Events Calendar

9am-5pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

This juried exhibit showcases exceptional student work from across the School of Art & Design. Featuring both foundational and advanced pieces, it includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and comix. The End-of-Year Student Art Exhibition highlights the depth of exploration at UW–Stout, revealing how students engage with ideas, materials, and emerging forms.

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

9am-5pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

The Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artist-in-Residence program supports students of all majors in exploring art and technology. Established in 1987, it provides funding, materials, and workspace, culminating in a Furlong Gallery exhibition featuring Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski, and serving as a lasting artistic resource for UW–Stout and its community.

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

10-11am Wednesday Sep. 2

Itty Bitty Playgroup

Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, and child development activities for your little ones. Watch them learn and grow as they play.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

10am-4pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Menomonie Farmers Market

Local growers, makers, and artists that bring seasonal goods and handcrafted products. Live music, demos, kids activities and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

10am Wednesday Sep. 2

Artist Reception for "Seeking an Upward Thermal"

Join the artists for a brief talk about each artist’s process, inspiration, and themes, followed by audience questions and contributions.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors Green & Sustainability

11:30am-1:30pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Lunch and Learning: Rediscovering Frenchtown

This month's program will feature Dr. Tim Wolter, neighborhood archaeologist, and all that he has uncovered about Frenchtown.

Chippewa Area History Center
Chippewa Falls

Museums & History

5:30-7:15pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Sierra Club Potluck Picnic

Join Sierra Club for our potluck picnic. Learn about this environmental group's programs and activities for this year and socialize with its members. Local state legislators will provide updates.

Braun's Bay Pavilion at Carson Park

6-7pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Rise Together

A free, weekly support group created to help build community, gain emotional resilience, and foster healing through connection.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Chess & Beer Club

Enjoy some great beer and a few great games of chess. All skill levels are welcome.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Games & Hobbies

6-8pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Boston Beer Tasting Event

Join the rep from Boston Beer Company to try various brands they offer. They'll be giving away prizes, and a bottle of Samuel Adams Utopia as the grand prize.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

7-8:30pm Wednesday Sep. 2

DJ Trivia at Dick's On 12

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

Dick's on 12
Fall Creek

7-9pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Bingo @ Heartbreakers

Free to play Bingo. It is 11 rounds. The 11th round you play for a progressive cash pot. Must be 18 to play no exceptions. All prizes provided are adult centered. Food and drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Wednesday Sep. 2

DJ Trivia @ On the Rocks

Play in a group / Team or by yourself and check your Trivia skills. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each week.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Clear Water Comedy Presents: The Clean Water Comedy Show

Jesse Stock performs clean comedy with no profanity. Food and drink available.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Wednesday Sep. 2

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

All DayThursday Sep. 3

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 DayThursday Sep. 3

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 DayThursday Sep. 3

"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

Open Houses & Shopping Thrifting

All DayThursday Sep. 3

25th Anniversary of Harry Potter Celebration

Back to Hogwarts! Celebrate 25 Years of Magic! Purchase a Harry Potter Passport and see all 8 movies at Micon Oakwood.

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7:30am-6pm Thursday Sep. 3

Big Circus/Clown Sale

Enjoy a spectacular collection of treasures under the big top tent including a variety of vintage circus posters, whimsical toys, colorful paintings, and clown-themed collectibles.

Private Residence at 3223 Eddy Lane
Eau Claire

9-10am Thursday Sep. 3

Meditation in the Butterfly House

Find clarity, quiet, and peace of mind surrounded by our native butterflies and plants. Register by 09/01.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

9am-5pm Thursday Sep. 3

Juried End-of-the-Year Student Art Exhibition

Furlong Gallery
Menomonie

9am-5pm Thursday Sep. 3

Overcrowded & Discombobulated

Furlong South Gallery
Menomonie

Crafting & Making Home & Garden Fall Fun

9:30-11am Thursday Sep. 3

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

9:45-11am Thursday Sep. 3

Stand in the Light Memory Choir Fall Semester - 10th Anniversary Season

Comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and singing volunteers who come together to share a love of music and singing.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Eau Claire

Music

10am-4pm Thursday Sep. 3

Fall Porch Pot Workshop

A hands-on workshop with greenhouse pros to learn how to create a beautiful porch pot. Workshop appointments can be scheduled online, or first come first serve.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

11am-6pm Thursday Sep. 3

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

12:30-5pm Thursday Sep. 3

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

1:30-4:30pm Thursday Sep. 3

Valley Arts Association General Meeting and Hand Lettering Presentation by Des Sikowski-Nelson

After the meeting, Des Sikowski-Nelson will give a demonstration on hand lettering.

Mill Ridge Community Center
Eau Claire

2-8pm Thursday Sep. 3

Barron County Farmers & Artist Market

An artisan market featuring arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, food vendors, and more, flowers, homemade goods, and more.

County Lane Market & Pantry
Barron

4-9pm Thursday Sep. 3

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

4:30-7pm Thursday Sep. 3

Chicken Dinner

Made from scratch, all you can eat baked chicken dinner with all the fixings, desserts, soups, and salad.

Westgate Sportsmans Club
Eau Claire

5-6:30pm Thursday Sep. 3

Manga & Comic Creator Club

Learn to draw characters, plot layouts, storyboard, learn text hierarchy, and stylization techniques used in manga and comics. Meets biweekly.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Kids

5-9pm Thursday Sep. 3

Pizza Nights at Farm to Fork

Weekly live local music, and good company at the farm. Open Mic Night with Caleb happens the first Thursday of each month.

Farm to Fork
Mondovi