Events Calendar

11am-6pm Saturday Sep. 5

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

Join Big Papa at the Vineyard for wine & crowd favorite bbq.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

11am-6pm Saturday Sep. 5

Jaquish Farms Fields of Gold 2026

Annual Sunflower Maze and family fun event hosted by Jaquish Farms. All profits are donated to support Joshua's Camp and families battling cancer in the Chippewa Valley.

Jaquish Farms
Eau Claire

Kids Outdoors

1-9pm Saturday Sep. 5

13th Annual Rush River Folk Festival

A family-friendly even with food, wine, and music featuring Garden Party, Jim Miller, Davey J, and Barrel Flash on the scenic outdoor stage. Bring a lawn or chair or blanket.

Vino in the Valley
Maiden Rock

Fairs & Festivals

1:30-4:30pm Saturday Sep. 5

Shane Yetter

Yetter is a folk songwriter and founder/owner of the Eau Claire Guitar Academy. His original music explores everything from love, to loss, to cosmic voyages through space and time.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

1:30-8pm Saturday Sep. 5

Roller Derby: 17th Annual Bruise-a-Thon

Chippewa Valley Roller Derby's season opener features four mixed teams—The Shiners, The Maulers, The Thrashers, and The Contusions—competing in four games. Also includes an annual tattoo raffle with certificates from local artists and piercing studios.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

1:30pm Saturday Sep. 5

Chippewa River Trolley: Craft Beer & Country Roads: A Chippewa Valley Brewery Tour

Enjoy a brewery tour of breweries in the Northern Chippewa Valley, featuring Leinenkugel's, Chippewa Brewing Co., and Lazy Monk.

Saturday afternoons: consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

2-4pm Saturday Sep. 5

Needle Felted Mason Jar Ornaments

Class is an intro to the craft of needle felting that transforms traditional techniques while making an adorable Christmas ornament as a work of art. All supplies are included.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

2-5pm Saturday Sep. 5

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

Live music on the Haywagon stage. From crowd favorites to new artists you'll hear something for everyone. Full lineup online.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

3-9pm Saturday Sep. 5

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

5-8:30pm Saturday Sep. 5

The Ultimate Bar Challenge @ The Growler Guys

Play a random bar skill game (beer pong, quarters, darts, or flip cup) for prizes. Sign-ups begin at 5pm, with preliminary skill games at 7pm, followed by a jackpot round.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

5pm Saturday Sep. 5

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

7-8:30pm Saturday Sep. 5

UNSOLVED HISTORIES: True Crime & the Sultry Sins of Summer, an Eau Claire Dark History Tour

This Summer-Only Tour is a spin-off of our wildly popular DARK HISTORY TOUR. It's an exclusive, late-night deep dive on true crime stories, unsolved murders, and a historical re-enactment of one of Eau Claire's most notorious murders.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

7-9pm Saturday Sep. 5

Into it. Over it. (solo set) / JG Shadid / Asparagus

Into it. Over it. is Midwest emo. JG Sadid is neo-classical folk composition. Asparagus is MPLS/EC indie alternative. Listen to music and dig for vinyls.

Abraxas Wax
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday Sep. 5

Live Music: Melangé Trio

Mélange is a trio of kindred spirits that intends to create an intimate, wholesome, and relaxing listening environment with soulful 3-part harmony and guitar.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday Sep. 5

LAKELY LIMITED: Rhythm Posse

Drawing inspiration from great session bands like Booker T & The MGs, The Meters, Funk Brothers, The Wrecking Crew, the heart and soul of Rhythm Posse is the rhythm section.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Saturday Sep. 5

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Tommy Bayer Live

Tommy Bayer is a New York City based stand up comedian who touches on some of societies hard hitting subjects like how "dating is weird."

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

8-11pm Saturday Sep. 5

The Other Brothers Band

Cap off your Saturday evening enjoying Heartbreakers' great menu and cold libations to The Other Brothers' classic rock grooves.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

8-11pm Saturday Sep. 5

Live Music: Other Brothers

Sporting a classic rock format, tight vocal harmonies & outstanding musicianship, the Other Brothers are a “listeners band” to which you can dance.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

8:21-10:21pm Saturday Sep. 5

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

9pm Saturday Sep. 5

UNSOLVED HISTORIES: True Crime & the Sultry Sins of Summer, an Eau Claire Dark History Tour

The Local Store
Eau Claire

9pm Saturday Sep. 5

Magna Sonus, Stretch 29, Silent Halo

Magna Sonus, Stretch 29, and Silent Halo perform at The Venue, the back room of The Plus.

The Venue at The Plus
Eau Claire

All DaySunday Sep. 6

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Sponsored by the Valley Art Association, the SHA’s goal is to teach once commonly practiced arts, including embroidery (floss, crewel, hardanger), hand quilt piecing, cross stitch, and many other arts.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DaySunday Sep. 6

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

All DaySunday Sep. 6

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

9:45am Sunday Sep. 6

Chippewa River Trolley: The Bubbly & Blissful Brunch Tour

Hop aboard the charming, vintage-style trolley for a rolling three-stop culinary adventure through Eau Claire, where everything is included. Visits Princeton Valley Golf Course, Helix, and Five & Two Cafe.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

11am-4pm Sunday Sep. 6

Pepin County Heritage Center Open Hours

Check out updated exhibits, research your family history, and of course see the next door jail, all in a 150+ year old former County Courthouse.

Pepin County Heritage Center
Durand

11am-5pm Sunday Sep. 6

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

Join Big Papa at the Vineyard for wine & crowd favorite bbq.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

11am-6pm Sunday Sep. 6

Jaquish Farms Fields of Gold 2026

Annual Sunflower Maze and family fun event hosted by Jaquish Farms. All profits are donated to support Joshua's Camp and families battling cancer in the Chippewa Valley.

Jaquish Farms
Eau Claire

Kids Outdoors

noon-5pm Sunday Sep. 6

Train Rides at Carson Park

Enjoy a half-mile ride on the historic 1:4 scale live steam and streamlined diesel trains through the scenic woods of Carson Park.

Train Rides at Carson Park
Eau Claire

Kids

noon-7pm Sunday Sep. 6

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

1:30-4:30pm Sunday Sep. 6

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

Live music on the Haywagon stage. From crowd favorites to new artists you'll hear something for everyone. Full lineup online.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

1:30-4:30pm Sunday Sep. 6

Live Music at the Fish Farm by Mary Cutrufello

Mary Cutrufello has been a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots-rocker, and a powerhouse acoustic performer in her almost 35 years in the music business.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

3-5pm Sunday Sep. 6

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

7-9pm Sunday Sep. 6

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Kendall Farrell

NYC-based comedian Kendall Farrell, named a "Comic To Watch" at the New York City Comedy Festival, performs stand-up. His work has appeared on SiriusXM, Cracked, and Adult Swim.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

9pm Sunday Sep. 6

Northwood Game Haven Presents: Sunday Funday - Late-Night Board Games

Board game & card game library for groups of all ages and interests. Game demos, prizes, promos, play from a selection pulling from 2,500+ games.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

All DayMonday Sep. 7

Astrology Meetup: In-Person & Virtual

A casual astrology meetup exploring current planetary transits and how they're showing up in everyday life. Open to all experience levels. Bring your birth chart or simply come curious.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Education

All DayMonday Sep. 7

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DayMonday Sep. 7

Works by June Haigh-Boley

An Eau Claire artist working primarily in watercolor and acrylics. The paintings in this exhibit focus on realistic habitats and florals.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

All DayMonday Sep. 7

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

9-10:30am Monday Sep. 7

Connect with Elementals and Nature

Open your heart and mind to the connection of the magical. Meet at the 7 Sisters (7 pine trees by the island), bring a treat for the "faeries" and listen to nature.

Rod and Gun Park
Eau Claire

9am Monday Sep. 7

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

10:15am-2pm Monday Sep. 7

Labor Fest 2026

Features a Solidarity Walk, Labor Rally with Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale, picnic, raffles, door prizes, and United Steelworkers Local 2-42’s famous charcoal chicken. All are welcome.

Phoenix Park Pavilion
Eau Claire

11am Monday Sep. 7

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

noon-5pm Monday Sep. 7

Labor Day At Carson Park Train Rides

It's the last ride of the summer! Enjoy a Half-Mile ride on the Historic 1:4 Scale, 16-inch Gauge, Live Steam and Streamlined Diesel Trains through the scenic woods of Carson Park overlooking Half Moon Lake.

Train Rides at Carson Park
Eau Claire

Kids

2pm Monday Sep. 7

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

4pm Monday Sep. 7

Chippewa River Trolley: Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

A charming unique trolley ride through some of EC's most beautiful, interesting, and iconic neighborhoods, districts, and sites.

Consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-6:30pm Monday Sep. 7

Silent Peace Walk

Enjoy this community walk along the beautiful Chippewa River. Walk in mindful, peaceful silence for 20 minutes, and close with a fervent wish for peace in the world.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

6-8pm Monday Sep. 7

Live Music in the Park w/ Blaine & Leah Howard

Blaine & Leah Howard perform for the Labor Day Celebration and Scouts Roundup. Sponsored by Norske Nook Members. 50/50 beneficiary: Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts.

Garber Bandshell
Osseo