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Upcoming Events

All DayFriday Sep. 11

"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

Visual Art

8am-6pm Friday Sep. 11

Denim Fest

Shop racks full of jeans at our lowest prices of the season. You'll find a variety of styles, washes, and sizes, so there's something for everyone.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fashion & Style Thrifting

9am-4pm Friday Sep. 11

Supervisory Management Certificate Program: Learning to Lead

Good leaders continually look for new ways to effectively lead their team. Learning to Lead will challenge and inspire you, whether you’ve been in a leadership role for a long time or you have recently taken on a supervisory role.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

9:30-11:30am Friday Sep. 11

Healthy Living Workshop: Mind Over Matter

This workshop series is researched, proven to help, and designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness Women

9:30-11:30am Friday Sep. 11

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowel, Healthy Bladder

Learn information about bladder and bowel control. Discover exercises to help prevent or improve symptoms. Gain tools to help you set goals and mark your progress.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Seniors

10-11am Friday Sep. 11

Goat Yoga

A relaxing yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

1-2pm Friday Sep. 11

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

4-9pm Friday Sep. 11

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

5-7pm Friday Sep. 11

Meet Erik Natti September Featured Artist

Local artist Erik Natti considers his art to be abstract expressionist symbolist. Erik believes that abstract art can still convey meaning.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

5-7pm Friday Sep. 11

Cafe Dinner: Cuban Meal

Taste the tropics with a delicious meal of slow-roasted Cuban Pork, black beans, rice & mojo, and mango mousse. Reserve your meal on venue website.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-8pm Friday Sep. 11

New to Eau Claire Mixer

New to Eau Claire event is a free casual, community mixer designed to welcome newcomers, spark conversations, and help people feel at home in the Chippewa Valley.

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Eau Claire

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-11pm Friday Sep. 11

Cleghorn Harvest Fest

Food vendors, music, beverages, fireworks, a parade, a car show, kids activities, tractor rides, sports tournaments, and fun for the whole family. Schedule online.

Pleasant Valley Community Center
Eleva

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

5:30pm Friday Sep. 11

Harvest Dinner in Eau Claire

Celebrate the bounty of the local community with a five course, farm-to-table, plated dinner featuring menu items sourced directly from local vendors & farmers.

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-7pm Friday Sep. 11

"SPOILER: The Star-Crossed Lovers Die!" A Play

This Romeo & Juliet adaptation by local director Logan Toftness is Sparknotes meets Shakespeare for Dummies in this romp through the classic, tragic tale.

The Imprompt
Cornell

Stage & Screen

6-9pm Friday Sep. 11

LIVE MUSIC with The Double Stops

Based in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

7-8:30pm Friday Sep. 11

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

Museums & History

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Annie Russell (3 Shows)

Emerging New York comic Annie Russell, featured in festivals including 10,000 Laughs, Red Clay Comedy, and Women in Comedy Festival. Russell crafts compelling tales with wry humor on family, politics, relationships, and life.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Welcome Back Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Night

Show your teacher badge to redeem any free pint, and play Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler Trivia with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife Food & Drink

7-9pm Friday Sep. 11

Take2Duo at The Spirit Room

Barbara and Patrick first worked together in Reunion blues, which was active from the early 1990s until 2000.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

7-10pm Friday Sep. 11

Live Music: Anicat

Talented guitar & vocalist duo performs renditions of popular songs.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

9pm Friday Sep. 11

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

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

All DaySaturday Sep. 12

12th Annual Yellowstone Art Trail

Tour 29 artists across 9 locations in Cadott, Boyd, Eastern Lake Wissota, and more. Artist giveaways. Tour map and participating locations available online.

Cadott, Boyd & Eastern Lake Wissota

Visual Art

All DaySaturday Sep. 12

"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

Visual Art

7:30am-1pm Saturday Sep. 12

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

Farmers Markets

8am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House with woodturning demonstration at 9am.

Eau Claire Insulation
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

8am-1pm Saturday Sep. 12

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

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

8am-5pm Saturday Sep. 12

Denim Fest

Shop racks full of jeans at our lowest prices of the season. You'll find a variety of styles, washes, and sizes, so there's something for everyone.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fashion & Style Thrifting

8am Saturday Sep. 12

Ready. Set. Breathe. - Lace Up For Lung Health 5K Run/Walk

A community-focused 5K Run/Walk promoting lung health awareness while supporting the COPD Foundation and the CVTC Respiratory Therapy Student Club. Prize drawings, open to all community levels, and there are both untimed and timed versions.

River Prairie Center
Altoona

Run/Walk Events

9am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

BookBike at the Farmers Market

Check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content, and more.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Words

9am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

Cadott Farmers Market

Expect to find fresh produce, food vendors, food trucks, crafts, and much more.

Riverview Park
Cadott

Farmers Markets

9am-1pm Saturday Sep. 12

Pet Microchipping Event from Dunn County Humane Society

DCHS is proactively addressing pet safety by hosting a one-day, low-cost Pet Microchipping Event. Pre-register today.

Markquart - Menomonie
Menomonie

Animals & Pets

9am-4:30pm Saturday Sep. 12

Trinity's Strength in Service Summit

An event for first responders, veterans, and their families. Featuring key note speaker Tracy LaTourrette, and includes meals, activities, silent auction, and more.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Wellness

9am-11pm Saturday Sep. 12

Cleghorn Harvest Fest

Food vendors, music, beverages, fireworks, a parade, a car show, kids activities, tractor rides, sports tournaments, and fun for the whole family. Schedule online.

Pleasant Valley Community Center
Eleva

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

9am Saturday Sep. 12

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9:30am-1pm Saturday Sep. 12

Student Health Service Health and Wellness Event

Participate in an outdoor exercise class, visit with vendors, and enter for your chance to win a prize.

UWEC Campus

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

10-11am Saturday Sep. 12

Goat Yoga

A relaxing yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-2pm Saturday Sep. 12

Clear Water Fiber Guild

For the knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am-2pm Saturday Sep. 12

2026 Loop De Lori Triathalon, 5K and Evolving Wellness Health Fair

Triathalon includes 5K trail run, 11 mile bike and 3.5 Kayak or sign up for a fun or timed 5K. All skill levels and families are welcome to participate. Registration information on event website.

Loopy's Grill and Saloon
Chippewa Falls

Recreation Biking

10am-4pm Saturday Sep. 12

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

Crafting & Making Home & Garden Fall Fun

10am-5pm Saturday Sep. 12

Eau Claire Comic Con

Vendors selling comics, toys, artwork and more, costume contest, and local artists.

Eau Claire County Expo Center
Eau Claire

Conventions Games & Hobbies

10am-5pm Saturday Sep. 12

Downtown Eau Claire Fall Festival

This annual festival takes over North Barstow St. with a full lineup of street vendors, food trucks, performances, entertainment, activities, and more.

Downtown Eau Claire (North Barstow St.)
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

10am Saturday Sep. 12

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism. For questions or more information: info@cvhumanists.org.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

10:30am-noon Saturday Sep. 12

Bring Your Own Book Club

Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

11am-1pm Saturday Sep. 12

Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary Garden Summer 2026 Tours

See a half acre of 225+ WI native flowers, ferns, grasses, sedges, shrubs and trees and learn the importance of gardening with native plants.

Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary Garden
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden Outdoors

11am-3pm Saturday Sep. 12

Cornerstone Fun Fest

Featuring a petting farm from Outlaw Farms, giant inflatables, foam party, free carnival games w/prizes, caricature artist, face painting, giveaways, live music, Bubbles BBQ, and more.

Cornerstone Christian Church
Eau Claire

Kids Fairs & Festivals

11am-4pm Saturday Sep. 12

12th Annual Western Wisconsin Tailgate Grilling Tournament

14 teams compete for the best sausages, side dish, chicken wings, and baby back ribs. Enjoy samples, music, beer garden, drink specials, and more.

Hobbsy's
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

11am-6pm Saturday Sep. 12

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

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

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

noon-3pm Saturday Sep. 12

Exotic Pet Surrender

Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? Bring it to Beaver Creek for an Exotic Pet Surrender. Register by 09/12.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Animals & Pets

noon-4pm Saturday Sep. 12

5th Annual Park It for a Purpose Car Show and Concert

Includes a car show, live music, a craft show, silent auction, disc golf tournament, concessions, outdoor games, and hiking. Proceeds support community meals in Menomonie

WoodWind Park
Wheeler

Causes & Charities Cars & Motorcycles

noon-7pm Saturday Sep. 12

Modicum Brewing Oktoberfest Release Party

Don your Dirndls and dust off your Lederhosen for the annual release party of Modicum's Oktoberfest brew. Masskrugstemmen competitions, food, and Gemütlichkeit.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Food & Drink