia games and discussion, glass of wine, a variety of scents.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

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

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