Events Calendar

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

Food & Drink

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

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

Food & Drink

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

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 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

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

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

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

7:30-9pm Monday Sep. 7

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

9pm Monday Sep. 7

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DayTuesday Sep. 8

Introducing the School of Heritage Arts

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DayTuesday Sep. 8

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 DayTuesday Sep. 8

"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

All DayTuesday Sep. 8

River Valley Community Death Care Monthly Gathering

Gathering to connect with others seeking greater awareness, preparation for and support for end of life and its many facet

L.E.Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness

8-9am Tuesday Sep. 8

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

11am-noon Tuesday Sep. 8

Infant Massage - 5 Week Class

Parents of infants 0-9 months learn gentle massage techniques and bond over the joys and challenges of caring for their infants in this relaxed and enjoyable 5-week class.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

11:30am-1pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Chippewa County Veterans Service Office Outreach

CCVS conducts monthly outreach at the Bloomer Public Library. Peter Johnston will be available to answer your questions about Veterans' Benefits.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness Crafting & Making

1-4:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Introduction to Zentangle Drawing Meditation

An easy-to-learn, relaxing, mindful, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured, repeating patterns.

Mill Ridge Condominium Community Center
Eau Claire

5-7pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Chicken Dinner

Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, fluff, bread, milk and coffee.

American Legion Post 53
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-7:15pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Keeping Indoor Air Safe

Start with hands-on activities, then learn the statistics of indoor air risks, and conclude with recommendations to keep our homes and families safe.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-7:15pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Recycle (and Compost) More, Waste Less: Reducing Waste in Eau Claire County

Learn about recycling in Eau Claire County from curbside pick-up to our specialty recycling programs. Discover how you can be a better recycler.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-7:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Crafting Light: A Japanese Washi Paper Experience

Learn the history and cultural significance of washi, then design and decorate your own candle holder using colorful papers and traditional techniques.

UW-Stout, Harvey Hall, Room 140

Crafting & Making Cultures

6-8pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Chippewa Valley Village – Monthly Handbook Walk-Through Series

A monthly support group for home-based child care providers. This year-long series walks through all aspects of provider handbooks, covering regulatory requirements and optional policies—empowering providers to make choices that fit their programs.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

6-8pm Tuesday Sep. 8

TUNE-IN TUESDAY with Jim Phillips

Jim Phillips is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a Lakely line-up of Americana, acoustic rock, and originals.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

6-8pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Introduction to Applique and Embroidery

Learn basic embroidery and applique stitches and techniques with Valley Fiber Artist Ellen Nelson, formerly of Threade Bear, by creating this Holly Leaf.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

September Adventures in History Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Teen Litwits Book Club

Open to youth in grades 7-12. Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. Copies of the current book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk. Register on library website or contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Newcomers always welcome.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

7-8:15pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Plant Bingo at The Phoenix Taproom

Plant Bingo with plants from Down to Earth Garden Center. Seven rounds with seven amazing plants.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

7-8:30pm Tuesday Sep. 8

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

7-9pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

7-10pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Music, comedy, and spoken word performances. Musicians perform two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign-up list goes out at 6pm; 8 slots for musicians/poets, 16 for comedians.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

8pm Tuesday Sep. 8

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

All DayWednesday Sep. 9

"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